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science
Math Trick Has People Asking "Why Weren't We Taught This In School?"
The method, taught in Japan, turns multiplication into counting dots....
iflscience.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
How to see all the solar system’s planets in the night sky at once
All of our solar system’s planets are lining up to parade through the night sky at once. This extraordinary celestial event will see the...
newscientist.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
The Disturbing Fate Of Anyone Who Falls Into A Black Hole
Black holes are one of the most fascinating mysteries in the cosmos, and the more we discover about these cosmic objects the more mysterious they...
sciencing.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Polar Vortex Map Shows How Cold Temperatures Will Get in Your State
Millions of people across the U.S. will experience subzero or below-average temperatures in the coming days as a polar vortex coming from Siberia...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The path to Lost Lake was steep and unpaved, lined with sharp rocks and holes. A group of scientists and students gingerly...
newsday.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
'ELIZA,' the world's 1st chatbot, was just resurrected from 60-year-old computer code
Researchers discovered long-lost computer code and used it to resurrect the early chatbot ELIZA. Scientists have just resurrected "ELIZA," the world's...
livescience.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / science
A nutrition scientist was hooked on snacks like chocolate and chips. She made 3 simple changes and now enjoys them without overeating.
A nutrition scientist who was hooked on snacks like cookies and potato chips shared how she transformed her relationship with snacking. Alex Ruani, a diet...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
During The "Boring Billion", Earth Was Weirdly Mountainless – Then It All Changed
From 1.8 billion to 800 million years ago, our planet was duller than a conference on paint drying....
iflscience.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Diamond From 400 Miles Deep Reveals a Water-Rich Environment
Deep below the surface of our world, far beyond our feeble reach, enigmatic processes grind and roil. Every now and then, the Earth disgorges clues...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
New measurements turn the Hubble tension into a crisis
The Universe really seems to be expanding fast. Too fast, even. A new measurement confirms what previous — and highly debated — results had shown: The...
eurekalert.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
APOD: 2002 October 24 - Gullies on Mars
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a...
nasa.gov
- 30+ days ago
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science
This snake swallows prey five time s larger than its head. Watch its secret
The Gans’s egg-eater—a slender, meter-long snake native to West Africa—can swallow prey nearly four to five time s its head width; think...
science.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
New species of giant sea bug named for Darth Vader
A few days ago, in a sea far, far away . . . A team of scientists discovered a new species of giant sea bug off the coast...
earthsky.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Rare ‘chestnut tiger’ butterfly flies from Japan to Hong Kong
Researchers in Hong Kong have discovered that a rare butterfly has flown 3,000km (1,864 miles) from Japan. It set a new world record for the longest...
scmp.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Every Drink Elevates Your Cancer Risk. So, How Much Alcohol You Can Safely Drink?
Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S. Here’s what that means. Many people use the new year to reflect...
inverse.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Testosterone administration does not alter the brain activity supporting cognitive and affective empathy
Compr Psychoneuroendocrinol . 2022 Apr 2;10:100134. doi: 10.1016/j.cpnec.2022.100134 Andrei Alexandru Puiu aDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and...
nih.gov
- 30+ days ago
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science
Venus, Saturn snuggle in the night sky for Planetary Conjunction
The two biggest planets in our solar system are going to be looking downright cozy tonight. Venus and Saturn will appear to be snuggling close...
mlive.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
'A new wildfire paradigm': Why California fires are growing larger and more destructive
In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy. However, the Los Angeles fires demonstrate...
usatoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
'Perfect time ' gets closer: Revolutionary atomic clock could redefine the second
In a nutshell Scientists have created the most precise atomic clock ever built, using a crystal of multiple atoms instead of just one. This new...
studyfinds.org
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Starship explosion raises questions about risk to public, environment
The latest disintegration of a SpaceX test flight was a spectacular sight, as broken-up rocket parts streaked like jellyfish tendrils across the...
www.cbc.ca
- 30+ days ago
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science
How a decades-old study gave hormone therapy for menopause a bad reputation
Menopause is a chapter in women’s lives that brings a myriad of some time s debilitating medical issues that can last for more than...
pbs.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Paleo Diet Debunked: Ancient Humans Ate Plants, Study Shows
Claims that we ought to subscribe to a low-carb, high-protein 'paleo diet' are typically based on assertions our ancestors avoided complicated plant...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Traffic jams? Study reveals ants' secrets to smooth traffic flow
Ants, with their highly organized social behavior, have long inspired research. In particular, they have often inspired simple solutions to complex...
phys.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Lasers Expose Stunning Tattoo Art on 1,200-Year-Old Peruvian Mummies
The ancient designs, found on pre-Columbian mummies from Peru, give modern tattoos a run for their money. If tattoos are prone to fading within a...
gizmodo.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Newly Discovered Stellar "Ghost Town” Galaxies Were Strangled A Long time Ago
It is not clear how their star formation was stifled in the early universe....
iflscience.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
From dive-bombing eagles to leaping rays, a new TV series captures a true bird's eye view of animal behaviour
Expect soaring scenes from Sky Nature's new TV series Airborne, from the team behind some of your favourite Attenborough shows From the team behind...
discoverwildlife.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
What We Know About Study That Once Reportedly Found Human DNA in Hot Dogs
While multiple news outlets covered the 2015 study, it's unclear whether the report was peer-reviewed or published in a reputable journal. A 2015...
snopes.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Double- blind comparison of the two hallucinogens psilocybin and dextromethorphan: similarities and differences in subjective experiences
Psychopharmacology (Berl) . Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Jul 22. Published in final edited form as: Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2017 Nov...
nih.gov
- 30+ days ago
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science
MIT Unveils New Robot Insect, Paving the Way Toward the Rise of Robotic Pollinators
Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot insect designed for artificial pollination, laying the groundwork for entirely indoor farms of...
thedebrief.org
- 30+ days ago
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health / science
Scientists Quantified The Harm of Sugary Drinks, And It's Devastating
Sugary beverages like sodas and energy drinks are designed to be hyper-palatable, laden with extravagant amounts of sweeteners to stimulate pleasure...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Chronic, work-related stress can accelerate your biological age—especially if your job is U.S. president
A 2020 study in the journal Biomedicines put it simply: “People exposed to chronic stress age rapidly.” Eight years earlier, research published in...
fortune.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Love bacon? Just one slice is all it takes to raise your risk of dementia
In a nutshell Eating just a quarter serving of processed red meat daily (equivalent to one slice of bacon) was linked to a 13% higher risk...
studyfinds.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers for his daughter born with Down syndrome
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman’s family after...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Why Dumping Seawater on Blazes Isn’t the Answer to California’s Wildfire Problem
Firefighting planes are dumping water from the ocean on the Los Angeles fires, but using saltwater is typically a last resort. THIS ARTICLE IS...
wired.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Octopus arms have segmented nervous systems
Octopus arms are a marvel of nature. Their 8 appendages can move with a near infinite degree of freedom and are packed with hundreds of suckers,...
cosmosmagazine.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Astronomers Capture Unprecedented View Of Supermassive Black Hole In Action
Active galactic nuclei are supermassive black holes at the center of certain galaxies. As matter falls into these black holes, enormous amounts of...
eurasiareview.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Can an Organ Transplant Change Your Personality?
An update on the science and stories of cellular memory. Organ transplantation is often heralded as a miraculous medical advancement, offering...
psychologytoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Cannabis use worsens reduced brain connectivity in young adults at risk for psychosis, study finds
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry provides evidence that young adults at risk of developing psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a...
psypost.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
What Does the Evidence Say About Fluoride Lowering IQ?
There is a real but nuanced scientific debate ongoing about the risks and benefits of fluoridation. Fluoride is once again in the news, and not...
gizmodo.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
The End of L.A.’s Magical Thinking
The fires around Los Angeles are getting under control. But, inevitably, another fire will start. The cruel reality of living through a moment of catastrophic...
theatlantic.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
January's 'Planet Parade' Provides Striking View of Multiple Planets at Once
Don't miss out on the chance to witness an incredible parade of planets this month. Here's what you need to know. January continues to be...
www.si.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
How many more calories does muscle burn than fat?
There's an idea that larger muscles burn a lot more energy while at rest. But is that true? While some organs, like the brain, work...
livescience.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Satellites watch 'ghost island' solidify in the Caspian Sea before disappearing (photos)
This is hardly the first time the ghost island of the Kumani Bank has appeared and disappeared. We like to think of land as a...
space.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Researchers Are Engineering Bacteria to Help Break Down Microplastics in the Fight Against Pollution
Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help in the battle against the growing amount of microplastics that pervade our environment.With...
thedebrief.org
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Magma beneath Yellowstone volcano revealed by magnetotellurics
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's...
billingsgazette.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
The End We Start From: The Alliance For New Science
Download the PDF version of the newsletter here. A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DR SHEILA OBIMThey say every ending marks a new beginning,...
allianceforscience.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
How climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex
The Arctic polar vortex is a strong band of winds in the stratosphere, 10 to 30 miles above the surface. Extremely cold Arctic air and severe winter...
fastcompany.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Days after losing her home in the same fire that destroyed her Los Angeles elementary school, third-grader Gabriela Chevez-Muñoz resumed classes...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Meet 'Super' Ozempic: Higher Dose Semaglutide Leads to Even Greater Weight Loss In Major Trial
People who stayed on a 7.2 milligram weekly dose of semaglutide lost around 20% of their body weight over 72 weeks. The race to develop even more...
gizmodo.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month
Over the next few weeks, a stunning parade of planets will glow across the night sky, putting on a celestial spectacle that both amateur and...
kosu.org
- 30+ days ago
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