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science
Effects of whole body exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) on serum and liver lipid levels, in the rat
Lipids Health Dis . 2007 Nov 16;6:31. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-6-31 Patricia V Torres-Duran 1Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, UNAM. P.O....
nih.gov
- 30+ days ago
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science
Fossil reveals Cretaceous drama of a croc attack on a flying reptile
About 76 million years ago, a juvenile of one of the largest flying creatures in Earth’s history, called Cryodrakon boreas, walked along a riverbank on...
theglobeandmail.com
- 30+ days ago
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space / science
Chemical laws
The job of a chemist is not particularly fancy. Before I switched to the philosophy of chemistry, I spent many hours in a lab mixing...
aeon.co
- 30+ days ago
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science
London taxi drivers have specialized human mental strategies for expertly navigating their city’s streets, scientists find
An international team of scientists, including a principal investigator in neuroscience from the Champalimaud Foundation, in Lisbon, has analysed the...
eurekalert.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Russia responds to Black Sea oil spill
In the Black Sea, Russia is dealing with what experts in and outside Russia say might be the worst environmental disaster the country has seen...
theworld.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Charting the Promising Future of Neuromorphic Computing
An international team comprised of 23 researchers has published a review article on the future of neuromorphic computing that examines the state of...
genengnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Scientists still don't know what's living inside this massive Mexican sinkhole
The world's deepest marine sinkhole is at least 420m deep but remains a mystery to scientists. The world’s deepest blue hole (marine sinkhole) lies...
sciencefocus.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Which Human Species Survived For The Longest? Spoiler: It’s Not Us
If our recent relatives are anything to go by, we're not far from our expiry date....
iflscience.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Astronomers discover unusual radio signals from 'dead' galaxy
(TNND) — Astronomers have discovered fast-repeating radio signals coming from a distant "dead" galaxy. This is an unusual find since "dead" galaxies...
komonews.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Quick chemistry crossword #070
This quick chemistry crossword has actors, physicists, chemists, poets and much more...
chemistryworld.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Chinese rocket booster falls to Earth, explodes near home (video)
It's the latest in a long line of close calls involving China's Long March rockets. China successfully launched a classified satellite on Thursday...
space.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Exploring decision making in people with obsessive compulsive disorder
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life...
sciencedaily.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
The "First AI Software Engineer" Is Bungling the Vast Majority of Tasks It's Asked to Do
It took longer than a human, and failed at the vast majority of tasks. Researchers have found that AI tech company Cognition's Devin, which it...
futurism.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Archaeologists Uncovered An Ancient ‘Boundary Stone.’ Its Inscription Could Alter Roman History.
The Roman Empire was usually ruled by one, all-powerful emperor—but not always. Archaeologists uncovered a boundary stone, used to mark land borders during the...
popularmechanics.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Mysterious Object Orbiting Earth May Have Come from the Moon, Investigation Reveals
A 33-foot-long object discovered orbiting Earth last year may have local origins, according to astronomers who believe the small asteroid may have...
thedebrief.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
World's biggest iceberg en route for collision with remote British island
A trillion-tonne iceberg 33 time s the size of Paris is making its relentless way towards the remote overseas British territory of South Georgia. The world's...
france24.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Researchers glued teeny-tiny QR codes to 30,000 bees
It's like a scannable ID card—but for bees. Entomologists are gluing tiny QR codes on honey bees to better track the pollinators’ travel habits...
popsci.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / teaching / learning
Noam Chomsky Defines What It Means to Be a Truly Educated Person
There may be no more contentious an issue at the level of local U.S. government than education. All of the socioeconomic and cultural fault...
openculture.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Alzheimer’s disease linked to viral immune response in brain
Clumps of protein inside brain cells that characterize Alzheimer’s disease could emerge as an immune response against the herpes virus, a recent...
pnas.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Carbon removal schemes on farms could change Earth’s reflectivity
Using crushed rock dust to speed up the rate at which soils absorb carbon dioxide could also affect the climate by making Earth’s surface...
newscientist.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
The surprising science that reveals what it takes to win The Traitors
Hoods up, torches lit, knives sharpened: viewers across the UK are ready for another delicious finale of The Traitors this evening, the TV game show...
newscientist.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
The Secret To Fighting Invasive Buckthorn Is Native Minnesota Plants
Invasive species — whether plant or animal — can wreak havoc on local ecosystems (just take a look at the invasive species that's destroying Texas if...
sciencing.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Scientists Are Racing to Unearth the Secrets of an Ancient Underwater World
Historians and divers are trying to retrieve prehistoric clues from beneath the waves—but they have to act fast. Around 8,000 years ago, many civilizations thrived...
popularmechanics.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
AI can now replicate itself — a milestone that has experts terrified
Scientists say AI has crossed a critical 'red line' after demonstrating how two popular large language models could clone themselves. Scientists say...
livescience.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
LI astrophotographers capture deep space in living color
Ptolemy, the first century Greek astronomer and mathematician, made his observations of the night skies with the naked eye. In 1609, the Italian...
newsday.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Should you worry about microplastics?
Ever since Austrian scientists first began looking for them in people in 2018, microplastics have turned up in the blood, lungs, kidneys, liver,...
economist.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Think It Takes 21 Days to Form a Habit? Science Says Think Again
A new review of the evidence shows that the 21-day rule isn't a rule after all. A popular piece of self-help folklore might be more...
gizmodo.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / science
Myth busted: Healthy habits take longer than 21 days to set in
We're nearly one month into 2025, but if you're struggling to hold onto your New Year's resolution, stay strong, as new research shows that forming a...
sciencedaily.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft bound for the moon has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight. Still circling Earth, Firefly Aerospace's...
phys.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Northern Lights Set to Appear Over US: How to See the Aurora Borealis
Skywatchers are set to be dazzled by the northern lights over the coming hours, as a geomagnetic storm builds. A rare combination of solar activity...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
A student took a page from ‘Clueless’ and fixed up two teachers. Here’s how it went
"I was going to make it happen." When science teacher Bianca Alvarado had to be away from her seventh graders in 2016, Charlie Ledesma stepped in...
today.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Estrogen Effects on Cognitive Function and Alzheimer's Disease | Nature Research Intelligence
Estrogen, a key hormone in the female body, has been increasingly recognized for its potential effects on cognitive function and the risk of...
nature.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Why 1 in 100 dads are discovering their children aren’t biologically theirs
A surprisingly common issue that is occurring around the world. Basic biological reality means birth mothers can be certain they’re genetically...
sciencefocus.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
2.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Paramus, New Jersey
A 2.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Paramus on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, recorded at 1:02 p.m., had a...
thedigestonline.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Quintessential Resilience: The Breadfruit in the Caribbean
The breadfruit tree has coexisted with humans for more than three thousand years. Its future may depend on how strong of an ally humans can...
jstor.org
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting Toward Siberia and Raising Questions About Unusual Movement
For decades, Earth’s magnetic north pole has been slowly drifting across the Arctic, but recent shifts in its path have caught the attention of...
smithsonianmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
This ‘Artificial Sun’ Just Smashed Its Own Nuclear Fusion Record.
The EAST reactor successfully contained plasma for over 17 minutes—more than double its previous time . The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak in Heifei, China, a testbed...
popularmechanics.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Scientists reveal the disturbing impact of wildfire smoke on key brain cells
Wildfire smoke, long recognized as a health threat to the lungs and heart, may also pose significant risks to brain health, according to a study...
psypost.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Setting fire to a million acres of California could cut smoke by half
You can fight fire with fire, even in the flammable forests of the western US. According to an analysis of California’s record-breaking 2020 fire...
newscientist.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space / learning
5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know
Our physics expert picks his top-five equations, plus a scheme to supply US power needs with a bucket of baseballs. Thanks, Einstein! All the tech...
wired.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Could the Carrington Event happen again?
It happened in 1859. Today, it would be catastrophic. On a hot and humid Florida night in late August 1859, the sky suddenly lit up. But it...
popsci.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
NASA to Brief Media on Asteroid Sample Mission Findings - NASA
Jason Dworkin, project scientist for OSIRIS-REx at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, views a portion of the asteroid Bennu...
nasa.gov
- 30+ days ago
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science
Dozens of cold-stunned turtles rescued in Florida
The condition can be fatal. The typically toasty Sun Belt has been anything but warm this week, as some unusual weather is gripping the southern...
popsci.com
- 30+ days ago
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fitness / science
Dear runners: Science really wants you to take a break
A doctor explains why you should break your streak. A running streak, where you run every day without taking rest days, can be highly motivating...
sciencefocus.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
NASA administrator steps down, urges continuity under new leadership
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stepped down Monday, January 20, after serving nearly four years under former President Joe Biden. Credit: NASA/Bill...
astronomy.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 24 – February 2
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 ■ The Gemini twins lie on their sides these January evenings, left of Orion. Farthest from Orion are their head stars, Castor and...
skyandtelescope.org
- 30+ days ago
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science
Yellowstone naturalist's observations helped understand Hebgen quake's repercussions
Ranger naturalist George D. Marler monitoring of changes in hydrothermal activity in Yellowstone was useful in understanding the changes in...
billingsgazette.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
James D Bjorken 1934–2024
James Bjorken invented an analytical approach called Bjorken scaling. Credit: Fermilab/ wikicommonsTheoretical physicist James D “BJ” Bjorken, whose...
cerncourier.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / space
Even More Planets Were Hiding in Kepler’s Fields
Kepler was one of the most successful exoplanet-hunting missions so far. It discovered 2,600 confirmed exoplanets – almost half of the total – in its...
universetoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Video Friday: Hottest on the Ice
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar...
ieee.org
- 30+ days ago
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