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how-to
Among the crowds skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway, scientists study how to keep the ice going
Shawn Kenny stood out Friday among hundreds of skaters on the largest natural skating rink in the world. He was walking in cleat-studded boots as...
theglobeandmail.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Human ancestors making ‘bone tech’ 1.5 mn years ago, say scientists
Read: 2 minOur ancestors were making “bone tech” — tools out of bones — 1.5 million years ago, winding back the clock for this important moment in...
canadianaffairs.news
- 30+ days ago
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nature / architecture
By zapping seawater with electricity, scientists make a solid carbon-negative building material
The oceans soak up almost a third of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. And now, researchers report that by simply applying electricity to...
anthropocenemagazine.org
- 30+ days ago
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nature
Ukraine Rewilding: Will Nature Be Allowed to Revive When War Ends?
Amid the war’s destruction, Ukrainian scientists are seeing signs of an ecological recovery. When the conflict ends, they say, the nation should not...
yale.edu
- 30+ days ago
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auto
New BMW iX Flaunts 23-Inch Wheels At The BMW Welt
The sinister-looking M70 isn’t the only flavor of the new iX displayed in Munich at the BMW Welt. This xDrive60 also shows several goodies...
bmwblog.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
'Conan the Bacterium' can survive extreme radiation, and scientists finally know why : Short Wave
In the 1950s, scientists exposed a tin of meat to a dose of radiation that they expected would kill all forms of life. But, to...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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books
Biblioracle: Yiyun Li writes about life after her sons’ suicides in ‘Things in Nature Merely Grow’
When I heard what Yiyun Li’s new book, “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” was about, my first thought was that I could never read...
chicagotribune.com
- 7 days ago
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celebrity
Christian Bale, Wife Sibi Blazic & Son Joseph Make Rare Joint Appearance as Actor Shows Off Shaved Head
Bale’s buzz cut isn’t the only surprise. Christian Bale, an actor famous for disappearing into his characters, offered a doubly rare sight in...
parade.com
- 4 days ago
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technology
The Google Pixel 9a Colors Just Leaked
It’s not exactly the Willy Wonka rainbow of color. It isn’t even available in as many colors as Trix cereal. Nonetheless, we’ve...
vice.com
- 30+ days ago
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space
Scientists crack the code of how gold reaches Earth's surface
GENEVA, Switzerland — In a breakthrough that reads like alchemy, scientists at the University of Geneva have solved a long-standing mystery about how...
studyfinds.org
- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship
Beloved 'The Office' Star Drops Big Twist in His Quitting Comedy Prank
Fans thought Craig Robinson was walking away from comedy for good. Turns out, it was all part of a clever setup for something much bigger....
mensjournal.com
- 9 days ago
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learning
There's a speed limit to human thought — and it's ridiculously low
Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 bits per second, new...
livescience.com
- 30+ days ago
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work-life balance
5 reasons why the 4-day workweek is a win for everyone
Companies tell us they are maintaining or increasing overall productivity when they switch to a 4-day workweek. Juliet Schor is an economist and sociologist who...
fastcompany.com
- 30+ days ago
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nature
Scientists alarmed by 'new normal' observed on slopes of Mount Everest: 'This is a wake-up call'
Warmer and drier climate conditions are raising the Himalayas' snow line, leading to more frequent wildfires and concerning water shortages.What's...
thecooldown.com
- 30+ days ago
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photography
The Art of Patience: Photography And Mindfulness
Let’s be honest—nature photography isn’t always about that epic, once-in-a-lifetime shot. More often than not, it’s about waiting. Watching. Being...
viewbug.com
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Scientists discovered remnants of a prehistoric seafloor beneath the Pacific Ocean
Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, researchers have uncovered striking new evidence of ancient seafloor buried for millions of years. This hidden...
thebrighterside.news
- 30+ days ago
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nature
Has Bluesky replaced X for scientists? Take Nature’s poll
The research community has flocked to the social-media platform Bluesky. Tell us about your experience. Join our vibrant, international proteomics...
nature.com
- 30+ days ago
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AI Will Create Far More Jobs Than It Will Kill
If 100 million jobs (maybe more) created by AI isn’t good enough for you, then it might be a good idea to either (a) learn...
forbes.com
- 30+ days ago
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cooking
10 Condiments You Probably Never Thought To Add To Breakfast
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but it's also the best one. Not only is breakfast food delicious,...
chowhound.com
- 6 days ago
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celebrity
Lori Harvey Is a Va-Va-Voom Vixen in Liquid Latex Bodysuit for ‘Playboy’s’ First Cover in 5 Years
Lori Harvey isn’t just that girl, she’s a Playboy cover girl — the first first to grace the legendary magazine’s print issue in...
usmagazine.com
- 30+ days ago
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space
Take a First Look at the Vera C. Rubin Images: Millions of Galaxies and Thousands of Asteroids
Discover the first images from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory and learn about what it's new mission is for space. The anticipation is over. After...
discovermagazine.com
- 26 days ago
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apps
Employers feel dumped by Gen Z applicants ‘ghosting’ job offers
In online dating, it’s become common for someone who “isn’t that into you” to just stop replying to messages. It’s called “ghosting” —...
washingtonA1As.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
On COVID’s Fifth Anniversary, Scientists Reflect on Mistakes and Successes
Five years ago next Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic involving a dangerous new virus—and across the planet, life as...
scientificamerican.com
- 30+ days ago
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movie & tv
Five perfect movies to watch when you’ve had a bad day
‘To Catch a Train Thief’ (Alfred Hitchcock, 1955) Let’s get a few caveats out of the way. To Catch a Thief isn’t Hitchcock’s...
faroutmagazine.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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business
Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
An affordable gas trip probably isn’t what comes to mind when shoppers think of Walmart. But after decades of building out its army of...
cstoredive.com
- 30+ days ago
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