Insects are more influential than we realize By showing that ant- and termite-based diets evolved repeatedly, the study highlights the […]
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China’s Guowang megaconstellation is more than another version of Starlink
“This is a strategy to keep the US from intervening… that’s what their space architecture is designed to do.” Spectators […]
Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years
Ancient rituals and customs often leave behind obvious archaeological evidence. From the impeccably preserved mummies of Egypt to psychoactive substance […]
The fight over science funding: Congress vs. the OMB
The Project 2025 document outlined additional ideas, such as the elimination of scientific research at the EPA, something that has […]
Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve
Serious badminton players are constantly exploring different techniques to give them an edge over opponents. One of the latest innovations […]
An extinct volcano in Arkansas hosts the only public diamond mine on Earth
The park provides two covered pavilions with water troughs and tables for wet sifting, plus open sluice boxes with hand-operated […]
The case of the coke-snorting Chihuahua
Every dog owner knows that canines are natural scavengers and that vigilance is required to ensure they don’t eat toxic […]
Rapidly intensifying Hurricane Erin becomes historic storm due to strengthening
Erin’s central pressure was in the 990s this time yesterday, and it’s now in the 920’s heading for the teens. […]
How a mysterious particle could explain the Universe’s missing antimatter
New experiments focused on understanding the enigmatic neutrino may offer insights. An artist’s composition of the Milky Way seen with […]
SpaceX reveals why the last two Starships failed as another launch draws near
“SpaceX can now proceed with Starship Flight 10 launch operations under its current license.” SpaceX completed a six-engine static fire […]