The H5N1 bird flu situation in the US seems more fraught than ever this week as the virus continues to […]
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Science paper piracy site Sci-Hub shares lots of retracted papers
Most scientific literature is published in for-profit journals that rely on subscriptions and paywalls to turn a profit. But that […]
Ants vs. humans: Solving the piano-mover puzzle
Skip to content teamwork makes the dream work “People stand out for individual cognitive abilities while ants excel in cooperation.” […]
Controversial fluoride analysis published after years of failed reviews
70 percent of studies included in the meta-analysis had a high risk of bias. Federal toxicology researchers on Monday finally […]
One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won’t go boom
There’s not enough melted material near the surface to trigger a massive eruption. It’s difficult to comprehend what 1,000 cubic […]
Delve into the physics of the Hula-Hoop
High-speed video of experiments on a robotic hula hooper, whose hourglass form holds the hoop up and in place. Some […]
Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars
Skip to content Single burst shows neutron-star-like features, a source close to the star. Artist’s conception of a magnetar launching […]
Using 2D materials on chips without destroying the wiring
2D materials are typically made at temperatures that wreck silicon chips. Believe it or not, this chunk of mineral contains […]
Inside the hands-on lab of an experimental archaeologist
Reverse-engineering the Stone Age Beyond flint-knapping and tossing spears with atlatls, Kent State University’s Metin Eren has a vision for […]
Manta rays inspire faster swimming robots and better water filters
This robot can also dive and come back to the surface. Faster flapping results in strong downward waves that will […]
