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Gasoline- and diesel-powered engines dominate on today’s roads. Given our current climate struggles, much ink has been spilled on the emissions they release and how these fit into the larger picture that is climate change. However, how their competition — engines that run on biofuels, electricity, or hydrogen — stack up is still somewhat unclear. […]
It was so big it punched a hole in space the size of 15 Milky Ways.
Kids.... aren't the smartest.
A new paper describing the foot of a lizard preserved in amber broadens our understanding of the fossilization processes. The tiny foot belonged to a lizard in the genus Anolis which became trapped in resin around 15 to 20 million years ago. It is very well preserved, with every detail of the limb visible under […]
How do you control the narrative in an unpredictable, ongoing situation? You write it yourself.
Yes, but also no.
Hopes that COVID-19 wouldn't spread outside of China seem frail at this point.
Study finds positive impacts of beavers outweigh costs
Olympic games could be canceled if coronavirus isn't controlled by May
Greater plant diversity benefits everyone in the ecosystem, a new study reports. Higher levels of plant diversity allow ecosystems to utilize more energy and more efficiently, new research found. Ecosystems with 60 or more plant species contained twice the amount of living biomass, on average, than ecosystems built on plant monocultures. This is the first […]
"We're trying to show that if you're going to develop an area, you at least need to understand the human costs."
So far, the app is more entertainment than a practical tool, but it is a very nice proof of concept.
It's geology on fast forward.
A simple biomarker could lead to a revolution in how we detect bladder cancer. In 2018, approximately 549,000 individuals were diagnosed with bladder cancer around the world. In several countries (including the US), bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Detecting it early (as is the case with all […]
Bee brains seem to use alpha waves similarly to primate brains.
Patients in the Guangdong province were tested positive again with the virus.
Are we breathing clean air? If you are in India or China probably not.
This is the type of content I like writing.
Experience the life of a STEM researcher without having to go to school for it!
The technology of the future is here -- and it's never sounded better.
Not all is well in the ocean.
A good way to improve national and global security is to reduce our greenhouse emissions, a new report shows.
Teck Resources unilaterally decided to call off the project -- presumably due to huge public pressure.
In a single day, cases outside of China jumped by 26%.
We though all life needs oxygen. We were wrong.
Having and maintaining an active lifestyle is one of the joys of life. It’s both a necessary part of our physical health and a great stress reliever to help with the darker, gloomier days. When we work out and get those reps in, there is always a risk of some kind of mechanical mishap with […]
Poisonous -- not venomous.
Dogs really suffer when you scream or punish them, and it affects their mental health.
It's cheap, eco-friendly, and actually outperforms synthetic glue in certain cases.
It's the oldest green algae we've found.
NASA InSight mission reveals tantalizing clues about Mars' subsurface.
Bacteria have made their way to the space station's water, but there's no reason to fear.
Italy suspends Venice Carnival, while China calls off its parliament.
Antarctica is losing its characteristic white color, and climate change has a lot to do with it.
Plaque removal could lower the risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. The study focused on Plaque HD, a type of toothpaste that highlights dental plaque for easier removal with a brush. A new study showed that improved oral hygiene can help lower the risk of diseases such as stroke or heart […]
Game of Thrones reads like real life, claim scientists.
About 700,000 years ago, the common ancestors of Denisovans and Neanderthals interbred with an archaic human population.
The site also features an empty sarcophagus. However, researchers don't believe this was Romulus' final resting place.
The agency will start regulating two new compounds linked to health problems
A new AI tool developed for Reuters is pioneering automated video news reports. The London-based news corporation plans to inject a little bit of artificial intelligence into English Premier League football match reports. Last week, it announced a prototype platform that mixes pre-recorded footage of a news presenter and automated data feeds to report on […]
Researchers at Cornell University discovered a new species of bacteria that can break down organic contaminants in the soil. The new species was named Paraburkholderia madseniana in honor of the late Gene Madsen, the microbiology professor who started the research. The species is particularly adept at breaking down aromatic compounds (ring-like molecules of carbon), a […]
During the 1913-2017 period the flow of the river decreased about 20%.
The planet could fall into its host star in the next decade.
By the end of the decade, most new drugs could be discovered by AIs.
Nanoparticles injected in the site of injury prevents immune cells from scaring the spinal the cord and damaging nerve cells.
We need to start looking at a bio-plastic transition.
Despite billions of dollars worth of capital flowing into digital healthcare startups, many are vulnerable to imminent collapse.
Seems you can learn some useful tips from watching TV after all.
Those YouTube 12-hour binaureal loops aren't better than regular sounds at modulating mood.
In addition to being a major polluter itself, the military could help reduce climate change denial.
