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calcium: A chemical element and alkali metal commonly found in minerals in the earth's crust and sea salt. It is also found in bone minerals and…
Meredith Whittaker practices what she preaches: As president of the Signal Foundation, she’s a vocal advocate for privacy for all. But she doesn’t just spout empty…
Physicist James Clerk Maxwell proposed the devil thought experiment in 1867.SSPL/Science Museum/Getty Images A chemical pump, based on a 19th century thought experiment involving an invisible…
TThere's a reason why many websites devote huge virtual pages to the question of whether and when a new movie is on Netflix. For many casual…
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that the United States Climate Corps is a federal program focused on training young individuals in clean energy, environmental protection,…
Ultracold atoms could solve quantum computing puzzle Orange Fish/Shutterstock Ultracold atoms that always move in the same pattern, in the form of a material called a…
Ukrainian engineers help clear Russian mines Kirill Chubotin/Ukrinform/Nurphoto Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left so many mines planted across the country that it would take 700…
TThe film’s premise is a classic of the genre: one day, workers on the oil rig Beira D hit something with their drill, and soon a…
AI is a concern for Apple as it consumes a lot of power. During its global developers conference, Apple unveiled its strategy to integrate AI into…
McDonald’s has terminated its trial of an artificial intelligence chatbot in its drive-thrus, sparking concerns about the fast-food industry’s hasty adoption of this technology. The largest…
aAfrica has the potential to tackle pressing climate challenges with innovative solutions, according to one of the world’s leading environmentalists. With vast natural capital and a…
GGermany started Euro 2024 in Munich, known for football legend and BMW, a major German car exporter.Unlike BMW, Volkswagen, or Mercedes-Benz, China’s BYD is the only…
of Tall goldenrod (Solidago altissima)a North American species of the goldenrod family Asteraceaecan recognize other nearby plants without touching them by sensing the proportion of far-red…
The warm Neptunian exoplanet, called GJ 3470b (Gliese 3470b), is 96 light years away and orbits a 2 billion year old red dwarf star in the…
Cashew nut shells contain acids that can be used for biofuelJanet Houghton/Alamy Stock Photos As the shipping industry seeks ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, companies…
summaryA group of Olympic hopefuls has expressed concern about the heat during the games in Paris.Olympic organizers say they are preparing for tough conditions, including scheduling…
The 246-million-year-old specimen is the geologically oldest marine reptile to inhabit the Southern Hemisphere. This image shows a nothosaurus swimming along the ancient Antarctic coast of…
A new genus and species of Unenraghiin dinosaur has been identified by Argentine paleontologists. DiuqinrechiguanaeThe discovery fills a large gap in the theropod dinosaur fossil record.…
A 3D shape of constant width viewed from three different angles, with the middle view resembling a 2D Reuleaux triangle. Andriy Prymak et al. 2024/SageMath/Danilo Radchenko…
When it comes to baking, I’m a firm believer in the benefits of making from scratch. However, there are a few exceptions, one of which is…
Nora Durst (Carrie Coon) and Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) Van Reden/HBO leftovers Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta HBO It’s a strange time leftovers premiered on HBO…
Last week, a new indie video game publisher launched in Los Angeles: Blumhouse Games, a division of the horror film production company co-founded by director Jason…
Open the newspaper these days and you’ll find an article about the latest celebrity’s opinion on Ozempic or the latest illness it shows promise for treating.…
Humanoid robots that can drive cars may one day be used as chauffeurs, but their creators acknowledge that this could be at least 50 years away.…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that governments dealing with economic challenges brought about by artificial intelligence (AI) should look into implementing fiscal policies such as…
If you have ever set a goal to change your appearance, know that you are not alone. Approximately 43% of UK adults aim to lose weight.…
RCW 7 is located in the constellation Puppis, about 5,300 light years from Earth. This Hubble image shows the nebula RCW 7. Image courtesy of NASA/ESA/Hubble/J.…
Think back to the last time you put together a puzzle. How long did it take you to connect the first piece? Did you aim for…
Arctic: The area within the Arctic Circle. The edge of the Arctic Circle is defined as the northernmost point where the sun is visible during the…
Agriculture: The cultivation of plants, animals, and fungi to meet human needs, such as food, fuel, chemicals, and medicines.Atmosphere: The outer layer of gas that surrounds…
Wondering how to best pet a cat? The answer might surprise you. Although petting is often considered a bonding activity, not all cats enjoy it. As…
IIn late May, at a $58 million mansion in the hills above Bel Air, influencers, reality TV stars, and other Los Angeles residents gathered around a…
TTen years ago, Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom Super IntelligenceThe book explores how superintelligent machines might be built and the implications of such technology, one of which…
Our perception of reality is quite limited because we evolved on the African plains 3 million years ago. Our senses were shaped to help us survive…
In the depths beneath an old Queenslander house on the south side of the Brisbane River, adjacent to a garage bearing a handwritten “Recording” sign, and…
Research indicates that a lack of dietary fiber may result in accelerated brain aging, potentially contributing to the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Expert nutritionists,…
G7 leaders have raised concerns about China’s support for Russia in the Ukraine war and the production of cheap goods causing “harmful overcapacity,” despite German apprehensions.During…
Ren Shelburne was tired of listening to episodes of popular podcasts that friends had recommended to her. The photographer, who has partial hearing loss and an…
The movement of Earth’s inner core has been a topic of debate in the scientific community for the past 20 years, with some studies suggesting that…
Light cannot be condensed enough to form a black holeVadim Sadovsky/Shutterstock It seems impossible for light alone to form a black hole: if energy and mass…
