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Fast fashion and drinks cans among technological-age matter most likely to endure as fossils, say scientists As an eternal testament of humanity, plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones are not a glorious legacy. But two scientists exploring which items from our technological civilisation are most likely to survive for many millions of years as fossils have reached an ironic but instructive conclusion: fast food and fast fashion will be our everlasting geological signature. "Plastic will...
The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal If the Trump project implodes, it might take with it the extreme and far-right European parties to which it is umbilically connected. Like all such parties, the hard-right Reform UK poses as patriotic while grovelling to foreign interests, and this could be its undoing. But we cannot bank on it. The UK government must do all it can to prevent the disaster that has befallen several other European...
Some specialists suspect that constantly filtering out background noise may have unintended consequences They are prized for making the commute more bearable and shielding against the din of daily life. But noise-cancelling headphones have come under scrutiny after audiologists raised concerns that overuse might impair people's hearing skills. While the technology has clear benefits, not least in helping people listen to music at lower volume, some specialists suspect that constantly filtering...
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to 3,000 a month.
Photographs of gulls eating anything from chips to starfish will help solve a scientific puzzle.
"We are almost ready for the test flight. All we need is the license."...
Retraction Watch - 9 hours 42 min agoA four-year-old paper claiming conversion therapy reduced same-sex thoughts in gay men has been retracted after criticism from other researchers prompted further review of the work. "Efficacy and risk of sexual orientation change efforts: a retrospective analysis of 125 exposed men," published in F1000Research in March 2021, found conversion therapy (referred to in the paper … Continue reading Paper on conversion therapy retracted, authors planning to republish...
Discover Magazine - 10 hours 25 min agoCT technology could help archaeologists better understand an ancient population's health, without damaging bones.
A breakdown in the grant review process seemed to reflect a broader Trump administration strategy of exploiting loopholes to keep spending freezes in place, despite judicial orders to keep taxpayer dollars flowing.
The northern spotted owl is already facing habitat loss and competition with invasive species. Losing the ability to monitor the bird could come with major consequences...
Discover Magazine - 10 hours 40 min agoLearn more about the finding of over 550 fossils from horses, armadillos, and other animals in a sinkhole in Florida's Steinhatchee River.
Agricultural fertilizers are critical for feeding the world's population, restoring soil fertility and sustaining crops. Excessive and inefficient use of those resources can present an environmental threat, contaminating waterways and generating greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide. Now, researchers have addressed those challenges with glass fertilizer beads. The beads control nutrient release, and the researchers say they're environmentally compatible.
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Discover Magazine - 11 hours 10 min agoLearn how researchers analyzed Neanderthals' inner ears to understand their genetic history.
Regular doses of lithium let a battery survive nearly 12K cycles (and counting).
Even the pulse of my heart beating through my fingers creates too much movement.' The post The world's smallest handmade sculpture is a blood cell-sized Lego brick appeared first on Popular Science .
Strong localized winds can bounce due to interference between tall buildings, increasing pressure on walls and windows.
Pip watch' for Jackie and Shadow's latest clutch officially begins on March 1. The post The famous bald eagle nest live cam is back with three new eggs appeared first on Popular Science .
Replacing your old power strips with this $20 model could save your precious electronics from disaster. The post This 10-in-1 Anker flat plug power strip fits anywhere and it’s just $20 today appeared first on Popular Science .
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under threat.
SpaceX on Friday morning launched 23 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the 450th flight involving a Falcon 9 rocket.
Hair conditioner made using lignin, a polymer found in wood and bark, works just as well as a commercial product - as long as you don't mind the smell...
Rock dust, compost and biochar can all help capture carbon dioxide and boost crop yields when spread on soil but researchers are discovering they may be even more effective when used in combination...
Popular Mechanics - 13 hours 55 min ago"There are no direct parallels to this discovery."...
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