
Last Word On Nothing - 1 day 10 hours ago
The best acronym, in this our golden age of acronyms, is TIL, for Today I Learned. I love it. People use #TIL as a hashtag on social media, but not to show off. It doesn't mean "I know something you don't know, nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah." It means here's something I just learned, and it's delightful, and I'd […] The post TIL, for Today I Learned, Is the Best Acronym. What Have You Learned Lately? appeared first on The Last Word On Nothing .

NBC News - 1 day 18 hours ago
With the record-breaking sale of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, debate is swirling over the private market for dinosaur fossils. Some argue they belong in museums where they can be studied and seen by the public. NBC News' Marquise Francis reports.

Australian Geographic - 1 day 19 hours ago
Researchers are working with the world's first frog hospital' to identify the cause of tumours in white-lipped and green tree frogs in Far North Queensland. The post Tumours in Queensland tree frog species investigated in new study appeared first on Australian Geographic .

The Atlantic - 1 day 22 hours ago
Responding to the recent earthquakes pushed the two countries' new relationship out into the open.

Retraction Watch - 1 day 23 hours ago
The publisher Sage has retracted eight papers by a former “rising star” from a Dutch university for a “compromised” peer-review process at a journal he edited. Last week, Retraction Watch obtained an email from an editor at Sage to the editorial board of Group & Organization Management, stating that, following a "thorough investigation," the publisher … Continue reading Sage retracts eight papers by former Radboud rising star' for compromised peer-review...

Ars Technica - 2 days 59 min ago
Conductive ink is painted directly onto the skin in colorful custom designs, drying into working electrodes.

How It Works - 2 days 3 hours ago
Competition closes 00:00BST 13/08/2026 The post Win one of two gaming keyboards worth 172.99 appeared first on How It Works .

Science Daily - 2 days 9 hours ago
A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less clear for stomach and colorectal cancers. Researchers emphasize that the findings show an association, not proof of cause and effect, and that more research is needed to determine whether moderate consumption carries similar risks.

How It Works - 2 days 9 hours ago
Only true tea experts pass this trivia quiz The post Fact or Steeped Fiction? The Ultimate Tea Trivia Quiz appeared first on How It Works .

Science Daily - 2 days 18 hours ago
A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into why chronic itching occurs. Because humans show signs of having the same pathway, the research could pave the way for more effective treatments for conditions such as eczema.