Trending News
In the chill of a London spring night, under overcast skies, iconic Trafalgar Square opens around me. Admiral Nelson rises on his pedestal, the National Gallery rests behind, the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields sits nearby. From the 13th century, the site served as the Royal Mews for hawks and then horses. By 1844, it was a public space at the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world. Despite the square's presence through that grand sweep of history, it's not why I'm here. My...
Popular Mechanics - 16 hours 56 min agoThe recently unearthed pieces were written for the daughter of a stock-manipulating diplomat.
Death Valley set a record when the temperature reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's why deserts can reach such scorching temperatures and also very cold ones.
The stroke of a pen in Utah set off a solar chain reaction across the United States. Last March, the Western state legalized plug-in photovoltaic: solar panels small enough they can plug into a typical household outlet, helping power the house. Dozens of states followed suit shortly thereafter. Balcony solar, as the tech has become known since it could be deployed on the balcony of an apartment building, is now legal in states such as Colorado and Virginia. By July 2026, balcony solar bills had...
The Apollo missions were just the beginning. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here.
Mother Jones - 18 hours 26 min agoThis story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It's barely the middle of summer in the northern hemisphere, and heat waves are once again breaking temperature records. In the United States, dozens of cities sweltered through their hottest Fourth of July celebrations, with temperatures over 100 degrees F. In New […]...
The findings offer a practical tool for diamond exploration...
Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that's turning kids and teens into speed machines.
Retraction Watch - 19 hours 56 min agoEarlier this year, Tushar Sen, an independent researcher based in New Delhi, submitted a manuscript to Security and Privacy about the modeling of polymorphic malware. On May 15, a purported reviewer for the journal wrote Sen indicating he received the article, but that it was not ready for publication. "i may revise it with you … Continue reading Publisher investigating peer reviewer for alleged bribery scheme...
The findings offer a practical tool for diamond exploration...
Last Word On Nothing - 21 hours 36 min agoIn the Egyptian wing of the Brooklyn Museum my young son stands before a beautiful coffin containing the body of woman named Gautseshenu. Her name means “bouquet of lotuses,” though neither of us can pronounce it. After a couple bumbling tries we stop, me out of embarrassment and him because her name is not the […] The post Consent & the Afterlife appeared first on The Last Word On Nothing .
Nature - 1 day 5 hours agoOther researchers say that non-infectious viral samples in luggage posed no risk, but might have violated import rules.
Nature - 1 day 5 hours agoA postdoc researcher trying to move into an industry role wants help gaining traction and making it past the first interview stage.
Nature - 1 day 5 hours agoAnticipating from the start the various ways a research programme can succeed or fail can avoid problems later. Here's how to do it.
"On the first attempt, reaching orbit, I never thought it was possible."...
The science is tricky to untangle. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here.
Scientists may have uncovered one reason coffee is repeatedly associated with healthier aging and lower disease risk. Compounds in coffee appear to activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. These protective effects disappeared when the receptor was removed, strengthening the connection. Surprisingly, plant-based compounds such as caffeic acid seemed far more active than caffeine itself.
Pages
GET IN TOUCH
About
Snips is the first performance-based influencer marketing platform that empowers influencers with business tools to grow their audience and monetize their social networks, while enabling brands to run performance-driven influencer programs built on true measurability & scale.