
Wired - 16 hours 32 min ago
The galaxies' dark matter was ejected during a collision, but ironically, its absence is some of the best evidence of the elusive substance yet.

PBS Newshour - 1 day 2 hours ago
When it comes to measles, the U.S. is going backwards. Our country, once a global leader in our ability to contain this virus, is now seeing measles surge back. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how we got here, and where we go now with Dr. William Schaffner and Jessica Malaty Rivera. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Los Angeles Times - 1 day 3 hours ago
A virus deadly to fish has arrived in California, potentially threatening largemouth bass populations across the state.

Huffington Post - 1 day 3 hours ago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday posted its latest update, reporting that seven states were reporting high flu activity last week, up from two states the week before.

NPR - 1 day 5 hours ago
Jeremy Hansen was one of four astronauts to fly around the moon on the Artemis II mission this year. His new book is Earthrise: Inside Artemis II, the Groundbreaking Human Mission Into Deep Space.

Los Angeles Times - 1 day 5 hours ago
Tommy McMillen was found unresponsive at an Arizona nightclub early Sunday morning and taken to a hospital. Days later, the undefeated UFC featherweight indicated he was ready to fight.

Ars Technica - 1 day 6 hours ago
In Sri Lanka, ecological change is shrinking a park's elephant population.

The Conversation - 1 day 8 hours ago
A method for measuring the world's crucial carbon sinks finds that the ocean's so-far-increasing ability to help might taper off in the future.

Smithsonian - 1 day 11 hours ago
The medications seem to act on the brain's reward circuitry and help regulate inflammation, which is why they might have so many positive effects. But research on many potential benefits is still preliminary, so clinical trials will truly put GLP-1s to the test...

The Conversation - 1 day 11 hours ago
Phrases like climate crisis,' climate emergency' or climate justice' used at COP31 might seem to escalate urgency, but a large survey shows they don't help and may actually hurt.

GeekSpin - 1 day 13 hours ago
When we think of repeating cosmic signals, our minds usually race toward science fiction or distant technological beacons. But astronomers have just uncovered a genuinely fascinating natural phenomenon. A strange stellar system located 5,000 light-years away that beams out rhythmic radio pulses like clockwork every eight minutes. Unlocking the 8-minute cosmic rhythm Discovered by researchers […] Read the original article here: Something in deep space is sending radio signals every 8 minutes...

GeekSpin - 1 day 14 hours ago
More than six decades ago, three scientists made a startling calculation that pointed to an extraordinary date in human history. Using population growth trends, they predicted that humanity would reach an almost unimaginable milestone on Friday, November 13, 2026. That date is finally here, bringing an unusual 1960 prediction back into the spotlight and raising […] Read the original article here: Scientists predicted doomsday for this Friday the 13th in 1960...

IEEE Spectrum - 1 day 15 hours ago
This White Paper explains how ice, wind and vegetation load overhead distribution lines at the same time. It shows engineers how to assess the complete line and compare resilience options. What you will learn about: How freezing rain, rime ice and wet snow add weight to conductors and change their shape in the wind. Why a moderate wind on a heavily iced line can govern design, and how galloping and vegetation contact create outages. How a messenger-supported spacer cable separates the electrical...

Wired - 1 day 16 hours ago
With Hubble expected to reenter the atmosphere by 2034 and several malfunctions on board, NASA is asking commercial space companies for proposals on how to extend the telescope's lifespan.

Last Word On Nothing - 1 day 17 hours ago
This alcohol marker comics poem was conceived and completed at Storyknife Writers Retreat near Homer, Alaska. I spent the whole month of October in my own mini cabin staring out over Cook Inlet and watching the sky and the volcanoes across the water change in the weather. If you'd like to support Storyknife's work to […] The post back road / daily walk appeared first on The Last Word On Nothing .

Nature - 2 days 2 hours ago
Declines in students from China and India are driving the trend, which researchers say could slow the progress of US science.

Nature - 2 days 2 hours ago
In episode one of Cooked? we investigate reasons for optimism in climate data.

Nature - 2 days 2 hours ago
Malaysia, Hong Kong and Macau are the new hot destinations for students.