
Ars Technica - 1 day 15 hours ago
New study confirms 2024 "momentum flux theory" on how angular momentum of water flows drives rotation.

Newser - 1 day 20 hours ago
The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars, the AP reports. Sugar does...

The Conversation - 1 day 22 hours ago
Venus and Earth share some atmospheric quirks but how did Venus get so unbearably hot, while Earth is mild and temperate?...

The Conversation - 1 day 22 hours ago
Increasing flash flooding is exhausting communities as they're hit again and again.

Last Word On Nothing - 2 days 2 hours ago
Jumping spiders can see as well as house cats despite being less than 10mm long in most cases. I find this astounding, but people almost never seem as impressed as I think they should be when I tell them this. Perhaps they don't believe it could be true. It is, though. Scientists have measured […] The post Crouching Tiger, Hidden Spider appeared first on The Last Word On Nothing .

Science Daily - 2 days 8 hours ago
Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk of this serious heart condition.