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South African fossils may rewrite history of human evolution
Fossils found at the Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa may be much older than previously thought. Source link
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
Conspiracy theories lurk all over the internet and cover a dizzying range of topics — from the idea that the moon landings were faked to the belief that Earth is flat. Often, bel
3 quick ways to brew refreshing iced tea at home
This article originally featured on Saveur. Call it stubbornness, but I drink plenty of hot tea in the summer. At my table, warmer weather just calls for a different type of hot te
How hungry, stingless wasps became USDA’s weapon of choice to save southern citrus trees
On a hot Wednesday morning in early June, Joseph Bravata pulled a black SUV with federal plates into a suburban playground parking lot outside New Orleans. The asphalt was bounded
Good (and Bad) Ways to Help a Dog Afraid of Fireworks
First, let’s get the bad out of the way: trying to help a dog afraid of fireworks by saying, “Johnny (that’s the dog) there will be fireworks tomorrow night. Don’t you
Cool off with this hot 4th of July fan sale on Amazon
Jumping into the pool is one of the easiest—and most fun—ways to cool off in the summer. However, it’s hard to bring a pool into your house, and it’s hard to hold a long co
The DOT is investing $1 billion to address historic transportation inequities
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a new program Thursday to fund transportation projects in areas that were historically limited by infrastructure such as highways
Three people gored by bison in a month at Yellowstone National Park. Why do these attacks happen?
A bison approaches a walkway full of visitors in Yellowstone National Park. (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in new tab) Three people have been gored by bison in a single month
When did Earth’s first forests emerge?
From Earth’s tallest living plants, California’s redwoods, to the planet’s largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon, stately forests may seem timeless. But like ev
Fireworks can trigger PTSD. Here’s how you can help yourself and others find ease.
Fireworks and Independence Day are synonymous for many—the pyrotechnic shows that reverberate across the nation on and around the Fourth of July are often one of the most anticip
How Abortion Medications Differ from ‘Plan B’ and Other Emergency Contraceptives
The recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the nearly 50-year-old legal precedent that guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion, has people scrambling for a
How have non-alcoholic beers gotten so good?
Brewing low-alcohol beer is an ancient art. In the US, the stuff, marketed under the misnomer “non-alcoholic beer,” acquired a reputation for being watery and bland, with a hin
Evidence Shouldn’t Be Optional
In a tumultuous few weeks, the Supreme Court has ignored the scientific evidence underlying safe abortion, the need to slow climate change, and the value of gun safety laws. It is
Feathers May Have Helped Dinosaurs Survive Their First Apocalypse
Dinosaurs ruled the earth during the Jurassic period. But first, they had to make it through the end of the world. Most geologists suspect enormous volcanic eruptions were to blame
It’s raining anchovies in San Francisco
It’s raining fish in San Francisco, and locals are finding anchovies in unlikely places around the Bay Area, including sidewalks, driveways, rooftops and bus stops. Exper
After a few months in space, astronaut bones don’t look so pretty
Floating around in space sounds like fun, but doing so takes a massive toll on your body. A study published on June 30 in the journal Scientific Reports found that spending just a
Stunning solar eclipse caught by NASA in incredible closeup
A sungazing spacecraft captured the moon passing in front of the face of the sun Wednesday (June 29). NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (opens in new tab) caught the solar ec
Listeria outbreak tied to 22 hospitalizations, 1 death
A Listeria outbreak has sickened 23 people in the U.S., resulting in 22 hospitalizations and one death, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced (opens in new
It takes about 120,000 calories to finish the Tour de France
This article originally featured in The Conversation. John Eric Goff is a professor of Physics, University of Lynchburg. Imagine you begin pedaling from the start of Stage 17 of
Amazon Prime Day: Best Health & Fitness Deals
Find more deals at Amazon Looking for Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on fitness and health products? We have everything you need right here! The Amazon Prime Day 2022 sale has been of
Octopuses may be so terrifyingly smart because they share humans’ genes for intelligence
Octopuses are brainy creatures with sophisticated smarts, and now scientists have uncovered a clue that may partly explain the cephalopods’ remarkable intelligence: Its genes
Supreme Court Decision Hinders EPA, But Leaves Avenues Open for Climate Regulation
CLIMATEWIRE | The Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday does not strip EPA of its authority to regulate greenhouse gases. It is unlikely to change how the Biden administration regulat
If you have a serious fear of bugs, a butterfly house might change your tune
Stepping into a botanical garden can be an exhilarating experience. The temperature of the outside world vanishes, and suddenly you’re surrounded by giant plants and warm, wet ai
Never-before-seen crystals found in perfectly preserved meteorite dust
A close-up image of one of the new crystals taken using an electron microscope. (Image credit: Taskaev et al.) (opens in new tab) Researchers have discovered never-before-seen type
Earth has more than 10,000 kinds of minerals. This massive new catalog describes them all.
Robert Hazen was attending a Christmas party, one December night in 2006, when a biologist friend and colleague asked a simple question: “Were there any clay minerals in the Hade
Regulating Power Plants Is a Health Issue
The recent Supreme Court decision in the case known as West Virginia v. EPA weakened the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate carbon emissions from power plants.
Grab this MacBook Air for less than $250 with this sale
Every time Apple releases a brand new version of the MacBook, people find themselves having internal debates about whether they actually need it or not. But face it, 99 percent of
50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: July 2022
1972 Faster Photography “Edwin H. Land, founder of the Polaroid Corporation, gave the first extensive account of his firm’s newest system of photography at a recent meeting
An Implantable Ice Pack Tries to Relieve Pain without Opioids
“Ice it”: that’s the age-old commonsense advice to quickly soothe pain. Despite its effectiveness, the low-tech treatment is limited by its bulk and imprecision. But that see
Firefox’s privacy crusade now targets a key form of tracking
Firefox is continuing its push to defend user privacy with a new feature that strips out URL identifiers and trackers when you follow a link. It’s intuitively called “Query Par
Newfound viruses named for Norse gods could have fueled the rise of complex life
Scientists discovered the “fingerprints” of mysterious viruses hidden in an ancient group of microbes that may have helped fuel the rise of all complex life on Earth: f
Dinosaur Diets May Help Explain Dramatic Diversity
If you traveled across what is now North America around 75 million years ago, you would see vastly different dinosaur species everywhere you went. The dramatic variation in this pe
Why Do Astronomers Seek the Most Distant Galaxies?
Earlier this year, an international team of astronomers, of which I am part, presented to the world a galaxy named HD1. If confirmed, this galaxy would be the most distant astronom
NOAA’s powerful new weather forecasting supercomputers are now online
This week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that the new supercomputers it is using for improved weather forecasting and modeling are now online. The
Supreme Court cripples the US government’s power to fight climate change
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday (June 30) severely limited the federal government’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, in a 6-3 ruling split between the court&#
Best MagSafe accessories of 2022
Published Jun 30, 2022 3:30 PM If you’ve ever woken up and, groggily lumbering toward the bathroom, started the day by tripping over an iPhone charging cable, you know you felt n
Bigger Floods Endanger Millions Living in Extreme Poverty
CLIMATEWIRE | Flood risk around the world is rising as the planet warms, and millions of people living in poverty are in danger because of it. A study published yesterday in the jo
A Remote Controlled Carnivorous Plant?
Karen Hopkin: This is Scientific American’s 60-Second Science. I’m Karen Hopkin. They say you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. But what if you had access to a
What is hypertrophy?
What is hypertrophy? If you’ve spent much time in a gym or around people steeped in the world of fitness, the chances are you’ve heard the term hypertrophy, or hypertrophy trai
Act on Climate Emergency Now to Prevent Millions of Deaths, Study Shows
Editor’s Note (6/30/22): This article is being republished following the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, which limits the EPA’s ab
Never-before-seen microbes locked in glacier ice could spark a wave of new pandemics if released
A new study found hundreds of newfound microbes in melting glaciers, some of which could potentially be pathogenic. (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in new tab) Stunned scientis
Ancient ‘bear dog’ found in France named after child-murdering cyclops
With jaws equipped to tear the flesh from the bones of their prey, extinct carnivores known as “bear dogs” were powerful predators that prowled Asia, southern Africa, E
Asics on sale: Great savings on Asics running shoes
Looking for the best Asics sales deals online? Lucky for you we’ve scoured the internet and found you the best savings around. For those that don’t know, Asics is a Japanese at
Best monitor size for gaming in 2022
Published Jun 30, 2022 12:15 PM It’s easy to go into a store and get seduced by the biggest, brightest screen in the room, but the best monitor size for gaming varies from person
What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
The World Health Organization said June 25 that monkeypox wasn’t yet a public health emergency of international concern. More than 4,500 cases have been reported worldwide, with
Record-breaking Tonga volcano generated the fastest atmospheric waves ever seen
The massive eruption from the underwater Tonga volcano in the Pacific earlier this year generated a blast so powerful, it sent massive pressure waves rippling through the atmospher
Best vegan protein powder 2022: Keep fit with dairy-free protein powder
If you follow a plant-based diet, the best vegan protein powder can be a useful addition to help you meet your health and fitness goals. Gone are the days of chalky, tasteless prod
Electronic Skin Lets Humans Feel What Robots Do—And Vice Versa
Human skin is soft and stretchy and has millions of nerve endings that sense heat and touch. This makes it a superb instrument for detecting and responding to the outside world. En
A Person Got COVID from a Cat in First Confirmed Case
First there were sneezing hamsters, now sneezing cats. A team in Thailand reports the first solid evidence of a pet cat infecting a person with SARS-CoV-2 — adding felines to the