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fromNature
1 month ago

Are groundbreaking science discoveries becoming harder to find?

Scientific research has become less disruptive in recent years, raising concerns about innovation and economic growth.
OMG science
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Scientists have discovered a "jaw-dropping" new colour - but you can't see it

A new color called 'olo' was discovered, but it can only be seen through laser stimulation, remaining invisible to the naked eye.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Are groundbreaking science discoveries becoming harder to find?

Scientific research has become less disruptive in recent years, raising concerns about innovation and economic growth.
OMG science
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Scientists have discovered a "jaw-dropping" new colour - but you can't see it

A new color called 'olo' was discovered, but it can only be seen through laser stimulation, remaining invisible to the naked eye.
fromNPR.org
7 years ago

Giving Notice: Reflections On Capturing The Light

Research in education finds that writing can be a valuable tool for learning. Psychological studies reveal the value of expressive writing when it comes to processing a distressing event.
Data science
fromBig Think
2 days ago

The single most amazing fact about the Universe

The Universe's mysteries can be uncovered by examining material systems, revealing their workings down to subatomic scales, all thanks to nature's unchanging laws.
Science
#education
fromNature
2 months ago
US politics

Cuts to US science will take a generation to repair - leaders must speak up now

fromNature
2 months ago
US politics

Cuts to US science will take a generation to repair - leaders must speak up now

#research
European startups
fromWIRED
2 months ago

As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It

The U.S. faces an exodus of scientists considering careers abroad due to funding cuts and political concerns.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

'Choose Europe': New push launched to lure disgruntled US scientists

EU aims to attract US scientists facing political and financial challenges by offering financial incentives and a supportive research environment.
European startups
fromWIRED
2 months ago

As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It

The U.S. faces an exodus of scientists considering careers abroad due to funding cuts and political concerns.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

'Choose Europe': New push launched to lure disgruntled US scientists

EU aims to attract US scientists facing political and financial challenges by offering financial incentives and a supportive research environment.
#nobel-prize
#health
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Can't sleep? Scientists reveal FOOT hack to help you doze off

Sleeping with one foot outside covers can help improve sleep quality by lowering core body temperature.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

TIME100 Health Honorees Toast to Progress, Affirmation Over Fear, and Changing a Heartbreaking Reality'

fromNature
1 month ago
Science

Daily briefing: The energy-drink ingredient taurine doesn't seem to boost lifespan after all

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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Can't sleep? Scientists reveal FOOT hack to help you doze off

Sleeping with one foot outside covers can help improve sleep quality by lowering core body temperature.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

TIME100 Health Honorees Toast to Progress, Affirmation Over Fear, and Changing a Heartbreaking Reality'

fromNature
1 month ago
Science

Daily briefing: The energy-drink ingredient taurine doesn't seem to boost lifespan after all

#dinosaurs
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Science

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Perfectly Delivers One of Science's Biggest Ethical Dilemmas

fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Science

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Perfectly Delivers One of Science's Biggest Ethical Dilemmas

#diversity
Social justice
fromNature
1 month ago

End racism in science: there shouldn't be any argument about this goal

Institutional commitment to combating racism and discrimination is crucial five years after George Floyd's murder.
Social justice
fromNature
1 month ago

End racism in science: there shouldn't be any argument about this goal

Institutional commitment to combating racism and discrimination is crucial five years after George Floyd's murder.
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

American science to soon face its largest brain drain in history

Since late January of this year, however, all of that has rapidly changed. Many of the most valuable scientific organizations in the world,... have experienced a set of unprecedented internal attacks.
Science
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Woman "Failed" to Break the Four-Minute Mile. But the Setup Was the Real Failure.

Kipyegon’s attempt at a sub-four minute mile became a case study revealing how marketing hype and media can distort reality and expectations in sports.
Women
#philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

2019 Pacific Division Dewey Lecture: Philosophy, Science, and History: A Personal Perspective

fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

2019 Pacific Division Dewey Lecture: Philosophy, Science, and History: A Personal Perspective

#government
fromNature
3 weeks ago

A guide to the Nature Index

The Nature Index serves as a robust database, providing insights into global high-quality research output and collaboration by tracking contributions to prominent journals.
Productivity
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Grandma was wrong: 11 food myths debunked

Rinsing raw poultry may seem like a good idea to eliminate bacteria, but in reality, it spreads germs around your kitchen, creating more risk than safety.
Everyday cooking
#theoretical-physics
#history
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How Scientists Can Be Good Citizens

Scientific discoveries must serve the public interest, balancing potential benefits against ethical implications.
Scientists face moral dilemmas over the consequences of their discoveries.
Europe politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Europe must become a research epicentre as US system gets undermined

The migration of European scientists to America was a pivotal shift reshaping the scientific landscape in the 20th century.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Mystery of the 'Dial of Destiny' is SOLVED after 2,000 years

New research reinterprets the Antikythera Mechanism as a toy rather than an ancient computer.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How Scientists Can Be Good Citizens

Scientific discoveries must serve the public interest, balancing potential benefits against ethical implications.
Scientists face moral dilemmas over the consequences of their discoveries.
Europe politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Europe must become a research epicentre as US system gets undermined

The migration of European scientists to America was a pivotal shift reshaping the scientific landscape in the 20th century.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Mystery of the 'Dial of Destiny' is SOLVED after 2,000 years

New research reinterprets the Antikythera Mechanism as a toy rather than an ancient computer.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What Immortal' Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging

The animal kingdom showcases lifespan extremes, from hours to centuries, with species aging at different rates, inviting curiosity and the potential for scientific breakthroughs in human longevity.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Dolce vita: a four-step guide to stress-free holidays from academia

"Taking time off is not a luxury, but a necessity for one’s well-being and productivity. It is crucial for scientific research and education to recognize this instead of glorifying overworking."
Travel
US politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Max Boot: We are witnessing the self-sabotage of a superpower

Trump's military display may project strength but harms US scientific investments.
A disregard for science will weaken the economy in the long run.
#research-funding
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

As Trump cuts science budgets, some researchers look abroad

American scientists face uncertainty post-layoffs, with many considering opportunities abroad due to funding cuts and job losses.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

As Trump cuts science budgets, some researchers look abroad

American scientists face uncertainty post-layoffs, with many considering opportunities abroad due to funding cuts and job losses.
#creativity
Music production
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Space travel is queer': the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk's macho fantasies

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stepanian inspires creativity and challenges power structures through unique art experiences, merging science and art.
Music production
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Space travel is queer': the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk's macho fantasies

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stepanian inspires creativity and challenges power structures through unique art experiences, merging science and art.
#archaeology
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
#culture
#immigration
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russian scientist held in Ice jail charged with smuggling frog embryos into US

A Harvard scientist faces severe consequences for smuggling charges that may be politically motivated.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US news

Persecuting Foreign-Born Scientists Will Guarantee America Falls Behind Economically And Militarily - Above the Law

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russian scientist held in Ice jail charged with smuggling frog embryos into US

A Harvard scientist faces severe consequences for smuggling charges that may be politically motivated.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US news

Persecuting Foreign-Born Scientists Will Guarantee America Falls Behind Economically And Militarily - Above the Law

#robert-f-kennedy-jr
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How two-faced RFK Jr. 'politicized science' in fracking fight that left New York poorer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selectively critiques science while leveraging it for personal agendas, particularly regarding New York's fracking ban.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How two-faced RFK Jr. 'politicized science' in fracking fight that left New York poorer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selectively critiques science while leveraging it for personal agendas, particularly regarding New York's fracking ban.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

R.F.K., Jr., Anthony Fauci, and the Revolt Against Expertise

Progressives are increasingly concerned about anti-science sentiments within their ranks, particularly highlighted by the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#space-exploration
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
Women in technology
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: After spacewalking, an astronaut strikes lightning

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers showcases the awe of space through her experience and imagery of Earth's weather from the International Space Station.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Yes, you can see stars in space, and they're spectacular

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit captures over 670,000 images during his space mission to share the awe of space with others.
#technology
Digital life
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Most Powerful Supercomputers Ever Built

Supercomputers revolutionize technology and are now entering the realm of exascale computing, enhancing scientific capabilities exponentially.
Tech industry
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The Race for Quantum Superiority Is On | HackerNoon

Quantum computing has the potential to transform industries, but significant breakthroughs may still take years.
#economics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

The Indicator: American science brain drain

A significant rise in U.S. scientists applying for jobs abroad reflects dissatisfaction with current policies affecting the academic environment.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Coffee

Coffee prices are skyrocketing again - beat the latest surge with this simple, science-based hack

A specific water-pouring technique can reduce coffee bean usage by 10% while maintaining the same coffee strength.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The Indicator: American science brain drain

A significant rise in U.S. scientists applying for jobs abroad reflects dissatisfaction with current policies affecting the academic environment.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A.'s 'Lunar Light' takes you to the moon - with VR, improv and escape room puzzles

"This is 'The Lunar Light: Discovery,' part VR experience, part mini-escape room, and part science experiment. It blends theatrics with interactivity to create an immersive lunar setting."
OMG science
Growth hacking
fromNature
2 months ago

P hacking - Five ways it could happen to you

P hacking compromises scientific integrity by manipulating data for desired results, exacerbating the reproducibility crisis.
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast

Star Wars is a blend of science and fantasy, prompting discussions about the science behind its iconic elements.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

CHESS team rolls up their sleeves for spring tune-up | Cornell Chronicle

We are bringing very strong attracting magnets within ~150 microns of the thin wall section on both sides of the beam pipe. Misalignment could mean crushing/piercing the chamber...
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