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www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
OMG science

Pigeon-guided bombs, dead trout and hair whorls triumph at spoof Nobel prizes

Project Pigeon, training pigeons for missile guidance, won an Ig Nobel Prize, illuminating the intersection of humor and serious inquiry in science. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Digital life

Opinion | Are People Named Dennis Really More Likely to Become Dentists?

Names have long been thought to influence one's destiny, illustrating a human desire for order in a chaotic universe. [ more ]
Big Think
1 week ago
OMG science

Ask Ethan: Could we determine if UAPs/UFOs are aliens?

Scientific evaluation of UAP sightings is necessary to determine their nature and potential extraterrestrial explanations. [ more ]
Big Think
3 weeks ago
OMG science

What do unexpected experimental results actually tell us?

Unexpected scientific results can challenge established theories and lead to new discoveries.
Skepticism is essential in science, but openness to unexpected findings is equally important. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 month ago
OMG science

Our Very Strange Search for "Sea Level"

Rich Nils altered the rock's height to ensure seal access, exemplifying early human intervention in nature for economic benefit. [ more ]
Hackernoon
1 month ago
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The Limitations of Set Theory in Understanding Biological Evolution | HackerNoon

The emergence of life is anticipated as a phase transition in an evolving universe. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Books

7 Books SciAm Recommends So Far in 2024

A unique dive into the history of psychedelic science through the book Tripping on Utopia by Benjamin Breen.
The book explores the connection between drug research, scientific inquiry, and the pursuit of expanding consciousness. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Animals use physics? Let us count the ways

Animals, including cats, follow laws of physics in their movements and behaviors. [ more ]
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