Just Plain WEIRD #2
Scientists unlock a new area of research into how melatonin works. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 08 – A supplement best known for helping some people get a better night’s sleep may also have a surprising painkilling effect on individuals with chronic …
Scientists have developed a method that rapidly turns the wet grounds into solid biofuel. Depositphotos – By Etiido Uko 2026 Jun 30 – Humans drink approximately 400 billion cups of coffee annually, leaving behind 18 million tonnes (19.8 million tons) of wet coffee grounds, …
The LifePods B-01 is a protective capsule designed for immediate shelter on land. Momentum Technologies View 5 Images – By Omar Kardoudi 2026 Jul 06 – A new class of survival capsule wants to turn disaster-proofing into something you can order rather than build. …
The Helix is not just stylish but functional. Kickstarter – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 02 – A company known for its stylish origami-style planters has come up with something completely new – a self-watering pot that actually grows and transforms as the plant …
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is a beast. Mike McRae/New Atlas – By Mike McRae 2026 Jul 04 – Let’s get one thing out of the way. I’m your resident science writer. Alien comets, tiny universes, and body parts are the sort of …
Alcohol is woven into the thread of American life, from work events to major holidays and everything in between. TravisLincoln/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Emma Fenske, Addiction Medicine Fellow and Internal Medicine Physician, Oregon Health & Science University Published: 2026 Jul …
A John Trumbull painting of the death of Gen. Richard Montgomery in Quebec on 1775 Dec 31, during the American war of independence. DeAgostini/Getty Images – By Sarah M.S. Pearsall, Professor of History, Johns Hopkins University Published: 2026 Jul 02 – Strange as …
Active proteins on a T cell (blue), including CD-4 (light blue). Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 01 – A landmark study due to start in the coming months aims to test a method for rejuvenating our immune system in older age. The …
On 1776 Nov 16, the Andrew Doran, coming from the fledgling United States, was acknowledged with the firing of a cannon from St. Eustatius. This event is now known as the ‘First Salute.’ Painting by Phillips Melville, USMC (Retired) via Wikimedia Commons – …
A stretch of Route 66 in Albuquerque, N.M., pictured on 2026 Jun 07. Towns and cities located along the highway are gearing up to celebrate the iconic road’s centennial. Heather Diehl/Getty Images – By Daniel Milowski, Adjunct Professor of History, Arizona State University …
