WEIRD SCIENCE

Chemical secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls revealed

By David Szondy – High-resolution mapping of the distribution of elements in a sample from the 2,000-year-old Temple Scroll, as shown by the colors at the right of this image, is providing insight into the scroll’s ancient fabrication method.  James Weaver. – A …

 

Pomegranate juice may protect unborn babies’ brains

By Ben Coxworth – Pomegranates – and their juice – are rich in polyphenols.  Is992007. – Affecting one out of every 10 infants that are still in the womb, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a potentially-serious condition that can limit brain development. According …

Aptera returns, promising a 1,000-mile hyper-aerodynamic EV

By Loz Blain – Aptera’s Steve Farmbro and Chris Anthony.   Aptera. After two previous efforts to get this incredibly aerodynamic, insanely efficient and wild-looking electric car off the ground, Aptera’s founders are back in the saddle and preparing for a third attempt. The company …