WEIRD SCIENCE
An artist’s rendering of debris floating through Earth’s orbit. Petrovich9/iStock via Getty Images – By Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona Published: 2023 Aug 31 – There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly …
We mapped the hot spots where treatment offers the biggest payoff for people and climate. A forest-thinning project in Arizona leaves more open canopy and clearer ground. David McNew/Getty Images – By Jamie Peeler, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Montana Published: 2023 Sep …
The entire sensor and connected electronics are smaller than a quarter. Northwestern University View gallery – 4 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 07 – A tiny sensor that even makes a fingertip look large has the potential to be a game changer …
Researchers have discovered how Parkinson’s disease-causing proteins spread in the brain. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 07 – A new study has revealed how the mutated proteins that are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease spread and aggregate in the brain. The finding …
A new study has found that the rates of early-onset cancer cases and associated deaths have risen dramatically. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 06 – A new study has found that globally, the rates of new cancer cases and associated deaths in …
Harris Wolobah’s cause of death not yet determined but relatives fear complications from Pacqui chip a factor. Harris Wolobah. Photograph: The Harris Wolobah family’s GoFundMe campaign – Ramón Antonio Vargas Last modified on 2023 Sep 05 – A 14-year-old boy from Massachusetts died …
The CrowView allows for easier multitasking on your laptop. Elecrow View gallery – 5 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 03 – Two screens on a work desk is hardly a recent innovation, but turning this into a mobile office without a standalone …
Researchers recommend consulting with your doctor before considering daily aspirin supplementation. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Sep 01 – While research shows that taking a daily dose of aspirin could have some definite pros and cons, a new study adds a tick to …
The research puts scientists one step closer to digitizing smell. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Aug 31 – A new computer-trained scent model has done better than humans at identifying odors. In analyzing 500,000 potential odor molecules that had never before been synthesized, …
The radioactive contamination of wild boars in Germany and Austria has led to an overpopulation issue in some areas, as their meat is considered unsafe for human consumption. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Aug 30 – Free-roaming boars in the woods of Austria …
