The world’s largest cryptocurrency is hungry for power. By Mike Brown – Image by Grea. – Bitcoin is an energy beast. That’s the conclusion from a University of Cambridge tool released recently, which shows the world’s largest cryptocurrency uses a ton of electricity …
By Rich Haridy – For the first time scientists have shown exposure to ultraviolet light can directly influence gut bacterial diversity. Photocreo/Depositphotos – New research from a team of Canadian scientists has for the first time demonstrated how exposure to Narrow Band Ultraviolet …
Slow wave sleep could be the brain’s very own rinse cycle. By Emma Betuel – The brain has a rinse cycle that’s activated during the (optimal) seven to nine hours you sleep every night — and it could play a key role in …
How deep are America’s cultural fault lines? Depends on which data you crunch. By Frank Jacobs – America is a divided nation, but perhaps its divisions are as much in the eye of the beholder. This map charts the geographic fault lines between …
Rare elements found on Earth are made in the stars. By Passant Rabie – The heavy element strontium is created in the violent collision of a pair of neutron stars, according to a new study. It’s the first time scientists have detected the …
By Chris Baraniuk – Antarctica is a haven, but life there is changing. Listen to Andrew Stewart describe the creatures that live in the seas around Antarctica and you will be transported into a world of fantastic shapes and colors. “Banks and beds …
“It’s very willing to sacrifice pieces if it’s better for the long term.” By James Dennin – Computers have been kicking our fragile human asses at chess for a couple decades now. The first time this happened was in 1996, when IBM’s Deep …
By Loz Blain – This Japanese supercar design is made from incredibly strong wood-based cellulose nanofibers. Kankyosho. – One-fifth the weight of steel but five times the strength, plant-based cellulose nanofiber (CNF) offers carmakers the opportunity to build strong, lightweight cars while sustainably …
Climate change-induced alcoholism and bad nutrition may lead to increased hospitalizations. By Nina Pullano – If climate change isn’t already on your mind, new research shows it could severely affect your nutrition — and as a result, pretty much every other part of …
By Rich Haridy – Awarded ‘Honorable Mention’. A big male Polar Bear in Svalbard. Roie Galitz. Only in its 5th year, the Siena International Photo Awards is already one of the world’s most diverse and impressive annual photographic contests. The captivating winners this …
