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Picture this: the ground beneath your feet begins to tremble as the towering Mt. Vesuvius rumbles to life, spewing ash and pumice into the sky. In the blink of an eye, the bustling city of Pompeii is engulfed in chaos. For centuries, we’ve known the tragic story of Pompeii’s destruction by the volcanic eruption in […]
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It’s an ordinary day. You’re walking, standing, or maybe sitting at your desk. But suddenly, your lower back tightens up, and the discomfort settles in. Low back pain (LBP) — it’s a common problem that sneaks up on millions of people worldwide. But what if I told you that the culprit might not be your […]
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Nothing like the Northern Lights this week. There was a “supermoon” last night, but that’s not really that impressive. In fact, I don’t think I ever heard the term “supermoon” until like, five years ago. Well, here’s what we have on tap for next week. Unlock Science Secrets: Discover revolutionary research and innovative discoveries with […]
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The Astonishing World of Arthropleura Imagine stumbling upon a creature longer than a modern human, crawling through dense prehistoric forests. This was no ordinary bug—it was Arthropleura, the largest arthropod that ever existed, a millipede-like giant that roamed the Earth over 300 million years ago. While fossils have long hinted at its immense size, the […]
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So Joker 2 was not it. Could we have known that? What if I told you that a blockbuster’s success could be forecasted before the cameras even started rolling? No, it’s not magic or movie studio guesswork—it’s science. Thanks to cutting-edge machine learning techniques, predicting a film’s fate is becoming more precise and reliable than […]
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I used to be a running. I still am, but in a much more limited capacity. I still follow the sport though, and was surprised to see a MAMMOTH world record in the women’s marathon this past week by Ruth Chepgnetich. I decided to revisit some analysis I did of top track times since the […]
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Science moves at an incredible pace. Yet, sometimes that progress can feel like it’s moving in slow motion. Traditional research publication can take months, or even years, to bring groundbreaking discoveries from the lab to the wider world. But what if there was a way to speed that process up—without sacrificing the rigor or reliability […]
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In a world grappling with environmental crises—think climate change, pollution, and resource depletion—businesses are under pressure to shift gears. It’s no longer just about profits; it’s about making a positive impact on the planet. Nowhere is this truer than in the manufacturing industry, where processes often leave a significant environmental footprint. Enter green innovation: a […]
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I’m not sure we can top what happened this week. That’s okay. “Special” moments are special for a reason. Here’s what we have in store for you. Explore and Learn with Science: Dive into groundbreaking research and inspiring stories with ‘This Week in Science’! Perfect for teachers and science enthusiasts, our free weekly newsletter expands […]
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About 15 years ago, my wife, another couple, and I went to Iceland. It was during May, so the sunset about 10:30 PM and rose at 2:00ish AM. The nighttime stayed in a perpetual twilight that prevented any really good stargazing. The only bummer from that trip was that we didn’t get to see any […]
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