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July 28, 2025 · 5 min read
I just spent a week at the beach staring at the ocean and really starting to think: Why is a sip from the ocean a terrible idea, while lake water (if clean) is okay? In this post, we’ll dive (pun intended) into what sets freshwater and saltwater apart, why the Earth has both types, how […]
I just spent a week at the beach staring at the ocean and really starting to think: Why is a sip from the ocean a terrible idea, while lake water (if clean) is okay? In this post, we’ll dive (pun intended) into what sets freshwater and saltwater apart, why the Earth has both types, how […]
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Every day in India, someone tries to “beat the train.” Too often, they don’t make it. A new study of over 7,000 road users reveals why people—motorists, cyclists, and even pedestrians—keep taking that deadly gamble. Distraction Is the Silent Killer The study found that engagement in secondary activities—like checking a phone or chatting—was the single […]
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Every farmer knows the feel of a good year and the dread of a bad one. But what if even nature’s own sense of rhythm—when droughts come, when crops fail, when wildfires rage—was falling apart? That’s the unsettling message from a sweeping new global study published in Nature Communications by Karim Zantout and colleagues at […]
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The monarch butterfly, recognized for its vibrant orange and black wings, embarks on one of the most extraordinary migrations in the insect world. Every year, millions of these butterflies travel thousands of miles from as far north as Canada to their overwintering sites in Mexico, a journey that has perplexed scientists and enthusiasts for decades. […]
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For nearly three decades, astronomers have been convinced that our universe is accelerating – expanding at an ever-faster rate due to a mysterious force known as dark energy. This startling cosmic acceleration, discovered in 1998 by observing distant stellar explosions called Type Ia supernovae, upended expectations and earned the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics. But […]
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Every brain dances to its own rhythm. Deep within that symphony, scientists have discovered a “gamma beat” — a fast oscillation of brain activity around 30–50 times per second. Now, new research suggests that listening to music tuned precisely to your personal gamma frequency could sharpen memory and focus — all without drugs or invasive […]
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The pursuit of more efficient, safe, and long-lasting batteries continues to drive breakthroughs in materials science and engineering. Recent research has showcased innovative approaches ranging from strain engineering in lithium-sulfur batteries to the design of non-flammable solid-state polymer electrolytes. This article explores some of the most promising advances that are redefining the landscape of battery […]
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In just two weeks, we’ll be heading to Doha, Qatar for Driving Change: Regional Conference on Health and Emerging Fields in Implementation Science, hosted by Qatar University. This gathering is quickly becoming one of the most important convenings for people who care about turning evidence into real-world impact: researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community partners all […]
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Every day on Himalaya FM — China’s largest podcast platform — millions of listeners tune in to hear their favorite hosts dissect every basket, goal, and play. But new research from Beijing’s Communication University of China reveals something surprising: sports podcasts in China aren’t just about sports. They’re about belonging, learning, and self-belief. Why Do […]
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Please play the following video while you read this for the full immersive experience. Every summer, noise complaints spike when cicadas chorus. Yet EEG data now shows single insect calls can lower stress and nudge the brain toward calm. But here’s the twist: turn the volume or pitch up, and your focus slips. Picture this […]
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