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Biology

The Science Behind Spontaneous Human Combustion: Separating Fact from Fiction

What if a body could burst into flames without warning, leaving only ashes and a few intact limbs? Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC) has fascinated and terrified people for centuries, often tied to tales of the supernatural. But in the 21st century, science offers a more grounded—and equally intriguing—explanation. Let’s unravel the mystery and discover how […]

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Announcements

Next Week in Science, December 13th.

Mystery drones! I think it’s interesting from a cultural perspective that people have jumped first to drones and not UFOs. The way the terminology has shifted over the last decade or so has been super interesting. I mean, there were congressional hearings where the US Military straight up said, “We don’t know what these are?” […]

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Biology

How Dinosaurs Rose to Dominate the Earth

Picture walking on a landscape filled with towering ferns, fiery volcanoes, and strange creatures battling for survival. Some 200 million years ago, this was Earth during the Triassic-Jurassic transition—a world in flux that paved the way for dinosaurs to rule. But how did dinosaurs rise to such dominance? A fascinating study of fossils from Poland […]

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Society

How AI and Analytics are Transforming Tennis

What makes a tennis player great? Is it their lightning-quick reflexes, towering height, or pinpoint serves? While these traits certainly play a role, the answer may lie deeper—hidden in data. A recent study has analyzed the performances of 1,990 ATP players from the 2022 season, employing machine learning and statistical techniques to uncover what really […]

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Computing

Willow: The Quantum Chip Revolutionizing Computing

Imagine solving a problem so complex that it would take today’s fastest supercomputers longer than the age of the universe—10 septillion years, to be exact. Google Quantum AI’s latest quantum chip, Willow, did it in just five minutes. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the dawn of a transformative technology poised to change the way we […]

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Announcements

Bringing Science to Everyone: The Launch of This Week in Science Article Feed

At This Week in Science, we’ve always believed in the transformative power of knowledge. Science, at its core, is a quest—a journey to uncover truths, solve mysteries, and improve lives. But what happens when the discoveries from these epic quests are locked behind paywalls or hidden in language that only a select few can decode? […]

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Uncategorized

How Twitch is Shaping the Future of Political Conversations

Imagine turning into a video game stream and finding a live debate about climate change or a fundraiser for social justice causes. This isn’t a fantasy—it’s Twitch. While Twitch is primarily known as a platform for gaming and entertainment, it’s also a growing hub for political dialogue. Politicians, activists, and everyday users are leveraging the […]

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Geology

Could a Better Message Save Lives?

Imagine you’re at the beach, enjoying the serene sound of waves, when your phone buzzes with an emergency alert: “Tsunami warning issued. Evacuate immediately.” Would you know where to go? Would you act quickly enough? Tsunamis can strike with devastating force and little warning, making effective communication a matter of life and death. Researchers have […]

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Economics

The Hidden Costs of Research: Lessons from NIH Overhead Funding

This 2014 Nature article explores the complexities of indirect costs in NIH research funding, highlighting how institutions must negotiate reimbursement rates for essential but often overlooked expenses like administration, facilities maintenance, and utilities. While direct research funding captures attention, the “less sexy” infrastructure costs are vital for sustaining cutting-edge science. Due to federal caps and […]

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