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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 […]
Prior to reading this article, please watch this video to get in the mood. Let’s say you’re Katy Perry. You’ve just dropped a cool million bucks for a ticket to space. You’re strapped into your seat on a shiny spacecraft, heart pounding with excitement (and maybe a bit of panic). The engines roar. You launch. […]
Read more →Admittedly, I do know that much about economics. I do love behavioral economics, though. Seems we have a few things coming up this week in that vein. As a reminder, don’t forget to subscribe below. We are entirely self-funded. Not by grants, not by investors. All of this comes out of pocket. So, anything you […]
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What gets your brain buzzing? Is it black holes or brain waves? Weird animal behavior or the search for alien life? At This Week in Science, we believe science should be fascinating, fun, and—most of all—relevant to you. That’s why we’re asking for your help. We just launched a quick, interactive survey to figure out […]
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Ever seen a wolf fine-tune a dataset? Now you have. Okay, not literally. But if data scientists had spirit animals, the Grey Wolf might be a top contender—and now, it just got an upgrade. We’re talking about a new algorithm that mimics wolf pack behavior to solve one of big data’s biggest headaches: feature selection. […]
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You’re walking through an old part of town—charming cobblestone streets, faded signs, buildings with stories to tell. Then, boom! A street cart appears selling dumplings. Next, a colorful canopy spills from a storefront, offering handcrafted jewelry. And just ahead? A guy selling bubble tea from a cart wedged into an alley barely wider than your […]
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Baseball fans love stats. Home runs. WAR, fWAR, bWAR. OBP, WHIP But there’s one stat that’s been getting a lot of attention lately: diversity. Major League Baseball (MLB) scored an impressive A+ in coach diversity and an A in player diversity, according to annual report cards by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports […]
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You know that moment when a project starts going sideways and everyone starts pointing fingers? “We never got that update!” “The client changed their mind—again!” “Who signed off on this?” It’s chaos. Like a group text where someone deleted half the messages and no one remembers what emoji meant “go ahead.” But what if your […]
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Time is Running Out—Expand Your Scientific Insight! Receive trusted insights that empower you to understand and contribute to the world of science. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of knowledge seekers! Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek […]
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