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Freshwater vs Saltwater: A Tale of Two Waters

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 […]

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Psychology

What Happens When Science Is Too Honest?

Let’s start with something strange but true: being too honest about science might actually make people trust it less. Wait—what? That’s the mind-bending finding behind a new philosophical and empirical deep dive into the “transparency paradox.” It turns out that while we often demand transparency from scientists and government officials, the very act of pulling […]

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Environment

Exploring Earth with the NASA-India NISAR Satellite: A New Era of Planetary Monitoring

The collaborative efforts between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have recently given rise to the NISAR satellite—a pioneering venture that promises groundbreaking capabilities in earth observation. Launched amidst significant scientific anticipation, NISAR is equipped to revolutionize how we perceive and understand terrestrial changes across the globe. Unveiling the Mission: What is NISAR? […]

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AI

Next Week in Science, August 1, 2025

I’m still seeing lightning bug, if you can believe it. What we’re not seeing (at least as much of) is cicadas. I can hear them but the number emerging is far below last year. Let’s remember how cool they were: Here’s what we’ve pulled from the literature this week. And here’s the top news themes […]

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Chemistry

Exploring the Implications of the Newly Discovered Aluminium-20 Isotope

The recent discovery of aluminium-20, an exotic atomic nucleus, has generated significant interest across the scientific community, sparking discussions on its potential implications for nuclear physics and related fields. This breakthrough was achieved by an international team of researchers from China and Germany, as reported in Science Daily. The aluminium-20 isotope decays through a rare […]

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Biology

The Synergy of Sleep Science and Circadian Rhythm Innovations

The science of sleep and circadian rhythms is making significant impacts on health paradigms around the globe. A trio of groundbreaking studies highlighted in this week’s science headlines reveals the crucial role that sleep regularity, evolutionary insights, and artificial timekeeping advancements play in promoting a healthier society. The Invaluable Role of Sleep Regularity According to […]

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Biology

Genetic Breakthrough Predicts Childhood Obesity: A Leap Towards Early Intervention

A remarkable study, leveraging genetic data from over five million individuals across nine healthcare systems worldwide, has surfaced a groundbreaking discovery: the ability to predict obesity risk early in a child’s life. This insight opens new doors for early interventions that can alter life trajectories, potentially thwarting obesity-related health pitfalls before they manifest. Unpacking the […]

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Astronomy

How a Tiny Moth Navigates by the Stars

They’ve never seen their destination. They travel hundreds—sometimes over a thousand—kilometers. And they do it at night, with no map, no GPS, and no prior experience. No, we’re not talking about a team of particularly intrepid backpackers. We’re talking about the Bogong moth, an unassuming insect with one of the most extraordinary navigational systems in […]

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Geology

A 2,200-Meter Hole Changed Drilling Forever

Picture this: you’re trying to drill a hole deeper than two Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other… into rock formations that are unpredictable, pressurized, and as cranky as a toddler missing naptime. That’s exactly what a team of engineers in western Iran just did. In the Changuleh Oilfield, a place infamous for […]

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Chemistry

Freshwater vs Saltwater: A Tale of Two Waters

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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