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August 25, 2025 · 5 min read
A few years ago, I got into ultra-low-budget found footage movies. You know the convention. Someone is recording while a disaster or horror is unfolding. Think Blair Witch. This article, coincidentally, also takes place in Maryland. So, imagine that a small town on the Chesapeake Bay’s eastern shore is plagued by mutant parasites, turning the […]
Here’s a wild thought: the Moon isn’t the dead, silent rock we once believed it to be. It shudders. It slips. It even tosses boulders down its slopes like a petulant child flipping over toy blocks. And thanks to a recent study, we now have concrete—well, lunar regolith—evidence of this surprisingly active behavior. This isn’t […]
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You may play this song while reading this blog The battle against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has taken on a bright glimmer of hope thanks to lithium, an old medication that is now being recognized for its potential neuroprotective properties. Recent research suggests that lithium could hold the key to modifying the progression of Alzheimer’s, and […]
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It’s 6 a.m., and you’re staring at your weather app. Will it pour during your commute or stay dry until lunch? We rely on forecasts for everything—planning weddings, watering crops, even prepping for floods. But what if the estimates you trust are barely better than a guess? Spoiler alert: many are. Enter a team of […]
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The frailty of marine ecosystems has once again been highlighted by a new study that has identified the bacterium responsible for a baffling epidemic devastating sea star populations along the Pacific coast. Billions of sea stars have perished in this pandemic, leading marine biologists and environmentalists to assess the ecological aftermath and question what future […]
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The universe, in its infancy, was a place of simplicity and profound potential. Just moments after the Big Bang, as the cosmos expanded and cooled, the first atoms formed, setting the stage for everything that was to come. The Formation of the First Molecule A groundbreaking discovery by a team of scientists has rekindled our […]
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The humble potato is a staple in diets worldwide, but its history is more complex than our palates might suggest. Recent research has uncovered a surprising tale involving ancient botanical intermingling that leads us to rethink what we know about this essential crop. New findings suggest the modern potato’s origins can be traced back to […]
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In a significant policy shift, the United States government announced its decision to scrap the landmark finding that had set limits on carbon emissions, a move that has sparked widespread concern and debate among environmentalists and global leaders. This regulatory change is seen as a step backward in the global fight against climate change. Background […]
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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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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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