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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 […]
No, this is a fresh headline! Things aren’t repeating themselves. We have many good things cooked up for next week in science Embark on a Scientific Adventure: Join ‘This Week in Science’ and explore the universe of knowledge! Our weekly newsletter is crafted for educators and enthusiasts, bringing you the latest and most exciting scientific […]
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Do you know how hard it is to find research about the actual Groundhog Day? Lots of articles use the phrase “Groundhog Day,” but few dive into the history. Welcome to a fascinating exploration of the article, Groundhog Oracles and Their Forebears, a thought-provoking piece by Daniel S. Capper. We’ll delve into the intriguing world […]
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I live in Pennsylvania, USA, and we are getting hammered by the Emerald Ash Borer. Whole forests around me are dying because of this invasive insect. The article Participatory ground data are complementary to satellite bark beetle detection published in Annals of Forest Science offers groundbreaking insights into how participatory ground data, combined with satellite […]
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Amateur radio, often called ham radio, has been a playground for innovation and communication since the early 20th century. Today, it stands at the crossroads of hobby and scientific exploration, particularly in heliophysics, atmospheric, ionospheric, and space physics research. The globally engaged and technically adept amateur radio community has an intense interest in space weather, […]
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Have I got some girl bosses for you?!? (I’m a 43 year old man; I have no business trafficking in youth slang…) Welcome to a fascinating journey into the world of two unique creatures – the Talpid moles and the spotted hyenas. Our guide is the comprehensive study, “The Biology and Evolution of Fierce Females […]
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In our fast-paced world, roads connect us, but they also pose significant risks. The article “Main guidelines in road safety audits: a literature review” published in Frontiers in Built Environment, serves as a critical compass guiding us through the complex landscape of road safety audits (RSA). Let’s delve into an accessible exploration of this study, […]
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In the intriguing article, “Tool use, or not tool use, that is the question: is the necessity hypothesis really inconsequential for the African great apes?”, researchers delve deep into the behaviors of our closest living relatives: the great apes. Understanding the Necessity Hypothesis At the heart of this research lies the ‘necessity hypothesis’. Simply put, […]
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Have you ever pondered how Google Maps predicts traffic or how your phone recognizes your face? These marvels are part of a rapidly evolving field where complexity science meets machine learning. In this blog, we’ll demystify the dense academic paper, “Unifying complexity science and machine learning,” making its groundbreaking insights accessible to anyone with curiosity […]
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Lots of great stuff coming next week as we say goodbye to gloomy OR sunny January, depending on your hemisphere. Explore, Learn, and Grow with Science: Step into the realm of discovery with ‘This Week in Science’! Tailored for both educators and science enthusiasts, our newsletter offers a weekly exploration of groundbreaking research and inspiring […]
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