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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Today’s environmental challenges require innovative solutions to mitigate the detrimental effects of human activity on the planet. One pressing issue is plastic pollution, particularly in marine environments where conventional plastics persist for extended periods, causing significant harm to ecosystems. Recent developments in eco-friendly plastics, such as LAHB, are proving monumental in addressing this global concern. […]
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We’ve been on vacation this week, so I haven’t really been following any breakthroughs that might have “broken through”. One interesting thing down here at the beach is how many stars you can see. Actually, let me take that back. You can see a “fair” amount of stars, but what you can really see is […]
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