Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Has Another Surprise: It’s Full of Alcohol
Analysis of the tail of 3I/Atlas reveals that it contains an anomalous proportion of methanol, a class of alcohol used …
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How Can a Locomotive Pull a Long Train That’s Much Heavier?
For railroads, it’s all about managing static and kinetic friction.
Don’t Expect Big Surprises in the Government’s Alien Files
Donald Trump has ordered the release of files related to aliens, UAP, and UFOs. If previous disclosures are any indication, …
Why RFK’s CDC Is Endorsing ‘Shared Decisionmaking’ for Vaccines
The MAHA movement is recasting the term—developed in the 1980s to help protect patients against paternalistic medicine—in service of its …
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A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.
Sleep Apnea Often Goes Undetected in Women. That’s Starting to Change
Women’s sleep apnea symptoms differ from men’s and can often be confused with hormonal shifts. Researchers are working to close …
Winter Olympics must tackle environmental impact before the snow runs out | George Timms
With the rhetoric not matching the reality, future Olympics hosts need to forge clearer sustainable standardsBy the end of the …
Physics answers a kitchen question
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US …
An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet
Americans are willing to fork out extra money each month to drink recycled wastewater. With climate change intensifying drought in …
Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream
Countries are racing to build new reactors. But we've barely figured out how to clean up the old ones — …
The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins
Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs as urban miners add rubble to the carbon‑saving construction supply chain.
The German village running on its own juice
While war in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and households bracing for higher bills, one tiny German …
The hidden gas that could transform energy
Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?
Dealing with annoying people might make you age faster
Stressful people in your life are linked to faster biological aging, a US study finds. Forced proximity — especially with …
Term toxic legacy for people and nature that ripples beyond borders
The fallout from fighting in the Middle East, from burning oil refineries to sunken ships, threatens lasting repercussions for the …
Iran war roils oil trade, casting doubt on US fossil fuel push
The Iran war has sent oil and gas prices surging. As countries like the US double down on fossil fuels, …
Plasticizer chemical levels in German children raise concern
Tests in Germany show children and teens are contaminated with banned plasticizers. You may never have heard of these potentially …
One in three Gen Z men want obedient women
Many young men embrace deeply conservative gender roles, a new international study finds. Is social media stoking the return of …
Ecosystem collapse could fuel the next global security crisis
Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability.
Why it's worth getting a heat pump if you live in a cold country, too
Worldwide, people are increasingly turning to heat pumps to warm their home. The devices save money, and they're good for …