For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids
At the same time, in many African countries, solar power now stands to offer much…
Posted inbiochemistry Biology chemistry
Small charges in water spray can trigger the formation of key biochemicals
Once his team nailed how droplets become electrically charged and how the micro-lightning phenomenon works,…
Rocket Report: ULA confirms cause of booster anomaly; Crew-10 launch on tap
Welcome to Edition 7.35 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX's steamroller is still rolling, but for…
Posted inentertainment epidemiology films
Outbreak turns 30 – Ars Technica
Back in 2020, when the COVID pandemic was still new, everyone was "sheltering in place"…
Have we accidentally bred some dogs for obesity?
High-risk Labradors also tended to pester their owners for food more often. Dogs with low…
Posted inclean air act EPA Science
Trump’s EPA clearly shows it doesn’t understand the assignment
If there can be such a thing as bureaucratic “shock and awe,” Environmental Protection Agency…
No, that’s not a cosmic cone of shame—it’s NASA’s newest space telescope
As the telescope scans across these millions of targets, its detectors will make measurements of…
Posted inalcohol Cholesterol Health
Large study shows drinking alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels
The good and the bad For reference, the optimal LDL level for adults is less…
Posted inalgorithm Computer science D-Wave
D-Wave quantum annealers solve problems classical algorithms struggle with
In any case, most of these claims have involved quantum computers that weren't solving any…
Posted inacoustics Helmholtz resonator Physics
Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator
Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes:…