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How AI Is Bringing Us All Immortality — Whether We Want It Or Not
Is the digital afterlife all it’s cracked up to be?
When, Exactly, Will Nuclear Fusion Become A Feasible Source Of Power?
Fusion was found to be a truly viable source of energy in 2022. So, what’s next?
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Is About To Take One Small Step ... To Get Us Back To The Moon
NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission is slated to return astronauts to the Moon no sooner than April 2026. But first, we need live measurements.
How Microbial Metabolism Could Unlock The Future Of Fuels, Space, And Medicine
The world of genome scale metabolic models is truly wild.
The Real-Life Study Of Brain Monitoring At Work Gives Serious Severance Vibes
Researchers in the field of neuroergonomics are using technology to improve how humans perform in their roles at work.
How Santa Ana Winds Fueled The LA Fires
A research ecologist looks at the root cause of the ongoing conflagration.
Nutrient Profiling Systems Lead To Healthier Food Choices — So Why Aren’t We Using Them?
Imagine a world where food on grocery store shelves is ranked by its healthiness. In some countries, that is the reality.
3 Simple Ways To Live A More Psychologically Rich Life
Happiness is a goal that can seem ever out of reach. Instead, look to psychological richness.
The Horrifying Mortality Rate Of Victorian Children Is Cautionary Tale That’s More Relevant By The Day
Modern medicine has saved the lives of countless children. But anti-science sentiments could set us back.
These Are The Most Exciting Space Missions Coming In 2025
When it comes to space travel, 2025 is looking up.
Whales Can Live Way Longer Than Scientists Thought — If We Get Out Of The Way
Southern right whales regularly live for over a century — a fact that changes the way we need to think about conservation, and age.
What The Strange Habits Of An Octopus Can Teach Us About Alien Intelligence
Studying cephalopods can teach you a lot about the nature of intelligence.
Dark Comets In Our Solar System Could Explain Earth’s Oceans — And So Much More
The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth.
The Moon Might be Older — Way Older — Than We Previously Thought
A physicist, a chemist and a mathematician dive into the science behind the age of the moon.
Why Protection For Declining Monarch Butterflies Is Needed — But Complicated
Federal protection could help declining monarch population — but also have other consequences.
Climate Change Is Making Plants Less Nutritious. That’s A Huge Problem
Human activities are increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and raising global temperatures.
What The Roomba Can Teach Us About The Coming Wave Of AI Agents
Goal-based agents have long been part of smart electronics — but what happens when they set their own goals?
The Real Reason Red Wine Causes Headaches Is Way More Complicated Than You Think
Red wine headaches have been a known quantity for thousands of years. But why do they occur?
Flood Risks Are Rising Everywhere — And One Simple Solution Is Finally Getting Heard
If federal stream gauges were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.
Research Shows Light Can Break Down “Forever Chemicals” — But Will It Scale?
PFAS can stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used, unless we act to break them down.
