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The Plight of the Palestinian Scientist
Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.The New York Times - 1d -
Unusual scales on crocodile heads due to skin growth rate, scientists say
Researchers find that varying stiffness and speeds at which skin grows lead to ‘mechanical’ formation of inward folds. It sounds like a conundrum that Rudyard Kipling would have explored in his ...The Guardian - 10h -
Whale stuns scientists by going to record-breaking lengths in search of a breeding ground
A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.NBC News - 11h -
New prisons not enough to solve overcrowding, warns UK justice secretary
Shabana Mahmood says review of sentencing is central to solving problems in jailsFinancial Times - 14h -
As Syrians celebrate, IS watches closely
The last time Assad’s power was challenged, the Islamic State group filled the vacuumBBC News - 16h -
Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas challenge?
The spy agency has released its notoriously tricky annual Christmas puzzle.BBC News - 17h -
The epic migration of a humpback whale across the world
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.BBC News - 1d -
Google claims quantum computing milestone — but the tech can't solve real-world problems yet
While Google's new chip called Willow has been noted for advancing the field of quantum computing, experts question the current real-world uses.CNBC - 1d -
Publisher reviews national IQ research by British ‘race scientist’ Richard Lynn
Elsevier investigates journals by scientist who created discredited rankings of countries’ intelligence. A leading academic publisher is reviewing its decision to publish research papers by the ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists
Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.BBC News - 1d -
Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say
Filter performs well in removing plastic pollution from water and Chinese researchers say it appears to be scalable. A sponge made of cotton and squid bone that has absorbed about 99.9% of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bengals-Cowboys: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati take advantage of Leon Lett-like blunder in stunning win vs. Dallas
The Cowboys seemed to have a huge blocked punt right after the two-minute warning, which would have given them great field position in a tied game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
EU should ban space mirrors and other solar geoengineering, warn scientists
European Commission scientific advisers say technology to offset global heating could wreak havoc on weather. Europe should ban space mirrors, cloud whitening and other untested tools being touted ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tom Brady's role with the Raiders is about to get real
Sources say there's a likely path for the Raiders, and it depends heavily on how this season finishes, and also what Brady thinks of the quarterback situation.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their genderBBC News - 3d -
The most dangerous delivery truck? How a lorry-load of antimatter will help solve secrets of universe
Fantastically expensive and hard to handle, the substance holds the key to a holy grail of science. And experts at Cern now know how to transport it. Researchers are preparing to make one of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred
Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India.BBC News - 4d -
Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm
The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Syrian rebels close in on crucial city of Homs
Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also ...CBS News - 5d -
A Close Friendship That Developed Into a ‘Soulful Connection’
Although Samantha Greenstone had many gay friends, her relationship with Jacob Hoff, whom she met nine years ago, was different.The New York Times - 5d -
Taylor Swift closing out Eras Tour
Taylor Swift is ending her Eras Tour with a final weekend of performances in Vancouver, Canada. The tour has shattered records for concert ticket sales and attendance and led to the ...CBS News - 5d -
Apex the $45M stegosaurus on display in NYC. Here's what scientists hope to learn
The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekendABC News - 5d -
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists
Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests. It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according ...The Guardian - 5d -
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.BBC News - 6d -
USGS scientists discuss 7.0 magnitude California earthquake
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey held a news conference Thursday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. The quake initially triggered a tsunami ...CBS News - 6d -
Richard Hamilton, Who Helped Solve a Mathematical Mystery, Dies at 81
He came up with an innovative equation called the Ricci flow that helped mathematicians explore fundamental questions that were once out of reach.The New York Times - 6d -
Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery
A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.CBS News - 6d -
The King William’s College quiz: are you ready to solve the world’s most challenging puzzle?
Pupils at King William’s college on the Isle of Man have been tormented by its annual general knowledge quiz since 1905. Can you rack up more than the average score of two?. Editor’s note: the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers
A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head. It’s not clear what the behavior means, but orcas were observed doing the same thing in the 1980s.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Scientists Just Discovered Seeing Instagram Images of Junk Food Not Only Increases Craving, But Also Spoils Your Mood
The takeaway of these findings can extend to many other aspects of your life, including starting and running a business.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
The NBA Cup got you confused? Let's solve it once and for all
Here's why the league should make it a five-round March Madness-style tournament.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Indiana Jones Game Will Let You Shoot Puzzles (With Your Camera) To Solve Them
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is aiming to be an authentic recreation of the archeologist's globetrotting adventures, and as you'd expect, solving puzzles is a big part of the game. A key ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Police won't say if they have leads in JonBenét case but say it's 'obvious' they want to solve it
A week after the premiere of a Netflix docuseries on the unsolved death of JonBenét Ramsey, police maintained their dedication to finding the little girl’s killer but refused to say whether they ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species
Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
At least one of the marine mammals was recently spotted in Washington wearing the multipurpose fishy accessory. Researchers suspect that orcas may be reviving a peculiar fashion statement of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
