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The Citizen Scientists of Fukushima
Armed with measuring devices, groups of citizens are embracing science to monitor radioactive fallout — and regain control of lives upended by the 2011 meltdowns in Fukushima.The New York Times - 1h -
Scientists Recreate the Conditions That Sparked Complex Life
Evolution was fueled by endosymbiosis, cellular alliances in which one microbe makes a permanent home inside another. For the first time, biologists made it happen in the lab.Wired - 2d -
Conditions that fueled L.A. fires were 35% more likely because of climate change, scientists find
The hot, dry and windy conditions that preceded the Southern California fires were about 35% more likely because of climate change, according to a new report.NBC News - 7h -
Champions League recreates magic of American sports' playoff push with chaotic 18 game league phase finale
Playoff math makes it's European debut as all 18 games on Matchday 8 of the Champions League kick off at the same timeCBS Sports - 16h -
Scientists point to Andes potato pathogen as origin of Irish famine
Researchers say study may help global efforts in controlling disease that still destroys crops today . It was a disaster that killed about 1 million people, devastating 19th century Ireland, but ...The Guardian - 4d -
Scientists detect chirping cosmic waves in an unexpected part of space
Scientists have detected cosmic waves that sound like chirping birds in an unexpected placeABC News - 6d -
Scientists Finally Make Heads of Giant Stingray Tails
The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive weapon.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Are the conditions to blame for Pegula's Australian Open loss?
When Pegula lost Friday, she complained of slow conditions on the court. Sabalenka has noted it as well -- but not everyone feels that way.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
Disabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessibleABC News - Jan. 18 -
Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.
Agencies and unions have put in place new guardrails designed to limit political interference in government research.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
These are the conditions fueling the Los Angeles wildfires: What to know
Strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter and low humidity are some of the conditions that have been fueling the Los Angeles-area wildfires for the past week, destroying numerous structures, causing ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night
A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal. There ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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How a Raytheon Scientist Accidentally Invented the Microwave Oven
The microwave has a messy origin story. That’s how innovation works sometimes.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles
After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm
Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With
Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say
Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?
Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Wind conditions help slow the spread of Sunset Fire
The Sunset Fire broke out on Wednesday in Runyon Canyon Park. Visible flames from nearby iconic locations like the Hollywood Bowl, Dolby Theatre and Magic Castle all led them to close for the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Windy conditions may be improving near Eaton Fire
Wind conditions appear to be improving near Altadena, California, where the Eaton Fire has been spreading. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict breaks down the latest.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions
Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden signs bipartisan outdoor recreation bill into law
President Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting outdoor recreation weeks after it cleared the Senate. The bill, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
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Do You Believe in Life After Death? These Scientists Study It.
Is reincarnation real? Is communication from the “beyond” possible? A small set of academics are trying to find out, case by case.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Baby dies after A1 crash in icy conditions
The seven-month-old died in hospital after a car hit a tree near Grantham on Thursday night.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
New 2,750-Piece Lego Harry Potter Set Recreates Diagon Alley
New Lego Sets Over 100 new Lego sets released on January ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
The nameless dead: scientists hunt for identities of thousands who tried to reach Europe
Experts’ group employs new technologies and techniques to help relatives of those missing in the migration crisis . Four years ago, the remains of a toddler encased in a lifejacket and a navy ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The Rangers Have Recreated The Beloved ‘Kid Line’
Peter Laviolette has constructed a new version of The Kid Line.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Scientists aim for ‘Darwinian evolution’ with artificial life project
‘MiniLife’ research extends growing field of synthetic biology into new territoryFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1
