Scientists Who Saved

Scientist Accidentally Discovers Ancient Mayan City While Browsing Web

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Scientists dismayed as UK ministers clear way for gene editing of crops - but not animals

Advocates urge government to allow ‘precision breeding’ to combat disease, but RSPCA warns of ethical dangers. Ministers are preparing to introduce legislation that will permit the growing of ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.

Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent

Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent.

First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

Science - The New York Times - November 6

California scientists unlock new key to mosquito-borne disease spread

Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease spread, a new study has determined. The mating ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Ultra-rich using jets like taxis, climate scientists warn

Researchers worked out the amount of planet-warming gas released by private jets over four years.

Elephants can wash with a hose – and sabotage shower time, scientists say

An elephant at Berlin zoo used its trunk to interrupt flow of water from hose used by another elephant. If you get frustrated by the shower hog in your house you’re not alone: research suggests ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say

Working long hours can lead to people having issues moderating behaviour due to ‘ego depletion’, research shows. If a hard day in the office leaves you crabby and uncooperative, you may have an ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Scientists Have Just Declared the Mid-Life Crisis Dead

New research shows that mid-life doesn’t have a monopoly on crises. Maybe it’s time to rethink our expectations about aging.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

‘Devious’ New Deep Sea Slug Hid Its Identity From Scientists

It took nearly 25 years for biologists to discover that a swimming and glowing organism in the ocean’s midnight zone was actually a sea slug.

Science - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Runaway 'spy whale' fled Russian military training says marine scientist

Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.

‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist

A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work. Asked how he came to write Ingenious , his new biography of Benjamin ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits

A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds

A sharp partisan divide remains over how involved researchers should be in policy decisions.

Health - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

World - The New York Times - November 1

When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Kennedy Could Save Gaetz

Trump doesn’t really care about Kennedy’s issues, but would like to look as if he does.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"

Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.

‘Pod Save America’ Won’t Quit

The hosts of the political podcast have outlasted the wave of anti-Trump #Resistance that made it popular. That’s where things get complicated.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 17

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable. Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail ...