The year of quantum science: Promise and peril in the race for breakthroughs
The German physicist Werner Heisenberg took refuge a century ago on the small island of Helgoland (which today has 1,300…
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What the science says about acetaminophen, pregnant mothers and autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has in recent months teased a September announcement in which he would identify the…
8 Visionaries Who Regretted Their Famous Creations
You may have come across thebrilliant mindsBehind some of the most innovative breakthroughs of today—such as the light bulb, the…
New Planet Discovery Could Be a Major Milestone for Astronomy
Astronomers have identified a completely new kind ofexoplanet located beyond our solar systemthat, even in its early stages, is already…
A Dinosaur’s Gigantic Sail: Nature’s Ultimate Courtship Display
For countless millennia, dinosaur bones have remained hidden, awaiting discovery. A new finding on the Isle of Wight has revealed…
Heat Engine Breaks Thermodynamic Barriers
A study published in Physical Review Letters (PRL) describes a “Gambling Carnot Engine” that scientists claim can achieve 100% efficiency…
New Planet Found Around Young Star, Surprises Astronomers
A group of global astronomers, jointly directed by scholars from the University of Galway, has uncovered a new planet in…
Why Coffee Causes Bowel Movements, Explained by a G.I. Doctor and Science
About the experts Josephine Ni, MD, is a gastroenterologist from the University of Texas Southwestern specializing in inflammatory bowel diseases.…
Metformin: New Science Unearths Old Drug’s Hidden Power
NEW YORK, August 25 (UPI) —Medical research keeps advancing with fresh and creative methods to enhance health and wellness, yet…
Does Hot Weather Ruin Your Mood? Science Says Yes
If sweltering heat is making you irritable, you’re not the only one. Recent studies indicate that our rising global temperatures…