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72 Gigabit-Per Second Wi-Fi Is Coming — Is This the Future Of the Internet?
These innovations are set to transform wireless communication.
The Path To Better Internet Is With Flying Routers — Really
This could enable the entire world to participate fully in the digital age.
Ancient Viruses Contain Hidden Secrets About Our Climate’s Past — Here’s What They Reveal
Massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature’s freezers, archiving detailed records of past climates and ecosystems — including viruses.
Two Upcoming Climate Phenomena Could Radically Shift the North Atlantic Ocean’s Hot Temperature
La Niña is part of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, a well-known climate phenomenon that has widespread effects on climate and weather around the world.
It’s Not Just You, Political Attacks On Scientific Theories Are Rising
Recent state laws encourage teachers to question established scientific theories, undermining science education by equating them with unproven ideas.
The Science Behind Mental Imagery Hints At The Secret To Athletic Success
Not everyone has a strong sense of mental imagery — and those that do have clear advantages.
What is Actually Happening to Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier?’ — A New Study Offers An Entirely New Perspective
What we are seeing with Thwaites Glacier right now is a disaster in slow motion.
Scientists Studying Aging Are Finally Zeroing In On What Actually Triggers Age-Related Diseases
Does aging cause metabolic decline, or does metabolic disruption accelerate aging? Or both?
Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Get A Significant Boost From AI
Recently, researchers have begun developing speech brain-computer interfaces to restore communication for people who cannot speak.
Astronomers Simulated How A Supermassive Black Hole Annihilates A Star — And It Is A Must-See
Researchers produced the most detailed simulations to date of how this process evolves over the span of a year.
No, Full-Body Scans Aren’t Harmless — And Aren’t Even Usually Helpful
Why not get an MRI to see if something is wrong? The reasons are many — and serious.
Drinking Before Conception May Accelerate Aging — In the Next Generation
Recently research shows that chronic alcohol use from both parents has serious hidden effects.
This Piece of Coral In Fiji Is 600 Years Old — What It Reveals About Our Climate’s Future Is Nerve-Wracking
This coral record runs for 627 years and can tell us what the sea temperature was around Fiji between the years 1370 and 1997.
Ancient Civilizations Used These Simple Measures to Cool Cities Down — Why Can’t We Do the Same?
People have recognized the power of cities to heat themselves up and cool themselves for centuries.
This Victorian-Era Technology Is Still Astonishingly Accurate At Capturing Weather
The Stevenson screen was a masterful innovation.
Being Stranded In Space Could Upend Starliner Astronauts’ Perception of Time
Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two Nasa crew members, it is now a reality.
There’s A Fungus Slowly Devastating Bananas Worldwide and Researchers Aren’t Sure How To Stop It
Did you know that the bananas you eat today are not the same type as the ones people were eating a few generations ago?
The Connection Between Diet and Mood Disorders Is Growing Stronger — Here’s What Researchers Know
The proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood.
This Common Parasite May Hold The Secret To Curing Troubling Brain Diseases
The brain is very picky about what it lets in, including many drugs.
This Is What Happens To Trees When They Take In Excess CO2
Oak trees accumulate more wood when there is more carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere.
