Astronomy
Do the bumps on a bell pepper reveal how sweet it will be? Er, no
Social media influencers are convinced that the number of lobes on the base of a bell pepper give us information about its sex and taste. James Wong debunks this myth with some science
Categories: Astronomy
Do the bumps on a bell pepper reveal how sweet it will be? Er, no
Social media influencers are convinced that the number of lobes on the base of a bell pepper give us information about its sex and taste. James Wong debunks this myth with some science
Categories: Astronomy
David Cronenberg's new sci-fi film is devastating and mysterious
In The Shrouds, Karsh, Myrna and Maury talk – a lot – about mysterious shrouds, improbable tech and ever-more-complex conspiracy theories. Nothing happens, just grief and, er, death, finds Simon Ings
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David Cronenberg's new sci-fi film is devastating and mysterious
In The Shrouds, Karsh, Myrna and Maury talk – a lot – about mysterious shrouds, improbable tech and ever-more-complex conspiracy theories. Nothing happens, just grief and, er, death, finds Simon Ings
Categories: Astronomy
Enchanting photos of 'bizarre' mushrooms showcase fungi diversity
From squat toadstools to web-like mushrooms, images from Funga Obscura celebrate some of the most striking fungi on our planet
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Biodiversity needs neurodiversity, says insightful new book
In Neurodivergent, By Nature, Joe Harkness examines the promise and reality of working in the conservation sector for neurodivergent people, and tells us why the natural world could use their help
Categories: Astronomy
Enchanting photos of 'bizarre' mushrooms showcase fungi diversity
From squat toadstools to web-like mushrooms, images from Funga Obscura celebrate some of the most striking fungi on our planet
Categories: Astronomy
Biodiversity needs neurodiversity, says insightful new book
In Neurodivergent, By Nature, Joe Harkness examines the promise and reality of working in the conservation sector for neurodivergent people, and tells us why the natural world could use their help
Categories: Astronomy
What happens to light's energy when it redshifts? It's complicated
When it comes to cosmology, answering one question only leads to more. Just take light. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein dives into a reader's question
Categories: Astronomy
What happens to light's energy when it redshifts? It's complicated
When it comes to cosmology, answering one question only leads to more. Just take light. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein dives into a reader's question
Categories: Astronomy
We strongly encourage you to watch the dirtiest videos on YouTube
Feedback falls down a YouTube rabbit hole to discover the world of rug-cleaning videos. Some of these rugs even have maggots. Has carpet cleaning gone too far?
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Could this be the way to get the world exercising?
Fear of disease hasn't motivated us to exercise. Perhaps instead it is time to highlight the enjoyable aspects of movement, says Dawn Teh
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Fascinating and enraging book exposes the biases that shape our lives
Melissa Hogenboom's Breadwinners reveals the unseen gender-based power dynamics and cognitive biases that shape our everyday lives. It will make you angry – and rightly so
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We strongly encourage you to watch the dirtiest videos on YouTube
Feedback falls down a YouTube rabbit hole to discover the world of rug-cleaning videos. Some of these rugs even have maggots. Has carpet cleaning gone too far?
Categories: Astronomy
Could this be the way to get the world exercising?
Fear of disease hasn't motivated us to exercise. Perhaps instead it is time to highlight the enjoyable aspects of movement, says Dawn Teh
Categories: Astronomy
Fascinating and enraging book exposes the biases that shape our lives
Melissa Hogenboom's Breadwinners reveals the unseen gender-based power dynamics and cognitive biases that shape our everyday lives. It will make you angry – and rightly so
Categories: Astronomy
We should consider testing Ozempic on healthy people
As the list of health benefits of semaglutide drugs grows, perhaps it is time to think about assessing their impact on people without medical conditions
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We should consider testing Ozempic on healthy people
As the list of health benefits of semaglutide drugs grows, perhaps it is time to think about assessing their impact on people without medical conditions
Categories: Astronomy
Proposed House Bill Would Weaken Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangering Whales, Dolphins and More
Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act would cut down protections to whales, dolphins, polar bears and other species
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'Destroy All Humans!' declared war on humanity 20 years ago, and we're still waiting for another good sequel
The only Crypto we care about is the mischievous extraterrestrial seeking world domination.
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