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At Long Last, Mathematical Proof That Black Holes Are Stable
Wired - 21 Aug 2022 14:00
The solutions to Einstein's equations that describe a spinning black hole won't blow up, even when poked or prodded.
Is drinking rainwater safe?
Live Science - 21 Aug 2022 11:00
Rainwater can contain a number of hidden contaminants including bacteria, viruses and dust. New evidence also shows it can contain PFAS, a group of human-made chemicals that are extremely toxic.
Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3: Which is better?
Live Science - 21 Aug 2022 19:00
The Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3 is a tough choice, because the two share so many similarities.
Scientists blast atoms with Fibonacci laser to make an 'extra' dimension of time
SPACE.com - 21 Aug 2022 15:00
The new phase was made by firing lasers at 10 ytterbium ions inside a quantum computer.
The Nikon Z9's 'Pre-Release' Feature Makes Lightning Triggers Obsolete
PetaPixel - 21 Aug 2022 17:00Photobombing exoplanets might thwart search for extraterrestrial life
SPACE.com - 21 Aug 2022 12:00
Exoplanet images might be contaminated by the light from their neighbors, a new study suggests, but scientists are learning how to remove the effects of these photobombers.
This Sign Feud Between a McDonald's and a Dairy Queen in Missouri Is Hilarious
Twisted Sifter - 21 Aug 2022 06:08
This got fierce!
FSIS warning: Throw away this potentially contaminated beef immediately
BGR - 21 Aug 2022 15:05
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently issued a warning for ground beef that might be contaminated with a particular type of E. coli. That’s strain O157:H7, which health authorities routinely t...
IBD vs IBS: Similarities, differences & treatments
Live Science - 21 Aug 2022 16:00
While both conditions affect the bowel, there are some key differences between IBD vs IBS - here's what you need to know
Fat molecule treatment may stop severe peanut allergy reaction in mice
New Scientist - 21 Aug 2022 12:00
Consuming a fat molecule produced by gut bacteria appears to offer protection against anaphylaxis caused by peanut allergy
The Asteroid That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs May Have Had a 'Little Sister'
Singularity Hub - 21 Aug 2022 16:00
The ocean floor is famously less explored than the surface of Mars. And when our team of scientists recently mapped the seabed, and ancient sediments beneath, we discovered what looks like an asteroid impact crater. Intr...
The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi
Wired - 21 Aug 2022 13:00
Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.
Poll Shows How Often Men Change Their Bedsheets Vs. Women
Twisted Sifter - 21 Aug 2022 06:00
If you have a pet... you'll want to read this.
New Model for Predicting Belief Change
Neuroscience News - 21 Aug 2022 01:35
A new predictive model is able to determine who will change their minds about contentious scientific information when presented with evidence-based research.
The First Crops on Mars Should be Alfalfa and Cyanobacteria. Then Comes Tastier Plants
Universe Today - 21 Aug 2022 01:27
Mark Watney can keep his potatoes. Real astronauts should grow alfalfa. That's the finding of a newly published study out of Iowa State University, which tested the viability of making Martian regolith suitable for growi...
They both used Apple AirTags to track their possessions. Only one turned out well
ZDNet - 21 Aug 2022 14:00
Many are resorting to AirTags as a way to know where their lost or stolen items are. This doesn't always solve the problem.
What Was Normal in the 1990s but Is Pretty Rare Now? Here's What People Said.
Twisted Sifter - 21 Aug 2022 06:12
Do you remember the 90s?
She Won't Tell Her Friends Where She Got Her Clothes From. Is She a Jerk?
Twisted Sifter - 21 Aug 2022 06:01
It's her business, right?
20 People Talk About the Most Disturbing Movies They've Ever Seen
Twisted Sifter - 21 Aug 2022 05:41
These are scary AF!
Stop Dissing Pessimism, It's Part of Being Human
Neuroscience News - 21 Aug 2022 02:28
Pessimism is a fundamental part of the human experience. Researchers say refusing to subscribe entirely to the social drive for the pursuit of happiness and embracing your pessimistic side may be the most reasonable atti...
Expect to hear more about hearing, now that the FDA's new hearing aid rules are here
Digital Trends - 21 Aug 2022 01:45
Now that hearing aids are available over the counter, the future of hearing health is self-assessment, tele-audiology, and hearing aids you program at home.
SpaceX Dragon cargo ship returns to Earth from space station
SPACE.com - 21 Aug 2022 00:38
A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship returned to Earth with an ocean splashdown on Saturday (Aug. 20).