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Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis
Singularity Hub - 2 Feb 2026 23:49
Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing. The post Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis appeared first on Singula...
Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 21:11
A new study reveals the dramatic decrease in lead exposure in the U.S. following the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency 55 years ago.
Sunspot launches 27 solar flares in 24 hours, including strongest outburst in years
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 20:03
The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.
What is Moltbook? A social network for AI threatens a 'total purge' of humanity - but some experts say it's a hoax
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 17:34
A new social networking site exclusively for bots has sparked claims of AI inventing its own religion and plotting humanity's downfall. But experts say its real dangers lie elsewhere.
Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey - and it may fuel a hotspot
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 16:58
A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.
Real-time single-event position detection using high-radiation-tolerance GaN
Phys.org - 2 Feb 2026 16:52
Silicon semiconductors are widely used as particle detectors; however, their long-term operation is constrained by performance degradation in high-radiation environments. Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonst...
A huge cloud of dark matter may be lurking near our solar system
New Scientist - 2 Feb 2026 16:32
For the first time, researchers have found what seems to be a cloud of dark matter about 60 million times the mass of the sun in our galactic neighbourhood
Treating cancer before 3pm could help patients live longer
New Scientist - 2 Feb 2026 16:01
The most robust evidence to date shows that people with a type of lung cancer lived longer if they received immunotherapy before 3pm
The secret signals our organs send to repair tissues and slow ageing
New Scientist - 2 Feb 2026 16:00
Your organs are constantly talking to each other in ways were only beginning to understand. Tapping into these communication networks is opening up radical new ways to boost health
Canon 15x50 IS All Weather binocular review
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 15:00
A powerful, image stabilized binocular that provides exceptional reach and high-quality optics, but is let down slightly by its rubberized coating and non-waterproofness.
AI streamlines deluge of data from particle collisions
Phys.org - 2 Feb 2026 14:40
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI)-based method to dramatically tame the flood of data generated by particle detecto...
Intercity quantum sensor network tightens axion dark matter constraints
Phys.org - 2 Feb 2026 14:20
Recently, scientists from institutions including the University of Science and Technology of China made a fundamental breakthrough in nuclear-spin quantum precision measurement. They developed the first intercity nuclear...
The Colorado River's largest tributary flows 'uphill' for over 100 miles - and geologists may finally have an explanation for it
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 14:00
Millions of years ago, the Green River carved a path through the Uinta Mountains instead of flowing around the formation. Now, researchers have discovered how this could have happened.
A clearer look at critical materials, thanks to refrigerator magnets
Phys.org - 2 Feb 2026 13:00
With an advanced technology known as angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), scientists are able to map out a material's electron energy-momentum relationship, which encodes the material's electrical, ...
Natural magnetic materials can control light in unprecedented ways
Phys.org - 2 Feb 2026 12:18
Imagine shining a flashlight into a material and watching the light bend backward-or in an entirely unexpected direction-as if defying the law of physics. This phenomenon, known as negative refraction, could transform im...
91-qubit processor accurately simulates many-body quantum chaos
Phys.org - 2 Feb 2026 12:16
Quantum chaos describes chaotic classical dynamical systems in terms of quantum theory, but simulations of these systems are limited by computational resources. However, one team seems to have found a way by leveraging e...
Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light review
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 12:00
It isn't scientifically accurate, but if you're looking for something to create a relaxing ambiance, the Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light is an excellent choice.
What to buy as a beginner runner: Must-haves vs non-essentials
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 12:00
The array of running gear and accessories can be overwhelming for a beginner runner. Here is our guide to what you need - and the things that really are just optional extras
Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and ease depression
Science Daily - 2 Feb 2026 11:37
Chronic stress can damage the guts protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key role in both gut repair...
Neanderthals and early humans may have interbred over a vast area
New Scientist - 2 Feb 2026 11:00
We are getting a clearer sense of where and how often Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, and it turns out the behaviour was much more common than we first thought
Ribchester Helmet: A rare 'face mask' helmet worn by a Roman cavalry officer 1,900 years ago
Live Science - 2 Feb 2026 11:00
The helmet has been a powerful symbol of Roman Britain since it was discovered over 200 years ago.
Scientists Warn: This miracle cure works only by damaging human cells
Science Daily - 2 Feb 2026 10:52
MMS has long been promoted as a miracle cure, but new research shows its essentially a toxic disinfectant. While it can kill bacteria, it only works at levels that also damage human cells and beneficial gut microbes. Sci...