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COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
With Trump and many leaders skipping COP30, critics question the summit's relevance amid rising emissions and waning multilateral diplomacy.
Can peptides give you superpowers?
The "Wolverine stack" uses peptides to accelerate healing and recovery. While it enhances natural processes, it does not grant actual superhuman abilities.
Golden Dome is one of the most ambitious military projects ever
The Golden Dome is a highly ambitious military project. Even a limited version could disrupt the strategic balance among nuclear-armed states.
Was the Pacific Palisades blaze a “zombie fire”?
The Pacific Palisades blaze wasn't a "zombie fire." Unlike Arctic peat fires that smolder underground, this California inferno was driven by intense surface winds and dry vegetation, not subsurface persistence.
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Can a dopamine detox reset your brain?
Though literally nonsensical, a dopamine detox may offer beneficial effects by reducing overstimulation and helping reset behavioral habits.
Scientists may have found a panacea for snake bites
Researchers identified a potential universal antivenom that could save thousands of lives annually. This broad-spectrum treatment offers hope for a panacea against snake bites.
America is upgrading GPS to catch up with rivals
The U.S. is upgrading GPS to rival competitors, adding resistance to interference and deception.
How pig-organ transplants might soon save lives
Following a nine-month survival with a pig kidney, two U.S. biotech firms are launching clinical trials for pig-organ transplants.
Can you eat your way to lower cholesterol?
Eating vegetables, nuts, soy, and seeds effectively lowers cholesterol. This dietary intervention is a beneficial strategy for heart health.
How the persecution of sparrows killed 2m people
China’s Great Leap Forward sparrow campaign caused mass extinction, triggering ecological collapse and contributing to the deaths of 2 million people.
AI models ace their predictions of India’s monsoon rains
AI models now accurately forecast India’s monsoon rains, enabling meteorological projections directly from personal computers.
China’s chipmakers are cleverly innovating around America’s limits
Chinese chipmakers bypass U.S. limits by pushing equipment to its limits, scaling production, and using approximate calculations to innovate around restrictions.
Can bright light banish winter depression?
Evidence confirms bright light therapy alleviates Seasonal Affective Disorder. It may also benefit other depression types.
The strange role of lead poisoning in humanity’s success
A recent investigation explores the paradoxical role of historical lead exposure in human progress. This study examines how this toxic metallic element may have unexpectedly influenced humanity's development.
Global warming may have volcanic consequences
Diminishing ice caps reduce pressure on Earth's crust, potentially triggering increased volcanic activity and magma release as global temperatures rise.
How to save Madagascar’s dwindling forests
A global seed repository is preserving Madagascar’s unique flora, helping to safeguard the island’s dwindling forests and fading woodlands from extinction.
Are barefoot shoes good for runners?
While barefoot shoe enthusiasts are vocal, scientific consensus on their benefits for runners remains elusive.
This year’s Nobel laureates have now been announced
The 2024 Nobel laureates are announced, honoring breakthroughs in chemical cages, novel immune cells, and quantum computing origins.
Hover flies are long-distance travellers
Hover flies are long-distance travelers that transport pollen across continents, fueling genetic mixing.