#science

[ follow ]
#history
Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Scientists Can Be Good Citizens

Scientific discoveries must serve the public interest, balancing potential benefits against ethical implications.
Scientists face moral dilemmas over the consequences of their discoveries.
Europe politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Europe must become a research epicentre as US system gets undermined

The migration of European scientists to America was a pivotal shift reshaping the scientific landscape in the 20th century.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mystery of the 'Dial of Destiny' is SOLVED after 2,000 years

New research reinterprets the Antikythera Mechanism as a toy rather than an ancient computer.
fromNature
1 month ago
US politics

Cuts to US science will take a generation to repair - leaders must speak up now

Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Scientists Can Be Good Citizens

Scientific discoveries must serve the public interest, balancing potential benefits against ethical implications.
Scientists face moral dilemmas over the consequences of their discoveries.
Europe politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Europe must become a research epicentre as US system gets undermined

The migration of European scientists to America was a pivotal shift reshaping the scientific landscape in the 20th century.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mystery of the 'Dial of Destiny' is SOLVED after 2,000 years

New research reinterprets the Antikythera Mechanism as a toy rather than an ancient computer.
fromNature
1 month ago
US politics

Cuts to US science will take a generation to repair - leaders must speak up now

#immigration
OMG science
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

She worked in a Harvard lab to reverse aging, until ICE jailed her

Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist, faces deportation after being detained for not declaring frog embryos, amid strict immigration policies.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Russian scientist held in Ice jail charged with smuggling frog embryos into US

A Harvard scientist faces severe consequences for smuggling charges that may be politically motivated.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US news

Persecuting Foreign-Born Scientists Will Guarantee America Falls Behind Economically And Militarily - Above the Law

OMG science
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

She worked in a Harvard lab to reverse aging, until ICE jailed her

Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist, faces deportation after being detained for not declaring frog embryos, amid strict immigration policies.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Russian scientist held in Ice jail charged with smuggling frog embryos into US

A Harvard scientist faces severe consequences for smuggling charges that may be politically motivated.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US news

Persecuting Foreign-Born Scientists Will Guarantee America Falls Behind Economically And Militarily - Above the Law

#innovation
Science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Are groundbreaking science discoveries becoming harder to find?

Scientific research has become less disruptive in recent years, raising concerns about innovation and economic growth.
OMG science
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Scientists have discovered a "jaw-dropping" new colour - but you can't see it

A new color called 'olo' was discovered, but it can only be seen through laser stimulation, remaining invisible to the naked eye.
Science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Are groundbreaking science discoveries becoming harder to find?

Scientific research has become less disruptive in recent years, raising concerns about innovation and economic growth.
OMG science
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Scientists have discovered a "jaw-dropping" new colour - but you can't see it

A new color called 'olo' was discovered, but it can only be seen through laser stimulation, remaining invisible to the naked eye.
#quizzes
#health
fromtime.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

TIME100 Health Honorees Toast to Progress, Affirmation Over Fear, and Changing a Heartbreaking Reality'

fromNature
1 week ago
Science

Daily briefing: The energy-drink ingredient taurine doesn't seem to boost lifespan after all

OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Can't sleep? Scientists reveal FOOT hack to help you doze off

Sleeping with one foot outside covers can help improve sleep quality by lowering core body temperature.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

TIME100 Health Honorees Toast to Progress, Affirmation Over Fear, and Changing a Heartbreaking Reality'

fromNature
1 week ago
Science

Daily briefing: The energy-drink ingredient taurine doesn't seem to boost lifespan after all

fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago

What Immortal' Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging

The animal kingdom showcases lifespan extremes, from hours to centuries, with species aging at different rates, inviting curiosity and the potential for scientific breakthroughs in human longevity.
OMG science
#education
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

How we call out the infuriating mistakes we spot in school science textbooks

fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

How we call out the infuriating mistakes we spot in school science textbooks

OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Ardem Patapoutian, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine: 90% of people don't even know they have a sense of proprioception'

Ardem Patapoutian, Nobel Prize-winning biologist, celebrated life achievements with a tattoo of the Piezo proteins he discovered, symbolizing his journey and scientific impact.
#mental-health
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Thermodynamic Insider Baseball (or: Why Philosophy of Physics Matters)

Philosophy of physics probes deeper assumptions of physical theories, serving an important role alongside scientific inquiry.
#economy
US politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Max Boot: We are witnessing the self-sabotage of a superpower

Trump's military display may project strength but harms US scientific investments.
A disregard for science will weaken the economy in the long run.
Science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

10 quotes about science's value to society

The US government is undermining science, reflecting historical patterns seen in Germany in 1933.
#research-funding
OMG science
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Hundreds of scientists accuse Donald Trump of censorship

Trump administration's cuts to scientific funding pose a significant threat to research integrity and progress.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research

The U.S. lead in science is under severe threat due to funding cuts and a restrictive atmosphere.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

As Trump cuts science budgets, some researchers look abroad

American scientists face uncertainty post-layoffs, with many considering opportunities abroad due to funding cuts and job losses.
OMG science
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Hundreds of scientists accuse Donald Trump of censorship

Trump administration's cuts to scientific funding pose a significant threat to research integrity and progress.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research

The U.S. lead in science is under severe threat due to funding cuts and a restrictive atmosphere.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

As Trump cuts science budgets, some researchers look abroad

American scientists face uncertainty post-layoffs, with many considering opportunities abroad due to funding cuts and job losses.
#creativity
Music production
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Space travel is queer': the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk's macho fantasies

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stepanian inspires creativity and challenges power structures through unique art experiences, merging science and art.
Music production
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Space travel is queer': the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk's macho fantasies

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stepanian inspires creativity and challenges power structures through unique art experiences, merging science and art.
#archaeology
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
Social justice
fromNature
2 weeks ago

End racism in science: there shouldn't be any argument about this goal

Institutional commitment to combating racism and discrimination is crucial five years after George Floyd's murder.
#culture
#skepticism
#robert-f-kennedy-jr
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

How two-faced RFK Jr. 'politicized science' in fracking fight that left New York poorer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selectively critiques science while leveraging it for personal agendas, particularly regarding New York's fracking ban.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

RFK's claims about people with autism offer a sinister insight into how Trumpism sees us all | John Harris

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump are united in promoting anti-science and conspiracy theories, jeopardizing health and scientific integrity.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

R.F.K., Jr., Anthony Fauci, and the Revolt Against Expertise

Progressives are increasingly concerned about anti-science sentiments within their ranks, particularly highlighted by the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

How two-faced RFK Jr. 'politicized science' in fracking fight that left New York poorer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selectively critiques science while leveraging it for personal agendas, particularly regarding New York's fracking ban.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

RFK's claims about people with autism offer a sinister insight into how Trumpism sees us all | John Harris

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump are united in promoting anti-science and conspiracy theories, jeopardizing health and scientific integrity.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

R.F.K., Jr., Anthony Fauci, and the Revolt Against Expertise

Progressives are increasingly concerned about anti-science sentiments within their ranks, particularly highlighted by the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Does physics truly have anything to say about consciousness?

At the core of the matter are two basic ideas: that we live in a material reality and that every phenomenon, including consciousness, derives from these constituent parts.
Psychology
#space-exploration
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
fromNature
2 months ago
OMG science

'I'm touching space': the fascinating insights meteorites can bring us

Meteorites capture human fascination by bridging the gap between Earth and the cosmos, revealing both adventure and scientific insight.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

First German woman in space returns to Earth DW 04/04/2025

Rabea Rogge makes history as the first German woman in space, contributing to significant scientific research.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
Women in technology
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tuesday Telescope: After spacewalking, an astronaut strikes lightning

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers showcases the awe of space through her experience and imagery of Earth's weather from the International Space Station.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tuesday Telescope: Yes, you can see stars in space, and they're spectacular

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit captures over 670,000 images during his space mission to share the awe of space with others.
#technology
Digital life
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Most Powerful Supercomputers Ever Built

Supercomputers revolutionize technology and are now entering the realm of exascale computing, enhancing scientific capabilities exponentially.
Tech industry
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The Race for Quantum Superiority Is On | HackerNoon

Quantum computing has the potential to transform industries, but significant breakthroughs may still take years.
Digital life
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Most Powerful Supercomputers Ever Built

Supercomputers revolutionize technology and are now entering the realm of exascale computing, enhancing scientific capabilities exponentially.
Tech industry
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The Race for Quantum Superiority Is On | HackerNoon

Quantum computing has the potential to transform industries, but significant breakthroughs may still take years.
#economics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Indicator: American science brain drain

A significant rise in U.S. scientists applying for jobs abroad reflects dissatisfaction with current policies affecting the academic environment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Indicator: American science brain drain

A significant rise in U.S. scientists applying for jobs abroad reflects dissatisfaction with current policies affecting the academic environment.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A.'s 'Lunar Light' takes you to the moon - with VR, improv and escape room puzzles

"This is 'The Lunar Light: Discovery,' part VR experience, part mini-escape room, and part science experiment. It blends theatrics with interactivity to create an immersive lunar setting."
OMG science
Growth hacking
fromNature
1 month ago

P hacking - Five ways it could happen to you

P hacking compromises scientific integrity by manipulating data for desired results, exacerbating the reproducibility crisis.
#research
fromWIRED
1 month ago
European startups

As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It

The U.S. faces an exodus of scientists considering careers abroad due to funding cuts and political concerns.
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

'Choose Europe': New push launched to lure disgruntled US scientists

EU aims to attract US scientists facing political and financial challenges by offering financial incentives and a supportive research environment.
European startups
fromWIRED
1 month ago

As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It

The U.S. faces an exodus of scientists considering careers abroad due to funding cuts and political concerns.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

'Choose Europe': New push launched to lure disgruntled US scientists

EU aims to attract US scientists facing political and financial challenges by offering financial incentives and a supportive research environment.
#space
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast

Star Wars is a blend of science and fantasy, prompting discussions about the science behind its iconic elements.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast

Star Wars is a blend of science and fantasy, prompting discussions about the science behind its iconic elements.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

CHESS team rolls up their sleeves for spring tune-up | Cornell Chronicle

We are bringing very strong attracting magnets within ~150 microns of the thin wall section on both sides of the beam pipe. Misalignment could mean crushing/piercing the chamber...
OMG science
fromweather-fox.com
1 month ago

What Causes Lightning to Strike the Same Place Twice?

In fact, many tall buildings and landmarks experience multiple lightning strikes every year. The Empire State Building, for example, is struck dozens of times annually.
London
#art
fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

Butterflies become unrecognisable landscapes when viewed under electron microscopes | Aeon Videos

fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

Butterflies become unrecognisable landscapes when viewed under electron microscopes | Aeon Videos

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering John Beaulaurier, father, husband, scientist, community advocate

John was an innovator at Oxford Nanopore Technologies, always trying to push boundaries and develop groundbreaking technologies that others thought were impossible.
San Francisco
fromDecider
1 month ago

Seth Rogen's brutal jab at Trump supporters mysteriously cut from star-studded awards ceremony stream

It's amazing that others in this room underwrote electing a man who, in the last week, single-handedly destroyed all of American science. It's amazing how much good science you can destroy with $320 million and RFK Jr., very fast.
NYC startup
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Science on our sleeves: the research that inspires our tattoos

Tattooing serves as a personal way for scientists to mark achievements and express identity long after completing academic milestones.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Science's value, unlike NASA, cannot be destroyed by politics

Scientists fear a repeat of Nazi Germany's persecution reflected in U.S. policies by 2025.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Human souls DO exist... here's the proof according to 4 top scientists

The evidence we gathered in our research suggests that religious experiences reflect more than just basic brain activity, indicating a more profound connection to spiritual phenomena.
Mental health
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Internet Can Tell You What We Know. But There's Also a Website That Collects What We Don't Know.

Wikenigma highlights the importance of exploring the unknown across various fields despite the vast information available today.
#brain-drain
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Majority of Scientists Are Now Considering Fleeing America

Scientists in the US are increasingly considering relocating abroad due to reduced funding and support under the Trump administration.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

A brain drain would impoverish the United States and diminish world science

The U.S. risks losing its scientific talent amid growing concerns over its research environment.
[ Load more ]