Schematics of the optical measurement system for checking the viability of the spin qubit. Credit: Shun Kanai The gemstone spinel, known for its vibrant colors resembling gems such as rubies…
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Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits
President Donald Trump’s pick for director of the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has announced a bold plan. He wants to “Make America Healthy Again.” Kennedy’s…
How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits
Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject public water supplies, including tap water, because they don’t enjoy the taste or…
Why does it hurt when you get a scrape? A neuroscientist explains the science of pain
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. “How come you feel pain…
Norovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug, is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe
The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over…
Is the Stargate Project a Real-Life Skynet in the Making?
The Stargate project is one massive AI build-out that sounds a lot like Skynet. When coming up with a name, they probably decided Skynet would be too much on the…
Universal, Spotify ink multi-year deal
Spotify and the major music company Universal have inked a new deal. Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct…
Japan’s Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s…
‘Star Trek: Section 31’ has a huge surprise celebrity cameo at the end
No matter what side of the galaxy you’re on regarding your opinion of Paramount+’s first-ever direct-to-streaming “Star Trek” film, “Section 31,” we can at least all agree (hopefully) that the…
As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain We’ve heard about the threat that United States tariffs pose to Canadian economic security. But a different kind of insecurity now looms with new leadership from…
