Credit: CC0 Public Domain Over the last five years, Larimer County in northern Colorado has seen what appears to be a steady, sustained drop in its suicide rate—a potentially significant…
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The innovations set to reshape life in 2025
Credit: CC0 Public Domain From solar energy beamed from space to genetic brain maps and live self-repairing bridges, research in 2025 is promising. And we may see more changes that…
Spinning whorl with swastika symbols found in Tønsberg
Archaeologists excavating a 13th century weaving mill have found a spinning whorl marked with swastika symbols. Excavations by NIKU in the Tønsberg Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway, uncovered the remains…
Kidneys crucial for high-altitude acclimatization, research indicates
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study by a Mount Royal University physiologist and his team demonstrates the key role of the kidneys in acclimatization to high altitude, and illustrates another…
2025 preview: The sci-fi movies and TV shows
Okay, every year is a big year for sci-fi these days, but 2025 is looking particularly exciting. Outer space is set to be a major theme in Hollywood this year,…
India rocket launches space docking mission
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain India launched a rocket Monday carrying two small spacecraft to test docking in space, a critical step for the country’s dreams of a space station and…
Study indicates improved health care value cannot be achieved by hospital mergers and acquisitions alone
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Mergers and acquisitions of U.S. hospitals and health systems rarely improve the quality of care delivered or result in lower health care costs and prices, according…
Researchers create triple-layer lithium battery resistant to fire and explosion
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A research team has developed a lithium metal battery using a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte that offers greatly enhanced fire safety and an extended lifespan. This…
Why Iran opposes production curbs in UN plastics treaty?
Iran’s plastics industry brings in much-needed foreign currency, which it can use to try and contain runaway inflation Last month in the South Korean city of Busan, government negotiators failed…
