Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain From early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges, cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among athletes and wellness warriors. But how much of the hype is backed…
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EU backs North Africa hydrogen pipeline but experts urge caution
The EU, Algeria and Tunisia plan to build a subsea pipeline to start exporting green hydrogen to the bloc by 2030, but experts say the numbers don’t add up Algeria,…
Ventilation in hospitals could cause viruses to spread further, study suggests
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to have unpredictable effects and may cause…
Pyramidal structure discovered in Chupacigarro
Archaeologists excavating the Chupacigarro archaeological site have discovered a previously unknown pyramidal structure. Chupacigarro is part of the Caral Archaeological Zone, located just one kilometre west of the Sacred City…
New play takes on OpenAI drama and AI’s existential questions
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Revolutionize humanity or destroy it? Playwright Matthew Gasda’s characters, inspired by OpenAI and its famous ChatGPT, grapple with existential questions about the direction of artificial intelligence.…
Blood Test May Predict Postpartum Depression Through Hormone Levels
Summary: Women who develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have distinct neuroactive steroid levels during the third trimester of pregnancy. A study found that those with PPD had lower levels of…
Younger Australians at risk of using nicotine pouches
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new survey led by the University of Melbourne has found that 70% of Australians aged between 16–39 may be at risk of using nicotine pouches.…
Energy-efficient cooling thanks to ionic wind
The Empa spin-off Ionic Wind Technologies has developed its technology to such an extent that ionic wind will no longer be used to “only” dry fruit, but to cool data…
Testing tech in lava tubes for future space exploration
DLR’s SCOUT Rover is designed to explore the complex terrain of lava tubes. Credit: Roy Lichtenheldt, DLR What does an ancient lava tube in the Canary Islands have in common…
