Instead of chilled glasses and champagne bubbles to ring in the New Year, how about gassy geysers and frosty avalanches? That’s exactly what you can expect as the Martian New…
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The Genetic Impact of Forever Chemicals on Brain Function
Summary: Researchers have found that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) alter the expression of specific genes in brain-like cells, potentially contributing to neurotoxicity. Among six tested compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid…
Americans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain My book “Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It” was thrust into the spotlight recently, after UnitedHealthcare…
Doppler radar tracks non-weather debris to aid emergency response
Radar images reveal airborne debris movement, aiding emergency response efforts. Credit: Rachel Green/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using non-weather…
Velvet ants have the Swiss Army knife of venoms
Few creatures can tangle with a velvet ant and walk away unscathed. These ground-dwelling insects are not ants, but parasitic wasps known for their excruciating stings. Now researchers have discovered…
Repression of climate and environmental protest is intensifying
Oscar Berglund is a senior lecturer in international public and social policy at the University of Bristol and Tie Franco Brotto is a PhD candidate at the University of Bristol’s…
Quantum Computing Still Experimental Despite 2024 Advances
Quantum computing made significant strides in 2024, but it’s yet to demonstrate a practical advantage over classical digital computers, according to a recent trends report released by Forrester Research. “Despite…
Extended Paxlovid may help some people with long COVID
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An up-close look at how patients respond to the drug at different times and doses adds nuance to a recent finding that Paxlovid does not work…
