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sci

Yeast Superheroes: Cleaning Water and Making Power

November 23, 2025

Scientists have cooked up a clever way to tackle a nasty pollutant called formaldehyde. This stuff is everywhere, from factories to dirty water, and it's not great for our health. The trick? They've given yeast cells a superpower boost. First, they tweaked the yeast to produce more of an enzyme tha

education

Are Psychology Books Getting Their Facts Right?

November 23, 2025

Psychology books for beginners have been under the microscope lately. It turns out, they've had some problems with getting the facts straight. These books often make psychology studies seem more solid than they really are. They also tend to push ideas that lean towards progressive politics. Some we

business

Climate Data: Who's Really Paying the Price?

November 23, 2025

Private companies are stepping up to fill the gap left by the U. S. government's reduced investment in climate science. This shift is creating a boom in the earth intelligence sector, with businesses like Climate X and GHGSat leading the charge. Climate X, a London-based data analytics firm, recent

finance

Unveiling Stock Trends: A Data-Driven Approach to Smart Investing

November 23, 2025

Most financial content out there isn't really analysis. It's just opinions dressed up in fancy financial terms. Predicting the future is tricky, and most analysis tries to find patterns in what's basically random noise. Humans aren't great at understanding randomness. Even smart people can fool them

health

When Science Meets Politics: A Closer Look at Recent Health Claims

November 22, 2025

Recent events have put a spotlight on the intersection of science and politics. Some leaders have been making bold statements about health and science, but experts are raising eyebrows. They argue that these claims often rely on weak evidence, preliminary studies, or even personal hunches rather tha

entertainment

The Forgotten Robot Brawl: A Mix of Good and Bad Ideas

November 22, 2025

Thirty-five years ago, a movie called Robot Jox hit the screens. It was not a big hit, but it was not completely bad either. The story is set in a future where wars are illegal, and instead, giant robots fight to settle disputes. This might sound exciting, but the movie did not deliver on its promis

education

Science Students' Balloon Adventure Takes an Unexpected Turn

November 22, 2025

In a Michigan high school, students are getting a hands-on lesson in science that's more exciting than any textbook. Their latest project? Sending a weather balloon up to the stratosphere. But this isn't your average science class. The teacher, Joe Graber, is known for making learning fun and engagi

science

Unraveling the Enigma of 3I/ATLAS: Is It Just a Comet or Something More?

November 22, 2025

The recent release of NASA's high-resolution images of 3I/ATLAS has sparked a heated debate among scientists. While NASA celebrates the visual data, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has spotted something unusual. The object's behavior doesn't quite match what we expect from a typical comet. Loeb noticed

science

Cool Tech Helps Detect Time of Death More Accurately

November 22, 2025

Forensic science is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are now using infrared thermography to measure the surface temperature of corpses and the surrounding air. This method is more accurate and easier than the old ways of checking internal body temperatures like the rectum or liver. The old m

finance

A New Way to Invest: Numerai's Big Win

November 22, 2025

Numerai, a unique hedge fund based in San Francisco, just raised a whopping $30 million in its Series C funding round. This round was led by some big-name university endowments and valued the company at a cool $500 million. That's a huge jump from its 2023 valuation! J. P. Morgan Asset Management a