Great Britain’s economy didn’t completely tank after Romans left, countering conventional wisdom
“Completely surprising” discovery based on ancient pollutants suggests mining and smelting continued apace for centuries
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Life on Mars? NASA discovers potential biosignatures in Martian mudstones
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered mudstones in Mars’ Jezero Crater that contain organic carbon and unusual textures hinting at possible biosignatures. These findings suggest that ancient Martian environments may have supported chemical processes similar to those on Earth, where microbial…
Surprising gut discovery reveals a hidden trigger of diabetes and liver disease
Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising culprit behind high blood sugar and liver problems: a hidden fuel made by gut bacteria. This little-known molecule, called D-lactate, slips into the bloodstream and pushes the liver to make too much sugar…
Mapping the secret escape routes of deadly brain tumors
Glioblastoma’s stealthy spread has met a new challenge: MRI-powered fluid flow mapping that reveals where the cancer is likely to invade next. The innovation is now being advanced by a spinoff company to guide personalized cancer treatments.
‘Destiny 2’ meets ‘Star Wars’ in ‘Renegades’ expansion, adding blasters, lightsabers, and a wretched hive of scum and villainy (video)
Destiny 2’s next chapter is bringing in themes and elements from a galaxy far, far away without breaking the canon.
NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course
4 Min Read NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course NASA has certified a new lander flight training course using helicopters, marking a key milestone in crew training for Artemis missions to the Moon. Through Artemis, NASA…
Study: Some Chicago clubs use racist tactics to discourage Black patrons
Some urban nightclubs in Chicago may charge Black patrons more for drinks compared with white patrons or use other tactics to discourage their patronage, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
SpaceX buys $17 billion worth of satellite spectrum to beef up Starlink broadband service
SpaceX just bought $17 billion worth of satellite spectrum from debt-ridden operator EchoStar to enhance Starlink direct-to-cell phone connectivity.
New free screening tool helps kindergarten teachers spot student needs early
Starting kindergarten is a big step for young children. It can also be a key time to spot which students might need some extra help with that life transition.
Death by a thousand cuts: Salmon are falling through the cracks in British Columbia’s fragmented policy landscape
New research from Simon Fraser University (SFU) Biological Sciences researchers finds that Pacific salmon are facing escalating threats due to a lack of coordinated conservation policy and oversight.