New Hawking biography reveals overlooked flaws and forgotten collaborators
The first authorised biography of Stephen Hawking, written by Graham Farmelo, offers access to previously unpublished family documents but struggles to find fresh material in the physicist's early life.
» readNew calculations reveal discrepancy in electroweak force strength
A precise calculation of the electroweak force's properties has been performed by researchers, revealing a small but significant discrepancy with past methods. The findings could aid in the search for new physics beyond the standard model.
» readCrescent Moon and Venus Share the Sky in Rare Daytime Occultation
A rare daytime occultation of Venus by the Moon was observed yesterday near Cessy, France, with the two celestial bodies appearing in a crescent phase.
» readReading for pleasure boosts brain health, researchers find
A comprehensive review of multiple studies has linked regular reading for enjoyment to improved memory, empathy, and mental health.
» readEPA moves to scrap greenhouse gas limits for coal and gas power plants
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has moved to lift all rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas–fueled power plants, a step that climate scientists and activists said would harm public health and…
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