Microplastics may generate reactive molecules linked to health risks, study finds
A new study published in Nature has offered a possible explanation for how microplastics could be linked to serious health conditions such as heart attacks, stroke, dementia, and brain tumors.
» readAncient pollen analysis shows humans weathered rapid climate shifts at New Mexico's White Sands
The new findings were published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances. The study suggests that early humans continued to use the White Sands area even as temperatures rose and the landscape changed dramatically during the coldest part of the…
» readSelf-replicating AI claims are a great story, but not a real threat
Anthropic's recent claims that self-replicating AI could take over smart devices within months have been widely reported, but the evidence does not support the alarming headlines.
» readAstronomers trace mysterious 'Treble Clef' radio formation to black hole outburst and galaxy cluster collision
The cause of a distinctive radio wave formation nicknamed the "Treble Clef" has been identified by astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
» readFall foliage still arrives, but extreme weather can shift its timing and brilliance
Experts confirm that leaves will always change color due to seasonal shifts in sunlight, but extreme weather events such as droughts, heavy rainfall, or heat can alter the timing and vibrancy of the display.
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