Experimental Alzheimer’s surgery banned in China after thousands undergo procedure
More than 2,000 people in China are thought to have received an experimental surgery for Alzheimer’s disease, which was reportedly able to help a bedbound man walk again.
» readCould Titan’s methane lakes become a surfing destination?
It is suggested by the author that Saturn’s moon Titan could be considered an exotic beach destination, though its lakes are filled with liquid methane instead of water.
» readQuantum computers outperform supercomputers in three new studies, scientists report
In three separate experiments, quantum computers were shown to outperform classical supercomputers on complex computational tasks. The results were reported in preprint studies posted to the arXiv server in late July.
» readTotal solar eclipse in August will be brief, but longer shows await in coming years
A total solar eclipse will occur on 12 August, visible only from remote areas including northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, with a partial eclipse seen across a wider region.
» readHistorian Craig Fehrman reexamines the Lewis and Clark expedition through an inclusive lens in 'This Vast Enterprise'
The book has been praised by the Boston Globe as "a ripping good read" and by Publishers Weekly as a "revelatory unveiling of the raw humanity behind the hagiography.
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