Researchers finally solve Feynman’s silly sprinkler problem after decades of debate
A new study has resolved a long-standing physics puzzle first posed by Richard Feynman in the 1940s, determining which way a reverse lawn sprinkler spins when it sucks water in instead of spraying it out.
» readMagnetic sense in bees may be more widespread than previously thought
Researchers have found that magnetic responses are present in a wide range of bee species, not just social ones as long assumed.
» readNew military testosterone testing policy raises concerns about overtreatment and side effects
A 2019 military health report raised concerns about inappropriate use of testosterone replacement therapy among troops, warning that unnecessary supplementation could reduce military readiness.
» readPando the massive aspen stand is Earth’s heaviest known organism
Pando, a clonal stand of aspen trees in Utah, has been identified as the heaviest living organism ever found, according to a report by Live Science contributor Stephanie Pappas.
» readStudies link ultra-processed foods to depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline
A growing body of research has associated diets high in ultra-processed foods with an increased risk of mental health problems and brain disorders.
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