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The U.S. nuclear plan is underway with new generation reactors, and the plan is already facing criticism: “It’s a significant risk”
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (260+ words) The Palisades plant, located in the state of Michigan, was closed in 2022 to begin a dismantling process that was reversed in August. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in the United States, the Palisades plant operated from 1971 to…...
A 2,000-year-old battery? An ancient clay pot found in Iraq has archaeologists puzzled about what it was used for
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (409+ words) A new study has delved into the debate about the use of an ancient artifact discovered in Iraq nearly a century ago but that was lost in 2003. Independent researcher Alexander Bazes has delved into the debate about the purpose of…...
Dr. Lauren Cook, psychologist, on happiest time in people’s lives: “The memories of early adolescence were not so great”
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (253+ words) Researchers in Germany have carried out a study that offers insight into how positively we remember different periods of our lives. In early adulthood, we tend to form our happiest memories. That's the verdict of a team of psychologists in…...
‘Doomsday Clock’ is as close to midnight as ever before: what is it, why and what does it mean?
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (557+ words) Life on Earth is facing the very real threats of war and climate change, among other factors, as scientists count down its demise. Quick! Do everything you wanted to do in life and do it really quickly. There's just under…...
Scientists discover an extinct species that measured eight meters in length: it inhabited the Earth 400 million years ago
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (278+ words) Prototaxites taiti" was not a fungus but an extinct eukaryotic lineage, a study reveals, resolving a mystery that as perplexed experts for centuries. A new study published in Science Advances has revealed that prototaxites'the giant structures that towered over Earth…...
The cell phone smuggled out of North Korea that alters your messages and takes secret screenshots for the government
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (537+ words) Videos online have surfaced showing the surreal technology being developed in the hermit nation. Think TikTok is taking over your life? Are you sick and tired of being a slave to the black rectangle in your hand? Well, you're in…...
Dr. Rachel Hogg, Psychology lecturer, “‘Body transformation’ content has always resulted in high online engagement”
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (365+ words) Fitness videos may bring in the clicks for content creators but a large percentage of them are AI-generated. Online video streaming platforms such as Youtube have transformed the fitness industry, with health-related content - particularly exercise and bodybuilding videos among the…...
The tiny world from 34 million years ago discovered under Antarctica: “It’s like a time capsule”
1+ week, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Research allows for the development of strategies to combat climate change, taking into account the hidden landscapes discovered. The Canadian satellite RADARSAT uncovered a hidden, untouched landscape dating back more than 34 million years. The discovery lies beneath a layer of…...
Archaeologists find world’s oldest poisoned arrow: “A clear sign of advanced thinking”
1+ week, 5+ day ago (301+ words) Researchers discover evidence that poison was used in weapons 60,000 years ago, revealing advanced planning and knowledge. Archaeologists have identified traces of two toxic plant alkaloids on two prehistoric arrowheads found at Umhlatuzana, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.The artifacts were recovered…...
Winter storm and blizzard alert across the U.S.: Michigan, New York, and other regions hit by heavy snow
1+ week, 6+ day ago (320+ words) Several areas of the United States are under winter weather alerts, with snowstorms, blizzard conditions, and strong winds creating hazardous conditions nationwide. Here is what you need to know. Winter weather is battering large parts of the United States, with…...