Does Darwin’s “natural selection” work faster?
by Darwin’s theory of evolution describes “natural selection” as the successful adaptation of a species as a result of inherited genetic changes over time. While this …
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NASA chief Bill Nelson urges action after the “heavy weight” of recent mass shootings
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson added his voice Wednesday (May 25) to the chorus urging action to prevent mass shootings. In a Twitter row (opens in …
How climate change could release the superbugs that put an end to the world
Scientists in Antarctica have discovered strains of bacteria from a “superpower” that could cause the world’s next deadly pandemic. The researchers found that the bacteria …
World’s first double hand transplant for scleroderma patient allows man to stroke his dog again
A debilitating autoimmune disease called scleroderma caused UK resident Steven Gallagher to lose the use of his hands after scars left them trapped in painful …
4 answers to key questions about the monkeypox epidemic
A monkeypox outbreak has some people worried that the world is on the brink of another pandemic. Not likely, experts say. Concern has been fueled …
A “meteor storm” of 1,000 shooting stars per hour could light up the skies of North America next week
Ready to embrace some meteoric uncertainty? The Tau Herculids meteor shower could light up the skies of North America on May 30 and 31. Or …
Children who play more video games show greater gains in intelligence over time, a study finds
Many parents feel guilty when their children play video games for hours on end. Some even fear it may make their children less intelligent. And, …
Scientists develop a plan to destroy the Starlink satellites
A team of Chinese researchers has reportedly published a study calling for anti-satellite capabilities that could disable Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites if deemed necessary. The …
SpaceX launches rideshare mission dedicated to the small Transporter-5 satellite
LONG BEACH, California – SpaceX launched several dozen payloads on its fifth dedicated rideshare mission on May 25, illustrating the continued demand for such missions …
Watch Dead Sunspot send out a massive solar flare as it whizzes towards Earth
Scientists spotted a solar flare erupted from a sunspot on Wednesday, causing a small spike in radiation. The glow came from a region of the …