Hilaree Nelson was one of the greatest adventurers of all time.
by Some very sad news in 2022 was the death of Hilaree Nelson at age 49. An accomplished all-mountain skier, Hilaree made numerous firsts, including the …
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Why was Roman concrete so durable? — Daily Science
The ancient Romans were masters of engineering, they built vast networks of roads, aqueducts, ports and massive buildings, the remains of which have survived for …
Once every 50,000 years, a comet may be visible to the naked eye.
The comet should be easy to spot with binoculars and probably with the naked eye. A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked …
Earth subsidence forces hundreds to leave Indian temple city
A motorist navigates through a crack in a road in Joshimath, India, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Authorities halted all construction activities and began moving hundreds …
Why do beavers build dams?
A beaver stands on top of its prey. (Image credit: Troy Harrison via Getty Images) Beavers are famous for building dams, which the animals construct …
Meta fined millions for personalized advertising practices
This week, the European Union fined Meta 390 million euros ($410 million) for illegally forcing users to accept personalized ads or stop using its services. …
Science news in brief from around the world: January 2023
Chimpanzee synchronization in Zambia, a plankton-trapping ecosystem in the Maldives, Neanderthal teeth from Spain and much more in this month’s Quick Hits Credit: NASA Advertisement
New discovery of sunscreen-like chemicals in fossil plants reveals ultraviolet radiation played a role in mass extinction events
New research has found that pollen preserved in 250-million-year-old rocks contains sunscreen compounds produced by plants to protect them from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation. The …
Machine learning approach helps achieve 100% prediction rate — ScienceDaily
A research team led by Tao Sun, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Virginia, has made new discoveries that …
Study shows gardening can help reduce cancer risk and improve mental health
Do more exercise. Eat well. Making new friends. As we compile our lists of resolutions aimed at improving physical and mental health in 2023, new …