Flu Is Relentless. Crispr Might Be Able to Shut It Down
Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Health, Sick Leave
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Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Getting It Might Not Be So Simple
The administration has made it clear that Nicolás Maduro's capture was tied to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Much less certain is how US companies will actually access them—or if they even want to. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Environment, Not a Drill
A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science
Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Physics and Math, Set Theory
Here’s How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Health, Exercise
What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?
The “super flu” behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficiently effective against the virus. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Health, Special K
Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging
Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation in the body caused by poor sleep likely plays a part. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Health, Rest Up
The Great Big Power Play
US support for nuclear energy is soaring. Meanwhile, coal plants are on their way out and electricity-sucking data centers are meeting huge pushback. Welcome to the next front in the energy battle. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Environment, EXPIRED/TIRED/WIRED
The Earth Is Nearing an Environmental Tipping Point
Today’s global coral bleaching events are the worst kind of climate warning. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Environment, WIRED World
People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year
Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who don’t. Read More Science Latest Science, Science / Health, Tiny Bubbles
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