If you take a look at a map of Scotland, you’ll notice an eerily straight line running through the highlands, this is the Great Glen Fault the product of half a billion years of time and geology. Hosted by: Stefan Chin SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It’s called SciShow Tangents. Check it out at http://www.scishowtangents.org
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Typically, human Internal organs grow and undergo changes during the course of life, although they hardly change completely. Things aren’t that straightforward for infant octopuses. (Photo : Getty Images) Kölliker’s Organs (KO) Prior to their birth, embryonic octopuses grow hundreds of temporary, tiny structures referred to as Kölliker’s organs (KO) which conceal every visible part
Tesla has increased Model S and Model X prices by another $5,000 as demand is pushing deliveries of new orders deep into next year. As we reported earlier this week, Tesla is back to delivering its full lineup of vehicles after finally starting back production of the Model X after the refresh. The automaker is
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation.By Julie McNamara, senior energy analyst with the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists In April 2021, President Biden committed the United States to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, in line with science-informed targets, in line with
NATURE PODCAST 22 October 2021 Viking presence in the Americas pinpointed by ancient solar storm A solar storm in the year 993 has allowed researchers to show that Vikings were in the Americas exactly 1000 years ago. Nick Petrić Howe Nick Petrić Howe View author publications You can also search for this author in PubMed
Adobe Systems world headquarters in downtown San Jose, Calif. Lisa Werner | Moment Mobile | Getty Images Software company Adobe told U.S. employees Friday that they have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by Dec. 8 or they will be placed on unpaid leave. In an email to employees viewed by CNBC, Adobe said the policy
Investors may be wary of backing nascent companies without a guarantee of future procurements by the government WASHINGTON — U.S. Space Force generals made headlines recently calling for the development of commercial services to clean up orbital debris. These statements convey a sense of urgency about the risk of collisions in space but the government’s
This article originally ran as part of our Circularity Weekly newsletter . Imagine a semi-truck is barreling towards us. We can see it coming, so I try to move us away from its collision course. Your response wouldn’t be, “Wow, Lauren, you’re really passionate about 16 wheelers! Have you always been such a gearhead? I’m so
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NASA said Friday it is now targeting February 2022 for the uncrewed lunar mission Artemis 1, the first step in America’s plan to return humans to the Moon later this decade. The space agency had initially wanted to launch the test flight by the end of this year, with astronauts on the ground by 2024
Ketamine, once known for its “club enhancing” effects, is now an FDA approved anti-depressant. Over four million Americans suffer from treatment-resistant depression. The new drug is a glimmer of hope for many. MORE SCIENCE CONTENT: The Bugs That Lay Eggs In Your Face A New York City Exterminator Tells Us The Places He’d Never Live
According to a recent study, marine heatwaves are responsible for significant economic losses and experts suggest worldwide action is needed. These actions are to mitigate the effects of severe warming events on ocean life. (Photo : Getty Images) Marine Heatwave Extreme weather events are becoming more prevalent due to climate change - and marine heatwaves are
Normally I’d say that alcohol and vehicles don’t mix – but in this case I think we’ve found a nice compromise. With a sober driver and a gaggle of tipsy riders in back, this 7-seater electric beer bike might be one of the weirdest ways to get your brew on. And since I found it
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation.By Rachel Cleetus In the last week, Senator Manchin (D-WV) has become increasingly public with his opposition to the Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP), a policy designed to drive down power sector carbon emissions which is part of the reconciliation bill under consideration in Congress. With the vote margins so slim in Congress,
Adding an artificial enzyme to bacteria1 allows them to carry out unnatural reactions that produce novel chemical compounds from sugars. Access options Access through your institution Change institution Buy or subscribe Subscribe to Journal Get full journal access for 1 year 199,00 € only 3,90 € per issue Subscribe Tax calculation will be finalised during
Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images SAN JOSE, CALIF. — A third juror was dismissed in Elizabeth Holmes’ criminal trial on Friday for what the judge said was “good cause.” That leaves only
WASHINGTON — Space Adventures has dropped plans to fly space tourists on a high-altitude Crew Dragon flight but has not ruled out revisiting the mission concept in the future. Space Adventures announced in February 2020 that it has signed a contract with SpaceX for a Crew Dragon mission that would not go to the International
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