That’s exactly what nuclear fusion looks like, probably.Photo: sacred halls (Shutterstock) This is big, big news that scientists recently able to perform a nuclear fusion reaction that releases more energy than it consumes. It is also true that this type of reaction could potentially be a useful source of energy in the future. Or, as …
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Published on December 10, 2022 in Planet Earth, Science This weekend’s stories include What the World’s Largest Liquid Mirror Telescope Means for Astronomy to How Mass Extinction and Evolution Are Intertwined, and much more. Consciousness may not require a brain–Are plants conscious? asks Annaka Harris, New York Times bestselling author of CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide …
The idea that correlation does not imply causation is a fundamental caveat in epidemiological research. A classic example involves a hypothetical link between ice cream sales and drownings – instead of increased ice cream consumption causing more people to drown, it is plausible that a third variable, summer weather, increases ice cream consumption. appetite for …
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As millions of Americans travel to reunite with friends and family over the coming days, chances are COVID-19 will follow. Experts expect Thanksgiving gatherings to stir up social media and give new coronavirus subvariants new pockets of vulnerable people to infect. As a result, cases and hospitalizations may increase after the holidays, as they have …
As millions of Americans travel to reunite with friends and family over the coming days, chances are COVID-19 will follow. Experts expect Thanksgiving gatherings to stir up social media and give new coronavirus subvariants new pockets of vulnerable people to infect. As a result, cases and hospitalizations may increase after the holidays, as they have …
