Ken
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A galaxy billions of light years from Earth houses what may be the most massive black hole in the universe, equivalent to cramming the full mass of a small galaxy into a single object.
WoW!
www.newscientist.com/article/2491...
WoW!
www.newscientist.com/article/2491...
We’ve discovered the most massive black hole yet
A galaxy billions of light years from Earth houses what may be the most massive black hole in the universe, equivalent to cramming the full mass of a small galaxy into a single object
www.newscientist.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A galaxy billions of light years from Earth houses what may be the most massive black hole in the universe, equivalent to cramming the full mass of a small galaxy into a single object.
WoW!
www.newscientist.com/article/2491...
WoW!
www.newscientist.com/article/2491...
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Einstein’s general theory of relativity falls apart when space-time is not sufficiently smooth. Mathematicians are developing new geometric methods to get around this impasse.
www.quantamagazine.org/a-new-geomet...
www.quantamagazine.org/a-new-geomet...
July 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Einstein’s general theory of relativity falls apart when space-time is not sufficiently smooth. Mathematicians are developing new geometric methods to get around this impasse.
www.quantamagazine.org/a-new-geomet...
www.quantamagazine.org/a-new-geomet...
Controlled colonization of the human gut with a genetically engineered microbial therapeutic | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Controlled colonization of the human gut with a genetically engineered microbial therapeutic
Precision microbiome programming for therapeutic applications is limited by challenges in achieving reproducible colonic colonization. Previously, we created an exclusive niche that we used to engraft...
www.science.org
July 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Controlled colonization of the human gut with a genetically engineered microbial therapeutic | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Researchers estimate the Big Beautiful Bill could result in 42,500 excess deaths a year
Quantifying Trumpcare
Researchers estimate the Big Beautiful Bill could result in 42,500 excess deaths a year
econ.st
July 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Researchers estimate the Big Beautiful Bill could result in 42,500 excess deaths a year
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America will pay the price most of all
MAGA’s assault on science is an act of grievous self-harm
America will pay the price most of all
econ.st
July 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
America will pay the price most of all
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A look at the US Secret Service's GIOC, which sources say helped seize ~$400M in digital assets over the past decade through crypto scam investigations globally (Myles Miller/Bloomberg)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
July 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A look at the US Secret Service's GIOC, which sources say helped seize ~$400M in digital assets over the past decade through crypto scam investigations globally (Myles Miller/Bloomberg)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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Ancient DNA analysis of fish remains from Roman fermentation vats enables identification of species in highly processed archaeological samples, offering new insights into ancient diets and trade.
Ancient DNA provides a new means to explore ancient diets
A multidisciplinary team of researchers, including archaeologists, have analyzed the DNA of fish remains from Roman fish fermentation vats, creating a method to identify animal remains when they are damaged beyond recognition.
phys.org
July 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ancient DNA analysis of fish remains from Roman fermentation vats enables identification of species in highly processed archaeological samples, offering new insights into ancient diets and trade.
All-inorganic metafabric scintillators for conformally flexible and wearable x-ray detection and imaging | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/full/10....
All-inorganic metafabric scintillators for conformally flexible and wearable x-ray detection and imaging
All-inorganic fabric scintillators enable a wearable platform for human-centered x-ray imaging, detection, and shielding.
www.science.org
July 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
All-inorganic metafabric scintillators for conformally flexible and wearable x-ray detection and imaging | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/full/10....
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I’m a Trainer and This Side Plank Variation Builds Elite Core Strength
https://www.eatthis.com/trainer-side-plank-variation-elite-core-strength/
https://www.eatthis.com/trainer-side-plank-variation-elite-core-strength/
I'm a Trainer and This Side Plank Variation Builds Elite Core Strength
A certified trainer reveals the side plank variation that builds elite core strength. Perfect technique + progressive training.
www.eatthis.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I’m a Trainer and This Side Plank Variation Builds Elite Core Strength
https://www.eatthis.com/trainer-side-plank-variation-elite-core-strength/
https://www.eatthis.com/trainer-side-plank-variation-elite-core-strength/
If you wanna fly, you gotta give up the things that weigh you down.
June 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
If you wanna fly, you gotta give up the things that weigh you down.
Beneath a sky of wisps and blue,
A giant stands, serene and true.
Its trunk, a pillar reaching high,
A verdant crown against the sky.
Greenery vibrant, low and wide,
Where nature's peace and beauty hide.
A giant stands, serene and true.
Its trunk, a pillar reaching high,
A verdant crown against the sky.
Greenery vibrant, low and wide,
Where nature's peace and beauty hide.
June 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Beneath a sky of wisps and blue,
A giant stands, serene and true.
Its trunk, a pillar reaching high,
A verdant crown against the sky.
Greenery vibrant, low and wide,
Where nature's peace and beauty hide.
A giant stands, serene and true.
Its trunk, a pillar reaching high,
A verdant crown against the sky.
Greenery vibrant, low and wide,
Where nature's peace and beauty hide.
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Research published today in Developmental Cell uncovers a new mechanism that controls how genes are switched ‘on’ and ‘off’ during embryonic development.
The work holds potential for a variety of biomedical applications by unlocking new ways to control gene expression where and when it’s needed.
The work holds potential for a variety of biomedical applications by unlocking new ways to control gene expression where and when it’s needed.
A new genetic tuner for embryo development
A team of scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that controls how genes are switched ‘on’ and ‘off’ during embryonic development. Publ...
lms.mrc.ac.uk
June 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Research published today in Developmental Cell uncovers a new mechanism that controls how genes are switched ‘on’ and ‘off’ during embryonic development.
The work holds potential for a variety of biomedical applications by unlocking new ways to control gene expression where and when it’s needed.
The work holds potential for a variety of biomedical applications by unlocking new ways to control gene expression where and when it’s needed.
Pens don’t work in space.
There’s no gravity to pull the ink down.
There’s no gravity to pull the ink down.
June 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Pens don’t work in space.
There’s no gravity to pull the ink down.
There’s no gravity to pull the ink down.
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have engineered E. Coli to transform waste plastic into paracetamol.
Source: Nature Chemistry
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Source: Nature Chemistry
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
June 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have engineered E. Coli to transform waste plastic into paracetamol.
Source: Nature Chemistry
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Source: Nature Chemistry
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."
Elon Musk
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."
Elon Musk
June 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
"I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."
Elon Musk
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."
Elon Musk
"The stars made our minds, and now our minds look back."
Brian Swimme
Brian Swimme
June 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
"The stars made our minds, and now our minds look back."
Brian Swimme
Brian Swimme
How will Trump’s ban on Chinese students work out? Just look at Airbnb for the answer
By Katherine Melchior Ray (UC Berkeley Haas School of Business)
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
By Katherine Melchior Ray (UC Berkeley Haas School of Business)
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
How will Trump’s ban on Chinese students work out? Just look at Airbnb for the answer
Despite persevering through the COVID pandemic, Airbnb pulled out of China in 2022. Its failure points to the future for other U.S. companies.
www.sfchronicle.com
June 1, 2025 at 3:06 AM
How will Trump’s ban on Chinese students work out? Just look at Airbnb for the answer
By Katherine Melchior Ray (UC Berkeley Haas School of Business)
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
By Katherine Melchior Ray (UC Berkeley Haas School of Business)
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
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Why must the structural elements of an alien language be the same as human languages? Read the Essay by language philosopher Nikhil Mahant
Why alien languages could be far stranger than we imagine | Aeon Essays
Imagining how aliens might communicate prepares us for first contact and illuminates the nature of our own languages
buff.ly
May 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Why must the structural elements of an alien language be the same as human languages? Read the Essay by language philosopher Nikhil Mahant