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Why gentle parenting is doomed to fail: "Children are active evolutionary agents adapted to extract the maximum resources from their environment." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/w...
February 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Why gentle parenting is doomed to fail: "Children are active evolutionary agents adapted to extract the maximum resources from their environment." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/w...
"It’s one of modern mathematics’ most challenging problems. How close are we to solving the Mandelbrot set’s final obstacle?" via @sciencefocus.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/t...
February 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
"It’s one of modern mathematics’ most challenging problems. How close are we to solving the Mandelbrot set’s final obstacle?" via @sciencefocus.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/t...
"A sexually transmitted form of ringworm is making a gross splash in the United States. Health officials in Minnesota are warning doctors and the public about an outbreak of the emerging fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII..." via @gizmodo.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/a...
February 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
"A sexually transmitted form of ringworm is making a gross splash in the United States. Health officials in Minnesota are warning doctors and the public about an outbreak of the emerging fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII..." via @gizmodo.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/a...
Men lose their Y chromosomes as they age. "When people who have a Y chromosome lose it, the loss is associated with serious diseases throughout the body, contributing to a shorter lifespan." via @uk.theconversation.com www.realclearscience.com/articles/202...
February 13, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Men lose their Y chromosomes as they age. "When people who have a Y chromosome lose it, the loss is associated with serious diseases throughout the body, contributing to a shorter lifespan." via @uk.theconversation.com www.realclearscience.com/articles/202...
"Most adults in the United States experience the intense rush of passionate love only about twice throughout their lives, according to a recent large-scale survey." via @psypost.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/m...
February 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM
"Most adults in the United States experience the intense rush of passionate love only about twice throughout their lives, according to a recent large-scale survey." via @psypost.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/13/m...
A creationist astrophysicists argues that UAPs visiting Earth are actually angels. His arguments are nonsense for a very simple reason. www.realclearscience.com/blog/2026/02...
February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A creationist astrophysicists argues that UAPs visiting Earth are actually angels. His arguments are nonsense for a very simple reason. www.realclearscience.com/blog/2026/02...
The 6 most important lessons about belly fat (and how to lose it). via @sciencefocus.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/s...
February 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The 6 most important lessons about belly fat (and how to lose it). via @sciencefocus.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/s...
"Africa is breaking apart along a giant crack that will form a new ocean between two large masses of land millions of years from now, the latest research shows." via @newsweek.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/n...
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
"Africa is breaking apart along a giant crack that will form a new ocean between two large masses of land millions of years from now, the latest research shows." via @newsweek.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/n...
Bears don't actually hibernate. "Unlike hibernation, torpor is involuntary, and primarily triggered by lack of food." via @popsci.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/b...
February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Bears don't actually hibernate. "Unlike hibernation, torpor is involuntary, and primarily triggered by lack of food." via @popsci.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/b...
"Earth systems may be on the brink of long-term, irreversible destabilization, sending our planet on a “hothouse Earth” trajectory, a scenario in which long-term temperatures remain about 5°C (9°F) higher than preindustrial temperatures..." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/e...
February 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
"Earth systems may be on the brink of long-term, irreversible destabilization, sending our planet on a “hothouse Earth” trajectory, a scenario in which long-term temperatures remain about 5°C (9°F) higher than preindustrial temperatures..." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/e...
"In a recent issue of the science journal Small, engineers reported that they had “taken a page from Edison’s book” by developing a nickel-iron battery using novel nanotechnology tools." via @gizmodo.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/s...
February 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM
"In a recent issue of the science journal Small, engineers reported that they had “taken a page from Edison’s book” by developing a nickel-iron battery using novel nanotechnology tools." via @gizmodo.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/12/s...
"While the DEI movement has many flaws, its effect on scientific research was insignificant. The real damage to science has been caused by the Trump administration defunding of science and efforts to impose ideological conditions on scientific research." www.realclearscience.com/articles/202...
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
"While the DEI movement has many flaws, its effect on scientific research was insignificant. The real damage to science has been caused by the Trump administration defunding of science and efforts to impose ideological conditions on scientific research." www.realclearscience.com/articles/202...
"Carl Sagan's baloney detection kit taught us how to separate good science from the work of charlatans. In 2026, that matters more than ever." via @bigthink.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/c...
February 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
"Carl Sagan's baloney detection kit taught us how to separate good science from the work of charlatans. In 2026, that matters more than ever." via @bigthink.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/c...
Scientists Find Genes That Are Actually Older Than the Ancestor of All Living Things. via @zmescience.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/s...
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Scientists Find Genes That Are Actually Older Than the Ancestor of All Living Things. via @zmescience.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/s...
"Life on Earth may exist thanks to an incredible stroke of luck — a chemical sweet spot that most planets miss during their formation but ours managed to hit." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/e...
February 11, 2026 at 1:53 PM
"Life on Earth may exist thanks to an incredible stroke of luck — a chemical sweet spot that most planets miss during their formation but ours managed to hit." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/e...
A long lost Soviet moon lander may soon be found. "Two research teams think they might have tracked down the long-lost remains of Luna 9. But there’s a catch: The teams do not agree on the location." via @nytimes.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/l...
February 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
A long lost Soviet moon lander may soon be found. "Two research teams think they might have tracked down the long-lost remains of Luna 9. But there’s a catch: The teams do not agree on the location." via @nytimes.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/l...
The Ancient Egyptians may have been using bow drills thousands of years before anyone else. via @popsci.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/f...
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The Ancient Egyptians may have been using bow drills thousands of years before anyone else. via @popsci.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/11/f...
"Researchers have long believed that a sudden, massive deluge filled a dry, salt-filled Mediterranean some 5 million years ago. Turns out that probably didn't happen, but there was still drama aplenty." via @knowablemag.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/t...
February 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
"Researchers have long believed that a sudden, massive deluge filled a dry, salt-filled Mediterranean some 5 million years ago. Turns out that probably didn't happen, but there was still drama aplenty." via @knowablemag.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/t...
"Frequent sexual fantasies are linked with neuroticism – a personality trait that could put you at risk of a range of physical and mental health problems – according to a study from Michigan State University." via @sciencefocus.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/w...
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM
"Frequent sexual fantasies are linked with neuroticism – a personality trait that could put you at risk of a range of physical and mental health problems – according to a study from Michigan State University." via @sciencefocus.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/w...
All claims of extraterrestrial life must pass 7 hurdles. "It’s extraordinarily unlikely that any one observation, no matter how suggestive, will be the “smoking gun” that reveals that life on Earth isn’t alone in the Universe." by @startswithabang.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/a...
February 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
All claims of extraterrestrial life must pass 7 hurdles. "It’s extraordinarily unlikely that any one observation, no matter how suggestive, will be the “smoking gun” that reveals that life on Earth isn’t alone in the Universe." by @startswithabang.bsky.social www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/a...
Musk and SpaceX have pivoted from settling Mars to building a self-growing city on the Moon, even though Musk once said the Moon was a complete waste of time. It's a practical decision, but one that will benefit NASA and the U.S. via @arstechnica.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/w...
February 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Musk and SpaceX have pivoted from settling Mars to building a self-growing city on the Moon, even though Musk once said the Moon was a complete waste of time. It's a practical decision, but one that will benefit NASA and the U.S. via @arstechnica.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/w...
"A new species in the Iguanadontia group of herbivorous dinosaurs has been found in China. The exceptionally well-preserved fossil contains features never seen in dinosaurs." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/a...
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
"A new species in the Iguanadontia group of herbivorous dinosaurs has been found in China. The exceptionally well-preserved fossil contains features never seen in dinosaurs." www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/10/a...
"Chaos theory reminds us that our everyday actions can have far-reaching consequences, and we should be mindful of that fact." via @bigthink.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/09/t...
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"Chaos theory reminds us that our everyday actions can have far-reaching consequences, and we should be mindful of that fact." via @bigthink.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/09/t...
Remote Greek culture has been a genetic ‘island’ for 4500 years. "A study published this week in Communications Biology suggests the Deep Maniots’ isolation goes way back." via @science.org www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/09/r...
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Remote Greek culture has been a genetic ‘island’ for 4500 years. "A study published this week in Communications Biology suggests the Deep Maniots’ isolation goes way back." via @science.org www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/09/r...
China is now struggling in the space race: "The recent launch failures of China’s Long March-3B and Ceres-2 commercial rockets and the explosion of another, Landspace’s Zhuque-3... raise questions about the program’s technical competence." via @wsj.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/09/c...
February 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
China is now struggling in the space race: "The recent launch failures of China’s Long March-3B and Ceres-2 commercial rockets and the explosion of another, Landspace’s Zhuque-3... raise questions about the program’s technical competence." via @wsj.com www.realclearscience.com/2026/02/09/c...