
We May Be on the Brink of Finding the Real Planet Nine
If there’s a hidden world in the solar system, a new telescope should find it

We May Be on the Brink of Finding the Real Planet Nine
If there’s a hidden world in the solar system, a new telescope should find it
Science-Based Tips for Making Your Christmas Tree Last
How Earth’s Biggest Mass Extinctions Stack Up
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Shoot at New Jersey ‘Mystery Drones’
Spellements: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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We May Be on the Brink of Finding the Real Planet Nine
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NASA’s Beloved Voyager Probes Find Puzzles beyond the Solar System
For two decades now, the iconic twin Voyager spacecraft have been quietly overturning everything we thought we knew about the boundary between our solar system and interstellar space

Ultraprocessed Foods High in Seed Oils Could Be Fueling Colon Cancer Risk
A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are commonly found in seed oils used to make ultraprocessed junk food, may promote inflammation in colon cancer tumors

The 7 Coolest Mathematical Discoveries of 2024
Unsolvable problems, many-dimensional wheels and new prime numbers are among new mathematical discoveries this year

Creating ‘Mirror Life’ Could Be Disastrous, Scientists Warn
Breakthroughs in synthetic biology could create mirror versions of natural molecules, with devastating consequences for life on Earth

Luigi Mangione Said He Had Spondylolisthesis: What Is It?
The suspect in the recent shooting of a UnitedHealthcare CEO reportedly had spondylolisthesis, a condition that causes the vertebrae to go out of alignment

The Perfect Beer Glass Shape, according to Math
A mathematician has calculated the ideal shape for a beer glass to keep the liquid inside as cool as possible