Giant fire tornadoes could clean up oil spills faster with less pollution
Researchers have shown that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and more cleanly than traditional burning methods. The spinning flames consumed up
Month: June 2026
Epic Games Built Its Own Git Alternative For Handling Large Files
Epic Games used its State of Unreal 2026 keynote to announce Lore, an open source version control system the company built in-house and is releasing
FOSS Weekly #26.25: AUR Supply Chain Attack, Commodore Phones, SonicDE, Y Server, Kernel 7.1 and More
Last week I shared something personal and something I was way too hesitatnt to share. It was the fact that the ad-driven model that kept
Study finds low risk of international Ebola virus transmission
In previous Ebola disease outbreaks in Africa as well as the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of
Brazilian researchers identify cell molecule that drives cancer progression
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have identified a molecule on the surface of cells that could be a promising
Obesity genes have stronger impact on modern generations
People who carry genetic variations linked to obesity are more likely to be heavier now than individuals with the same variants who were born before
Democrats Keep Healthcare at the Fore
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly
Arrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children
LOS ANGELES — Damian Zermeño, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he got home from school. His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing.
Sandwiched Between Caring for Kids and Aging Parents? Reach Out for Resources
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Stages of Star Formation
This NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month shows the giant molecular cloud Orion A, an area of the sky replete with star-forming
Why the Human Genome’s Tangled Physicality May Confound AI
Since its molecular structure was deduced in the 1950s, DNA has been hailed by many biologists as the secret of life. They’ve read and studied
Breast milk nutrient boosts long-term immune system development
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system development and has long-lasting effects on immune
Scientists discover rotating brain waves that coordinate sensory information
Spiraling waves of neural activity appear and travel in the brain. Scientists hope to learn if these rotating waves on-the-move play a global role in
Cancer-driving genetic mutation does not always cause disease
Researchers have found that a genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in development of the disease.