How Writing Changes Mathematical Thought
It’s natural to think of math as being fundamentally abstract. Whether it’s invented or discovered, its truths are so literally universal that even aliens would
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It’s natural to think of math as being fundamentally abstract. Whether it’s invented or discovered, its truths are so literally universal that even aliens would
A fast-spreading fungal disease has left the newly named Australian “zombie tree” unable to produce flowers, fruit or seeds, and scientists warn that 16 other
Wednesday, March 25, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Two researchers explore how water rights for the Colorado river get negotiated and why these negotiations have stalled.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
Scientists are envisioning an antimatter delivery program that could ferry antiprotons from CERN to other labs around Europe.
Analysts say coal may stabilize supplies for now but they warn that continued reliance on the polluting fuel will worsen air pollution. (Image credit: Andy
At least 1.4 million seagulls feed at landfills across North America, which aside from the nuisance it might pose, is also a threat to the
A new study combining European ice core data and historical records of the infamous Black Death pandemic of 1349-1353 shows metal mining and smelting have
A warming world may see more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research that shows a link between aridity and antibiotic resistance today.
Two lavish Iron Age hoards unearthed in England may have been burned in honor of a queen’s royal ancestor, a new study finds
Modular robots are easily expandable, know when they’re upside down or stuck, and can march forward across all kinds of terrain.
Fishing boats illuminate the Arabian Sea along India’s west coast with green lights designed to attract squid, shrimp, sardines, and mackerel in this nighttime photograph