What are the ‘magic numbers’ in nuclear physics, and why are they so powerful?
Why do some elements decay in minutes, while others last billions of years? Certain “magic numbers” of nuclear particles may make all the difference.
Genetics: How do we inherit traits from our ancestors?
Discover interesting facts about how traits are passed down over generations through DNA.
Even brief exposure to air pollution can push the placenta into an inflammatory state, lab study suggests
A study of human placentas suggests that urban air pollution may push the organ’s resident immune cells into an inflammatory state.
Stem Cell Stroke Therapy
We have written quite a bit about fraudulent stem cell clinics. They have followed a typical pattern of overhyping new potential therapies, with some clinics
Protester found not guilty of assault despite top Border Patrol official’s testimony
A misdemeanor assault case against Brayan Ramos-Brito was the first to go to trial after dozens of people were accused of impeding or attacking federal
Robert Redford’s grandchildren pay tribute to Hollywood icon as they share family photos
Robert Redford’s grandchildren have paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with a series of never-before-seen family photos.
‘Get off the iPad’: Air traffic control warns flight to turn away from Air Force One
An air traffic controller had to repeatedly warn a flight to turn away from Air Force One’s path as the two aircraft flew over New
Talks with Israel could lead to result ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa
This is a breaking news story.
India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to meet in javelin final
Olympic gold medallists will face off in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championship 2025 in Tokyo.
Palestinians march south as Israel ethnically cleanses Gaza City
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza’s north are making the journey south in a mass exodus with no guarantee of safety.
Surgeries cancelled as hospital IT issues expected to continue
The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments in the Southern Trust are being cancelled for Thursday.
Trump’s chief CBP agent testifies in case of L.A. protester on trial for assault
A misdemeanor assault case against Brayan Ramos-Brito is the first to go to trial after dozens of people were accused of impeding or attacking federal
Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat
Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.
Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.