Seven Perfect Shuffles Randomize a Deck of Cards. But How Many Sloppy Ones? | Quanta Magazine — A decades-old proof showed that seven shuffles are enough to mix up a deck of cards. But it requires you to cut the deck with the precision of a professional magician. A new proof…
PhysicsCentral — Learn about public engagement activities from the American Physical Society
NASA Students Get Airborne View of Atmospheric Science at Ellington Field - NASA — From June 3 to 13, aircraft at Ellington Field in Houston gave students a firsthand look at how scientists study Earth from the air.
Theatre designed to mirror "emotional arc of performance" among projects by George Washington University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a performing arts space for students influenced by the physical and emotional arc of performance itself is among the latest projects by George…
NASA Identifies More Than 40 Space Technologies for Collaboration - NASA — NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance technologies in support of the agency’s goals to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and enable
Jackie the Bald Eagle, Who Captured Hearts Around the World Via Livestream, Has Died After Battling a Mysterious Illness — A raptor center in California had been caring for the animal since mid-July, after she had an altercation with two young eagles. But she had probably been…
See These Ancient Etruscan Frescoes That Italy Bought for Millions and Put on Public Display in Rome — Found in a burial chamber, the artworks depict battles between ancient heroes in the Mediterranean world
Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire — President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
The Emergent Symbolic Structure of Artificial Neural Networks — Modern systems in artificial intelligence (AI) somehow excel in domains for which they seem poorly suited. Intelligence has traditionally been modeled as operating over structured combinations of symbols, such as…
IVF embryos may thrive when grown with less oxygen — Decreasing the amount of oxygen that IVF-conceived embryos are developed in could improve outcomes, such as reducing the risk of low birth weight
US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction — Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.
OBLIVION: Observing Black hole LIght Via Intensity cOrrelatioN — The OBLIVION Phase I study will assess the feasibility of a novel, intensity-only interferometer architecture for direct geometric measurement of a
Goodbye, Dolly, Artists Love You — From the heart-wrenching dulcet tones of "Jolene" to the boppy proletarianism of “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton has given us a soundtrack for every possible stage of life. Today we mourn the country singer, camp queen, hair icon, philanthropist of…
The ladybug clock puzzle — This is the first in a set of monthly puzzles, curated by Peter Winkler. This one was originally suggested by Richard Stanley. You can sign up to hear his description of the answer at http://momath.org/mindbenders
Studying Pneumonia in Space for Heart Health on Earth - NASA — Expedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are uncovering how bacteria that causes pneumonia can lead to long-term damage in the heart.
A Sunflower's View of Totality - NASA Science — The Moon slid between the Sun and Earth to produce a stunning celestial show visible from Spain in August 2026.
Work at National Trust site to prevent flooding — Flood prevention work is taking place, in a bid to use land as a sponge for the River Severn and River Tern.
A Fossil From Antarctica Sat in a Drawer for 40 Years. It Turned Out to Be the First Dinosaur Bone Ever Found on the Continent — After being forgotten for decades, the mysterious tail vertebra has finally been identified as part of a titanosaur. The discovery helps researchers…
Israeli drones drop bombs on southern Lebanon’s Mansouri — Several explosions rocked the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri after Israeli military drones dropped explosives in the
Geology In – All About Geology — Geology news and photos.
When Patent Protections Couldn’t Keep Pace With Ingenuity in the Colonies, One Inventive Woman Took Her Case to Britain — Sybilla Righton Masters devised a novel way to work with grains available to her in Philadelphia. A long journey led to the first patent issued to an American
Establishing Crew Exposure Limits of Martian Dust - NASA — Human exploration of Mars will expose crews to a persistent, fine particulate environment whose physicochemical properties and health implications remain only
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025 — The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
From coffee grounds to guinea pig bedding - the composters keeping it local — Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say.
'Playful Youngster': See the Rare, Endangered Przewalski's Horse Born at the Bronx Zoo — The foal was born on April 21 and is now romping around with the rest of the herd in the zoo's seasonal Wild Asia Monorail exhibit. It belongs to a species whose members are often considered
America’s Emerald Isle - NASA Science — Beaver Island is one in a string of verdant and scenic jewels in a northern Lake Michigan archipelago.
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate' — Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change — The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
Next-generation Alzheimer’s drug reduces risk of serious brain bleeds — A new kind of antibody drug that more efficiently enters the brain could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease with a much lower risk of dangerous side effects than existing therapies
Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns — Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
A Moonlit Earth as Seen From Artemis II - NASA Science — An astronaut’s photo, taken en route to the Moon, reveals our planet and its place in space in a novel way.
Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic? — Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.
Have we finally worked out how Venus flytraps snap shut? — It was widely thought that the movement of water through Venus flytrap cells caused the trap to close, but detailed experiments have led scientists to propose an alternative mechanism
What If Gravity Was 10% Stronger? — Just 10% more gravity doesn’t sound too bad. Until satellites fall from the sky, bridges collapse, planes struggle to fly and earthquakes shake the planet. On the bright side: more diamonds! #kurzgesagt #inanutshell #kurzgesagt_inanutshell…
Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt — An exhibition examining how moths adapt to environmental changes has opened in Kestle Barton.
See Magnificent Photos of the Total Solar Eclipse Over Europe That Showcase the Sun's Beauty and the Wonder of Skywatching — The moon’s shadow swept over Earth on Wednesday, captivating millions across the planet. It was the first total solar eclipse since the North American…
Looked up why my coffee tastes different depending on which mug I use. Turns out the ceramic color actually changes how your brain perceives bitterness? 🧠 Been using the wrong cup for years
'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season — Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon Returns Packed with Space Station Science - NASA — Scientists await a big splash in the Pacific Ocean as one of the most research-packed Dragon spacecraft to date returns, completing the 34th SpaceX commercial
Think you have a good sense of humour? So do most people… — Feedback is alarmed by a study that explored how funny people think they are, and that discovered certain traits in those who rate themselves the most humorous
Black hole singularity is a surface not a point — It is widely repeated in the popular literature and elsewhere that the singularity at the center of a black hole is a point. It is not true. Two observers who free-fall into a spherical black hole along two different angular…
NASA’s COFFIES Uses AI to Predict Storm-Causing Active Regions — A team with NASA’s COFFIES has developed a novel machine-learning model capable of predicting the emergence of active regions on the Sun up to 12 hours before they appear.
National Museum of Mathematics — National Museum of Mathematics: Inspiring math exploration and discovery
Ripioffs Of Hits Cited In SOCAN's Lawsuit Against Suno — Stella Lefty isn’t the only one out here ripping off hit songs. Some people are trying to build entire billion-dollar tech businesses out of the practice. Right now, many, many parties are suing Suno, the leading…
Gael Monfils exits US Open with 2nd-round loss to Learner Tien — Gael Monfils played his final Grand Slam match Thursday night at the US Open, a battle with Learner Tien that ended in a loss to the talented young American.
‘Stunning’ Percolation Proof Solves Decades-Old Puzzle About Phase Transitions | Quanta Magazine — Mathematicians found that a broad class of networks will abruptly shift behavior past a critical point.
The Birthplace of the United States - NASA Science — It was here the founders shaped the future of American government.
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China — The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.
Deadly Russian strikes hit civilian targets in Ukraine — Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv
When Did Animals Start Giving Birth to Live Young? This 236-Million-Year-Old Fossil Might Rewrite Mammals' Evolutionary History — A bone feature found in a mammal ancestor hints that the creature was relatively large as a newborn, more in line with the size of a creature…
Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU — Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
NASA’s 737 Reveals New Paint - NASA — NASA’s 737 aircraft was painted this week in Oklahoma as it progresses with modifications for use as a reduced gravity test aircraft for the agency. NASA’s
'Pervert Glasses' That Record People Without Consent Face Possible Ban in Norway — 'The potential for abuse is enormous.'
Dry eyes are common in women. Here's why you shouldn't ignore them — Research suggests around half of all women in the menopausal transition years experience symptoms, like red, watery or gritty-feeling eyes. Hormonal shifts play a role, as do a lot of other factors.
Rise Goes to Washington - NASA — “Rise,” the Artemis II zero gravity indicator, is seen sitting on the dais as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA
Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force — Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.
Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain — After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".
Bluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videos | TechCrunch — Bluesky's new 10-minute video support includes faster upload speeds, too.
What is credential catfishing? Inside social media’s fake identity problem. — From fake PA students to pretend NFL players, impressive credentials can earn trust before anyone verifies them.
Consumer Inference Systems | Artificial Analysis — Benchmarking of language model inference on mobile phones. We measure output speed, latency and memory use across local models.