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California Bans Fruit Loops, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and Other Products Made With Synthetic Food Dyes From School Cafeterias

Health

Some studies have found that artificial food dyes can cause hyperactivity and other neurological problems in children, although there is no scientific consensus.

The U.S. and Europe Are Interested in Nuclear Energy Again. The Problem: They Depend on Russia

Energy

Russia controls about 27% of the world’s uranium conversion capacity and 39% of the global enrichment market.

Elon Musk Says All of the World’s Energy Will Come From Solar Panels Once People Understand the ‘Kardashev Scale’

Energy

"It becomes utterly obvious."

Steve Jobs Used to Hold Meetings While Walking Around the Apple Campus. Scientists Say He Was on to Something

Health

The Apple co-founder used to walk during meetings and when faced with complex decisions. Neuroscience supports his approach:

Minnesota Installed Solar Panels on Two Large Fields. Five Years Later, They’re a Haven for Bees

Energy

The agrivoltaic systems created pesticide-free zones, leading to the repopulation of the fields with bees.

Too Much of a Good Thing? The Amount of Solar Panels in Australia Almost Caused the Country's Electric Grid to Collapse

Energy

It was a sunny, mild Saturday. Australians got concerned.

A Resident of a Small Island in Alaska Spotted a Rat in June. Now, 400 People Are Frantically Looking for It

Nature and Environment

The so-called “Galapagos of the North,” one of the most biodiverse places in the world, is on high alert, and for good reason.

The Worst Drought in 70 Years Has Increased the Price of Colombian Coffee. It Looks Like It’ll Get Worse in 2025

Nature and Environment

This year's harvests haven't been good, but the upcoming ones look set to be worse.

The U.S. Is Developing a Transportable Nuclear Reactor for Military Use. It Will Be the Country’s First Fourth-Generation Reactor

Energy

Project Pele is already underway and aims to test a prototype in no more than five years.

China Scientists Have Solved the Biggest Issue of Silicon Solar Panels by Creating One That’s 100% Recycled

Energy

The secret lies in the 37 recycling technologies patented by its researchers.

Oxford University Researchers Have Created an Ultra-Thin Perovskite Film That Can Turn Any Object Into a Solar Panel

Energy

The material has a 27% energy efficiency, higher than conventional solar panels.

Dutch Scientists Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Water to Slow the Melting of Ice in the Arctic. It’s Working

Nature and Environment

The scientific community is increasingly suggesting new actions to address climate change. The question remains whether they should.

Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash

Nature and Environment

Hundreds of tourists visit the Morning Glory area daily to take pictures. However, they don’t realize that the colorful pool is a result of human pollution.

Japanese Scientists Discovered 303 Geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert by Using AI. It’s a First Glimpse Into the Origin of These 2,000-Year-Old Creations

Research

While there are currently 700 reported figures, scientists estimate that there could be many more.

More People Are Taking Magnesium Supplements to Sleep Better, but Science Doesn’t Entirely Back It Up

California Bans Fruit Loops, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and Other Products Made With Synthetic Food Dyes From School Cafeterias

The U.S. and Europe Are Interested in Nuclear Energy Again. The Problem: They Depend on Russia

Elon Musk Says All of the World’s Energy Will Come From Solar Panels Once People Understand the ‘Kardashev Scale’

Steve Jobs Used to Hold Meetings While Walking Around the Apple Campus. Scientists Say He Was on to Something

Minnesota Installed Solar Panels on Two Large Fields. Five Years Later, They’re a Haven for Bees

Too Much of a Good Thing? The Amount of Solar Panels in Australia Almost Caused the Country's Electric Grid to Collapse

A Resident of a Small Island in Alaska Spotted a Rat in June. Now, 400 People Are Frantically Looking for It

The Worst Drought in 70 Years Has Increased the Price of Colombian Coffee. It Looks Like It’ll Get Worse in 2025

The U.S. Is Developing a Transportable Nuclear Reactor for Military Use. It Will Be the Country’s First Fourth-Generation Reactor

China Scientists Have Solved the Biggest Issue of Silicon Solar Panels by Creating One That’s 100% Recycled

Oxford University Researchers Have Created an Ultra-Thin Perovskite Film That Can Turn Any Object Into a Solar Panel

Dutch Scientists Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Water to Slow the Melting of Ice in the Arctic. It’s Working

Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash

Researchers Find a Unique Way to Store Data for Millennia: 5D Memory Quartz

China Plans to House 5,000 Scientists Worldwide to Its Upcoming Lunar Base. The First Arrivals Are Scheduled for 2035

U.S. Braces for Tropical Storm Helene. Forecasters Say It Could Become a Hurricane

Japanese Scientists Discovered 303 Geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert by Using AI. It’s a First Glimpse Into the Origin of These 2,000-Year-Old Creations

More People Are Taking Magnesium Supplements to Sleep Better, but Science Doesn’t Entirely Back It Up

U.S. Households Will Be Able to Request Free COVID-19 Tests Under New Government Campaign

Texas Is Getting a New Nuclear Reactor at an Unexpected Location: A University

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