New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth
A rare mineral from Earth's lower mantle has been discovered inside a diamond from Botswana. The find breaks open a window into deep-Earth chemistry.
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How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears
Researchers in the field of fluid dynamics say understanding the sounds oil bubbles make at different temperatures has applications beyond the frying pan.
An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more
The Australian Reptile Park wants to find the anonymous donor of the megaspider, which may lead them to an area with more unusually large arachnids that could boost the zoo's antivenom program.
Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses
The new strategy is called "postvention." It means having a plan built on truth, compassion and counseling that quickly addresses the mental health needs of friends and classmates after a suicide.
Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries
The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. Pfizer said it is seeking authorization for emergency use of the medication in the U.S.
Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists
A new study examined 77 bird species in the Amazon over a 40-year period. It found they were rapidly evolving due to rising temperatures because smaller birds shed heat more efficiently.
Testing temperature with your ears
Chefs in Japan dip a wet chopstick in hot oil and listen to the sizzle, to know when it's ready for tempura. A physicist investigated that technique in the lab to zero in on the perfect fry frequency.
How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.
'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)
Researcher analyzed streaming data for nearly 4 million songs on Spotify to see if there was a pattern to the types of music we listen to. They came up with five different blocks of music.
New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge
Scientists have begun to find abnormalities in the immune systems of some long-COVID patients that might help explain the syndrome, at least in some people. But there is still much more to learn.