Supercomputer Calculates Pi To A Record-Breaking 62.8 Trillion Digits
Swiss scientists and a supercomputer recently calculated Pi to trillions of decimal points. It took 108 days to run the calculation.
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Researchers Studying Daddy Longlegs' Genes Created A 'Daddy Shortlegs'
The arachnids, also known as harvestmen, can use their legs like a curling marsupial tail — or as a sensor, or for courtship. They can also simply detach one, in case of emergency.
Outdoor Workers Could Face Far More Dangerous Heat By 2065 Because Of Climate Change
A new report warns that outdoor workers are at risk of lost wages and dire health consequences if greenhouse gas pollution continues. People of color are especially vulnerable to harm.
Even Moderate COVID Restrictions Can Slow The Spread Of The Virus — If They're Timely
Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who've reviewed states' data. When the measures start and how long they last matters.
Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming
Scientists who warned of heat waves and rising seas this week also say that it's possible to avoid the worst effects of the warming climate. They're relying on computer models of the world economy.
6 Things To Know If You're Immunocompromised And Considering A 3rd Shot
People with weakened immune systems who already got two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can now get a third shot. But exactly who is eligible? Here's what we know so far.
July Was The Hottest Month In Recorded Human History
The global combined land and ocean-surface temperature was 1.67 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average, according to NOAA, the hottest in 142 years of record-keeping.
Scientists Discover Not 1, But 2 New Dinosaur Species In China
Scientists analyzing fossils from the country's northwest regions say two specimens were from previously unknown species.
A Study In Bangladesh Tripled The Rate Of Mask-Wearing. Can It Help In The U.S.?
Researchers looked at the impact of free masks, text reminders and celebrity endorsements. It's unclear if the best strategies will help counter anti-mask sentiment in the U.S. during the delta surge.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Expands Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Amid COVID-19 Spike
Monoclonal antibodies can be used to treat people with mild to moderate COVID-19, but the treatment doesn't work for those who've already developed more severe symptoms or are hospitalized.