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What Gives Old Books That Smell And Why Do We Love It?
It’s not long since physical books were expected to be on their way out, replaced by digital readers for all but an eccentric few. The truth has turned out to be very different, and it’s likely an appreciation of the smell of old books has played a part.The
Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries to hijack the Internet
"When people think of extremists, they tend to think of neo-Nazis," said Francesco Campisi, a lecturer at Universit� de Montr�al's School of Criminology. "But there are many other fringe groups that may not be violent yet can give rise to extremism." For his
UFO expert says government is still hiding information from us — and we couldn’t handle ...
Is it all just smoke and mirrors? The Department of War released over 160 previously classified files on Friday in an effort for greater transparency surrounding UFOs, aliens and extraterrestrial life — but some experts believe the government is still hiding
El Nino explained, and what it means for Californians
Weather experts are predicting another El Niño in 2026, and whether it elevates to strong or “Super” levels is what Californians should be paying attention to. The late-summer through early-winter weather will be determined by what’s happening now in the
Science Snapshots: May 10, 2026
Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute ...
China unveils 200-qubit Hanyuan-2 dual-core quantum computer, consumes less than 7kW of power
Chinese researchers claim that the launch of Hanyuan-2 represents a major step forward for the country’s quantum computing ambitions, with state media describing the system as evidence that China’s quantum technology is moving into a new phase of
‘Countless opportunities’: Nanan Academy hosts STEM showcase at Sask. Science Centre
A showcase featuring
Bird enthusiasts take to Saskatchewan Science Centre to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
In celebration of
Air traffic controller's haunting audio revealed after trespasser is swallowed up by Frontier plane's engine: ...
A Frontier plan struck and killed a person on the runway at the Denver Airport. Pilots and airport employees reacted to the horrific imagery of 'limbs on the runway' following the tragic collision. ...
Behind the Scenes at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena: Inside the Hallowed Halls Driving the City’s Live Entertainment Engine
Go behind the scenes at
Students chasing hydrogen racing world title in Switzerland
A group of Whyalla high school students is heading to Switzerland to race a remote-control hydrogen-powered car that they designed and engineered. ...
Australia's Floating Solar Array Is Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity
Floating solar arrays are an increasingly popular solution to rising energy demands, but Australia is finding out they're good for more than power. ...
Long Island student takes top spot at state science fair
A Great Neck student’s project on schizophrenia was named “best in fair” at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair. Great Neck North High School senior Michael Lyakhov earned the top award at this year’s state fair in late March, which was held at the
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
The Earth is getting hotter. Conflicts are raging, in the Middle East and Ukraine, each increasing the chance of nuclear war. AI is infiltrating almost every aspect of our lives, despite its unpredictability and tendency to hallucinate. Scientists, tinkering
The microscopic ocean species doing roughly five percent of the planet’s photosynthesis wasn’t even described ...
A claim circulating in marine biology circles deserves careful handling: that the ocean’s dominant carbon-fixing organisms were either undescribed or misclassified for decades, and that the carbon budgets attributed to them are still being rewritten. The
A Phase 2 trial just began testing whether a GLP-1 drug can slow brain shrinkage ...
A clinical trial that just began dosing patients at Johns Hopkins is testing something the diabetes world has suspected for years: that the same class of drugs millions of people take to manage blood sugar may be quietly protecting the brain from shrinking.
Software engineer held for assaulting TC on train at CSMT
According to the complaint filed by
Letters: RTÉ is the engineer of its own decline — to benefit of others
Madam — As usual, Eilis
CRISPR safeguard changes how engineered microbes can be controlled
Engineered microorganisms are widely used in industrial biotechnology and biopharmaceutical applications, including the production of biofuels, sustainable chemicals, and therapeutic compounds. However, concerns remain regarding the unintended environmental
MECC unveils advanced vessel to enhance Qatar’s marine environmental surveillance
QNADohaThe Ministry of
University of Arkansas College of Engineering awards nearly 1,200 degrees, offers advice from founder of ...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Saturday was the 139th commencement for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville College of Engineering, which awarded nearly 1,200 degrees this year. ...
PM discusses de-escalation efforts with Saudi, Egypt FMs
QNADohaPrime Minister and
Msheireb Properties wins four Communitas Awards
DOHA: Msheireb Properties
‘This is not another COVID’: WHO seeks to reassure Spanish island as hantavirus-stricken ship approaches
The head of the World Health Organization sought Saturday to reassure residents of the Spanish island where passengers of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are expected to be evacuated, issuing them a message that the virus was “not another COVID.” The
