Oldest Deep-Sea Shipwreck Discovered Off Israel
An ancient shipwreck lost in deep waters has yielded its first clues: amphorae from a lost age of international trade and civilization
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/oldest-deep-sea-shipwreck-discovered-off-israel/
How Cohousing Neighborhoods Can Combat the Rise of Loneliness
These cohousing communities are fighting an epidemic of loneliness with radical neighborliness.
Doctor Who’s Time Lords Have Two Hearts. Here’s How Their Dual Cardiac System Could Work
A Doctor Who superfan explains how the unusual cardiovascular system of the alien Time Lords could evolve and function
Heat Waves Deserve Disaster Relief from FEMA, Petition Argues
Places beset by heat waves should receive FEMA disaster funds just as those hit by hurricanes or flooding do, labor unions, green groups and public health advocates argue in a new petition
Summers Are Hotter than Ever and Are Only Going to Get Worse
The face of summer is transforming, as people today face more frequent, longer-lasting and hotter heat waves than they did several decades ago
Tiny Spheres Key to Tunable ‘Smart Liquid’
Programmable liquids could aid robot grippers, shock absorption, acoustics, and more
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tiny-spheres-key-to-tunable-smart-liquid/
These Gray Whales Are Shrinking and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
Gray whales in a small group that sticks close to the shores of the Pacific Northwest appear to be shrinking—and shockingly quickly
We Already Know the Dangers of Nukes in Space
A nuclear explosion in space would cause stunning auroras—and wreak havoc on satellites and space stations.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/we-already-know-the-dangers-of-nukes-in-space/
China Has Plans for the World’s Largest Particle Collider
China wants to build a next-generation particle collider that would be cheaper and more powerful than Europe’s planned successor to the Large Hadron Collider
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/china-has-plans-for-the-worlds-largest-particle-collider/
0524--cumulative
The advent of “cumulative culture”—teaching others and passing down that knowledge—may have reached an inflection point around the time Neandertals and modern humans split from a common ancestor
Releasing Baby Cane Toads Teaches Predators to Avoid Toxic Adults
Australian conservationists introduced juvenile cane toads ahead of invasions to help prepare native monitor lizards
Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Produced $32 Billion in Climate Damage
The first two years of Russia’s war in Ukraine have produced 175 million tons of carbon dioxide
The Physics of Breakdancing, a New Olympic Sport
Breakdancing will hit the global stage at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and this physicist is excited to break down the science
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-physics-of-breakdancing-a-new-olympic-sport/
Voyager 1 Is Back! NASA Spacecraft Safely Resumes All Science Observations
NASA’s venerable Voyager 1 spacecraft has resumed normal science operations with all four functioning instruments for the first time in more than six months
Dodge Summer Germs with Tips from a Microbiologist
From hiking to barbecuing and gardening to swimming, the opportunities for summer fun can also pose health risks. Here’s how to stay safe this summer
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dodge-summer-germs-with-tips-from-a-microbiologist/
Ecological Restoration Began with the Wild and Wonderful Gardens of Early Female Botanists
Historian and ecologist Laura J. Martin rediscovers the female scientists who established ecological restoration in her book Wild by Design
Clean Energy Spending Will Surpass $2 Trillion This Year
Investments in carbon-free energy will be twice as large as fossil fuel spending in 2024, the International Energy Agency predicts
Atom-Thick Gold Coating Sparks Scientific ‘Goldene Rush’
Ultrathin gold was achieved with the help of a century-old sword-making technique
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atom-thick-gold-coating-sparks-scientific-goldene-rush/
Millions of Joro Spiders Are Moving Up the East Coast. Here's What to Expect
Millions of hand-size Joro spiders are moving up the East Coast. Don’t panic
First Promethium ‘Complex’ Created, Revealing Mysterious Element’s Secrets
Promethium, one of the rarest and most mysterious elements in the periodic table, has finally given up some crucial chemical secrets