Unconscious Pattern Detection in the Brain: A Fascinating Insight
The study of neuronal activity in individuals with electrodes implanted in their brains has revealed that the brain can detect patterns without conscious thought. Neurons in key brain regions combine information on what occurs...
Penicillin Musical Raises Awareness on Antibiotic Resistance at U.N. Meeting
In May, Robert Farese, a cell biologist and physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, received an interesting email inviting him to audition for a musical about penicillin. Despite antibiotics...
Combatting Misinformation in Science: The U.N.’s Efforts
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you're enjoying the start of autumn and some cool sweater weather. This is Rachel Feltman, bringing you the latest science news on Scientific American's Science Quickly podcast. Today, we...
Exposing Big Oil’s False Claims on Plastic Recycling
California recently filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, aiming to expose the false claims made by big oil companies regarding plastic recycling. The lawsuit highlights the deceptive practices of the plastics and petrochemical industries, which...
Balancing Family and Career: Challenges for Women in the Tech Industry
A recent study has found that women in the tech industry are faced with the difficult choice of balancing family life and their careers. The study, conducted by tech events firm Web Summit, revealed...
Addressing the Root Causes of Misinformation: A Comprehensive Approach
Americans are increasingly worried about misinformation online, especially after reports that the Justice Department seized 32 domains linked to a Russian influence operation in the 2024 presidential election. Many believe that false information on...
No Region Is Safe: Hurricane Helene’s Devastation and Climate Change Impacts
Communities across the Southeast are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one of the most destructive disasters in the country's history. The devastation spread from Florida's Gulf Coast to southern Appalachia, highlighting the increasing...
Discovery of Negative Time in Quantum Physics Experiment: Implications and Findings
Quantum physicists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our understanding of time in the quantum realm. A team of researchers led by Daniela Angulo from the University of Toronto has shown that...
Understanding the Severe Flooding in Appalachia: Impact of Helene’s Remnants
Inland flooding from tropical cyclones, even in high elevations, is a major concern that scientists are still trying to understand fully. Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and devastation on September 28, 2024, in Asheville,...
Unveiling Rare One-in-10-Billion Particle Decay for Hidden Physics Discovery
Physicists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery regarding a rare particle decay process that could potentially unveil new forces and particles in the universe. The finding suggests that there may be unknown actors interfering...