Why volcanic eruptions like New Zealand’s are so difficult to predict

Despite raising the alert level weeks prior to the devastating events of Monday, the violent eruption on White Island was not one authorities were able to predict with any precision, owing to the type of delicate, steam-driven processes that led to its… Continue reading Why volcanic eruptions like New Zealand’s are so difficult to predict

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The insane aerodynamics of Gordon Murray’s featherweight T.50 supercar

It takes a lot to stand out in today’s crowded super/hyper/uber/mega car market, but famed F1 designer Gordon Murray has found several ways to make his upcoming T.50 supercar a true contender without bothering to chase speed or power records. Continue reading The insane aerodynamics of Gordon Murray’s featherweight T.50 supercar

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Encryption stays: Facebook pushes back against government pressures

In an open letter to government officials, Facebook affirmed its commitment to rolling out end-to-end encryption across its messaging platforms. The company suggests law enforcement officials continue to misunderstand how encryption actually works. Continue reading Encryption stays: Facebook pushes back against government pressures

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Insights into anti-aging properties of experimental Alzheimer’s drug

Scientists are homing in on exactly how two experimental Alzheimer’s drugs may be generating the anti-aging effects seen in animal studies. The discovery of a unique metabolic pathway offers researchers novel directions for future anti-aging studies. Continue reading Insights into anti-aging properties of experimental Alzheimer’s drug

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Sound waves used to separate microplastics from laundry wastewater

The world’s oceans are under threat not only from plastic trash, but also from “microplastics” – many of which take the form of fibers shed by synthetic fabrics as they’re being washed. A new system uses sound to capture those fibers at their source. Continue reading Sound waves used to separate microplastics from laundry wastewater

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