Did Death Cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?
"Did death cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?" asks the New York Times: When the iconic physicist died on March 14, 2018, data was already in hand that could confirm an ominous and far-reaching prediction he had made more than four decades befo.....»»
Possible antidote discovered for deadliest mushroom: study
Researchers said on Tuesday that an already widely used medical dye reduces the poisonous effects of death cap mushrooms in mice, raising hopes of the first targeted antidote for the world's deadliest mushroom......»»
For Canada jays, sibling rivalry can be deadly as winner takes all
In the animal kingdom, sibling conflicts —mostly in the form of competition for food from parents —are fairly common in birds. Sometimes death can occur as a result of this competition, but siblicide almost always occurs when young are still in t.....»»
John Wick vs. Jason Bourne: who would win in a fight to the death?
John Wick and Jason Bourne are two of our great action heroes, but who would win in a fight between them?.....»»
Toll from DR Congo floods rises to nearly 400: official
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to nearly 400, an official said on Sunday......»»
NHTSA opens probe into fatal fire in 2009 Dodge Journey
A possible electrical issue in 2009 Dodge Journey may have resulted in the death of a woman who became trapped in her vehicle while it burned in December......»»
Humanity"s tipping point? How the Queen"s death stole a climate warning"s thunder
Think back to September last year. What happened early that month? What news shook the world and reverberated for weeks, if not months?.....»»
Who dies at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 promises an end of an era, but does that mean the death of one of the Guardians like Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, or Gamora?.....»»
As Alexa flounders, Amazon hopes homegrown generative AI can find it revenue
With voice assistants on the brink of death, Amazon targets Alexa large language model. Enlarge / An Amazon Echo Dot. (credit: Amazon) While voice assistants initially seemed to be a convenient, futuristic way to get i.....»»
Why does your life flash before your eyes near death?
Survivors of close calls with death often recall extraordinary experiences: seeing light at the end of a tunnel, floating outside their own bodies, encountering deceased loved ones or recapping major life events in an instant......»»
Bang & Olufsen designed its new speaker for a long life, and inevitable death
In a category defined by waste, the Beosound A5 portable speaker is a sleek and sustainable alternative. A tool. A clock. A piece of furniture. We all have utilitarian items that have been handed down to us by our parents or grandparents—thou.....»»
How Winners of the "Green Nobel" Are Protecting the Environment
The Goldman Environmental Prize has announced its 2023 awards. Three winners speak about their efforts to protect wilderness and fight polluters.....»»
Judge slams Tesla for claiming Musk quotes captured on video may be deepfakes
Court will likely require Musk deposition in Tesla Autopilot wrongful death case. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California on March 14, 2019. (credit: Frederic J. Brown/AFP.....»»
Bang & Olufsen designed its new speaker for a long life, and inventible death
In a category defined by waste, the Beosound A5 portable speaker is a sleek and sustainable alternative. A tool. A clock. A piece of furniture. We all have utilitarian items that have been handed down to us by our parents or grandparents—thou.....»»
Treating polluted water with nanofiber membranes
When oil contaminates water, it creates a film that reduces oxygen levels and introduces toxic substances. This can lead to the death of aquatic plants and animals, contaminate soil, and ultimately threaten human health......»»
Uncovering a star"s demise: Supermassive black hole tears apart a giant star
A distant star, dying a fiery and dramatic death, torn apart by a supermassive black hole in a forgotten corner of the sky. One of the most luminous, energetic, long-lasting transient objects didn't blaze through the night sky inspiring legends and l.....»»
A Fatal Bear Attack Fuels a Fight Over Rewilding
The death of a jogger in northern Italy has turned the reintroduction of bears into a fraught political issue......»»
I was wrong. E-bikes are so practical, they’re a transit cheat code
You’ve probably rolled your eyes at them. So have I. And we’re both wrong. E-bikes are the commuting solution right under your upturned nose......»»
Examining mortality and leadership succession in family business
By 2030, more than 30% of family businesses in the U.S. will lose their aging leaders to retirement, or death. Many of those leaders don't have a strategy for letting go of their business, turning it over to a successor, or selling it. While it is ra.....»»
Climate change increases the risk of extreme wildfires around Cape Town, but it can be addressed, say researchers
Across the globe, many recent severe wildfires have moved from wildlands into the urban periphery (the "wildland urban interface"). In their wake, they've left death, destruction and disruption. This has led to questions about the extent to which cli.....»»
Systematic review of studies on air pollution shows strong link between traffic pollution and increased death rates
An international team of health experts, hygienists, pollution specialists and biostatisticians has found, via systematic review of almost 200 studies on air pollution, a strong positive association between long-term exposure to traffic pollution and.....»»