With only a few days left in this strange beast of a year that will surely come down in the history books, we thought it would be nice to reflect on the amazing things scientists have done so far. Despite everything. Of course, scientific achievements usually take years. However, here …
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The current ICU capacity in Southern California is 0% and most beds are filled with COVID-19 patients, according to state data. California has activated a field medical center in San Diego County to support overcrowded hospitals, as Covid-19 patients continue to fill hospital beds, Government News reported Wednesday. The Federal …
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Jupiter may be the most famous hurricane in the solar system, but that doesn’t mean it gets all the fun – and Neptune has been introduced to scientists by Doozy. However, the tendency of the storm over a large part of the ice is not uncommon, but this is the …
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Matter is what makes the universe, but what matters? This question has long been difficult for those who think about it – especially for physicists. Reflecting recent trends in physics, my colleague Jeffrey Eisen and I have described an updated way of thinking about matter. We propose that matter is …
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The kernel of self-awareness at the very root of your identity connects memories of the past with the fleeting sensations of the present, and a touch of anticipation for the future. The question of whether this ongoing understanding of ‘you’ is as strong as it makes one is has plagued …
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