Startupfest Keynote Interrupted by Protester, Organizers Address Safety Concerns A protest disrupted Harley Finkelstein’s keynote speech at Startupfest 2023 in Toronto on May 24, according to multiple attendees and organizers. …
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The phenomenon of a glowing pickle connected to a power source is a classic physics demonstration illustrating the principles of electroluminescence and electrical conductivity. When a pickle—brined in a solution …
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New research suggests the global count of insect species may reach between 14 million and 20 million, significantly higher than previous estimates of 6 million. According to a study published …
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Aggressive wildlife encounters in Canadian national parks are more frequently linked to elk than to bears, according to a study published July 2 in Frontiers in Conservation Science. Researchers analyzed …
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Euplotes gigatrox: A Microbe That Transforms Into ‘Supergiants’ and Cannibalizes Its Siblings A newly discovered protist, *Euplotes gigatrox*, exhibits a dramatic transformation into “supergiants” that cannibalize smaller, genetically identical cells, …
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The High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) is a major upgrade to the existing Large Hadron Collider at CERN, scheduled to begin operations in 2029. By increasing the number of particle …
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A large-scale study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a risk of autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Researchers analyzed health …
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Ancient Fossil Identified as One of the Largest Scorpions in History A fossil fragment discovered in England in 1870 has been identified as Praearcturus gigas, a prehistoric scorpion reaching approximately …
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—a critical system of ocean currents that regulates global climate—is showing signs of significant weakening, evidenced by a persistent “cold blob” in the North Atlantic. …
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Vitamin K Shots for Newborns: Gender Disparity in Philadelphia Hospitals Female newborns in Philadelphia are less likely to receive vitamin K shots than male newborns, according to a study published …
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