Bridge collapses put transportation agencies’ emergency plans to the test
Agencies need to build or find excess vehicle capacity before a bridge fails.
Science // Science & Exploration
Workers with job flexibility and security have better mental health
Job flexibility and security were linked to significantly less psychological distress and anxiety.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the philosophy of self, identity, and memory
The critically acclaimed film remains deeply relevant as it marks its 20th anniversary.
Dogs’ brain activity shows they recognize the names of objects
Their reaction to the person naming an object might have masked signs of recognition.
More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds
Vaccination has dramatically reduced cases, making clinical diagnoses tricky.
Report: Superconductivity researcher found to have committed misconduct
Details of what the University of Rochester investigation found are not available.
This stretchy electronic material hardens upon impact just like “oobleck”
Researchers likened material's structure to a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.
Antibodies against anything? AI tool adapted to make them
Right now, making antibodies means immunizing animals. But that may change.
Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world’s priciest drug at $4.25M
It's unclear if government and private insurance plans can cover the costs.
Health experts plead for unvaxxed Americans to get measles shot as cases rise
The US hit last year's total in under 12 weeks, suggesting we're in for a bad time.
Tastes like chicken? Think again—edible ants have distinctive flavor profiles.
Go ahead, eat some ants. We triple-dog dare you.
Chrysotile asbestos finally banned in the US after decades of EPA efforts
But, companies will have up to 12 years to phase out chrysotile asbestos.
Brewing kombucha in silicone bags makes for less alcohol, faster process
Using glucose instead of sucrose also results in less alcohol and less sour vinegar taste
The top 5 astronomical discoveries of all time (so far)
From Eratosthenes' circumference to black holes, we've learned a lot about the cosmos.
Humans are living longer than ever no matter where they come from
Disease outbreaks and human conflicts help dictate regional differences in longevity.
