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The physics of champagne’s fascinating fizz
Effervescent experiments reveal the fluid dynamics behind bubbly beverages.
Europe’s fourth biggest airport plans to ban private jets
Private jets produce 20 times more carbon dioxide emissions per passenger than commercial aircrafts.
Urban water crises often boil down to classism
The current system allows overconsumption of water by some individuals while others don’t even have safe access.
Inside Microsoft’s surprising push for a right to repair law—and why it matters
Major tech companies have long opposed the right to repair, but Microsoft is finally engaging with lawmakers and activists.
Australia wants a laser weapon powerful enough to stop a tank
Existing laser weapons focus on zapping drones out of the sky. Taking on an armored vehicle would require much more energy.
This AI-powered brain scanner can paraphrase your thoughts
Despite its potential communication benefits, researchers already caution against future 'mental privacy' issues.
How John Deere’s tech evolved from 19th-century plows to AI and autonomy
Plus, catch up on what's going on with farmers' right to repair this heavy equipment.
Fossil trove in Wales is a 462-million-year-old world of wee sea creatures
The species may be tiny, but are filling in big evolutionary gaps.
Renaissance-era doctors used to taste their patients’ pee
A treasure trove of urine flasks dating back to the 16th century were found in an ancient Roman ruin.
Check your pantry for two kinds of potentially contaminated flour
General Mills has voluntarily recalled select bags of Gold Medal.