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Portugal says farewell to coal as it closes last remaining plant
The country already has a lot of renewables as part of its energy transition
Poop transplant rejuvenates brain of old mice
Replenishing the gut microbiome may reverse some aspects of cognitive decline due to old age.
The Call of the Void: why you sometimes feel like jumping from high places
That weird feeling has a name -- and an interesting bit of science behind it.
Feeding dogs only once a day may protect them from age-related disease
Dogs will protest, but a meal a day may keep the vet away.
Fossil Friday: Early-sprouting pine cone preserved in amber
Early birds get fossilized!
New ‘super jelly’ is soft, but strong enough to withstand the weight of a few cars
This is the first time such a material has been developed.
Eugenics: how bad science was used to promote racism and ableism
When you believe some people are worth less than others, you end up on the wrong side of history.
Future weapons: Microwave weapons (like the ones from Star Wars) already exist in reality
Traditional weapons may soon get replaced by a futuristic laser-based arsenal.
The appeal of the paradox — mankind’s fascination with self-contradicting ideas
Paradoxes aren't always questions, sometimes they go beyond logic, and can help us improve our way of thinking.