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Reject Fluid Simulations, Return To Rheoscopic Fluid
Researchers demonstrate rheoscopic fluid as a practical alternative to computationally expensive fluid simulations using mica flakes suspended in water.
Superconducting Temperature Record set at Ambient Pressure
Researchers achieved a superconductivity temperature record at ambient pressure using a pressure-quench protocol on cuprate materials, potentially unlocking practical room-temperature superconductors.
Total Solar Eclipse Explained: Live!
Waveform podcast team travels to Spain to record a live episode during a total solar eclipse, explaining the phenomenon and documenting the experience.
Using Starlink’s Satellites to Study Earth’s Upper Atmosphere
Researchers are using publicly available Starlink satellite ephemeris data to study Earth's thermosphere density and atmospheric properties in ways previously difficult to measure.
Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
Fusion startups have collectively raised $7.1 billion, with most funding concentrated among a select few companies leading the clean energy race.
So much solar: Digging into the list of every US power plant that went online this year
Analysis of 368 US power plants that went online in the first half of 2026, showing utility-scale solar dominance and declining fossil fuel development.
This scientist is helping build a missing map of childhood
Scientist Deanne Taylor is building the first comprehensive map of healthy pediatric tissue and gene expression, filling a critical gap in medical research.
Cloning could be used to save species—or make human “organ sacks”
Scientists use CRISPR to create female clones from male mice by removing the Y chromosome, with applications for species conservation and controversial biotech uses.
Have Scientists Stuck the Landing on the Glueball Discovery?
Scientists appear to have discovered the glueball, an exotic particle made entirely of gluons with no quarks, confirming decades-old theoretical predictions in particle physics.
Retrotechtacular: A View of the Moon from 1964
A look back at the 1964 Ranger spacecraft moon missions that captured the first successful lunar images, showcasing the remarkable engineering that paved the way for Apollo.
Weekly Dose of Optimism #205
A curated roundup of optimistic tech developments including Terraform infrastructure, billion-dollar funding rounds, Oklo's nuclear milestone, and emerging deep tech innovations.
Polystyrene Foam can be Gasoline With Some Help
Researchers demonstrate converting polystyrene foam waste into gasoline through chemical processes, offering a creative solution to plastic disposal challenges.
What Leopold Actually Got Wrong (FULL STORY)
A deep dive into Leopold's historical arguments and where his analysis fell short, examining the full context and corrections to his original claims.
Weekly Dose of Optimism #203
A weekly roundup of optimistic tech and science developments including mathematical breakthroughs, space ventures, and other positive industry news.
Weekly Dose of Optimism #200
A curated digest covering breakthrough topics including synthetic cells, brain-computer interfaces, nuclear energy advances, and future innovation opportunities.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire | Lex Fridman Podcast #498
Historian Anthony Kaldellis discusses the rise and fall of the Roman and Byzantine Empires, exploring the comprehensive history of the Eastern Roman Empire.
SpaceX’s Valuation Is Crazy. Maybe That's A Feature?
Analysis of SpaceX's high valuation and whether speculative long-term promises justify investor enthusiasm for space exploration ventures.
Biggest Mysteries in Physics: Antimatter, Dark Energy & ToE - Don Lincoln | Lex Fridman Podcast #497
Particle physicist Don Lincoln discusses fundamental physics mysteries including antimatter, dark energy, and the theory of everything.
Biotech companies I wish existed
Venture investor Elad Gil identifies underexplored biotech opportunities in fertility, longevity, and other areas where regulatory and structural barriers limit innovation.