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Grifters, cynics, and true believers: The family tree of vaccine opponents
A new book examines the centuries-long history of vaccine opposition, categorizing opponents as true believers, grifters, and cynics.
Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks
Trump administration proposes weakening coal ash regulations, allowing states to bypass national environmental standards for monitoring toxic residue.
Biggest Mysteries in Physics: Antimatter, Dark Energy & ToE - Don Lincoln | Lex Fridman Podcast #497
Particle physicist Don Lincoln discusses fundamental mysteries in physics including antimatter, dark energy, and the theory of everything.
Did Steroids Improve These Athletes’ Performance?
Podcast exploring the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas where athletes competed under medical supervision while using performance-enhancing drugs, examining results and implications.
On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
A book review of 'On Trails: An Exploration' that weaves together hiking narratives with scientific and historical insights about trail systems.
Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it
Beluga whales demonstrate mirror self-recognition in a new study, joining a rare list of animals showing cognitive self-awareness.
SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight
SpaceX's Starship V3 completes its first test flight, reaching the Indian Ocean after launching from South Texas with improved performance over previous versions.
Two space shuttle-era spacewalkers enter Astronaut Hall of Fame
Two veteran space shuttle astronauts, Tom Akers and Joe Tanner, have been inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame for their careers of excellence and leadership.
China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
A petition seeks US sanctions on Chinese seafood imports over shark finning practices, threatening $1.5 billion in trade amid declining shark populations.
A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease
Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy, originally developed for cancer treatment, to reset immune systems in autoimmune disease patients like those with multiple sclerosis.
Do you take after your dad’s RNA?
Research shows that paternal exercise habits can influence offspring traits through RNA modifications in sperm, suggesting environmental factors affect inheritance beyond genetics.
Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area
A 63.5 million cubic meter landslide created a 481-meter tsunami in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord, the second highest ever recorded on Earth.
Inside NASA's Plan to Return to The Moon, Reach Mars, and Go Nuclear | The a16z Show
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses the Artemis program, lunar return strategy, Mars exploration plans, and nuclear propulsion technology.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
A roundup of overlooked scientific stories including dolphin swimming physics, mushroom communication, and Roman shipwreck research.
Weekly Dose of Optimism #191
A curated collection of optimistic science stories including cancer-detecting dogs, de-extinction efforts, space technology, and breakthrough research.
The Great Blue Frontier
An essay exploring humanity's relationship with the ocean and how new infrastructure could transform it into a permanent economic frontier and potential human habitat.
Weekly Dose of Optimism #189
Weekly optimism digest covering superhot geothermal energy, ocean exploration, mind-reading technology, lucid dreams, and sonogenetics breakthroughs.
Vikings, Ragnar, Berserkers, Valhalla & the Warriors of the Viking Age | Lex Fridman Podcast #495
Historian Lars Brownworth explores Viking history, military tactics, legendary figures like Ragnar Lothbrok, Norse religion, and their far-reaching explorations across Europe and beyond.
Weekly Dose of Optimism #183
Weekly roundup featuring a16z summit, Pi memory, Evo 2, injectable livers, Ginkgo Cloud Lab, and fundraising stories.
Biotech companies I wish existed
Elad Gil explores underexplored biotech opportunities including fertility breakthroughs and longevity research that could have massive societal impact.