Science

Title: The epidemic of bogus scienceSummary: The FT is having a blast this year with a series of special reports. This week we’re going back in time to the year’s most hilarious moments. The series, which airs on BBC1 on Sundays, will also make you laugh on BBC2 on Monday.…

Title: healthSummary: Southeast Asia’s weather is so unpredictable, it’s like a game of chance. Sometimes it’s scorching hot, other times it’s pouring rain. It’s like Mother Nature is playing a prank on us, and we’re just along for the ride. But this year, the weather took a turn for the…

Title: What science tells us about Biden, Trump and evaluating an aging brainSummary: On Election Day, former president Donald Trump will be the oldest person to ever run for president, and he’ll be 78 years old! President Biden will be just a few weeks away from his 82nd birthday, making…

Title: healthSummary: South Africa is about to get a new best friend in the form of a TB vaccine. This vaccine is not only cute, but also super helpful in preventing the most common form of TB, pulmonary TB. Say goodbye to coughing fits and hello to a healthier life!…

Title: David Waldeck and Brian Bloom published a ‘spintronics’ paper in Science AdvancesSummary: North Carolina State University researchers have unlocked a whole new level of spintronics, which is basically using the spin of electrons instead of their charge to power up our devices. It’s like having a superhero with a…

Title: Decimal time: life in a world where our days are divided differently – Physics WorldSummary: The Clockwork Conspiracy by Sam Sedgman is a thrilling tale of how a new law to decimalize time in the UK could change everything. Before the bill is even on the table, the brilliant…