Christmas Eve Sun Mission Was a Success
The Parker Solar Probe is celebrating a significant victory. After venturing close to the Sun, it has successfully survived the intense conditions of its latest mission.
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January 2025 Newsletter
One hundred years ago, on January 1, 1925, Edwin Hubble forever altered humanity’s view of the cosmos by announcing the
4D Microscope Unveils Real-Time Brain Activity
Taiwanese researchers have unveiled a 4D microscope that can observe real-time brain activity, opening doors for neuroscience and AI advancements.
Unveiling the Truth Behind Drone Sightings
The recent buzz over drone sightings in New Jersey and the Northeast is mostly a case of mass hysteria.
Vote for the stories you want to see on RMA Book Club in 2025
Voting for the monthly books for 2025 is now open and you can vote for your preferred books for the Club to read and discuss.
Protecting Whales Could Unlock Their Century-Long Lives
Whales are nature’s longevity champions, with some bowhead whales reaching an astonishing 211 years. Unfortunately, most live less than 50 years due to human impacts like ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement.
Hunt for Life on Europa Just Got Tougher
Jupiter’s moon Europa’s ice crust might be 35 kilometres thick, complicating the search for extraterrestrial life beneath its surface.
Why Homeopathy Is a Dangerous Waste of Money
Homeopathy might look like medicine, but it’s not. Homeopathic remedies are diluted to the point of containing no active ingredients, making their effects indistinguishable from placebos.
Ancient Ancestors: Running Slow but Paving the Way
Our ancient ancestor, Australopithecus afarensis—famously represented by “Lucy”—could walk upright and even run on two legs, but not with the speed or endurance of modern humans.