Science Sanders' Private Jet and 60-Degree Hotel Rooms Revealed in New Book Keir Lane · Issue 01 A new book by The Atlantic's Edward-Isaac Dovere details Senator Bernie Sanders' travel preferences, including 60-degree hotel rooms and a fondness for private jets, contrasting with his climate advocacy. The revelations, based on campaign staff accounts, have sparked questions about his environmental stance.
Science Hydrogen Isotope Squeezed Near Earth's Core Pressure Reveals New Quantum States Keir Lane · Issue 02 Researchers at Harvard have compressed solid hydrogen deuteride to 3.4 megabars, nearly matching Earth's core pressure, and observed two new quantum states that may be precursors to metallic hydrogen. The findings, submitted to Physical Review Letters, mark a step toward understanding this exotic phase of matter.
Science A Hidden Super-Earth Between Mars and Jupiter Could Spell Doom for Earth Keir Lane · Issue 03 New simulations reveal that a hypothetical super-Earth placed between Mars and Jupiter could destabilize the entire solar system, potentially ejecting Earth and other planets. The study, led by astrophysicist Stephen Kane, underscores the delicate gravitational balance that makes our system uniquely suited for life.
Science Scientists Create Ultra-Strong, Elastic Carbon That Conducts Electricity Keir Lane · Issue 04 An international research team has synthesized a novel carbon form that is lightweight, exceptionally strong, elastic, and electrically conductive. Created under extreme pressure and temperature, this material could enable advances in military exoskeletons and spacecraft design.
Science Singapore's Dendrobium EV Debuts at Geneva Motor Show Keir Lane · Issue 05 Vanda Electrics unveiled the Dendrobium, an electric supercar named after a Singaporean orchid, at the Geneva Motor Show. With a top speed of 199 mph and 0-62 mph in 2.7 seconds, it signals a shift toward high-performance EVs. The debut highlights broader industry trends in battery cost reduction and sustainable transport.
Science EPA Eases Methane Leak Rules for Oil and Gas Sector Keir Lane · Issue 06 The Environmental Protection Agency has rolled back Obama-era methane leak regulations for the oil and gas industry, reducing the obligation to detect and repair leaks. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the move cuts redundant paperwork, but critics warn it could worsen climate change.
Science Venice Canal Glows Green After Chemical Leak, Officials Confirm Keir Lane · Issue 07 A stretch of Venice's Grand Canal turned fluorescent green over the weekend, prompting an investigation. Officials confirmed the color came from fluorescein, a non-toxic chemical used in infrastructure testing, though its source remains unclear. Police have not ruled out environmental activism.
Science Global Carbon Output Set to Rise in 2017, New Data Shows Keir Lane · Issue 08 New data from the Global Carbon Project projects a 2% rise in fossil fuel emissions for 2017, ending a three-year plateau. The findings, released ahead of COP23, challenge hopes that emissions had peaked and underscore the urgency for stronger climate action.
Science Pentagon Downed Four Objects, But Officials Doubt Extraterrestrial Link Keir Lane · Issue 09 The Pentagon shot down four unidentified objects over North America in two weeks, prompting speculation. White House officials, however, say there is no evidence of alien activity, though they remain unsure what the objects were. The objects appeared to lack propulsion, suggesting they may have been carried by winds.
Science New Zealand Sets 2035 Deadline for Fossil-Free Power Grid Keir Lane · Issue 10 New Zealand's new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has pledged to make the nation's electricity grid fully renewable by 2035. The country already sources over 80 percent of its power from renewables, but faces challenges in maintaining reliability and affordability without fossil fuel backup. The plan is part of a broader strategy to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Science Australian Telescope Confirms Cosmic Origin of Fast Radio Bursts Keir Lane · Issue 11 Researchers at the Australian National University have used the Molonglo telescope to confirm that fast radio bursts originate from space, not terrestrial interference. The finding narrows the search for the source of these millisecond-long energy flashes, which may hold clues to the universe's mechanics.
Science Seaweed-Eating Microbes Offer New Route to Biodegradable Plastics Keir Lane · Issue 12 Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method to produce biodegradable plastic from seaweed using marine microorganisms, avoiding the need for fertile land and fresh water. This approach could help mitigate ocean plastic pollution and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Science Frozen 42,000-Year-Old Foal Blood Fuels Extinct Horse Cloning Effort Keir Lane · Issue 13 Researchers in Siberia have extracted liquid blood from a 42,000-year-old foal preserved in permafrost, raising hopes for cloning the extinct Lena horse. The discovery, announced by the Mammoth Museum in Yakutsk, marks one of the best-preserved Ice Age animals ever found. Scientists caution that viable cells are needed for cloning, a process that has failed 20 times before.
Science Particle Collisions Reveal Surprising Link to Pure Math Numbers Keir Lane · Issue 14 Physicists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have found that numbers used to calculate collision outcomes match a class of pure math values called periods. This unexpected overlap with algebraic geometry could streamline complex calculations and deepen our understanding of quantum mechanics.
