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Gifford fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest - Los Angeles Times

The Gifford fire has burned more than 30,000 acres of rugged hillside in Los Padres National Forest.

August Moon — Here's what to look for during all 4 major moon phases | Space

Join us on a guided telescope tour of August's moon, featuring distinct targets for each of the four major lunar phases.

This Webb photo didn't just see galaxies. It changed their place in time. | Mashable

The James Webb Space Telescope has reshot the Hubble Ultra Deep Field image and found many galaxies are older and farther than once thought.

'Lexx' appeal: A deeply underrated sci-fi classic that was equal parts Farscape, Star Wars, and Red Dwar | Space

A band of misfits aboard a stolen planet-killing starship, the wild, weird Lexx is the best 90s sci-fi show you've never seen.

Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on August 2, 2025 | Mashable

See the moon phase expected for August 2, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Scientists scan famous 'Earthrise' crater on mission to find alien life in our solar system | Space

A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its alien-hunting instruments during a once-in-a-lifetime flyby.

Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on August 3, 2025 | Mashable

See the moon phase expected for August 3, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Ghana has a rare treasure, a crater made when a meteor hit Earth: why it needs to be protected | Space

The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana is well preserved, making it a hotspot for space research.

Whimsical elliptic curves in Zcash zero knowledge proofs

Several elliptic curves which Zcash uses in zero knowledge proofs are named after characters from Lewis Carroll: Jubjub, Bandersnatch, Tweddledee, Tweedledum

Vast majority of new US power plants generate solar or wind power - Ars Technica

The grid is becoming cleaner thanks to projects that have been in the works for years.

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse | Environment | The Guardian

An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished

Circular Economy Perspectives: Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainable Futures | Research Communities by Springer Nature

I’m not mad at Sydney Sweeney. I’m just disappointed that this is the only genetics education most people will get

Sydney Sweeney has an ad for American Eagle, in which she simply buttons up a pair of genes in, I guess, a sultry way, while delivering a genetics lesson. It’s kind of a half-assed lesson. Ge…

Between Rainfall and Resilience: Understanding Drought Trends in the Niger River Basin | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This study explored how rainfall variability and drought patterns are shifting across the Niger River Basin in Nigeria. Using advanced statistical tools, it reveals key changes in seasonal rainfall and drought intensity, offering insights critical to water, agriculture, and ecosystem resilience.

Honest Ab: Evolution and Related Topics: Native Americans Were Clean People

I have just published my sixth book, Forgotten Landscapes: How Native Americans Created Pre-Columbian North America and What We Can Learn fr...

Darwinists Fear Conversation | Evolution News and Science Today

As Casey Luskin described yesterday, he had a fruitful and genial online discussion recently with Oxford University biologist and physiologist Denis Noble.

New telescope captures interstellar comet speeding through space in video | Mashable

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory captured Comet 3I/ATLAS racing through space in a video, offering a peek at the interstellar visitor.

#KnowTheAuthors - "Lipidomic analysis reveals metabolism alteration associated with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes" | Research Communities by Springer Nature

First author Maria Barranco-Altirriba provides a short video summary of her article "Lipidomic analysis reveals metabolism alteration associated with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes"published in Cardiovascular Diabetology.

The military’s squad of satellite trackers is now routinely going on alert - Ars Technica

“I hope this blows your mind because it blows my mind.”…

Improving Zinc and Iron Biofortification in Wheat through Genomics Approaches | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Biofortification is the process of increasing the vitamin and mineral content of food crops—especially cereals like rice, wheat Genetic techniques: Tweaking plant genes to boost nutrition Iron (important for blood and energy) Zinc (helps immunity and growth) Vitamin A (crucial for eyesight)

Pallas and Vesta elliptic curves used in Zcash

Two elliptic curves used in Zcash for zero-knowledge proofs, one named after a Greek goddess of war and one after a Roman goddess of home and hearth

Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed - Ars Technica

Other July stories: Solving a 150-year-old fossil mystery and the physics of tacking a sailboat.

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part 240)

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part 240)

Kent-Meridian High School Class of 1975 50th Reunion!

One of the lesser phenomena of the summer is the blossoming of high school reunions. Remember high school? Or are you trying to forget it? I’ve been contacted by one of these companies that h…

Mind in the Brain? | Evolution News and Science Today

A rabbi asks neurosurgeon Michael Egnor how consciousness can exist without a place in the brain.

Truth and Trust in AI and LLMs | Evolution News and Science Today

Dembski and I also explore the potential for AI to enhance human capabilities and education if used judiciously.

Towards Improving Single-Cell Segmentation in Heterogeneous Configurations of Cardiomyocyte Networks | Research Communities by Springer Nature

While most cell segmentation studies focus on isolated cells, we take a bold first step into the complex world of cardiac muscle monolayers—diverse, dynamic, and clinically relevant. A challenging journey into real heart tissue.

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 239)

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 239)

This Friday linkfest is a criminal enterprise run by monkeys | Dynamic Ecology

This week: Geekologist, arguments about geology, arguments about arguments about anthropology, a good null hypothesis test, and more. Also, note that I'm traveling today, so comment moderation will be slow. Geekologist is the blog of Bruno Silva, Frederico Mestre, and Vinicius Bastazini. I applaud their attempt to get blog-reading ecologists today (already an old fashioned…

Autism’s Many Faces: Why Studying Different Models Matters | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Behind autism’s genetic roots lie many different developmental paths.

At least I’m briefly entertained

Elle Cordova pokes gentle fun at our government’s current practice of stifling science they don’t like. I’d rather just hit a bunch of Republicans with a stout stick. I wonder whi…

A Massive New Stick Insect Species Was Just Identified In Australia

"Acrophylla alta" is a previously unknown species of stick insect that is 15 inches long and weighs 44 grams, and it's now the country's heaviest insect.

With Trump’s cutbacks, crew heads for ISS unsure of when they’ll come back - Ars Technica

“We are looking at the potential to extend this current flight, Crew-11.”…

How to Structure a Clinical Case Report | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Clinical case reports highlight rare or novel findings; learn how to write and structure a proper one for impactful publication.

Revisiting Protein Denaturation through Water Network | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Proteins fold because water needs order. But what if that order changes? We show that salts like lithium bromide denature proteins not by binding onto the protein but by tuning the entropy of the water environment, altering its hydrogen bond network, and tipping the balance toward unfolding.

Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on August 1, 2025 | Mashable

See the moon phase expected for August 1, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

2025-2026 Free Printable Lesson Plan Book (2-6 Preps)

Looking for a customizable lesson plan book to use in your classroom? This editable PDF file lets you customize by choosing between 2 and 6 preps.

Bridging Small Molecule Calculations and Predictable Polymer Mechanical Properties | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Predicting polymer properties before synthesis is vital for rational design yet remains challenging. We reveal a linear correlation between small‑molecule binding energy and polyurethane elastomer mechanics, proposing a novel “small‑to‑large” prediction strategy.

The rush of aging on the winds of change | Research Communities by Springer Nature

In an era of intersecting syndemic storms, accelerated aging is written not just in our genes or behaviors, but in the physical, social, and political forces that shape our daily lives.

Largest SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance study in Pakistan reveals critical variant dynamics and regional evolution patterns | Research Communities by Springer Nature

We conducted the largest single SARS-CoV-2 sequencing effort in Pakistan to date, analyzing 1,052 samples from March-October 2021 using Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Our study reveals unprecedented insights into variant evolution, identifies Pakistan as harboring 34% of global AY.108 lineage cases.