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Scientists at a nuclear fusion lab in the UK just broke the world record for the amount of energy produced in a single fusion reaction.… Read More »Nuclear Fusion Record Broken – What Will It Take To Start Generating Electricity? Podcast

Several European countries are drastically reducing the number of COVID tests performed. Sweden has already restricted free tests to healthcare staff, social care workers and… Read More »Mass COVID Testing And Sequencing Is Unsustainable – Here’s How Future Surveillance Can Be Done

The aim of economic sanctions against Russia is to limit Vladimir Putin’s power, damage morale, and exert serious political pressure. So far, the tactic has… Read More »Ukraine: Sanctions Can Still Make A Difference – But Only If Done Right

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Vladimir Putin has long insisted Ukraine is part of the country he rules. “Kiev is the mother of Russian cities. Ancient Rus is our common… Read More »Putin’s Erasing Of Ukraine’s Distinct History Reveals His Imperial Ambitions

Why does February has the least number of days? Why does it not have 30 or 31 days like the rest of the eleven months?… Read More »Curious Kids: Why Is February Shorter Than Every Other Month?

The large colonies of seabirds that live on the coasts of Britain and Ireland have just been battered by three storms in one week: Dudley,… Read More »Seabirds Can Starve When Hit By Repeated Severe Storms – But We Still Don’t Know Why