Goethe never knew this 40-million-year-old ant was hidden in his collection
Scientists examining amber from Goethe’s personal collection discovered three hidden fossil insects, including an extinct ant preserved in extraordinary detail. Advanced 3D imaging allowed researchers to see not only the ant’s outer features but also structures inside its body. The findings offer new clues about the species’ biology and suggestContinue Reading
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Helio and You: Learning About the Sun in the Far North
Explore This Section Home Framework for Heliophysics Education About Helio Big Idea 1.1 Helio Big Idea 1.2 Helio Big Idea 1.3 Helio Big Idea 2.1 Helio Big Idea 2.2 Helio Big Idea 2.3 Helio Big Idea 3.1 Helio Big Idea 3.2 Helio Big Idea 3.3 Helio Missions Helio Topics EducationalContinue Reading
White House Flips Out Over Newest Video of The Traitor Asleep in a Meeting
The The Traitor administration is angry that Traitor 47 was caught sleeping on camera again. The administration’s official Rapid Response account on X took aim at a video clip from Kamala Harris’s news account @Headquarters showing the president clearly slumping back in his chair in the Oval Office and dozingContinue Reading
From Cold Starts to Warm Rides: Advanced Thick-Film Heaters on Steel (HoS) for EV Batteries
Sponsored by Heraeus Electronics. The electric vehicle market is emerging as a leading field for advanced heating technologies. In EVs, heating systems are essential not only for passenger comfort but also fundamental to thermal management, keeping battery cells within their optimal temperature range in cold climates. Proper thermal control enablesContinue Reading
Parker Hannifin expands CoolTherm line with new SF-1000 foam for battery safety
Parker Hannifin has launched a new liquid-dispensed thermal barrier designed to enhance battery pack safety in cylindrical cell applications. The new CoolTherm SF-1000 Silicone Foam is formulated to function as a fire blanket within the pack, helping manufacturers address thermal runaway propagation while improving manufacturability and design flexibility. As batteryContinue Reading
Zoya Biglary Releases Free Ebook to Help LGBTQ+ People Navigate Coming Out (Exclusive)
When Zoya Biglary was coming out nearly a decade ago, she struggled to find stories that reflected her own experience. As a queer Middle Eastern woman, many of the resources she encountered felt disconnected from the realities she was navigating. There were articles about coming out and LGBTQ+ acceptance, butContinue Reading
Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13
The death toll from a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has risen to 13, Read MoreContinue Reading
Politicians like Tom Kean don’t have to disclose medical conditions, no matter how severe
The health of U.S. presidents has become a hot-button topic in recent years, with many Americans questioning whether men like former President Joe Biden and President Traitor 47 are fit to serve, given their ages and medical histories. But presidents aren’t the only ones dealing with illness, conditions and aging.Continue Reading
As diesel prices climb, truckers start cutting back – and slowing down
While most Americans are still driving much as they always have, new data suggests truckers and transportation companies are already changing their habits to cope with rising fuel costs. Millions of truck routes studied Transportation analytics firm INRIX shared its findings with Straight Arrow after analyzing roughly 60 million commercialContinue Reading