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Mysterious Medieval Mummy In Lead Coffin May Be 14th Century Knight Killed In Battle #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #St Bees Man #mummy #medieval #lead coffin #preserved body #Cumbria #Northern Crusades #Anthony de Lucy #fractured jaw #punctured lung #hemopneumothorax St Bees Man, a well-preserved medieval mummy found in 1981 in England, was likely…

Scientists Uncover Brain-Heart Pathway That Triggers Fainting #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #fainting #syncope #neuroscience #cardiology #vagus nerve New research found fainting is triggered by a specific brain-heart pathway. Stimulating vagus nerve cells expressing NPY2R in mice replicated the rapid drop in heart rate, breathing, and brain activity seen in human fainting. This…

The Solar Maximum Will Arrive Sooner Than Expected #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #sun #solar cycle #space weather #solar flares #solar maximum The Sun’s 11-year solar maximum when activity peaks was predicted for 2025, but new data shows it will likely occur in early 2024. The energetic maximum brings more solar flares and…

3 Stars Mysteriously Vanished in 1952 – What Happened? #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #astronomy #stars #transient event #Palomar Observatory In 1952, astronomers photographed 3 stars near each other, but an hour later the stars had vanished. Extensive analysis ruled out photography flaws, asteroids, or supernovas. The rare event still puzzles experts –…

Worlds Largest Wind Farm Starts Generating Power #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #Dogger Bank #offshore wind farm #renewable energy #UK energy #climate change #net zero #green energy The Dogger Bank offshore wind farm in the UK North Sea recently started generating electricity, marking progress for the world’s largest wind farm still under construction.…

Time for Acceptance: Research Shows Benefits of Polyamory #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #polyamory #mononormativity #monogamy #non-monogamy #family law Though stigmatized, polyamory is rising across the West. A philosophy professor’s new book challenges arguments favoring monogamy. He says poly relationships can be more durable and bring people joy. State support for diverse families…

Dont Dump Pumpkins in Woods After Halloween #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #pumpkins #Halloween #wildlife #hedgehogs #composting While leaving pumpkins in woods seems wildlife-friendly, experts warn it harms creatures like hedgehogs. The rich meat can sicken them before hibernation. Leftover decor is dangerous too. Instead, compost pumpkins yourself or donate them to farms.…

Undead Tree Kept Alive by Neighbors Defies Survival of the Fittest #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #trees #grafting #forest ecology #New Zealand #kauri tree In New Zealand, a leafless kauri tree stump was found alive due to grafting its roots with neighboring trees. The ‘undead’ tree receives water and nutrients from the grafted…

Hearing Bad Grammar Stresses Out Pedants, Study Finds #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #grammar #language #stress #heart rate #physiology New research found that hearing incorrect grammar physically stresses out listeners. Heart rate variability declined when hearing errors, indicating rising stress levels. The more mistakes heard, the more regular the heart rate became. The…

4 Ways to Prevent a Space Junk Catastrophe #shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #space debris #satellite collisions #space sustainability #orbital traffic management #active debris removal With satellites and space junk multiplying, experts warn of an orbital traffic jam. But new technologies can help, like enhanced tracking of tiny debris from space, smarter AI…