24 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2024
From childhood malaria vaccines to record-breaking solar panels to the discovery of a lost ancient city, this tumultuous year still had plenty of high points.
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Evolution journal editors resign en masse
Read more: Evolution journal editors resign en masseBoard members expressed concerns over high fees, editorial independence, and use of AI in editorial processes.
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Frogfish reveals how it evolved the “fishing rod” on its head
Read more: Frogfish reveals how it evolved the “fishing rod” on its headSpecialized neurons have evolved to make the “bait” wiggle like prey.
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bioengineering, experimental archaeology, fluid dynamics, forensic DNA, fractals, moral philosophy, Music, Physics, Science, science and art, social psychology, statistical mechanics, supernova, Tech Industry, Tech NewsTen cool science stories we almost missed
Read more: Ten cool science stories we almost missedBronze Age combat, moral philosophy and Reddit’s AITA, Mondrian’s fractal tree, and seven other fascinating papers.
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A Cold War mystery: Why did Jimmy Carter save the space shuttle?
Read more: A Cold War mystery: Why did Jimmy Carter save the space shuttle?Ars solves the mystery by going directly to a primary source—the president himself.
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When does your brain think something is worth the wait?
Read more: When does your brain think something is worth the wait?People with brain injuries differ in their ability to figure out when waiting pays.
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After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites
Read more: After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favoritesIt turns out the US spy satellite agency is the best of the best at patch design.
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Viewers of Quantum Events Are Also Subject to Uncertainty
Read more: Viewers of Quantum Events Are Also Subject to UncertaintyThe reference frames from which observers view quantum events can themselves have multiple possible locations at once—an insight with potentially major ramifications.
