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The Trump administration fired all 22 National Science Board members with no explanation. This disrupts NSF governance, independent science advice, and sparks legal and political backlash.
Infrasound from pipes, wind turbines, and traffic can trick your brain into sensing ghosts; environmental factors like magnetic fields and humidity also play a role. This Q&A explains the science behind hauntings.
Recent MRI and endocast studies reveal Neanderthal brain size overlaps modern humans, challenging assumptions about cognitive differences and competition.
Discover how University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon uses electrical currents to measure coffee flavor profiles, building on his previous espresso extraction model.
New study shows professional school graduates from diverse classes earn higher salaries, challenging Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action ruling. Researchers provide measurable evidence of financial benefits.
Scientists tested if life could function with 19 amino acids by engineering a ribosome part without isoleucine, supporting early genetic code evolution theories.
Q&A covering SpaceX Starship May test, Blue Moon lander mission, and US Space Force's Golden Dome missile defense program with 12 contractors.
Author automates aggregation of HN comments to identify popular coding models, providing a real-time overview and insights for developers.
Kimi K2.6, an open-weights Chinese model, surpasses Claude, GPT-5.5, and Gemini on a challenging programming benchmark, signaling a shift in AI capabilities.
Discover how a single experience can rapidly rewire the brain through a new form of neuroplasticity, with mechanisms, implications for learning and trauma, and practical tips to harness it.
Scientists have identified over 20 phases of ice, including hot and conductive forms, with the most complex structures discovered under extreme conditions.
Explores the Axiom of Choice—its origins, the fierce debate over non-constructive existence proofs, and how it remains a foundational divide in mathematics.
A newly discovered Cambrian fossil bed, featuring bizarre worms and tentacled beasts, reveals early ecosystem complexity and rewrites evolutionary history.
Lexus's first three-row electric SUV, a luxury sibling to the Toyota Highlander EV, has been spied testing and will debut within a week. We cover unveiling, design, features, range, competitor comparisons, and its role in Lexus's EV strategy.
Tesla launches Semi Charging for Business with Basecharger (125 kW) for depot use and Megacharger ($188k for two posts). Includes $0.08/kWh fee for revenue sites. Q&A covers pricing, differences, and setup.
Q&A on Tesla Semi production start, Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive insights, Rivian earnings results, and more sustainable transport news from the Electrek Podcast.
Kia's record US EV sales in 2026 are driven by the EV9 and EV6, but the upcoming affordable EV3 could become its biggest hit yet, targeting the mass market with a competitive price and range.
Tesla launches a new Model 3 RWD in Canada at CAD $39,490, sourced from Giga Shanghai. This record low price despite a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs creates a huge gap with the Performance model. Implications for the EV market are discussed.
A Tesla owner won $10,600 for false FSD promises, but Tesla delays payment. This Q&A covers the case, implications, and why Tesla fights small claims.
Classic 1966 Mustang converted to Tesla EV with dual-motor drivetrain, 15-inch touchscreen, and working Full Self-Driving - first non-Tesla to use FSD.