A new study finds a sinister side to memes, pointing to their role in strengthening online communities of conspiracy theorists. A new study finds a sinister side to memes, pointing to their role in strengthening online communities of conspiracy theorists. Social Sciences Political science Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Using a nearly 200-year record of lava chemistry from Kīlauea and Maunaloa, Earth scientists from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and colleagues revealed that Hawai’i’s two most active volcanoes share a source of magma within the Hawaiian plume. Their discovery was published recently in the Journal of Petrology. Using a nearly 200-year record of lava…
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a dusty yet sparkling scene from one of the Milky Way’s satellite galaxies, the Large Magellanic Cloud. The Large Magellanic Cloud is a dwarf galaxy situated about 160,000 light-years away in the constellations Dorado and Mensa. This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a dusty yet sparkling scene from…
Urban agriculture takes many forms, among them community, school or rooftop gardens, commercial urban farms, and hydroponic or aquaponic systems. These activities have been shown to promote sustainable cities in a number of ways. They enhance local food security and foster economic opportunities through small-scale farming initiatives. They also strengthen social cohesion by creating shared…
Some $35 billion is aimed at building small solar sites in rural areas and other improvements. The head of the World Bank called it “foundational to everything.” Some $35 billion is aimed at building small solar sites in rural areas and other improvements. The head of the World Bank called it “foundational to everything.” Global Warming, Greenhouse…
The underwater volcano Borealis Mud Volcano is located in the Barents Sea and was first discovered by researchers at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in 2023. The discovery received a lot of attention, and images of the volcano circulated around the world. The underwater volcano Borealis Mud Volcano is located in the Barents Sea and…
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the historical sacrifices of African Americans and celebrate their important contributions to society. Increasingly, it also has become an opportunity for brands—ranging from Coca-Cola to Sephora—to foster connections with consumers who value diversity, according to Oren Reshef, an assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at Olin…
As of 2025, more than 7,000 languages are spoken across the world. However, only about half of them are properly documented, leaving the rest at risk of disappearing. As of 2025, more than 7,000 languages are spoken across the world. However, only about half of them are properly documented, leaving the rest at risk of disappearing. Social…
On a typical day, you can’t turn on the news without hearing someone say that Congress is broken. The implication is that this dereliction explains why the institution is inert and unresponsive to the American people. On a typical day, you can’t turn on the news without hearing someone say that Congress is broken. The implication…
Over centuries, musical complexity has evolved alongside culture and technology. Network science is now revealing how Over centuries, musical complexity has evolved alongside culture and technology. Network science is now revealing how Technology All Articles | Discover Magazine