What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains
It’s rare to feel earthquakes in the U.S. Northeast, so the magnitude 4.8 earthquake in…
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Apple allows music apps to offer payments outside App Store in the EU – POLITICO
Apple initially said it would appeal the EU’s fine. “While we respect the European Commission,…
Online child safety laws could help or hurt – 2 pediatricians explain what’s likely to work and what isn’t
Society has a complicated relationship with adolescents. We want to protect them as children and…
Mayo Clinic study finds active workstations may improve cognitive performance
A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper…
Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow
Flow, or being “in the zone,” is a state of amped-up creativity, enhanced productivity and…
Eclipses were once associated with the death of kings — attempting to predict this played a key role in the birth of astronomy
Making interesting predictions is one of the hallmarks of successful science. When Albert Einstein formulated…
Is religious fasting common in the US?
Family members gather for an iftar fast-breaking meal during Ramadan in 2021. (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles…
Digital finance – European Commission
More finance news In September 2020, the European Commission adopted the digital finance strategy to…
Von der Leyen picks campaign team for run at second term as EU Commission chief – POLITICO
Von der Leyen’s campaign spokesperson will be Alexander Winterstein, currently a senior civil servant in…
Why batteries come in so many sizes and shapes
If you’ve looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the various shapes,…