Chemical investigations of sediment from an ancient river channel at a Roman site in northern England have disputed the longstanding notion that Britain faced an economic downturn following the conclusion of Roman governance around AD410. Instead, the results imply that metal production persisted and only saw a decline much later on. The village of Aldborough […]
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In August, Associated British Foods (ABF) revealed the shutdown of Vivergo, its bioethanol manufacturing facility in Hull, UK, as a result of unproductive negotiations with the UK government concerning viable and sustainable operations. This action leaves the Ensus facility in Teesside, owned by CropEnergies, as the sole significant bioethanol manufacturer in the UK, although it […]
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As of 1 September 2025, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) will be banned in cosmetic products within the EU due to concerns regarding its possible toxicity to human reproduction. This prohibition has ignited discussions about the safety of products containing TPO and whether they should be avoided, especially in places like the UK where the ban […]
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In his pivotal publication, “The History of the Barometer” (The Johns Hopkins Press, 1964), W. E. Knowles Middleton examines the historical relationship between Isaac Beeckman (1588–1637) and René Descartes (1596–1650), emphasizing a notably harsh evaluation of Descartes’ contributions to physics. Middleton points out that even though Descartes held considerable influence as a philosopher, much of […]
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Last month, the US instructed its officials to evacuate or steer clear of significant towns in Zambia’s northern ‘copperbelt’ region. This action came in response to the discharge of acidic and metal-contaminated water at a Chinese mine that was more severe than initially reported. In February, 50 million litres of hazardous wastewater leaked from a […]
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Open Science Essentials in 2 Minutes, Part 4 Prior to the publication of a research paper in a journal, you have the option to make it accessible for anyone to read at no charge. This can be done on your personal website, or alternatively, on a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where other researchers also publish […]
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**Grasping Behavioral Compliance and Fatigue in Epidemics** In recent dialogues regarding public health strategies during the pandemic, the term “behavioral fatigue” has been commonly referenced, particularly in relation to social distancing. Contrary to certain assertions in mainstream media, a substantial volume of scientific inquiry has delved into how individuals’ actions may evolve during health crises […]
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A recent examination of student performance at the University of Bradford has disclosed that a higher percentage of students in the part-time laboratory scientist degree apprenticeship program succeeded in passing their exams on the first try compared to those enrolled in the full-time BSc chemistry course. This occurred even though both groups experienced nearly indistinguishable […]
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Last month, Delhi’s high court issued a major verdict by prohibiting Sci-Hub, its related websites, and Sci-Net for distributing articles from journal publishers without permission. The court mandated India’s telecommunications ministry to restrict access to these sites within 72 hours, following a copyright infringement suit filed in 2020 by Elsevier, Wiley, and the American Chemical […]
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This article aims to tackle criticisms of Jim Al-Khalili’s work “The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance.” Al-Khalili, recognized for his scientific communication, is not viewed as a historian of science. Two significant critiques highlight his perspective on the House of Wisdom’s reality, where he neglects contrary […]
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