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RCS is your portal to clear, relevant, and evidence-based science news and opinion. We strive to bring you the best of #scicomm. Editor: @SteRoPo realclearscience.com Washington, D.C. Joined September 2010-
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Scientists using the Chandra X-ray telescope have uncovered new details about the famous supernova remnant Cassiopeia A. via @LiveScience realclearscience.com/2025/09/08/som…
Women are violent more often than is commonly thought. "Taboos and stereotypes have made it hard to get a handle on the issue." via @RCInvestigates realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2025/…
"There is also a condition called protein poisoning, which is where you eat too many proteins without getting enough fats, carbohydrates and other nutrients." via @ConversationEDU realclearscience.com/articles/2025/…
Putin and Xi were caught on a hot mic musing about living to 150. Is this even possible? via @guardianscience realclearscience.com/2025/09/08/cou…
Since even before Einstein, physicists have sought a theory of everything to explain the Universe. Can positive geometry lead us there? by @StartsWithABang realclearscience.com/2025/09/06/cou…
"The de-extinction of human predecessors could be undertaken at any time by private entities... The mere possibility merits much more than responding after the fact with ethical questions." by @ArthurCaplan realclearscience.com/2025/09/06/sho…
"A tool made from a modified glue gun can now repair broken bones in surgery by 3D-printing grafts directly onto them." via @Newsweek realclearscience.com/2025/09/06/a_g…
"Frankly, I doubt that any of the thousands of nutritional papers published in the coming year will add significantly to what we already know about nutrition." via @McGillOSS realclearscience.com/2025/09/06/nut…
September is a great time to hit the road, take advantage of scenic lookouts on public lands and pull-offs along the way, and immerse yourself in some of the best views this country offers. Photo by Glacier National Park
The Swedish ship Vasa sunk because King Gustav ignored the advice of his expert shipbuilders. The story reveals the perils of ignoring science. via @guardianscience realclearscience.com/2025/09/06/wha…
All these years later and I’m still amazed by Sagan’s wisdom. His ability to see clearly through the noise is under appreciated.
All these years later and I’m still amazed by Sagan’s wisdom. His ability to see clearly through the noise is under appreciated.
"No one really knows where the lion's mane jellyfish comes from: Researchers have still not managed to find the tiny polyps that produce these jellyfish." via @Sciencenorwayno realclearscience.com/2025/09/06/no_…
Creatine is a supplement that might actually be worth trying. It's safe, provides a small boost to athletic performance, and may improve cognitive function. via @NPR realclearscience.com/2025/09/05/cre…
How we assess cancer risk is based on fraud. "The use of the linear non-threshold model, rather than the threshold dose-response model, has resulted in distorted cancer risk estimates that have rippled through regulatory and policy decisions." - @ACSHorg realclearscience.com/2025/09/05/how…
Once the new weight loss drugs work, insurers seek to wean patients off of them. The problem is that these drugs are intended for long-term use. via @KFFHealthNews realclearscience.com/2025/09/05/ins…
You really should stop scrolling on the toilet. If you're doing it right now. Stop! Your butthole will thank you. via @Gizmodo realclearscience.com/2025/09/05/you…
"Spotted ratfish, a shark-like species native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean, have rows of teeth on top of their heads, lining a cartilaginous appendage called the tenaculum that loosely resembles Squidward’s nose." via @UW realclearscience.com/2025/09/05/thi…
"Researchers are exploring why some individuals are naturally super-lean and may struggle to gain weight. The causes of such constitutional thinness offer clues to the physiology of weight control." via @KnowableMag realclearscience.com/2025/09/04/why…
What’s the difference between quick proteins and whole ones? Do nicotine pouches work? Is cold plunging still a craze? Listen to our answers from listeners in @ACSHorg latest podcast: tinyurl.com/kdt7d3hv
What’s the difference between quick proteins and whole ones? Do nicotine pouches work? Is cold plunging still a craze? Listen to our answers from listeners in @ACSHorg latest podcast: tinyurl.com/kdt7d3hv
"Archaeologists excavating one of the most captivating Neolithic sites in central Turkey believe they have uncovered evidence of a 9000-year-old “House of the Dead.”" via @Debriefmedia realclearscience.com/2025/09/04/900…

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