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5 links, first saved January 25, 2016, latest October 29, 2025.
- More friends, more division: Study finds growing social circles may fuel polarization
I’m a big believer in Dunbar's number and I think it shows up all over the place in society. I particularly think the intersection of social media and the limits suggested by…
- Scientists find first evidence that black holes are the source of dark energy
I love cosmology.
- Plastic recycling remains a 'myth': Greenpeace study
Ugh… recycling isn't gonna be the answer for dealing with plastic. Titled "Circular Claims Fall Flat Again," the study found that of 51 million tons of plastic waste generated by…
- Astronomers are captivated by brightest flash ever seen
Astronomy fascinates me and makes my head hurt at the same time. "18 teraelectronvolts of energy" sounds like a lot! 🤓
- New largest prime number found
A team at the University of Central Missouri, headed by Curtis Cooper has announced, via press release from the Mersenne organization, that they have found the largest prime…