ScienceDaily
Mathematicians Prove Perfectly Fair Elections Are Impossible, Which Explains A Lot
Mathematicians confirm no voting system can be perfectly fair - so that election you're still mad about? Mathematically inevitable.
2026-08-03
ScienceDaily
2026-06-19
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Study Finds Bending Over at Work in Early Pregnancy May Raise Miscarriage Risk - Because Apparently Pregnancy Wasn't Stressful Enough
Danish study finds bending and walking at work in early pregnancy linked to higher miscarriage risk - but it's observational, so don't panic and quit your job just yet.
2026-05-10
ScienceDaily
Volcano Eruption Did Something Unexpected to the Atmosphere, and Scientists Are Pretty Stoked
The Hunga Tonga eruption accidentally removed methane from the atmosphere, and scientists think they can learn from its violent air-cleaning methods.
2026-04-22
ScienceDaily
Ancient DNA Reveals Parisian Ancestors Were Replaced by Strangers, Probably Because of Plague and Bad Vibes
DNA from a tomb near Paris shows the original population was replaced by newcomers from the south around 3000 BC, likely due to a cheerful mix of plague, environmental stress, and societal collapse.
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