October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
Smallpox eradication; skyscraper excavations; research on the racetrack
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Scientists Discover Humans Were Using Drugs 25,000 Years Ago
Humans may have been using psychoactive substances as far back as 25,000 years ago, long before the emergence of farming, … Read More The post Scientists Discover Humans Were Using Drugs 25,000 Years…
Nuri Rocket to Carry 1st Microsatellite Constellation in October Launch
[Science] : The country’s homegrown Nuri space rocket is set to carry multiple satellites that will form part of the country’s first domestically launched microsatellite constellation when it launches…
Scientists turn to 3D imaging to improve crop yields
Scientists in Ghana are set to “see” beneath the soil surface in real time for the first time, using a new technology expected to improve climate-resilient farming and deepen understanding of how…
Massive study of over a million people identifies hundreds of genetic variants linked to personality
A massive genetic analysis of over a million people has identified hundreds of specific DNA variations tied to human personality.
New Roadmap Shows US PET Plastic Industry Can Reduce Total Annual Emissions Even as Production Grows
NAPCOR research identifies a practical pathway to reduce the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions intensity of PET beverage bottles by approximately 57% and total annual emissions by about 42% by 2050…
Why is Singapore’s central region registering the worst air quality during this year’s haze?
This is partly due to high urbanisation and stronger urban heat, say experts.