Researchers discover the fastest possible speed of sound

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London, the University of Cambridge, and the Institute for High Pressure Physics in Troitsk have discovered the fastest possible speed of sound. The upper limit for the speed of sound is 36 kilometers per second. That is about twice as fast as the speed of sound in diamond, which is the hardest known material … Continue reading

China held a $1.5 million lottery to test a new digital currency

China is taking its digital currency tests to a new level by giving away more than 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) in a new lottery (via CNBC). The state-run People’s Bank of China gave 50,000 randomly selected citizens a “red packet” worth 200 yuan (…

Is Our Coconut Obsession Destroying The Environment?

Your favorite coconut oil, water and other products are putting a strain on land and farmers. Here’s how.

Congress Could Make The Obamacare Supreme Court Case Disappear. Republicans Don’t Want To.

If the GOP wants voters to believe they support people with preexisting conditions, here’s a simple way to prove it.

10 Photos That Celebrate The Resilience Of Indigenous Peoples Around The World

Indigenous People’s Day 2020 offers a chance to reflect on the destructive effects of colonialism.

5 Flu And COVID-19 Myths People Need To Stop Believing

Flu season is just getting started, and misinformation about influenza and the coronavirus is already swirling.

Black Fashion Insiders On Breaking The System

Dapper Dan, Brittney Escovedo and Dario Calmese discuss systemic racism in the fashion industry.

Democrats Prepare Last-Ditch Effort To Derail Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

Progressives are furious that they’re legitimizing Amy Coney Barrett’s rushed confirmation process by participating.

Workers Tried To Blow The Whistle On COVID Hazards. Then People Died.

A new analysis shows that a spike in complaints to OSHA precedes a spike in COVID deaths.

China’s Qingdao To Test All 9 Million Residents After New COVID-19 Infections

China has reported no new domestically transmitted cases since early August, but it remains on high alert.