Can HPV infection be treated? Here are the facts
The Internet is awash with products claiming to treat HPV infection. But evidence for these claims is scarce.
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If CO2 is 0.04% of Earth’s atmosphere, how does it cause climate change?
Common air pollutants – such as sulfur dioxide, or ozone – reach unsafe levels for humans at just a few micrograms (millionths of a gram) per cubic meter, or just a few parts per billion, far less than the percentage of CO2 in the atmosphere. Thanks to how the greenhouse effect works, a little CO2 can cause a lot of heating.
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Are grid battery storage systems fire-prone? Early data suggests their fires are rare
Grid batteries can catch fire, but these fires are becoming less common as more grid batteries are built.
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Myths about weather control and geoengineering: here’s what you should know
Humans cannot control Earth’s weather with technology at a large scale – even at smaller scales, our capabilities are extremely limited. Humans can, however, have a long-term influence on weather through climate change by emitting greenhouse gases.
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Leucovorin might help some kids with autism, but it’s no silver bullet
Some studies suggest leucovorin could help treat certain autism-related symptoms. But experts caution against viewing it as a cure for autism.
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Do electric vehicles catch fire more often? Early evidence says no
EV battery fires can be hard to extinguish, but data suggests they’re very rare
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Major wine regions could disappear from global warming, Europe to be hit especially hard
Wine grapes can only be grown in specific conditions – climate change is affecting which regions are suitable, and some current regions will likely be lost.
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Beware of “miracle cure” claims surrounding DMSO
Claims about DMSO’s alleged curative properties are big on anecdotes but small on evidence.
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Do wind turbines work when it’s cold?
Turbine blades can ice over at temperatures below freezing, but many turbines come with systems that prevent this.
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How much electricity do data centers use, and can they run on renewables?
Data centers are largely powered by fossil fuels today, but that may start to change.
