New Sapphire Wire, Could Transform, Aviation and Fusion Power. 'The Independent' reports that a new "sapphire fiber" could transform aircraft technology and potentially lead to breakthroughs in fusion power. 'The Independent' reports that a new "sapphire fiber" could transform aircraft technology and potentially lead to breakthroughs in fusion power.

A high-quality, large-scale Danish study finds no evidence that wearing a face mask significantly minimizes people's risk of contracting COVID-19. The randomized-control trial found no statistically significant difference in coronavirus infection rates between mask-wearers and non-mask-wearers. In fact, according to the data, mask usage may actually increase the likelihood of infection.

If you're preparing to weed your garden this spring, then you might consider making an art project from the invasive plants that you remove, just like Detroit-based artist Megan Heeres did with The Invasive Paper Project. This project creates awareness around invasive plant species and their effect on our ecosystem, but more importantly it provides an opportunity to think about invasive plant life differently.