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This Study Finds a Chilling Link Between Personality Type and Trump Support

Malevolent traits and reduced empathy go hand in hand.

After 100 years, physicists still don't agree what quantum physics actually means

Does God play dice with the universe? Well, depends who you ask.

Scientists Analyzed a Dinosaur’s Voice Box. They Found a Chirp, Not a Roar

A new fossil suggests dinosaurs may have sung before birds ever took flight

Scientists Say Junk Food Might Be as Addictive as Drugs

This is especially hurtful for kids.

Physicists Make First Qubit out of Antimatter and It Could One Day Explain Why the Universe Exists At All

Antimatter was held in a qubit state for nearly a minute.

Ovulation Body Odor Can Make Women Seem More Attractive to Men (But These Aren't Pheromones)

Scent compounds rising during ovulation may shape male perception attraction but also stress response.

The AI Boom Is Thirsty for Water — And Communities Are Paying the Price

What if the future of artificial intelligence depends on your town running out of water?

The 400-Year-Old, Million-Dollar Map That Put China at the Center of the World

In 1602, the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty had a big task for his scholars: a map that would depict the entire world. The results was a monumental map that would forever change China’s understanding of its place in the world. Known as the Kunyu Wanguo Quantu (坤輿萬國全圖), or A Map of the Myriad […]

Stuttering Has Deep Genetic Roots and May Affect Your Ability to Clap to a Beat

A massive genetic study found that stuttering is not just about nurture and may link to processing rhythm itself.

What If We Built Our Skyscrapers from Wood? It's Just Crazy Enough to Work (And Good for the Planet)

Forget concrete and steel. The real future is wood.

Southern Ocean Salinity May Be Triggering Sea Ice Loss

New satellite technology has revealed that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, an unexpected turn of events that could spell big trouble for Antarctica.

Scientists Just Rediscovered the World’s Smallest Snake — Thought Lost for 20 Years

A blind, worm-sized snake was hiding under a rock in Barbados all along

A New AI Can Spot You by How Your Body Bends a Wi-Fi Signal

You don’t need a phone or camera to be tracked anymore: just wi-fi.

Researchers Just Read a 100-Year-Old Buddhist Scroll Without Opening It

Three ancient scrolls inside a Mongolian shrine reveal a sacred mantra, thanks to virtual unrolling.

Athens Is Tapping a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Aqueduct To Help Survive a Megadrought

Sometimes new problems need old solutions.

Your Brain Gives Off a Faint Light and It Might Say Something About It Works

Some researchers believe that ultraweak photon emissions could be used to interpret brain activity.

Aging Isn’t a Steady Descent. Around 50, the Body Seems to Hit a Cliff And Some Organs Age Much Faster Than Others

Study reveals a sharp shift in human aging — starting with the arteries.

Inside the World’s Oldest Medical Text Where Science and Sorcery Were One

The Babylonians had quite a knack for organizing things.

An AI Ran a Vending Machine. It Ended in Chaos and Hallucinations With a Hilarious Meltdown

For a few surreal weeks, the dystopian future ran inside a mini-fridge in San Francisco.

If You’re Nostalgic for a Place, It’s Probably Somewhere Near Water

There's just something about the sea.

Tuvalu Is on Track to Become the First Country Lost to Climate Change. More Than 80% of the Population Apply to Relocate to Australia Under World's First 'Climate Visa'

Tuvalu will likely become the first nation to vanish because of climate change.

This New Museum Lets You Order and Handle Unique, Ancient Exhibits

From Roman artifacts to Picasso's gowns, this museum lets you hold the past.

This 850,000-Year-Old Toddler’s Bone Is the Oldest Evidence of Cannibalism in Europe

Researchers say it’s the oldest direct evidence of cannibalism in Europe.

Pregnancy in Space Sounds Cool Until You Learn What Could Go Wrong

Growing a baby in space sounds like science fiction. Here’s why it might stay that way.

Nearly Three-Quarters of New Solar and Wind Projects Are Being Built in China

China is driving a global shift in energy with a record-breaking expansion of solar and wind power.

Tooth nerves aren't just for pain. They also protect your teeth

We should be more thankful for what's in our mouths.

Temporary Tattoo Turns Red If Your Drink Has Been Spiked

This skin-worn patch can detect GHB in drinks in under one second

7,000 Steps a Day Keep the Doctor Away

Just 7,000 steps a day may lower your risk of death, dementia, and depression.

"Extremely rare" bronze armor from Czechia turns out to be a Trojan War era artifact

3,200-year-old warrior armor links Moravia to the world of Homeric myth.

Researchers tore down a Tesla and BYD battery to see which one's better

The two companies have different approaches, but is one better?

Ancient DNA Reveals the Surprising Origins of Attila’s Huns. Genetics Point to an Ancient Mongolian Empire

Ancient DNA traces the Huns' journey from Mongolia to Europe. But this wasn't straightforward.

These Dolphins Use Sea Sponges on Their Faces to Hunt and It’s More Complicated Than Anyone Thought

Dolphins in Australia pass down a quirky hunting tool that distorts their sonar but boosts their success.

Nearly 3,000 People Tried a Four-Day Workweek With No Pay Cut and the Results Were Great

Largest study of its kind finds fewer workdays make for healthier, happier, more productive employees.

Amish Kids Almost Never Get Allergies and Scientists Finally Know Why

How Amish barns could hold the secret to preventing the onset of allergies.

Surgeons Found a Way to Resuscitate Dead Hearts and It Already Saved A Baby's Life

Can we reboot the human heart? Yes, we can, and this could save many dying babies and adults who are waiting for a transplant.

Scientists transform flossing into needle-free vaccine

In the not-too-distant future, your dentist might do more than remind you to floss—they might vaccinate you, too.

This Is the Oldest Ice on the Planet and It’s About to Be Slowly Melted to Unlock 1.5 Million Years of Climate History

Antarctic ice core may reveal how Earth’s glacial rhythms transformed a million years ago.

Living Tattoos Could Transform Buildings Into Air-Cleaning, Self-Healing Organisms

Microbial inks may soon give buildings the power to breathe, heal, and fight pollution.

Satellite Eyes Reveal Which Ocean Sanctuaries Are Really Working (And Which Are Just 'Paper Parks')

AI and radar satellites expose where illegal fishing ends — and where it persists.

Uranus Is Hotter than We Thought and Probably Deserves a Visit

Uranus is heating up from the inside.

Scientists Superheated Gold to 14 Times Its Melting Point and It Remained Solid

No laws of physics were harmed in this process.

Astronomers Spotted a Ghostly Star Orbiting Betelgeuse and Its Days Are Already Numbered

A faint partner explains the red giant's mysterious heartbeat.

Crocodile Tears or Honest Grief? New Study Reveals What Makes Tears Seem Sincere

Tears seem most honest when we least expect them.

UK Families Welcome First Healthy Babies Born With DNA From Three People

Eight children were born with DNA from three people to prevent a deadly genetic disease.

Google's DeepMind builds AI that helps archaeologists piece together Roman writings

Generative AI turns to helping historians decipher ancient Roman history.

How Netscape lit the web on fire—and then watched the house burn down

Navigator, We Hardly Knew Ye.

This Startup Claims It Can Turn Mercury Into Gold Using Fusion Energy and Scientists Are Intrigued

The age-old alchemist's dream may find new life in the heart of a fusion reactor.

Fasting Before Bed Could Supercharge Your Brain’s Memory System While You Sleep

Skipping dinner might be a weird but effective way to boost your memory.

Over 90% of global renewable power projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels

Solar is 40% cheaper, and onshore wind is under half the price.

This Disturbing Phone Case Gets Sunburned Like Real Skin to Teach You a Lesson

The creepiest phone case ever made could maybe one day save your life.