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Weekend warriors, rejoice: working out once in a while is also good for your brain

It seems that even exercise just on the weekend still has significant cognitive benefits.

Can Your Voice Reveal Diabetes? This New AI Thinks So

Researchers have developed a voice-based AI tool that can detect Type 2 diabetes with surprising accuracy.

Drones Helps Researchers Uncover a Lost Mega-Fortress in Georgia

Researchers have long known about the formidable scale of the Dmanisis Gora fortress, but a recent study has unveiled its true magnitude. Using drone-based imagery and photogrammetry, a team of scientists has revealed that this 3,000-year-old structure in the Caucasus Mountains spans an astonishing 60 to 80 hectares. A cultural crossroads The South Caucasus is […]

The Soviets sent most of its intellectuals to remote gulags. Decades later, those areas became more prosperous

A new study reveals that regions near Soviet GULAG camps are more prosperous today, thanks to the unintended legacy of intellectual capital of educated prisoners

Tiny Surfers: How Bats Use Warm Air Waves for Epic Migrations

The discovery that bats synchronize their migrations with storm fronts provides critical insights into their survival strategies.

Yellowstone is unlikely to erupt soon. But we should still keep an eye on it

A Yellowstone eruption is the stuff of apocalyptic nightmares, but there's good news: a new study shows its magma is locked in a crystalline 'mush', not ready to blow.

Why Paris Is Leaving Cars Behind for Bikes

Paris has reinvented itself as a cyclist’s paradise, moving from car-dominated streets to a city crisscrossed by bike lanes.

Chilling and Uneasy: The Untethered Spacewalk That Redefined Exploration

In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless II made history—and defied human instinct—by stepping into the vast void of space untethered.

The Futurama Theorem: The Math Behind a Mind-Swapping Episode

The Futurama Theorem is one of the most fascinating crossovers between academia and pop culture.

Single-Crystal Batteries Could Power EVs for Millions of Miles

A battery with this technology has been constantly charging and discharging for 6 years and it's at 80% of capacity.

Can AI help us create a universal flu vaccine? These researchers believe so

A universal flu vaccine would be a game changer. Could artificial intelligence help us defeat influenza once and for all?

Opalized ammonites are some of the most stunning fossils you'll ever see

Opalized ammonites are dazzling relics of Earth's deep past.

Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old 'Great Wall of Siberia'

The wall measured eight meters tall and ten meters wide.

Loneliness makes you more prone to disease. Interacting with friends and family can help

Social isolation and loneliness are more than personal struggles—they're global public health crises.

9 in 10 new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were electric

Norway’s bold policies and long-term vision have turned it into a global leader in electric vehicle adoption.

This Radar System Can Detect Hidden Moisture in Your Walls

Mold is one of the most significant challenges for homeowners, and once it takes hold, it can be incredibly difficult to eliminate. Preventing mold is the best approach, and the cornerstone of mold prevention is managing humidity. Now, researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a method using microwave radar to monitor the […]

Japan is using AI to combat anime and manga piracy

Japan’s anime industry is a multibillion-dollar cultural powerhouse, but piracy poses a massive challenge.

Adorabile Video: Wolf Puppy gets the Hiccups

Hiccups aren't just a human quirk—they're a shared trait among mammals like dogs and wolves.

Godfather of AI says there's a 10-20% chance AI wipes out humanity in 30 years

AI could bring an industrial revolution-level change, but at what cost?

The pair of jeans that sent the chess world in turmoil

Magnus Carlsen wore jeans to a chess tournament. Now the entire sport is boiling over.

Ants outperform humans at group puzzle-solving activity

Ants may have tiny brains, but when it comes to teamwork, they pack a mighty punch.

Leopards have unique roars, and AI can identify them

They say you can identify the leopard by its spots, but as it turns out, you can also identify it through its unique roar. Leopards, notoriously difficult to monitor due to their elusive nature, could soon be tracked using passive acoustic recorders paired with AI-based analysis. Leopard populations face significant challenges, with their ranges shrinking […]

Cosmic fireworks: zombie star explodes, creating massive filament structures

This incredible image captures the ghost of a supernova 100 light-years across.

These God dammed goats will make you question what you know about gravity

Can you spot the goats? Oh and... can you explain the goats?

These Revolutionary Maps Are Revealing Earth's Geological Secrets

This work paves the way for more precise and comprehensive geological models

Two tiger cubs were released in Siberia. They reunited as mates after a trek of 120 miles

Reuniting as mates, they’ve not only adapted to the wild but sparked new hope for the survival of Amur tigers.

Haunting video from NASA and ESA shows Greenland losing 563 cubic miles of ice in under 30 seconds

We all know (hopefully) that warming temperatures is driving ice loss. But seeing it makes it all the more disturbing. Don’t get me wrong, the visualization produced by NASA and ESA is beautiful, but what it’s showing is simply heartbreaking. Between 2010 and 2023, Greenland lost 563 cubic miles (2,347 cubic kilometers) of ice, which […]

NASA spots Christmas "tree" and "wreath" in the cosmos

NASA has captured the holiday spirit in space with stunning images of NGC 602 and NGC 2264.

What do reindeer do for Christmas? Actually, they just chill through it

As climate change and human development reshape the Arctic, reindeer face unprecedented challenges.

Ducks in the Amazon: Pre-Colonial Societies Mastered Complex Agriculture

Far from being untouched wilderness, the Amazon was shaped by pre-Columbian societies with a keen understanding of ecology.

This Babylonian Student's 4,000-Year-Old Math Blunder Is Still Relatable Today

More than memorializing a math mistake, stone tablets show just how advanced the Babylonians were in their time.

Sixty Years Ago, We Nearly Wiped Out Bed Bugs. Then, They Started Changing

Driven to the brink of extinction, bed bugs adapted—and now pesticides are almost useless against them.

America’s Favorite Christmas Cookies in 2024: A State-by-State Map

Christmas cookie preferences are anything but predictable.

Worms and Dogs Thrive in Chernobyl’s Radioactive Zone — and Scientists are Intrigued

In the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, worms show no genetic damage despite living in highly radioactive soil, and free-ranging dogs persist despite contamination.

The 2,500-Year-Old Gut Remedy That Science Just Rediscovered

A forgotten ancient clay called Lemnian Earth, combined with a fungus, shows powerful antibacterial effects and promotes gut health in mice.

Christmas myths: The Krampus, Santa's evil twin

Survive December 5, and you just might get some presents.

Mysterious "Disease X" identified as aggressive strain of malaria

The mystery of this Disease X seems to have been solved. Now to develop an approach to handling it.

Bird Flu Strikes Again: Severe Case Confirmed in the US. Here's what you need to know

Bird flu continues to loom as a global threat. A severe case in Louisiana is the latest development in a series of concerning H5N1 outbreaks.

These "Ants" Use Ultrablack to Warn Predators — and Stay Cool

Velvet ants, actually flightless wasps, boast an ultrablack exoskeleton thanks to dense nanostructures.

Real Vs Artificial Christmas Tree: What the science says

The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Real or Artificial — Which is Better for the Planet? The answer is not as clear-cut as you may think.

The Yule Cat: Forget Santa, Embrace the Dark Side of Icelandic Christmas

Not your average cat -- or your Christmas tradition.

This New Catalyst Can Produce Ammonia from Air and Water at Room Temperature

Forget giant factories! A new portable device could allow farmers to produce ammonia right in the field, reducing costs, and emissions.

New York City is introducing a congestion tax for cars. Can it really work?

NYC’s upcoming congestion pricing plan promises less traffic and cleaner air — but is the $9 toll fair for everyone?

Origami-Inspired Heart Valve May Revolutionize Treatment for Toddlers

A team of researchers at UC Irvine has developed an origami-inspired heart valve that grows with toddlers.

Astronauts will be making sake on the ISS — and a cosmic bottle will cost $650,000

Astronauts aboard the ISS are brewing more than just discoveries — they’re testing how sake ferments in space.

The Bizarre History of Mad Honey: sweetener, psychedelic, weapon of war

Handle with care — this honey bites back!

Depression Risk Surges by 40% During Perimenopause, New Study Reveals

Women in the perimenopause stage are 40% more likely to experience depression compared to those who aren’t undergoing menopausal changes, according to a new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL). This research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, draws on data from over 9,000 women across the globe and underscores an […]

AI thought X-rays are connected to eating refried beans or drinking beer

Instead of finding true medical insights, these algorithms sometimes rely on irrelevant factors — leading to misleading results.

Over 70% of the world's aquifers could be tainted by 2100

Over 2.5 billion people depend on aquifers for fresh water, but rising seas and climate change are pushing saltwater into these crucial reserves.

AI is scheming to stay online — and then lying to humans

An alarming third party report almost looks like a prequel to Terminator.

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