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Scientists Say the Moon Was Once a Giant Ocean of Molten Rock

China’s Chang’e 6 mission uncovers evidence of a molten lunar magma ocean and a violent ancient impact.

Microlightning in Water Droplets Could Have Sparked Life on Earth

New research suggests tiny electrical charges in water droplets could have fueled the chemical reactions that led to life.

Are There Billions More People Than We Thought? Controversial Study Suggests Rural Population May Be Undercounted by 50%

Is the way we've been counting the world's population wrong all along?

The US Air Force Just Unveiled Its First Unmanned Fighter Drones

They're affectionately called "Loyal Wingmen".

Did WWI Dazzle Camouflage Actually Work? Scientists Revisit a 105-Year-Old Experiment to Find Out

Painting ships like zebras was a bold move, but it likely didn't fool U-boats. Something else worked though.

The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed

Ancient artists used perfume to bring their statue to life.

What's Behind the 'Blood Rain' That Turned This Iranian Shoreline Crimson

The island's unique geology is breathtaking.

When Did Humans First Speak? New Genetic Clues Point to 135,000 Years Ago

Language is one of the biggest force multipliers in our species. It appeared earlier than expected.

Mars has huge amounts of water hidden beneath its surface — and perhaps life too

There may be an ocean's worth of water trapped inside rocks miles below the surface.

Scientists Create Invisible Sound Bubbles Where You Can Listen Without Headphones and They Are Freakishly Cool

Sound enclaves let you listen in private without headphones.

People Tend to Assume Heroes Like Spider-Man Would Vote for Their Party—And Villains Like Darth Vader Would for the Opposide Side

There's a strong tendancy to see political rivals as villains -- and this is a problem for democracyh.

This Is What Antarctica Would Look Like Without Its Ice

Antarctica's most detailed map exposes its vulnerable future.

New Organic Semiconductor That Spirals Electrons Like a Corkscrew Could Lead to Brighter, More Energy-Efficient Screens

The technology could be applied to not just screens but also quantum computing and spintronics.

Scientists Turn Skin Cells Directly Into Neurons Bypassing Stem Cells

It's a huge step forward for regenerative medicine.

Black Holes Might Not Be Cosmic Dead-Ends But Rather the Beginning Of White Holes

From black holes to white holes. Who would've thought?

Astronomers Discover 128 New Moons Around Saturn Securing Its Title as the Moon King and Leaving Jupiter in the Dust

Jupiter may be out of the race for good.

Scientists Devise Game-Changing Way to Extract Lithium From Salt Lakes

As global demand for lithium skyrockets, this newly devised method could be a huge boon for lithium production.

Medieval Female Scribes Were Far More Common Than Previously Thought. At Least 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts Were Copied by Women

New study uncovers the silent contributions of women in medieval bookmaking.

Frequent Blood Donors Have Healthier Blood Cells and More Protection Against Cancer

Scientists discover how blood donations quietly change your blood cells.

A 7,000-Year-Old Fire-Starting Kit Was Just Unearthed in China

The fire-drilling toolset is older than the pyramids but is remarkably well preserved.

3D Printed Penis Implant Restored Sexual Function in Rabbits and Could Help Humans Next

Scientists successfully 3D-printed penile implants that restored sexual function in rabbits and pigs.

Disgruntled Software Developer Deployed a "Kill Switch" That Crashed His Former Employer’s Network. He Now Faces 10 Years in Prison

A former Eaton Corp. employee faces prison for planting malicious code after losing responsibilities at work.

Scientists Discover a New Form of Inheritance That Doesn’t Involve DNA

A worm's strange sex change led scientists down a path towards a potential new form of inheritance.

Your Skin Can "Taste" Bitter Compounds to Protect Against Toxins

Bitter taste receptors on the skin were found to fight and expel toxins.

Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm Using Only His Thoughts Thanks to AI. It Kept Working for Months

The scientists may have cracked the code to mind-controlled robotics.

A Shocking 22% of Butterflies in the U.S. Have Vanished in Just Two Decades

For every five butterflies that graced the skies in 2000, only four remain today.

This Gene Explains Why Your Labrador Is Always Hungry — And Why Some Humans Struggle with Obesity

Labradors and some humans share a surprising genetic link to obesity.

This Cannabis-Inspired Drug Kills Pain Without Getting You High or Hooked

Researchers create a cannabis-derived compound that relieves pain without the risk of addiction or mind-altering effects.

Scientists Just Turned Light Into a 'Supersolid': Both Solid and Liquid at The Same Time

Light was turned into a quasiparticle that simultaneously behaved like a crystal and wave.

A Meteor Crashed Into Mars and Sent Shockwaves Racing Across the Planet. It Apparently Happens More Often Than We Thought

There's a hidden "seismic highway" beneath Mars' surface.

Physicist Claims Gravity Might Emerge From Entropy. Could This Unite Quantum Mechanics and Gravity?

A novel theory could finally bridge the gap between quantum physics and general relativity.

Trump’s Tariffs Just Made Everything More Expensive and Americans Are About to Feel It. Here's Exactly How

Trump's trade war will cost the average American household between $1,200 and $3,200 annually.

In the quest for resurrecting the woolly mammoth, scientists first make "woolly mice"

This adorable "woolly" mouse is a first step to bringing back mammoths.

How Chewing Wood (Or Just Hard Foods) Might Protect Your Brain from Aging

You don't really need to chew wood. Hard foods like raw vegetables and fruits are just as good.

Scientists Revive 24,000-Year-Old 'Zombie' Microscopic Creatures Frozen in Siberian Ice

The discovery could lead to new methods for cryopreserving human cells and organs.

The First Water Formed Just 200 Million Years After the Big Bang From Exploding Stars

Advanced simulations show how the first water formed in the cosmos.

Wildlife Photographer Spent 15 Years Documenting Orcas Then Came Face-to-Face With a White One

White orcas are so rare they were thought to be a myth until recently.

Physicists Say Time's Arrow Could Move in Two Directions at Once

The Universe doesn't care which direction time flows in.

A High School Student in China Built a Unique Foldable Phone from Scratch Using a 3D Printer and Old Parts

The 17-year-old's project raked in millions of views and turned heads in the tech world.

Why Cloud ERP Success Requires More Than Just Migrating to the Cloud

Business leader, not just IT, should be driving customer engagement through cloud ERP systems.

This New NASA Telescope Will Map The Universe in 102 Colors of Light. Here's Why it's a Big Deal

The $488-million mission is set to map the sky in 102 colors of light, probing cosmic inflation, galactic ices, and the history of the universe’s first light.

Why Trying to Be Happy Ironically Makes You Unhappy

Chasing happiness may drain your mental energy, making you less happy in the long run.

An Astronaut Just Captured a Jaw-Dropping Photo of Earth and the Milky Way from Space

Yes, that's Earth.

Why some skunks are losing their black-and-white stripes (and why this is good news for skunks)

Skunks' stripes fade in safer environments, showing how less danger leads to evolutionary changes in warning coloration.

AI Experts Predict Machines Could Outthink Humans by 2040. But Some Are Betting on Even Sooner

The Singularity could be closer than you think.

You're sleeping much longer than your ancestors. But here's why you're still right to complain

Modern life is giving us more sleep but it's breaking our internal clocks.

Scientists Capture Rare Footage of Polar Bear Cubs Emerging From Their Snow Dens for the First Time

Unprecedented footage of polar bear snow dens reveals hidden new insights about the majestic animals.

This Mineral Is What Makes Mars Red — And It Shows the Planet Was Once Cold and Wet

Mars' dust may be key to understanding the planet's watery past.

How North Korean Hackers Pulled Off the Largest Crypto Heist in History, Stealing $1.5 Billion from Bybit

North Korea's Lazarus Group bypassed Bybit's most secure wallets.

This Tiny Fuzzy Plant is Called the Wooly Devil. It's the First New Genus Discovered in a US National Park in 50 Years

The newly discovered plant genus in a Texas National Park is in a class of its own.

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