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Researchers used declassified spy satellite images to pinpoint the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah
Digital devices were meant to cure our boredom. So why are people feeling more bored than ever?
Navaornis is likened to a sort of Rosetta Stone for decyphering the evolution of bird brains.
Private jet emissions soared by 50% in four years, driven by leisure trips and the ultra-rich.
Sonic imaging revealed millions of fish killed in epic feeding frenzy.
The site may have been a prehistoric gathering site rather than a medieval pen.
This new material promises to cut data center cooling costs and emissions.
Researchers reveal microplastics can influence cloud formation, potentially affecting weather and climate systems
Scientists uncover the mechanics behind Siberia's explosive craters as warming drives methane release.
For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.
As Trump re-enters office, health experts and scientists warn of new risks.
Even after a 10-week break, muscle strength rebounds surprisingly fast.
NASA’s new laser technology brings deep space communication closer to broadband speeds.
A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.
Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.
China's redesigned Long March 9 rocket signals a shift toward reusable, Starship-like spacecraft.
Researchers propose a stunning new theory for why Neanderthals and humans started to bury their dead at the same time.
The fall of the radio telescope was the result of many overlooked warning signs.
The accidental discovery occurred just months after the bison were reintroduced in the area.
Researchers use quantum mechanics to protect data in deep-learning computations.
When Donald Trump steps up to a microphone, his words often make waves. Whether delivering a State of the Union address or sparring in a debate, his style is unmistakably his own. But what exactly sets him apart? A new study published in PNAS Nexus delves into this question, harnessing the power of machine learning […]
Underwater robots find over 20 new species in the "twilight zone" of the Pacific Ocean.
In northern Poland, DNA and artistry revive a young woman's face, centuries after her death.
Japanese scientists argue that the Milky Way's black hole is shaped like an elongated oval rather than like a "doughnut."
These "cat eye" cameras could one day improve everything from self-driving cars to search-and-rescue drones.
Turns out that monkeys (or chimps) can't randomly type Shakespeare's works even if they were given billions of years to try.
For people blinded by age-related disease, an experimental implant opens a window to vision once lost.
The most effective beer glass design at keeping beer cold must have a wide opening.
New laser technology unveils Valeriana, a sprawling Maya metropolis hidden for centuries
Could kissing be a relic from our ancestors' grooming practices? A new study explores the origins.
Now that's what I call a return on investment.
Could elusive axions be gathering in dense clouds around neutron stars? Some scientists certainly think so.
Scientists have coaxed AI to see the Necker Cube illusion the way we do thanks to quantum tunneling.
I pride myself on being a science fiction buff. Asimov, Clark, Wells, Jules Verne — there’s a reason why we’ve all come to love these classics. What makes people so fond of science fiction, though? One may argue that it’s these novel’s uncanny ability to dwell the human mind and foresee things that are yet […]
Most creatures on Earth evolve constantly but these have hardly changed after millions of years.
Seven hobbyists discover 1,000-year-old coins, the most valuable treasure ever found in the U.K.
Scientists may have now found the genes that enable tardigrades' amazing ability to withstand powerful radiation.
A new study calculates where photosynthetic microbes might survive under Martian ice.
An engineer’s clever artificial glaciers bring water back to parched Himalayan fields.
The Intelsat 33e satellite's breakup raises serious concerns about space debris.
It's like grinding the carbon dioxide capture of trees into a powder.
This tongue-twister of a mineral has extraordinary uses, including nuclear disaster cleanups.
New research reveals how the liver might help protect the brain from damage after heart stoppage.
The wheel may have a more surprising origin story than you'd think.
A secret star orbiting Betelgeuse could solve the mystery of its pulsating brightness.
Declared brain-dead, a man wakes up moments before his organs were set to be harvested
Frequent cannabis use might alter biological pathways related to energy and immune function.
The rare fossilized eggs could offer new insights into dinosaur reproduction.
Scientists discover a 555-million-year-old creature that could move on its own. That was a big deal back then.
The brain’s failure to recognize its own speech may explain schizophrenia’s phantom voices.
