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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.
An asteroid's orbit may reveal an invisible fifth force that could rewrite the rules of physics.
Scientists have turned a 41,000-year-old magnetic reversal into a haunting soundscape.
It turns out that language isn't what sets humans apart when it comes to complex thought.
Researchers recover vital RNA from Tasmanian tiger, pushing de-extinction closer to reality.
U.S. researchers found microplastic particles in dolphin breath, raising new concerns about ocean pollution.
This new insulin might mean fewer injections and better blood sugar control — both up and down — for diabetes patients.
It's a glimpse of what could be possible with 6G.
Multiple private space companies are now vying for their proposals to become the ISS's successor.
Apple's new text summary feature turned a breakup into Zoom meeting notes.
The ancient reptile could shed new light on the evolution of the first dinosaurs.
It's only the second-ever documented case of this very rare condition.
The new frogs were named after the captains from a sci-fi franchise, in a fitting tribute.
Researchers propose a novel approach to sustainable agriculture through induced resistance in plants.
Researchers in South Korea have developed the first stretchable display with no image distortion.
These apes like to dance -- but only if someone is watching.
This breakthrough could be translated to electromagnetic waves, with important implications for radar tech.
New fossils reveal the head of the largest arthropod ever to live.
Low-orbit Earth could become inoperable for spacecraft and satellites if this complacency persists, with dire consequences.
Executioners upheld law and order, but their grim profession came with a heavy price.
Elephant trunks have wrinkles since they are fetuses. When they're grown up, they have more wrinkles on their dominant side.
Scientists have discovered a trove of viruses living on everyday bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads.
A new study suggests that living longer isn’t just about eating less, but how resilient our bodies are when facing the stress of a restricted diet.
New data suggests our galaxy may reside in an immense basin of gravitational attraction far larger than Laniākea.
Why living past 100 could remain a rare milestone, despite medical advances.
Electrical stitches powered by the patient's own movements could significantly improve wound recovery post surgery.
In effect, these were the smallest bubbles ever seen — and they made sure to record it.
An experiment found photons can exit a material before entering it: a paradoxical evidence of "negative time".
This means "puppy dog eyes" are not unique to domestic dogs and appeared earlier in their wild ancestors.
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas will be visible to the naked eye for the first time in 80,000 years.
Scientists found a previously hidden massive asteroid crater in the Atlantic Ocean. Did two asteroids wipe out the dinosaurs?
A Chinese woman’s type 1 diabetes was reversed using her own stem cells. She no longer needs daily shots of insulin.
Huge numbers of lives could be saved by moving toward a tobacco-free generation.
Damien Boschetto found a nearly complete dinosaur skeleton in France -- an extremely rare discovery -- while walking his pooch.
Astonishingly, 9 out of 10 of the studied thunderstorms produced gamma rays.
Researchers have created the first-ever complete map of an adult fruit fly brain, revealing 50 million neural connections.
Geologists found an ancient seafloor trapped deep beneath Earth's mantle, which could solve many previous puzzling observations.
Recent DNA findings uncover the tragic final days of the ill-fated Arctic expedition.
The closest single star to our solar system reveals a planet with a three-day year.
Finally, the hair-raising science of static electricity is complete.
An epic ancient battle shows Bronze Age Europe wasn't nearly as peaceful as once thought.
The sea robin walks on leg-like fins that can taste the seafloor, showcasing evolution's clever repurposing of traits.
Smiling seals and crash-landing birds raise awareness for conservation through comedy.
Researchers uncover an unprecedented glimpse into Ice Age life.
