The perfect pub crawl: mathematicians solve most efficient way to visit all 81,998 bars in South Korea
This is the longest pub crawl ever solved by scientists.
This Film Shaped Like Shark Skin Makes Planes More Aerodynamic and Saves Billions in Fuel
Mimicking shark skin may help aviation shed fuel—and carbon
British archaeologists find ancient coin horde “wrapped like a pasty”
Archaeologists discover 11th-century coin hoard, shedding light on a turbulent era.
The Fat Around Your Thighs Might Be Affecting Your Mental Health
New research finds that where fat is stored—not just how much you have—might shape your mood.
Astronauts May Soon Eat Fresh Fish Farmed on the Moon
Scientists hope Lunar Hatch will make fresh fish part of space missions' menus.
America’s Cornfields Could Power the Future—With Solar Panels, Not Ethanol
Small solar farms could deliver big ecological and energy benefits, researchers find.
Plants and Vegetables Can Breathe In Microplastics Through Their Leaves and It Is Already in the Food We Eat
Leaves absorb airborne microplastics, offering a new route into the food chain.
Explorers Find a Vintage Car Aboard a WWII Shipwreck—and No One Knows How It Got There
NOAA researchers—and the internet—are on the hunt to solve the mystery of how it got there.
Teen Influencer Watches Her Bionic Hand Crawl Across a Table on Its Own
The future of prosthetics is no longer science fiction.
New Quantum Navigation System Promises a Backup to GPS — and It’s 50 Times More Accurate
An Australian startup’s device uses Earth's magnetic field to navigate with quantum precision.
Fully Driverless Trucks Hit Texas Highways (This Time With No Human Oversight)
Driverless trucks will haul freight in Texas without a human behind the wheel.
Scientists Rediscover a Lost Piece of Female Anatomy That May Play a Crucial Role in Fertility
Scientists reexamine a forgotten structure near the ovary and discover surprising functions
Magic Mushroom Use Is Soaring in the U.S. With More Americans Turning to Psilocybin Than Cocaine or Meth
Use is up across all age groups, with rising poison calls and shifting perceptions
A Forgotten Civilization in Peru Buried Its War Dead Like Heroes and Now We’re Finally Learning Who They Were
Battle-wounded skeletons and ancient textiles offer new clues about the lesser-known Chuquibamba.
Giant Planet Was Just Caught Falling Into Its Star and It Changes What We Thought About Planetary Death
A rare cosmic crime reveals a planet’s slow-motion death spiral into its star.
These Male Octopuses Paralyze Mates During Sex to Avoid Being Eaten Alive
Male blue-lined octopuses paralyze their mates to survive the perils of reproduction.
These 400,000-Year-Old Mammoth Tusks Carved by Early Humans May Be the Oldest Evidence of Prehistoric Intelligence
Ancient tusk fragments hint at early social learning 400,000 years ago
16,000-Year-Old Dog-Like Skeleton Found in France Raises Haunting Questions
Cared for like a companion, or killed like prey?
Japanese Scientists Just Summoned Lightning with a Drone. Here’s Why
The drone is essentially a mobile, customizable, lightning rod.
This Surprising Protein Shift Could Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds
A global study ties plant protein to longer adult lives, but early life needs differ.
Scientists Create a ‘Power Bar’ for Bees to Replace Pollen and Keep Colonies Alive Without Flowers
Researchers unveil a man-made “Power Bar” that could replace pollen for stressed honey bee colonies.
First-Ever Footage Captures a Living Colossal Squid—And It’s Just a Baby
A century after its discovery, the elusive giant finally reveals itself on camera.
Ancient tree rings reveal the hidden reason Rome’s grip on Britain failed
Three scorching summers in antiquity triggered revolt, invasion, and a turning point in British history.
Scientists warn climate change could make ‘The Last of Us’ fungus scenario more plausible
A hit TV series hints at a real, evolving threat from Earth’s ancient recyclers.
Archaeologists Found 4,000-Year-Old Cymbals in Oman That Reveal a Lost Musical Link Between Ancient Civilizations
4,000-year-old copper cymbals hint at Bronze Age cultural unity across Arabia and South Asia.
Could This Saliva Test Catch Deadly Prostate Cancer Early?
Researchers say new genetic test detects aggressive cancers that PSA and MRIs often miss
This Futuristic Laser Blood Test May Be the Key to Beating Cancer Early
Researchers use light pulses and AI to detect lung cancer with 81% accuracy
Why the Right Way To Fly a Rhino Is Upside Down
Black rhinos are dangling from helicopters—because it's what’s best for them.
This Tree Survives Lightning Strikes—and Uses Them to Kill Its Rivals
This rainforest giant thrives when its rivals burn
This Test Could Catch Heart Trouble Years Before It Strikes For Under $7
A cheap blood test can detect silent heart damage before a heart attack or stroke
Archaeologists Find Oldest Liquid Wine Ever—With the Ashes of a Roman Inside
Scientists confirm a Roman burial wine older than any ever chemically analyzed
This Monkeypox Outbreak in the Wild May Have Finally Revealed the Virus’s Secret Host: A Squirrel
Scientists uncover compelling evidence linking a common African squirrel to monkeypox outbreaks
A 74-Year-Old Man Sent an AI Avatar to Argue His Court Case and Judges Were Not Amused
An AI-generated persona appeared before real judges. It backfired immediately.
Archaeologists Unearth 150 Skeletons Beneath Vienna From 2,000-Year-Old Roman-Germanic Battlefield
A forgotten battle near the Danube reveals clues about Vienna's inception.
An AI Called Dreamer Learned to Mine Diamonds in Minecraft — Without Being Taught
A self-improving algorithm masters a complex game task, hinting at a new era in AI.
Alcohol Helps Male Fruit Flies Get Lucky—But They Know When to Stop
Male fruit flies use booze to boost pheromones and charm potential mates—just not too much.
Climate Change Could Slash Personal Wealth by 40%, New Research Warns
Global warming’s economic toll may be nearly four times worse than once believed
DNA From 7,000-Year-Old Mummies Reveals Lost Society From Sahara
Two ancient mummies reveal a mysterious, isolated lineage in North Africa.
New Mushroom Tile Mimics Elephant Skin to Cool Buildings Without Any Electricity
Bio-inspired tiles made from fungi could cool buildings without using energy
A Romanian grandma used a strange rock as a doorstop for decades. It turned out to be a million-dollar relic from the age of dinosaurs
An elderly woman unknowingly held a prehistoric gem worth over $1 million in her home
Even the Richest Americans Are Dying Younger Than Poor Europeans
Even the wealthiest Americans live shorter lives than the poorest in parts of Europe
Scientists Discover Natural Antibiotics Hidden in Our Cells
The proteasome was thought to be just a protein-recycler. Turns out, it can also kill bacteria
Future Windows Could Be Made of Wood, Rice, and Egg Whites
Simple materials could turn wood into a greener glass alternative.
Evolution just keeps creating the same deep-ocean mutation
Creatures at the bottom of the ocean evolve the same mutation — and carry the scars of human pollution
Underwater Tool Use: These Rainbow-Colored Fish Smash Shells With Rocks
Wrasse fish crack open shells with rocks in behavior once thought exclusive to mammals and birds.
This strange rock on Mars is forcing us to rethink the Red Planet’s history
A strange rock covered in tiny spheres may hold secrets to Mars’ watery — or fiery — past.
Westerners cheat AI agents while Japanese treat them with respect
Japan’s robots are redefining work, care, and education — with lessons for the world.
Scientists Turn to Smelly Frogs to Fight Superbugs: How Their Slime Might Be the Key to Our Next Antibiotics
Researchers engineer synthetic antibiotics from frog slime that kill deadly bacteria without harming humans.
This Popular Zero-Calorie Sugar Substitute May Be Making You Hungrier, Not Slimmer
Zero-calorie sweeteners might confuse the brain, especially in people with obesity
Any Kind of Exercise, At Any Age, Boosts Your Brain
Even light physical activity can sharpen memory and boost mood across all ages.