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Neanderthals and early humans started burying their dead at the same time — and it may be more about competition than honoring the dead

Researchers propose a stunning new theory for why Neanderthals and humans started to bury their dead at the same time.

Toddlers understand the concept of impossibility — and learn better from it

Toddlers seem to understand that things can be impossible — and this helps them learn.

How Missed Warnings and Incompetence Brought Down Arecibo’s Iconic Telescope

The fall of the radio telescope was the result of many overlooked warning signs.

Bison in Canada uncover 1,000-year-old sacred petroglyphs carved by Indigenous people

The accidental discovery occurred just months after the bison were reintroduced in the area.

MIT Scientists Use Quantum Physics to Protect Sensitive Data in AI Models

Researchers use quantum mechanics to protect data in deep-learning computations.

For the first time in recorded history (130 years) Mount Fuji is snowless in November

Mount Fuji is just one of the many important landmarks affected by climate change.

Fast fashion company replaces models with AI and brags about it

The clothes they are "wearing" are real. But everything else is very, very fake.

Humans should be better at voting than monkeys. But are we, really?

When you step into the voting booth, you might think you're making a rational choice. But what if I told you that part of your brain is just doing monkey things?

AI Finds Trump’s “Simple and Divisive” Language Is Unique Among Past U.S. Presidents

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 […]

Uranus' moon Miranda may also have an ocean of hidden water

Miranda, Uranus’s smallest moon, may be hiding an exciting secret.

Meet the “Flying Spaghetti Monster” Living 10,000 Feet Beneath the Ocean’s Surface

Underwater robots find over 20 new species in the "twilight zone" of the Pacific Ocean.

Scientists Reconstruct The Face of a 400-year-old Polish 'Vampire'

In northern Poland, DNA and artistry revive a young woman's face, centuries after her death.

Voyager 1 forced to turn to vintage transmitter to call home from 15 billion miles away

Back-up plans can be timeless.

The First 1,000 Days: Limiting Sugar Before Age Two Reduces Lifelong Diabetes and Hypertension Risk

Looking at sugar rationing during WWII has revealed some real benefits to that low sugar diet in infants.

Candy scientist reveals the surprisingly complex science behind the Snickers bar

The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.

Nearly all fish in the US are still contaminated by mercury. Here's what you need to know

Researchers have been sounding the alarm for years, but the US still has a big mercury pollution problem.

The Surprising Sleep of Sperm Whales: Vertical Naps in the Ocean Deep

If you think it's tough to sleep on land, try sleeping in the sea.

Scientists Reveal Our Galaxy’s Black Hole May Be More Twisted Than It Looks At First Glance

Japanese scientists argue that the Milky Way's black hole is shaped like an elongated oval rather than like a "doughnut."

Millions of Americans are falling for AI-generated content on Facebook

With the 2024 U.S. election on the horizon, AI-generated content is flooding social media, blurring the lines between authentic and synthetic content.

Why Scientists Are Giving Robots Cat-Like Vision

These "cat eye" cameras could one day improve everything from self-driving cars to search-and-rescue drones.

After the pandemic, Americans are experiencing one major lifestyle shift

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its effects linger in ways that reshape daily life.

Can Monkeys Type Out Hamlet? Scientists Put the Infinite Monkey Theorem to the Test (And It's Pretty Funny)

Turns out that monkeys (or chimps) can't randomly type Shakespeare's works even if they were given billions of years to try.

This smart sensor can detect health symptoms without cloud computing

Sensor patches could transform healthcare and health monitoring.

The unlikely heroes trained to sniff out wildlife trafficking

Researchers train African giant pouched rats to sniff out smuggled species.

Alcohol consumption in the natural world is way more common than you thought

Ethanol is more than a human invention. New research reveals how animals across ecosystems encounter and adapt to ethanol.

Giant 160-million-year-old tadpole sheds new light on frog evolution

Amphibian fossils, particularly those capturing larval stages, are exceptionally rare due to tadpoles’ soft, delicate bodies, which are highly prone to decay.

A Tiny Eye Implant Is Helping Legally Blind Patients Read Again — Here’s How

For people blinded by age-related disease, an experimental implant opens a window to vision once lost.

A Brazilian Scientist Just Discovered the Perfect Beer Glass to Keep Your Drink Cold Longer — And It's Not A Pint

The most effective beer glass design at keeping beer cold must have a wide opening.

Lost Maya Metropolis Hidden By Thick Jungle Uncovered by Laser Mapping and a Lucky Google Search

New laser technology unveils Valeriana, a sprawling Maya metropolis hidden for centuries

This Polish radio station fired all its journalists and replaced them with AI hosts -- and people are furious

"It is a dangerous precedent that hits us all," said fired journalists.

Your Gas Stove Is More Dangerous Than You Think — Here’s Why

The cookers spew harmful gases linked to heart and lung disease but most people are completely unaware.

A Wild Theory Suggests Kissing Started as Ape Grooming — and the Science Is Fascinating

Could kissing be a relic from our ancestors' grooming practices? A new study explores the origins.

NASA made $76 billion for the US economy in 2023, three times more than its budget

Now that's what I call a return on investment.

AI could diagnose heart disease in dogs before it's too late

Heart murmurs often go undiagnosed in dogs. This new tool could help.

A medieval saga confirmed: DNA confirms Norway's "Well man" legend

A Norse saga, a man in a well, and a genetic study that confirmed a legend.

Neutron Stars Could Be The Best Place to Look for Dark Matter

Could elusive axions be gathering in dense clouds around neutron stars? Some scientists certainly think so.

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome. Here's how to counteract that

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and, of course, candy. But as […]

Scientists Used Quantum Physics to Help AI Fall for Optical Illusions

Scientists have coaxed AI to see the Necker Cube illusion the way we do thanks to quantum tunneling.

Why Rain Might Be the Secret Behind Life's First Cells

The earliest cells likely didn’t have membranes to separate and protect their components and chemistry away from a harsh surrounding environment. But they may have made do with rain.

10 "Living Fossils" That Have Survived Mass Extinctions And Have Barely Changed in Millions of Years

Most creatures on Earth evolve constantly but these have hardly changed after millions of years.

Hobbyists uncover massive hoard of Norman Conquest coins worth $5.6 million. It's the UK's most expensive treasure

Seven hobbyists discover 1,000-year-old coins, the most valuable treasure ever found in the U.K.

More Airbnbs, more crime? Airbnb associated with spike in robbery and theft

More to opportunities for crime, and loss of cohesion within communities are contributing to increased crime rates.

Why does nature keep making perfect cubical pyrite crystals?

There's a lof of chemistry wisdom in this "fool's gold."

Scientists discover new Tardigrade species that may reveal the secret to their superpower-like radiation resistance

Scientists may have now found the genes that enable tardigrades' amazing ability to withstand powerful radiation.

This simple test can show how you're aging

Flamingo pose, anyone?

Mars might harbor life under its icy surface — and now scientists know where to look

A new study calculates where photosynthetic microbes might survive under Martian ice.

Meet the largest known prime: it's got 41 million digits and was calculated using GPUs

The bizarre world of prime numbers gets a new addition.

Preparing for a pandemic that never came ended up setting off another − how an accidental virus release triggered 1977’s ‘Russian flu’

An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an extinct virus. Preparing for one pandemic triggered a different one.

Meet the "Ice Man" saving Himalayan farms with artificial glaciers

An engineer’s clever artificial glaciers bring water back to parched Himalayan fields.

Boeing-Built Satellite Disintegrates in Orbit, Leaves Behind Dangerous Trail of Debris

The Intelsat 33e satellite's breakup raises serious concerns about space debris.

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