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Climate heating is killing the young, not the oldest

Young, healthy, and physiologically robust? That might not be enough to survive extreme heat.

Seemingly sudden earthquakes may be preceded by a slow creep. Could this be the key to earthquake prediction?

Scientists have discovered a subtle, slow-moving creep in lab experiments that could hold the key to predicting catastrophic earthquakes before they strike.

Fluoride in water doesn't affect brain development, another study finds

A study out of Australia finds, again, that fluoride in water is not linked to lower IQ.

Who Invented Russian Roulette? How a 1937 Short Story Sparked the Deadliest "Game" in Pop Culture

Russian Roulette is deadly game that likely spawned from a work of fiction.

Inside 'El Capitan' the Most Powerful Supercomputer Ever Built. It Will Simulate Nuclear Weapons

The $600-million machine is powered by over 11 million cutting-edge processors.

A paralyzed man just piloted a virtual drone using his brain

This new brain-computer interface offers a glimpse into the future for millions with motor impairments.

Did America really split the atom? New Zealand and the UK would like to have a word

The tale of splitting the atom isn't just about America—it's a journey from New Zealand to Manchester, led by the brilliant mind of Ernest Rutherford, the true father of nuclear physics.

Chinese Space Station Achieves First-Ever Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Production Using Artificial Photosynthesis

When humans dream of venturing farther into the cosmos, one question looms: how do we sustain life and the journey toward the stars? Aboard China’s Tiangong space station (the name means Heavenly Palace), scientists are offering a glimpse of the future. In a recent demonstration, Chinese astronauts operated a series of experiments that produced oxygen and […]

New study shows radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemic

Misinformation isn’t just a problem — it’s a political strategy.

Gut microbes emerge as a natural game-changing alternative to Ozempic

A gut microbe could naturally regulate sugar cravings and blood sugar levels, offering a promising alternative to drugs like Ozempic.

France reports record seizures of "erectile honey". So, uh, what's erectile honey?

Think twice before reaching for 'Viagra honey'. Beyond being a scam, this adulterated honey poses significant health risks.

This AI probably knows where your photos were taken. Should we be worried?

For now, one thing's for sure: there's no turning back on this technology.

Deadly Marburg Virus Resurfaces in Tanzania’s Kagera Region

So far, there is one confirmed case of the Marburg virus in the area and some unconfirmed deaths.

Why researchers are releasing over 1,300 small snails on a remote island

After years of efforts, rare pea-sized snails found only on the Desertas Islands have been brought back from the brink of extinction.

When One Chimp Pees, Others Follow: What Contagious Urination May Reveal About Our Closest Relatives

Even bathroom habits can reveal the social lives of our closest relatives.

PhD-level AI Super-Agents May Arrive This Year — And This Could Change Everything

It seems AI assistants that can solve advanced problems could be around the corner; but what does that really mean for us?

Why Rural Areas Are the New Frontier for Electric Vehicles

Rural areas, not cityscapes, seem to be the ideal areas for electric vehicles to reduce daily emissions.

Scientists Discover RNA, Not DNA, Is Behind the Pain and Redness of Sunburn

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

New AI Blood Test with Lasers Finds Breast Cancer in Its Earliest Stage

For the first time, we have a diagnostic method that can detect breast cancer at stage 1a.

New research suggests more supermassive black holes than we ever knew

Most picture the night sky as an endless sea of twinkling stars. But if your eyes could see the universe in X-rays, you’d spot thousands upon thousands of bright points representing giant black holes feeding on gas and dust. A new multi-organizational study published in the Astrophysical Journal suggests we may have missed nearly half […]

Immigrants Commit Fewer Crimes Than US-Born Citizens Across 150 Years of Data. It's True Even for Undocumented Migrants

Since the 1960s, US-born citizens are twice as likely to be incarcerated as immigrants.

These small flying robots could be the pollinators of the future

We're not sure if robot pollinators are a hi-tech revolution or glimpse into dystopia, but either way, they're edging closer to reality.

Could These Ancient Artifacts Have Been Created to End a Volcanic Winter?

Ice core analysis from Greenland reveals volcanic upheaval that coincides with the creation of mysterious "sunstones" in Denmark.

FDA Finally Bans Cancer-Linked Dye Used In Cakes, Candies, and Cherries

After decades of debate, the FDA has finally banned Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring linked to cancer in rats.

Researchers Find Hidden Clues in The Alexander Mosaic. Its 2 Million Tiny Stones Came From All Over the Ancient World

One of the most famous artworks of the ancient world reads almost like a map of the Roman Empire's power.

Chornobyl’s Dogs Defy Expectations: Radiation Isn't Causing Genetic Differences

Chornobyl's abandoned dogs reveal surprising genetic resilience despite decades of radiation exposure.

The bizarre frogfish has “fishing motor neurons” controlling the rods on its head

Sometimes a tiny cluster of neurons is enough to change the course of evolution.

Opening the AI Black Box: Scientists use math to peek inside how artificial intelligence makes decisions

Researchers find a mathematical key to understanding how AI makes decisions.

In Ancient Britain, men would leave their home to live with their wives

A groundbreaking study of the Durotriges tribe in Iron Age Britain reveals that women played central roles in their society.

WWII bombing destroyed these fossils. Now, rediscovered old photos reveal a new colossal dinosaur

Old photos rewrite the story of an Egyptian dinosaur lost to World War II.

Are aliens real? Here's what the scientists think

A groundbreaking survey in Nature Astronomy reveals a surprising consensus among scientists: the majority believe that alien life exists.

Teen Smoking Plummets Where Tobacco Ads Are Banned

Advertising has a significant impact on smoking, and banning these ads can make a huge difference.

Big Boy Is Here and He’s the Most Venomous Spider in the World

Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning supreme.

In Oregon, a giant 300-foot smiley face greets traffic every fall

Every fall, a hillside in Oregon flashes a giant, yellow smiley face of trees.

Punk and Emo in Prehistoric Seas: Fossils Rewrite Mollusk Evolution

Put the My Chemical Romance mixtape on. It's time.

Babies born on Mars could diverge from Earthlings within a couple of generations

Mars is a strange place and any humans born there are bound to look radically different over thousands or even hundreds of years of separation from Earth.

How a "Schrödinger's cat" atom with seven lives embedded in a silicon chip could change quantum computing

Scientists in Australia redefine quantum error correction using Schrödinger’s cat as a metaphor for resilience.

“Stonehenge of the East” has been quietly moving for thousands of years deepening the mystery of its purpose

Tectonic forces add a new twist to the mystery of Rujm el-Hiri’s concentric circles.

Evolution is not just survival of the fittest. It’s also survival of the luckiest — and this science proves it

Even in a world of absolute equals, small strokes of luck can shape survival and evolutionary success in nature.

Lasers reveal stunning ancient tattoos hidden on 800-year-old Peruvian mummies

Laser-stimulated fluorescence unveils intricate Chancay tattoos.

The octopus and the beer bottle: how intelligent octopuses are making the most of polluted oceans

Someone's thrash is another one's treasure - this old saying has an entirely different meaning for an octopus.

Stunning close-up views of scorching hot Mercury may surprisingly reveal ice in its craters

ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo mission recently completed its last flyby of Mercury, revealing stunning details about the planet's volcanic plains and icy craters.

The dark connection between mass shooters and their deadly copycats

High-profile mass shootings inspire copycats years later, fueled by shared traits and media exposure.

The Earth's Mantle is Far More Dynamic and Chaotic Than We Thought

The Earth's mantle isn't just a hot, dense layer of rock; it's a dynamic and diverse engine driving our planet's geology.

AI takes on whisky and it's doing just as well as the experts — if not better

Could AI outsniff human experts? Researchers have developed machine learning models that decode whisky aromas with remarkable accuracy,.

Ice Age Geographers? 20,000-Year-Old 3D Map Found in France

Engraved over 20 millennia ago, it intertwines ritual, symbolism, and water management in a stunning display of prehistoric ingenuity.

This surprising metal beats copper as an ultrathin wire for next-gen electronics

Thin, disordered films of niobium phosphide conduct electricity better than copper, researchers found in a new study.

Why firefighters in LA can't use salt water from the ocean to battle wildfires

Seawater may be plentiful, but its salty drawbacks make it a last resort for battling flames.

Scientists find spiders smell with their legs and the science behind it is fascinating

Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how much we still don’t know about them. One long-standing mystery was related to how spiders detect smells. Now, our latest research has finally uncovered the secret. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we demonstrated that male spiders use olfactory […]

Scientists uncover how your brain flushes out waste during sleep

Scientists uncover a pulsating system that flushes out brain waste during non-REM sleep.

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