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Exercise could be the best cure for hangovers. Here's why

Most of us have been there: a night of fun turns into a morning of regret – complete with a pounding headache, nausea and fatigue. While there are plenty of supposed hangover “cures” out there – from eating a greasy breakfast to the ill-advised “hair-of-the-dog” – a recent paper suggests that regular exercise may be […]

Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped 41,000 Years Ago. Now You Can Hear It — And It's Otherworldly

Scientists have turned a 41,000-year-old magnetic reversal into a haunting soundscape.

After taking the iconic photo of a black hole, scientists now want to make a movie

The first moving images of a black hole could reveal swirls of plasma and collapsing stars, deepening our understanding of the universe.

Can you think without words? Neuroscientist explains why language isn't required for deep thinking

It turns out that language isn't what sets humans apart when it comes to complex thought.

Scientists create silk fiber that mimics Spider-Man’s web-slinging powers

This lab-made silk fiber can lift objects 80 times its weight.

Inconspicuous lizard can scuba dive by creating its own bubble to breathe in

It's probably the world's smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver.

Hidden for over a century, a preserved Tasmanian Tiger head "found in a bucket" may bring the lost species back from extinction

Researchers recover vital RNA from Tasmanian tiger, pushing de-extinction closer to reality.

Dolphins Are Exhaling Microplastics: What Does It Mean for Marine Life?

U.S. researchers found microplastic particles in dolphin breath, raising new concerns about ocean pollution.

Drone fishing is a thing — and it's already a problem

The marriage of cutting-edge technology with traditional pastimes often stirs excitement -- but "drone fishing" was not on our bingo card.

Scientists Create 'Smart' Insulin That Activates Only When Needed — A "Holy Grail" For Diabetes

This new insulin might mean fewer injections and better blood sugar control — both up and down — for diabetes patients.

Taste of 6G: Scientists achieve wireless data transmission over 9,000 times faster than 5G

It's a glimpse of what could be possible with 6G.

NASA's methane satellite just mapped its first plumes

Methane is a big problem for our climate. This satellite can now see it from above.

The International Space Station will retire soon. Could this be its replacement?

Multiple private space companies are now vying for their proposals to become the ISS's successor.

The unlikely story of how a pastry AI came to be used to detect cancer

The journey of this particular AI was as unexpected as it gets.

"No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment": When Apple's AI text summary is just too brutal

Apple's new text summary feature turned a breakup into Zoom meeting notes.

Elephants remember their human keepers after more than a decade

They say an elephant never forgets, and according to this new study, that's not far from the truth.

Newly Discovered 237-Million-Year-Old Fossil in Brazil Could Reveal How Dinosaurs First Took Over

The ancient reptile could shed new light on the evolution of the first dinosaurs.

This New Micronuclear Battery Could Last For Decades

Nuclear batteries offer a lifespan that lithium batteries can't match. But don't expect them powering consumer devices anytime soon.

Scientists accidentally discover a man with three penises

It's only the second-ever documented case of this very rare condition.

Seven New Frog Species Discovered in Madagascar Whistle Like They're from Star Trek

The new frogs were named after the captains from a sci-fi franchise, in a fitting tribute.

Citizen scientists find hundreds of unknown burial mounds in the Netherlands

An archaeology project that involved regular people doubled the number of known prehistoric barrows in the region in just four months. Over 6,500 volunteers have analyzed data acquired by the experts, supporting the accurate identification of approximately 1000 prehistoric burial mounds in the Netherlands. Volunteers in archaeology Archaeology has long been associated with the image […]

How "vaccinating" plants can help crops fight pests without chemicals

Researchers propose a novel approach to sustainable agriculture through induced resistance in plants.

New Stretchable Screen Retains Image Quality, Even When Stretched by 25%

Researchers in South Korea have developed the first stretchable display with no image distortion.

Love, Lies, and AI: Why More People Are Falling in Love with Chatbots

A growing number of people (mostly men) find AI relationship apps addictive and alluring. So what are the likely effects of this technology on us as human beings?

Scientists Uncover the Secret Dance Moves of Gibbons — And It’s Like Nothing You’ve Seen

These apes like to dance -- but only if someone is watching.

Scientists found a way to make sound travel in only one direction

This breakthrough could be translated to electromagnetic waves, with important implications for radar tech.

Railway work in Denmark reveals sophisticated Stone Age cellar

They were more sophisticated than we gave them credit.

Massive dying star has 'boiling' bubbles 75 times the size of the Sun

Observations of R Doradus, a nearby red giant, provide the first timescale for convection on the surface of any star other than the Sun.

The largest arthropod ever was a car-sized millipede-like creature — and now it has a face

New fossils reveal the head of the largest arthropod ever to live.

The Nobel Prizes this year are an AI bonanza

Not one but two prizes went to AI research.

The stunning history of the Fukang Pallasite meteorite

In the year 2,000, a Chinese dealer purchased an unusual-looking rock weighing around a ton. He cleaned it off, removing 20 kilograms (44 lb) from it, and then took the rock (a gleaming mass of crystals and iron) to a Gem and Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona. At the show, Dr. Dante Lauretta, a professor […]

This toothpaste-based transistor could be the future of edible electronics

The transistor and all its components are made of food-safe materials and could one day assist in medical monitoring.

The Growing Menace of Space Junk: How a Minefield of Orbiting Debris Threatens Our Future in Space

Low-orbit Earth could become inoperable for spacecraft and satellites if this complacency persists, with dire consequences.

The Secret Lives of Medieval Executioners: Society’s Outcasts

Executioners upheld law and order, but their grim profession came with a heavy price.

Researchers develop fruit juice kombucha variants — and the apple one is the best

Kombucha may be due for a major facelift

Elephants are left- or right-trunked — and it's all in their amazing wrinkles

Elephant trunks have wrinkles since they are fetuses. When they're grown up, they have more wrinkles on their dominant side.

Why wooden skyscrapers are popping up in skylines around the world

Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.

Your toothbrush and showerhead are teeming with hundreds of unknown viruses — but don’t panic, they might actually save lives

Scientists have discovered a trove of viruses living on everyday bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads.

Working out today can improve brain function for weeks

We know exercise is good for the brain, but this study brings a new dimension to that understanding.

White noise seems to get fungus to grow faster and we're not sure why

It grew almost two times faster than fungus grown in silence.

Eating Less Extends Lifespan (But I Can Also Dramatically Shorten It) — Here's Where Genetics Fit In

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.

The Milky Way’s place in the universe just got much bigger: It's part of a cosmic superstructure beyond our wildest expectations

New data suggests our galaxy may reside in an immense basin of gravitational attraction far larger than Laniākea.

Scientists made "ant yogurt", recreating an ancient forgotten technique

Rediscovering ant yogurt is not what we were expecting.

Has human life expectancy hit a ceiling? "We’re squeezing less and less life out of these life-extending technologies," say scientists

Why living past 100 could remain a rare milestone, despite medical advances.

Over 70% of science award finalists in the US are children of immigrants

Immigration pays off, especially if you're interested in science and math.

Scientists develop "smart sutures" that use electricity to speed up healing — no battery required

Electrical stitches powered by the patient's own movements could significantly improve wound recovery post surgery.

Hurricane Milton is historically and disturbingly strong, and it's barreling toward Florida

Just days after Hurricane Helene ravaged through parts of the US, an even bigger one might be lining up.

Most distant rotating galaxy ever found is baffling similar to Milky Way

Young galaxies such as this should have been "small and messy looking."

Scientists witness the tiniest water droplet forming out of oxygen and hydrogen atoms in real-time

In effect, these were the smallest bubbles ever seen — and they made sure to record it.

Scientists discover “negative time” in bizarre quantum experiment where photons exit atoms before entering

An experiment found photons can exit a material before entering it: a paradoxical evidence of "negative time".

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