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India's lunar lander recorded first moonquake in decades

This could give researchers important clues to the inner workings of the Earth.

Disney princesses can help kids' self-esteem

Study looks at the effect these idealized images of women have on children

Scientists finally find a way to recycle plastic indefinitely

Most plastic products can't be recycled back into their original form. It's time to change that.

US volcano could harbor largest lithium reserve in the world

It could mean big things for the electric vehicle industry.

How modern car thieves hack and hijack today's high-tech vehicles

Thieves are trading their pry bars for laptops and wireless devices to steal cars that nowadays rely on remotes and computer networks.

Tire-eroded microplastics are slowly contaminating our water systems

Tires have been largely overlooked as a microplastic pollutant

Early humans intentionally made baseball-sized spheres — and we're not sure why

Their purpose still remains a mystery

Footballers wearing jerseys with small numbers are rated as more slender than those wearing big numbers

Volunteers were asked to judge computer-generated images of players

Archaeologists find Stone Age arrow trapped in ice in Norway

A 4,000-year-old discovery emerges from the melting ice.

Concussions early in life can cause cognitive decline later — even after you've healed

A twin's early concussion may hint at cognitive challenges decades later.

Texas drought reveals dinosaur tracks dating back 100 million years

They are very well preserved and belong to two types of dinos.

Scientists make artificial human embryos without sperm or egg

Through these lab-grown embryos, we're witnessing the profound beginnings of human existence.

Invasive species cost the world half a trillion dollars every year

Invasive pests are increasingly getting out of hand -- and we're paying the price.

The shark side of the moon? Hammerheads mysteriously gather under the full moon

Study looks into this strange phenomenon happening in French Polynesia

Bolivian river dolphins dangling an anaconda in their mouths have scientists puzzled

Seriously, dolphins?

The Qing Dynasty ruled China for 250 years before it suddenly collapsed. Scholars now think they know why

The Qing Dynasty's collapse serves as a cautionary tale, echoing through time to warn us about the perils of unchecked socio-political pressures.

New AI can make 'zoom and enhance' satellite imagery, making it sharper and more useful

This could be a game changer for satellite monitoring.

Iceland resumes whaling, against the will of conservationists and its own people

A small country can make a big difference -- sometimes, it's not a positive difference.

There are so many volcanoes on this exoplanet that they could harbor an atmosphere

There are two very different sides to this planet.

Opposite don't actually attract: revelations from a century of data on human relationships

People aren't magnets. They prefer to form relationships with those that have similar interests and values.

A vaccine against fentanyl and heroin overdose is close to clinical trials

Human trials for these vaccines will evaluate both their safety and effectiveness, with an emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations.

Scientists find dozens of genes linked to different types of epilepsy

The research could unveil new avenues for effective epilepsy treatments.

Did our human ancestors almost go extinct 900,000 years ago?

Early humans endured a severe population bottleneck that shaped our species, according to new genomic findings.

How good is marijuana for pain, sleep or anxiety? What the science really says

A recent analysis of over 100 clinical trials finds limited evidence supporting marijuana's health benefits, while pointing to potential harm, particularly for pregnant women and adolescents.

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? This expert explains

Recent research suggests blood vessels are the key to why fingers and toes turn pruny and pale after being submerged for a while.

Extreme weather events make forced child marriages more likely

The numbers may grow as climate change increases extreme weather events.

Most US dog owners are hesitant about vaccines, including for lethal rabies

Baseless vacine skepticism has now extended to helpless pets.

Just 12% of Americans are responsible for eating half of all beef

Excessive beef consumption is not only bad for your health, but also hurts the environment.

AI destroys human champions in real-world drone racing

It's a huge milestone in AI.

India's moon rover detects sulfur and other elements on the moon's south pole

Nearly a week after the historic landing, the rover is sending in valuable results.

Alcohol doesn't make other people look better. Turns out, it's liquid courage, not beer goggles

It's time to break some alcohol myths.

Cosmic 'cannonballs' may explain mystery of fast-switching pulsar

Astronomers illuminate strange pulsar behavior.

Rising seas could drown coastal ecosystems by 2100 unless we keep climate crisis in check

Scientists used ancient and modern data to pinpoint the critical sea-level rise rates at which tidal marshes, mangroves, and coral reefs could be at risk.

Want to fight climate change? Then fight poaching

Environmental problems go hand in hand.

Healthcare on the brink -- what the world can learn from the medical strikes in the UK

Healthcare systems all around the world are increasingly pressured.

Researchers unravel the mystery of how plants pass down genetic information across generations

This has implications way beyond just plants.

Researchers created a genetically modified transparent squid -- and this could be huge for brain research

It's the cutest octopus you'll see... if you can see it.

How to see the October 'Ring of Fire' annular eclipse

Eclipse enthusiasts rejoice!

NASA reveals first pollution maps from its new space instrument

NASA isn't just keeping an eye on space -- with satellites, it's also keeping an eye on Earth.

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and deadly due to climate heating

Climate change is already causing major problems.

There's a new "highly mutated" COVID-19 variant — just as governments stopped tracing

We're not out of the pandemic just yet.

The new tool for helping coral reefs? Trees

Study finds biodiversity can be restored in degraded areas by using trees as reefs

Quantum computer slows down virtual chemistry reaction 100 billion times

A novel quantum method allowed researchers to witness engineered conical intersections directly for the first time.

Record-breaking "failed star" that's neither star nor planet is hotter than the Sun

This brown dwarf is absolutely sizzling.

Dogs love it when you talk to them like they're babies. Their brains light up

Dogs show heightened brain responsiveness to certain speech patterns, particularly from women who use the cute-sie voice.

Could life in space mess up astronauts' immune systems? It's complicated

T cells in microgravity simulated conditions seem to be less prepared to fight infections.

Why India landing a spacecraft near the Moon's South Pole is such a historic moment

First images shared hours after the landing reveal a pockmarked surface

Where does solar wind come from? The Solar Orbiter spacecraft points to plasma jets as likely source

Scientsits believe tiny plasma jets are the likely sources of solar wind, shedding light on a longstanding astronomical puzzle.

Fossil fuels subsidies rise to $7 trillion despite the harrowing climate crisis

Fossil fuels subsidies are fueling a fire that burns the world, but weaning off them is not easy.

Asian Americans have the highest exposure to toxic forever chemicals. Scientists aren't sure why

Study looks into the exposure to PFAS for different ethnic and racial groups.

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