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Researchers analyzed 10,000 studies and found cannabis could actually fight cancer

Scientists used AI to scan a huge number of papers and found cannabis gets a vote of confidence from science.

Scientists Found a Way to Turn Falling Rainwater Into Electricity

It looks like plumbing but acts like a battery.

AI Made Up a Science Term — Now It’s in 22 Papers

A mistranslated term and a scanning glitch birthed the bizarre phrase “vegetative electron microscopy”

Elon Musk could soon sell missile defense to the Pentagon like a Netflix subscription

In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring missile attacks the gravest threat to America. It was the official greenlight for one of the most ambitious military undertakings in recent history: the so-called “Golden Dome.” Now, just months later, Elon Musk’s SpaceX and two of its tech allies—Palantir and Anduril—have emerged as leading […]

She Can Smell Parkinson’s—Now Scientists Are Turning It Into a Skin Swab

A super-smeller's gift could lead to an early, non-invasive Parkinson's test.

This Caddisfly Discovered Microplastics in 1971—and We Just Noticed

Decades before microplastics made headlines, a caddisfly larva was already incorporating synthetic debris into its home.

Have scientists really found signs of alien life on K2-18b?

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. We're not quite there.

A Forgotten 200-Year-Old Book Bound in a Murderer’s Skin Was Just Found in a Museum Office

It's the ultimate true crime book.

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.

Trump science director says American tech can 'manipulate time and space'

Uhm, did we all jump to Star Trek or something?

How a suitcase-sized NASA device could map shrinking aquifers from space

Next‑gen gravity maps could help track groundwater, ice loss, and magma.

Experts Say Autism Surge Is Driven By Better Screening. RFK Jr Desperately Wants It To Be Something Else

RFK Jr just declared war on decades of autism research—armed with no data, a debunked myth, and a deadline.

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

Weirdest Planetary System Ever? Meet the Planet That Spins Perpendicular to Its Stars

Forget neat planetary orbits — this newly discovered exoplanet circles two brown dwarfs at a right angle.

This living fungus-based building material can repair itself over a month

It's not ready to replace cement just yet, but it's really promising.

​A ‘Google maps for the sea’, sails ​and alternative fuels: ​the technologies steering shipping towards ​lower emissions

 Ships transport around 80% of the world’s cargo. From your food, to your car to your phone, chances are it got to you by sea. The vast majority of the world’s container ships burn fossil fuels, which is why 3% of global emissions come from shipping – slightly more than the 2.5% of emissions from […]

This Tokyo Lab Built a Machine That Grows Real Chicken Meat

A lab in Tokyo just grew a piece of chicken that not only looks like the real thing — it tastes like it too.

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

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

Same-Sex Behavior Is Surprisingly Common in Animals — Humans Are No Exception

Some people claim same-sex attraction is "unnatural." Biology says otherwise

Why Geological Maps Are the Best Investment You’ve Never Heard Of

Investments in geological mapping paid off big time for Americans.

Salt Gets All the Blame but the Real Fix for High Blood Pressure Might Be in Bananas and Spinach

Potassium can balance out the ill effects of sodium. But men and women react differently.

CT Scans Save Lives But Researchers Now Say They Could Also Be Behind 100,000 Future Cancer Cases

The benefits still outweigh the risks, but healthy people should stay away from full-body CT scans.

The Mediterranean Sea Was Once Dry—Then a Gigantic Flood Changed Everything

It's probably the largest flood in our planet's history.

Astronomers Say They Finally Found Half the Universe’s Matter. It was Missing In Plain Sight

It was beginning to get embarassing but vast clouds of hydrogen may finally resolve a cosmic mystery.

Bizarre Rocks in Iceland May Oddly Help Explain the Fall of Rome

The rocks are tied to the onset of a devastating mini Ice Age in the 6th century CE.

Scientists just made butter from air — and it's hitting the market

Savor has taken a science fiction concept into reality with its butter. And, apparently, it tastes the same.

Crows seem to understand geometry — and we thought only humans could

In a remarkable new study, crows demonstrated an intuitive grasp of geometry—identifying irregular shapes without training.

The Melatonin-ification of Childhood Bedtimes

More children are taking the hormone in the form of nightly gummies or drops. The long-term effects are unclear.

4,000 Years Ago, Nubian Women Were Carrying Loads—and Babies—Using Head Straps

Elite women in ancient Nubia carried babies using head straps, don't you dare to try this at home.

How Holy Water from Ethiopia Sparked a Cholera Outbreak in Europe

Imported holy water was linked to rare European cholera infections.

Trump’s Budget Plan Is Eviscerating NASA and NOAA Science

Science is under attack.

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.

Engineers Made a Hologram You Can Actually Touch and It Feels Unreal

Users can grasp and manipulate 3D graphics in mid-air.

Scientists Just Built a Mini Human Nervous System That Can Process Pain in a Dish in World First

This lab-made nervous system shows how we feel pain — without hurting anyone.

This Ancient Runestone Might Be the Oldest Ever Found — and It’s Full of Mystery

Its cryptic inscriptions could rewrite the early history of runic writing in Scandinavia.

Trump-Appointed EPA Plans to Let Most Polluters Stop Reporting CO2 Emissions

One expert said it's like turning off a dying patient's monitor.

Denisovan Jaw Found in Taiwan Strait Changes the Human Migration Map

Our elusive ancient cousins once roamed much further east than previously believed

The secret to making plant-based milk tastier and healthier: bacteria

Instead of masking off flavors with sugar, salt, or artificial additives, companies can let bacteria do the work.

A 30,000-Year-Old Feather Is a First-of-Its-Kind Fossil

A new analysis of a fossil found in 1889 has unveiled the presence of zeolites—and an entirely new mineralization method.

This Sensor Box Can Detect Deadly Bird Flu in 5 Minutes. But It Won't Stop the Current Outbreak

The biosensor can detect viral airborne particles.

In 2013, dolphins in Florida starved. Now, we know why

The culprit is a very familiar one. It's us.

Researchers can't rule out the possibility of life existing on Titan

It wouldn't be very much, but it's exciting anyway.

The Earth's oceans were once green. Then, cyanobacteria and iron came in

A pale green dot?

Could man's best friend be an environmental foe?

Even good boys and girls can disrupt wildlife in ways you never expected.

Musk's DOGE Fires Federal Office That Regulates Tesla's Self-Driving Cars

Mass firings hit regulators overseeing self-driving cars. How convenient.

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