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Music Acts as a Painkiller — But You Have to Listen at Your Internal Tempo

Music tailored to your internal tempo may offer the best pain relief, study finds.

A Perfect 'Einstein Ring' Is Helping Scientists Unlock Dark Matter

Euclid’s jaw-dropping capture of the closest Einstein ring ever seen reveals the hidden forces shaping our universe — and it’s just the beginning.

Whale Songs Follow the Same Mathematical Rule as Human Language

Whale song, though technically not a language, is organized in a familiar pattern.

Bird flu in the US is showing signs of adaptation to mammals

If you're not concerned about avian flu, you've not been paying attention.

How AI imagery could be used to develop fake archaeology

Generative AI is often seen as the epitome of our times, and sometimes even as futuristic. We can use it to invent new art or technology, analyse emerging data, or simulate people, places and things. But interestingly, it is also having an impact on how we view the past. AI imagery has already been used […]

This massive circular structure is made entirely of mammoth bones and skulls. DNA now offers clues about how Ice Age hunters built it

It's one of the most surreal ancient structures ever built — and it's just one of over 70 found thus far.

Scientists Create a Material as Strong as Steel but Light as Styrofoam Using AI

Researchers create ultra-strong, lightweight carbon structures using AI and advanced manufacturing.

Mutant “London Underground Mosquito” Actually Originated in the Middle East

For decades, Culex pipiens f. molestus was called the “London Underground Mosquito”. Most people, including scientists, believed molestus rapidly evolved from an existing species in northern European cities, particularly in London’s subway system during the 19th and 20th centuries. This idea, popularized during World War II when people took shelter in the subways and suffered […]

Scientists Crack the Secret to the Perfect Boiled Egg -- and It's Not What You Think

I mean, do you even have a mathematical model for your egg-boiling?

How to milk a potato? Start-up grows dairy protein inside potatoes

This could pave the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective dairy alternative.

The Point of Trump’s Finger Pointing: How Gestures Shape Right-Wing Populism

A linguist reveals how Donald Trump uses hand gestures to connect with his audience and reinforce his populist message.

The End of Science’s Peacetime

Defending the practice of science from its adversaries will require dealing with some uncomfortable truths.

This 69-Million-Year-Old Duck-like Skull Reveals How Modern Birds Survived the Dinosaurs

The discovery of a 69-million-year-old bird fossil is reshaping our understanding of avian evolution.

The US Navy Just Tested a Laser Weapon That Could Change Warfare Forever

The HELIOS system can instantly zap enemy drones with precision.

World's first lab-grown pet food goes on sale in the UK

With potential benefits for sustainability, animal welfare, and pet health, cultivated meat could revolutionize the pet food industry.

Our Schools Have a Problem: Textbook Math Doesn’t Help in Real Life — and Vice Versa

While market-working kids in India excel at mental calculations, they struggle with textbook math — while schoolchildren fail at simple transactions.

Dutch scientists left a hamster wheel outside. Then, all the animals started playing with it

It seems that animals simply love to play.

No males required: shark mother gives birth despite only being surrounded by females

A female swell shark gives birth to a pup without coming in contact with a male, and now scientists are wondering how this is even possible.

Google’s Gemini AI Just Embarrassed Itself Over Cheese

Google’s flagship AI, Gemini, just flubbed a major Super Bowl ad—claiming Gouda accounts for 50-60% of global cheese consumption.

Bullseye! Astronomers discover a giant galaxy with nine rings

This galaxy has the most rings we've ever seen.

This Ancient Roman Scroll Was Burned to A Crisp 2,000 Years Ago. Now, Researchers Are Reading What's Inside With AI

X-rays and AI were used to read charred Roman scrolls untouched for 2,000 years.

Ancient 6,500-Year-Old DNA Reveals the Origin of Indo-European Languages Spoken by Half the World

New genetic evidence traces the roots of English, Sanskrit, and hundreds of other languages to a group of hunter-gatherers in southern Russia 6,500 years ago.

Ancient Roman Papyrus Details Stunning Forgery Case in Exquisite Detail

The world of the Roman Empire was not just one of legions, emperors, and conquests — it was also a world of legal disputes, financial schemes, and bureaucracy.

Paleolithic kids had cheek piercings 29,000 years ago — and the proof is in the teeth

Parents in the Ice Age let their kids get away with some pretty wild stuff.

Only Half a Degree of Warming Could Triple Earth’s Areas Too Hot for Human Survival

A new study reveals that even a slight rise in global temperatures could make vast areas of the planet too hot for human survival.

Scientists slam American Society for Microbiology for taking down features of non-white researchers

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) removed an article featuring Black microbiologist Chelsey Spriggs, citing Trump-era executive orders. Scientists are outraged.

Maggots Can "Taste" Texture—And That's Why They Prefer Rotting Food

We also have similar specialized neurons, but thankfully, ours prefer the texture of fresh food.

Why Your Pasta Pot Always Has That Strange Salt Ring Inside

Researchers uncover the physics of how salt forms patterns in boiling water.

Self-healing Asphalt Could Prevent Potholes and Save Costs on Vehicle Repairs

Self-healing asphalt could save money, reduce emissions, and end the pothole plague.

Some dolphins pee up into the air and we've only now learned this

Scientists believe this could be a form of social bonding — or even an unusual way of smelling through touch.

DIY Engineer Turned a 3D Printer Into a Tattoo Machine and the Results Are Wild

How one amazing YouTuber turned a 3D printer into an automated tattoo machine.

Marsquake Waves Are Moving Faster Than They Should and It's Not Clear Why

There seems to be much more we don't know about marsquakes and Martian geology.

Climate change is about to erase $1.4 trillion in real estate value in the US

Homeownership is becoming increasingly unsustainable in high-risk areas as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes drive up insurance costs.

Trump is ordering a sweeping censorship of science, starting with climate and health

The Trump administration is on a campaign to silence certain science, targeting the USDA, CDC, and even published papers.

Scientists Say a Sixth Ocean Is Forming as East Africa Splits Apart

In East Africa, tectonic forces are slowly splitting the continent, creating a future ocean basin.

The World’s First Moon Data Center Is Launching — Here’s What It Means

There's no shortage of data centers being built on Earth, but this one's a little different.

Just 1 Gram of Omega-3 Daily Can Slow Aging, Landmark Study Finds

Just one dose a day could help you stay young and healthy.

Gecko-Inspired Material Could Be The Future of Anti-Slip Shoes That Stick to Ice

New material mimics gecko feet to prevent slips on ice, which could avert countless injuries.

Bonobos Know When You’re Clueless — Their Theory of Mind Explains Why

The bonobos eagerly pointed out treats to humans who didn’t know where they were, but when humans had watched the treats being placed, they didn't point.

Humans Lost the Ability to Wiggle Their Ears 25 Million Years Ago, but Your Ear Muscles Still Try

We still try to prick up our ears, scientists discover.

This Futuristic Shape-Shifting 'Chainmail' Can Morph Between a Solid and a Liquid — and It’s Unlike Anything Ever Made

This chanmail-like material can morph and adapt like fluids or solids.

CT Scans Show What Really Happens Inside Your Water Filter

If you think you need to change your water filter... you probably do.

Cat-Like Robot Mimics Bunting to Help You Relax — And It Actually Works

New robot uses animal-inspired motion to help you feel less stressed.

Groundbreaking immunotherapy could finally treat devastating childhood brain tumors

A groundbreaking immunotherapy is showing unprecedented success against one of the deadliest childhood brain cancers — diffuse midline gliomas.

AI’s Power Demand Was Set to Explode — Then DeepSeek Changed Everything. Or Did It?

DeepSeek may have just upended everything we thought we knew about AI’s power needs. But it's not that straightforward.

The #1 cause of maternal death in the US: suicide/homicide

It's another health crisis flying right in front of our faces.

5 Everyday Products That Contain Hidden Lead—Are You at Risk?

Lead has made its way to not just your food but also to your lipstick and protein powder. Here's what we know.

It doesn't actually take 21 days to build a habit. Here's what the science says

It may take months and sometimes years to form a habit. However, if you're exceptionally good at something, you might develop it into a habit in just four days.

Oldest Evidence of Human-Caused Lead Pollution Dates from Over 5,000 Years Ago, Around the Aegean Sea

Lead pollution started peaking when the Romans took over the Aegean coastline.

How To Solve Any Problem Using Enrico Fermi's Back-Of-The-Envelope Math (And Some Common Sense)

Estimate anything in the world with a napkin and a pen.

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