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Even though we don't choose our names, what our parents call us at birth could have a significant influence on the way we look as adults.
Drinking water should be a top priority for any long-term moon mission.
A detailed map sheds light on Ganymede's complex geological history.
Research shows Africa's borders were not entirely arbitrary, shaped instead by negotiations involving precolonial territories and geographical landmarks.
Researchers found that athletes at Tottenham Hotspur's academy ran 3% faster when encouraged to run like "a jet plane taking off."
What would happen if humans dried out the Mediterranean sea, turning it into a giant salt lake? Would its wildlife survive, and if so, how long would it take to recover? These may seem like wildly theoretical questions, but not for Herman Sörgel, a Bavarian architect who dedicated much of his life to this exact […]
New research suggests dogs aren't just mimicking; they may genuinely understand words.
Fluoride levels in drinking water at twice the recommended limit may impact children's IQ, says new report.
A sea cow's fossil offers a rare glimpse into Miocene-era predation
This is just the beginning.
An anthropologist reports on the impediments to labor organizing—and why it’s still worth trying.
Two common street trees in Beijing show different responses to artificial light at night, but both grow leaves that are tougher and less toothsome to insects.
When the sun sets and darkness envelops the world, we humans are left in the shadows. Unlike many animals, we lack natural night vision, so instead, we’ve developed technology we can use to compensate for this. Night vision devices, ranging from goggles to sophisticated cameras, play an essential role in military, law enforcement, and recreational […]
In 1977, a mysterious radio signal known as the "Wow! Signal" hinted at extraterrestrial contact — now, scientists may finally have an explanation.
Scientists may now finally have a way to prove gravitons — the force carriers of gravity — exist.
Here's one productivity hack no one talks about: check your spreadsheets.
Your jaw is the single most destructive force on this planet. We can make it better.
In 2005, I was navigating winding roads through the Drakensberg Mountains, in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Towering cliff-like features known as escarpments interrupt the landscape, rising up by a kilometre or more. Taken aback by the dramatic scenery, I was struck by a question: how on Earth did it form? The outer shell of our planet […]
Every piece of bacon comes from a unique personality.
New research reveals early evidence of cocaine use in Europe, challenging historical assumptions.
What if a drug used to treat Alzheimer's could one day put humans into a state of suspended animation, extending the critical golden hour to save lives in medical emergencies?
It turns out mosquitoes have even more ways to hunt us down.
You may want to reconsider that glass of wine.
Researchers have developed efficient method to make a plant-based, instant version that maintains the beneficial properties.
New Amazonian species has been crowned world's biggest snake.
It's the latest in a string of over 130 similar, mysterious artifacts found across Europe.
Around a third of women of reproductive age could have low iron. But doctors don’t routinely screen for the condition.
New geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a nearby port.
Mammals, from the mighty blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability to different environments has long fascinated scientists, with each species developing unique traits to survive and thrive. Despite such vast biological diversity, it was believed until recently that the structure and function of the heart […]
New process could generate up to 50 kg of water from one ton of lunar soil, supporting sustainable lunar bases.
Ancient footprints across the Atlantic Ocean offer clues to the dinosaur's last intercontinental journey.
The Great Red Spot we see today is not nearly as old as once thought -- and it might soon disappear.
Learning takes time and concentrated practice. Visualizing things passively may also help.
The Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus) is a fascinating species. It has a “regular” form that lives in the waters of the Rio Grande and several other rivers in Mexico and Texas, as well as a “cave” form. The cavefish live in complete darkness and have almost no use for their eyes — so over thousands […]
Two common ingredients could be the solution to a major environmental issue.
This ancient avalanche grew so big that its size was only limited by the physical dimensions of the canyon itself.
Algorithms have been manipulating you for a while. It's time to manipulate them back to find positivity and happiness.
Scientists discover a comb jelly that can reverse its aging process, challenging traditional views on aging.
This unbelievably large diamond barely fits in your palm.
New study reveals striking differences in how marital status impacts aging for men and women.
The new ClipIR-12 system merges thermal imaging with night vision in a compact, high-tech package.
The new microscope captures the fleeting motions of electrons with unprecedented precision, revealing the hidden dynamics of the subatomic world.
Ancient people likely planted them against the ground at an angle in a way that would impale a charging animal.
Are waterspouts some of Europe's most underestimated disasters?
Turns out, you can have too much of a good thing.
For years, scientists have speculated about the nature of water on exoplanets, especially on super-Earths and sub-Neptunes — planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. The prevailing view has been that these distant worlds could be covered by vast oceans, potentially making them prime candidates for hosting life. However, a groundbreaking study published in […]
Monkeypox is not COVID-19 -- but it could still become a pandemic.
An ancient cheese, over millennia old, reveals early evidence of brucellosis.
Picotaur is less that 1 cm with impressive mobility from its innovative legs.
New study suggests legal language complexity serves to signal authority, akin to "magic spells."
