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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.

Archaeologists Just Found a Stunning Teotihuacan Altar Hidden in a Maya City. Its Murals Tell a Shocking Story

What were these outsiders doing so far away from home?

These Strange-Looking Urinals Could Finally Stop Pee From Splashing Back on You

The humble urinal gets a much needed high-tech update after 100 years.

Archaeologists Unearth 150 Skeletons Beneath Vienna From 2,000-Year-Old Roman-Germanic Battlefield

A forgotten battle near the Danube reveals clues about Vienna's inception.

An AI Called Dreamer Learned to Mine Diamonds in Minecraft — Without Being Taught

A self-improving algorithm masters a complex game task, hinting at a new era in AI.

Alcohol Helps Male Fruit Flies Get Lucky—But They Know When to Stop

Male fruit flies use booze to boost pheromones and charm potential mates—just not too much.

UK Is Testing a "Murder Prediction" tool—and It's Seriously Alarming

Just in case your day wasn't dystopian enough.

The Number of Americans Who Don’t Want Kids At All Has Doubled Since 2002

The share of ‘childfree’ adults has doubled since 2002, new research shows.

Titanic 3D Scans Reveal Heartbreaking Clues About the Final Minutes Before It Sank

The ship was actually close to surviving the encounter with the iceberg.

That 2022 Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids? It Was Apparently COVID

A new study reveals evidence that immune cells, liver cells and viral leftovers created a dangerous combination.

This Simple Trick Can Make Your Coffee Taste Way Better, Says Physics

If you love pour-over coffee it could serve you well to change how you pour.

A Rare 'Micromoon' Is Rising This Weekend and Most People Won’t Notice

Watch out for this weekend's full moon that's a little dimmer, a little smaller — and steeped in seasonal lore.

But they're not really dire wolves, are they?

and this isn't a conservation story

Climate Change Could Slash Personal Wealth by 40%, New Research Warns

Global warming’s economic toll may be nearly four times worse than once believed

A 97-Year-Old Tortoise Just Became a First-Time Mom at the Philadelphia Zoo

Mommy has been living at the Philadelphia Zoo for 90 years, and waited until old age to experience motherhood.

Earth Might Run Out of Room for Satellites by 2100 Because of Greenhouse Gases

Satellite highways may break down due to greenhouse gases in the uppermost layers of the atmosphere.

Federal Workers Say They’re Being Watched by AI for Saying Anything Bad about Trump or Musk

AI monitors federal workers for ‘anti-Trump’ and 'anti-Musk' language as oversight erodes, insiders say.

The World’s Smallest Flying Robot Is Here. It Weighs Less Than a Raindrop and It’s Powered by Invisible Forces

The world’s lightest untethered flying robot takes to the air.

Pulse Oximeters Seem To Be Misreading Oxygen in Darker Skin

Bias in pulse oximeters isn't just a clinical glitch — it’s a systemic issue that puts patients with darker skin at risk.

Birds Are Changing Color in Cities. Here’s Why

Birds in cities are getting flashier — literally.

This Is How Autocrats Quietly Take Over and What You Can Do About It

We can't rely on just the courts. Reversing political backsliding needs the people's voices.

Women With Endometriosis Say Cutting These 4 Foods Eased Their Pain

A new study reveals that eliminating foods like alcohol, gluten, and dairy may offer real relief where medicine often falls short.

Economists forecast the full impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. The US is hit the hardest

Modelling of how Trump’s tariffs will hit global trade suggests the US will be the biggest loser – while a few nations may emerge as surprising winners.

“Thirstwaves” Are Growing More Common Across the United States

Like heat waves, these periods of high atmospheric demand for water can damage crops and ecosystems and increase pressure on water resources. New research shows they’re becoming more severe.