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Saturn's moon Titan has waves of methane crashing down on its coastline

It's one of the most Earth-like places in our solar system... except it's nothing like the Earth.

Meet Lokiceratops: The Dinosaur with the Wildest Horns Ever Discovered, Named After the Trickster Norse God

The new ceratopsian species had asymmetrical and scimitar-shaped horns.

The mysterious monoliths are back: another one just appeared in the Nevada desert

Have you ever seen such a monolith?

Astronomers witness real-time awakening of a massive black hole

Massive black holes are usually dormant and invisible. However, SDSS1335+0728 decided to wake up.

Can this futuristic fabric make climate heating more bearable?

We absolutely need this on those hot summer days.

The future of clothing: wear it and then dissolve it into gelatin

You can just make and destroy new clothes on and on and on without adding to pollution.

Billions of Android Devices May Be Open to 'Dirty Stream' Attack

There’s nothing that users can do other than ensure they update apps as soon as possible.

The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's last ship discovered near Canada

The famous Antarctic explorer died onboard the ship in 1922. The Quest later sank in 1962 and was only found recently.

Firefighters in the Amazon are heroes. Scientists want you to see their story

They do a job that's crucial but often goes unnoticed. This short film puts them in the spotlight.

Can an AI trainer help bring robotic exoskeletons to the masses?

AI could help train exoskeletons adapt to individual users quicker and more reliably.

There are actually 6 types of depression and anxiety. Each should be treated differently

These insights promise tailored treatments for better psychiatric results.

Pentagon funds quantum laser to overcome battlefield challenges

This military-grade quantum laser would penetrate fog and travel longer distances.

Ancient 1,600-year-old papyrus is oldest record of Jesus Christ's childhood

The fragmented document reveals a story describing a miracle performed by a 5-year-old Jesus.

How to be more likeable, according to science: make more expressions

How much does your face move around when you talk to people?

Planned tallest building in the US receives approval for 'unlimited' height

The tallest skyscraper in the US won't be in New York or Chicago.

Scottish Merchant's Diary Sheds New Light on Battle of Waterloo's Horrors

Experience the Battle of Waterloo through the eyes of a Scottish merchant who witnessed the horror firsthand.

Archaeologists find mysterious 4,000-year-old structure, and it's bad news for a nearby airport

The Minoans are also famous for building the labyrinth which, according the legend, housed the Minotaur.

You can literally hear the sound of silence, surprising study says

Silence is not just the absence of sound.

Can drones and AI save the world's lonelist plant?

The plant has been propagated worldwide, but every surviving specimen of Encephalartos woodii is a male clone – and without a female, natural reproduction is impossible.

A bunch of baby stars are orbiting around the black hole at the center of our galaxy

Baby stars circling the supermassive black hole Sgr A* at high speed resemble a bee swarm.

Satellite “megaconstellations” may jeopardize recovery of the ozone hole

Internet-providing satellites allow us to post memes, but at what cost?

New pterosaur species with huge tongue discovered in Australia

It used its large and muscular tongue to swallow marine prey whole, like a giant pelican.

Submarine robots find new deep sea squid species that lays surprisingly big eggs

The deep sea is a magnificently mysterious place.

Ancient Syrians' nutrition looked a lot like the modern Mediterranean diet

This "new" diet has been around for thousands of years.

The messy birth of Earth's oxygen atmosphere took at least 200 million years

A new study shows Earth's Great Oxidation Event was a prolonged, chaotic process lasting 200 million years with fluctuating oxygen levels

Why is human childhood so unusually long? The answer may lie in baby teeth

The timing of our teeth's eruption reveals how humans evolved long childhoods to support brain development and complex social skills.

Most Adults Under 75 Don't Need Extra Vitamin D. Here's What The Latest Guidelines Say

These new guidelines may be surprising for some.

Jurassic Park inspires amber-like DNA digital data storage

This could bring us a step closer to using DNA as the ultimate hard drive.

Real photo wins award in AI-generated photo competition and it's all the irony we needed

We've come full circle.

How do you build tunnels and bridges underwater? A geotechnical engineer explains

Underwater construction is a complex and difficult task, but engineers have developed several ways to build underwater … mostly by not building underwater at all.

Scientists Might Have Unlocked the Biological Secret to Why Women Live Longer Than Men

There are now good reasons to believe that simply being born a biological male inherently comes with a shorter lifespan.

How to keep your dog safe from ticks (and other nasty parasites)

Ticks thrive in warm weather, but you can protect your dog with grooming, environmental controls, and vet-approved treatments.

Norway found Europe's largest rare earths deposit in ancient volcano plumbing

China has a stranglehold on the global rare earths supply. Norway may loosen it.

Slight genetic tweak can increase sugarcane yield by almost 20%

Researchers fine-tuned the leaf angle of sugarcane plants — and the results were striking.

Young male dolphins role-play and practice for fatherhood years before they're old enough to mate

Who knew young dolphins like to play doctor and nurse.

Scientists unveil the genetic secrets of Maya children sacrificed for the gods

The study revealed genetic ties between ancient Maya child sacrifices at Chichén Itzá and modern descendants, offering new insight into their rituals and disease resistance.

Prestigious prizes honor scientists for breakthroughs in exoplanets, biomedicine, and face recognition

Some of the most outstanding minds of our time.

Once-in-a-lifetime nova explosion to light up the summer sky

This summer could produce a great celestial opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts.

Astronaut kidneys might not survive a mission to Mars

"I’d say that while an astronaut could make it to Mars they might need dialysis on the way back," researchers said.

African king made Voodoo funerary huts using human blood

King Ghezo may have used the blood of his enemies as a construction material.

Revolutionary EV Battery Promises 1,000-Mile Range

New battery technology could extend EV range and lifespan, boosting resale value.

Moderna's flu + Covid jab produces "higher immune response" than two separate shots

Our long-term fight against viruses continues — but we're getting new weapons.

Researchers use AI to try and decode dog vocalizations

We won't have a dog translator anytime soon, but we're slowly understanding man's best friend.

Scientists find microplastics in every semen sample they've tested

The findings underscore the potential peril of plastic pollution for male fertility and human health.

Can We Prevent a Farming Catastrophe from Topsoil Erosion?

A new study says topsoil erosion is likely to increase under climate change, though policy changes now could help stem the loss.

Elephants call each other by name, just like people

Elephants use unique, name-like calls to identify each other, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities and social complexity akin to human communication.

Universal Basic Income Could Double Global GDP While Cutting Carbon Emissions

New analysis reveals potential for economic and environmental benefits of global basic income.

DNA study shows snow leopards eat a lot of things — including plants

Despite not being herbivorous, snow leopards seem to eat more plants than you'd think.

Astronomers use JWST to peer into the heart of the Crab Nebula

Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.

Scientists Say Paying with Cash Can Save You Money. Here’s How

New research shows that paying cashlessly, whether by card or phone and regardless of any credit involvement, leads to spending more money

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