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It's not the mosts famous coin, but it's one of the most impactful.
When an Alzheimer’s paper came under scrutiny, correcting the scientific record meant battling much bigger problems.
The evidence suggests that empires often react to periods of their own decline by over-extending their coping mechanisms. Military actions, infrastructure problems, and social welfare demands may then combine or clash, accumulating costs and backlash effects that the declining empire cannot manage. Policies aimed to strengthen empire—and that once did—now undermine it. Contemporary social changes […]
An unassuming Google Maps user might have found an ancient asteroid impact site hidden in the mountains of Canada.
Astronomers have hunted for this planet since 2016. Could one more year of searching finally solve the mystery?
The human brain could hold one petabyte of data — equivalent to all the movies ever made and in HD.
It's a sweet solution for a bitter problem.
In the heart of the Zagros Mountains, ancient humans might have crossed paths with Neanderthals, leaving genetic imprints that survive in many people today.
Do you use any excuses to avoid reducing your meat consumption?
Scientists capture never-before-seen footage of seals exploiting research sonar to track and catch fish.
How far would you go to lose weight? Maybe cut down on sugar? Take up the Couch to 5K challenge? Well, some TikTokkers are so eager to drop the pounds that they’ve taken the extreme sounding measure of drinking “tadpole water”. Don’t worry, it’s not quite as bad as it seems. The trend doesn’t actually […]
A decoy treasure hidden beneath a Viking treasure is stunning archaeologists.
The whale had become a beloved animal in Norway. Activists and vets are asking for the police to investigate what happened.
New technique breaks down polyethylene and polypropylene into building blocks for new plastics.
New findings show lunar volcanic activity occurred as recently as 120 million years ago.
Researchers take a step closer to the world's most precise clock, with implications beyond timekeeping.
Nyobolt's new battery promises rapid charging, but infrastructure remains the key challenge.
Your cat probably wants to play with you more than you think.
The collision shows just how wild the Solar System can be.
The best of modern buildings can last for a couple of years at most, then how some ancient structures have survived for thousands of years?
It's not money, it's not fame or glory. It's all about healthy relationships. Enjoy this masterful TED talk!
The mind-controlling fungus could inspire a novel class of precision pesticides, as well as new drugs for mental health.
A treasure uncovered on Pantelleria offers a glimpse into the perils that lurked in the ancient Mediterranean.
Even from the bottom of the sea, the Titanic still has a lot to offer.
Charging batteries at high currents may be the key to extending their lifespan.
We're neck deep in a climate emergency. This is just one of the symptoms.
The ouzo effect is more than just a party trick. It's a complex interplay of chemistry and physics.
The community was not a biologically homogeneous group. Instead, it was composed of individuals with diverse ancestries.
The peculiar story of an instrument designed to meow its way into history.
Researchers suggest piezoelectricity during earthquakes could explain gold nugget accumulation in quartz veins.
A fragment of whale rib found in a North Carolina strip mine is offering scientists a rare glimpse at the interactions between prehistoric sharks and whales some 3-4 million years ago, during a period called the Pliocene.
While space is mostly empty, it does have some matter and particles spread throughout it.
Amid screen time concerns, many turn to simpler phones to reclaim their lives.
As solar energy becomes more widespread, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach these interconnected systems, posing serious risks to power grids and energy security.
The idea that aliens may have visited the Earth is becoming increasingly popular. Around a fifth of UK citizens believe Earth has been visited by extraterrestrials, and an estimated 7% believe that they have seen a UFO. The figures are even higher in the US – and rising. The number of people who believe UFO […]
This ancient insect is the missing link between two living gnat species.
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.
