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New Experiment Could Solve One of Physics' Biggest Mysteries: The Graviton

Scientists may now finally have a way to prove gravitons — the force carriers of gravity — exist.

Your spreadsheets probably suck — 94% of business spreadsheets have errors in them

Here's one productivity hack no one talks about: check your spreadsheets.

One change could reduce our global emissions by 17% — but we won't do it

Your jaw is the single most destructive force on this planet. We can make it better.

Scientists discover a new way mountains are formed – from ‘mantle waves’ inside the Earth

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 […]

The Paradox of Relating to the Intelligence and Emotions of Pigs

Every piece of bacon comes from a unique personality.

Cocaine Found in 17th-century European Brains, 200 Years Earlier Than Thought

New research reveals early evidence of cocaine use in Europe, challenging historical assumptions.

Alzheimer’s Drug Could Induce "Suspended Animation" in Humans to Save Lives in Emergencies

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?

Oh, Great! Scientists Discover Mosquitoes Use Infrared Vision to Hunt Humans

It turns out mosquitoes have even more ways to hunt us down.

There is no 'safe level' of drinking alcohol: even low alcohol consumption is bad for you

You may want to reconsider that glass of wine.

Researchers finally figure out how to make instant turmeric milk

Researchers have developed efficient method to make a plant-based, instant version that maintains the beneficial properties.

Meet the World's Largest Snake: A 440-Pound Anaconda Discovered in the Amazon

New Amazonian species has been crowned world's biggest snake.

Archaeologists discover Roman Dodecahedron in Britain. No one knows what these things are for

It's the latest in a string of over 130 similar, mysterious artifacts found across Europe.

Maybe She’s Just Tired, Maybe It’s Undiagnosed Iron Deficiency

Around a third of women of reproductive age could have low iron. But doctors don’t routinely screen for the condition.

Hidden 5,000-Year-Old Copper Pollution Found Near The Great Pyramid of Giza

New geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a nearby port.

The human heart is unique. Here's what it tells us about our evolution

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 lunar tech turns moon dust into drinking water

New process could generate up to 50 kg of water from one ton of lunar soil, supporting sustainable lunar bases.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot Could Soon Disappear. Here's What You Need To Know

The Great Red Spot we see today is not nearly as old as once thought -- and it might soon disappear.

This simple trick could help you learn a new skill faster

Learning takes time and concentrated practice. Visualizing things passively may also help.

This blind fish that lives in a cave has extraordinary taste buds on their head and chin

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 […]

Zapping coastlines with electricity could protect them — it's just crazy enough to work

Two common ingredients could be the solution to a major environmental issue.

This underwater avalanche left a 2000 km trail of destruction in its wake

This ancient avalanche grew so big that its size was only limited by the physical dimensions of the canyon itself.

You've heard of Doomscrolling, but have you ever tried Hopescrolling?

Algorithms have been manipulating you for a while. It's time to manipulate them back to find positivity and happiness.

This Benjamin Button-like Jellyfish Can Age in Reverse, From Adult to Juvenile

Scientists discover a comb jelly that can reverse its aging process, challenging traditional views on aging.

Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond Unearthed in Botswana, Second Largest in History

This unbelievably large diamond barely fits in your palm.

Why Being Married Might Help Men Age More Gracefully But Not Women

New study reveals striking differences in how marital status impacts aging for men and women.

Convenient clip-on module turns night vision goggles into thermals

The new ClipIR-12 system merges thermal imaging with night vision in a compact, high-tech package.

Scientists Develop World's Fastest Microscope — It's So Fast It Can Capture Electrons Moving

The new microscope captures the fleeting motions of electrons with unprecedented precision, revealing the hidden dynamics of the subatomic world.

How did prehistoric people hunt mammoths? They didn't throw their spears

Ancient people likely planted them against the ground at an angle in a way that would impale a charging animal.

What is a waterspout and did one sink the Bayesian luxury yacht?

Are waterspouts some of Europe's most underestimated disasters?

New research highlights the advantages and disadvantages of intermittent fasting

Turns out, you can have too much of a good thing.

Exoplanets may have more water than we thought — but there's a catch

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 […]

We ignored the Monkeypox outbreak in Africa. Now it may become a pandemic

Monkeypox is not COVID-19 -- but it could still become a pandemic.

Oldest cheese found in 3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb hides a dangerous secret

An ancient cheese, over millennia old, reveals early evidence of brucellosis.

The Picotaur robot is nimble and weighs less than a grain of rice

Picotaur is less that 1 cm with impressive mobility from its innovative legs.

Why Legal Documents Sound Like Magic Spells: Power over Clarity

New study suggests legal language complexity serves to signal authority, akin to "magic spells."

China builds nuclear plant that can't meltdown

Nuclear energy is clean and scalable, but meltdown fears prevent it from being deployed more widely.

Curiosity Finds Clues of a Cold, Wet Mars Billions of Years Ago

Amorphous materials, which are rarely studied on Earth, yield insights into the history of Gale Crater and the early Martian environment.

Some old books have a toxic secret: they're bad for your health

Never judge a book by its cover because the cover might be poisonous.

Slingshot Juice: the tricky maneuver that will send a new spacecraft to Jupiter

We can use gravity as an engine for our spacecraft.

That super valuable asteroid worth 100 bajillion dollars? JWST images show it's rusting

We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about it.

NASA has been working on a 'quiet' supersonic plane for years. It's almost ready

NASA is working to pave the way for the next generation of supersonic flights.

Rube Goldberg: The beautiful and timeless appeal of complex, useless contraptions

Beyond their entertainment values, these complex machines offer a unique insight into physics and human engineering.

The simple Victorian tool that's still important (and accurate) at weather stations

A small, white box with horizontal slats is a familiar sight at weather stations around the world.

New study says China uses 80% artificial sand. Here's why that's a big deal

No need to disturb water bodies for sand. We can manufacture it using rocks or mining waste — China is already doing it.

This microorganism used for biofuel production is actually three species

The differences between the species are huge.

Key Facts About the Safety of AI-Powered Cars

AI is upon us. Self-driving cars have been touted as the next big thing for years. The marriage between the two appears as promising as ever and yet — are AI cars actually a thing? The automotive industry has significantly changed in recent years. Cars have become smarter, more technologized, and all the more complex. […]

Rare archaeological site shows Neanderthals were crafty and adaptable

They were not the rudimentary cavemen they're sometimes portrayed as.

The great escape: A celestial object is fleeing the Milky Way at record speed

The newly discovered object sure wants to get out of the galaxy quickly.

A 600-year-old coral shows us how the Pacific Ocean has changed since 1370

A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life.

The importance of standardized data in clinical research

The boring but very important field that

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