Month: August 2025
Textbooks frequently depict primates as having evolved and dispersed exclusively in warm tropical forests, largely based on fossil evidence found in tropical regions. However, a recent…
An AMPD1 variant from Neanderthals reduces enzyme activity by 25% in lab-produced proteins and up to 80% in muscles of genetically modified mice. This variant is…
Updown Cemetery Girl’s Skeletons Reveal West African Ancestry M George et al. The discovery of two unrelated young men buried in British cemeteries during the early…
Antibiotic resistance poses a significant challenge to humanity, emphasizing the urgent need for new antibiotics. While the majority of antibiotics are derived from fungi and bacteria,…
On July 24, 2025, with 4,608 Mars Days, or Sols, into the mission, NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a stunning image of a wind-shaped rock resembling coral…
Human Y (right) and X chromosomes observed with scanning electron microscopy Power and Syred/Science Photo Library A recent study involving over 30,000 individuals has revealed that…
Can I address the issue of social media? MoiraM/Alamy The impact of social media polarization transcends mere algorithms. Research conducted with AI-generated users reveals that this…
Illustration of an Ancient Denisovan John Bavaro Fine Art/Science Photo Library This excerpt is from our human stories newsletter, focused on the archaeological revolution—sign up to…
The landscape of the internet is shifting, moving away from traditional users and towards automated web-browsing bots. A recent report indicates that, for the first time…
Humans require dietary Vitamin C Chondros Eva Catalin/Getty Images As per the textbook definition, we have lost the capability to synthesize vitamin C. However, studies on…
Weaver Ant Folding Paper Dr. Chris Reid, Macquarie University Weaver Ant chains can easily surpass all other creatures. Weaver Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina), found from India to…
Flammability assessments on western juniper trees (Juniperus occidentalis) Rebecca Koll In a laboratory at the University of Exeter, UK, Rebecca Koll is examining conifer species to…
American medical journals are cautioning against the use of ChatGPT for health-related information after a case involving men who developed a rare condition following their discussions…
w ith Dulcet Welsh Tones, an actor reminiscent of Michael Sheen, invites players into the enchanting world of Mandrake. He affectionately describes Chandri’s village as “small”…
Lamer noted that detailed analyses and FEMA’s approximate maps can often exaggerate flood risk, which tends to be what clients typically seek. “I was asked, ‘Please…
Donald Trump has indicated that Nvidia can sell more advanced chips in China than is currently allowed. During a Monday briefing, Trump addressed the recent development,…
Paleontologists have discovered a variety of animals, including saber-toothed predators, burrowing foragers, and large salamander-like creatures that flourished in southern Pangaea about 252 million years ago,…
In a new paper published in the journal Iscience, astrophysicists at the University of Fudan have explored the potential for sending nanocrafts from Earth to black…
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of Dromaeosaurus dinosaur from a nearly complete and unique skeleton found in Mongolia during the 2000s. Reconstruction of Sri Lapax.…
Dakar, Senegal – the largest meteorite discovered on Earth – a 54-pound (25 kilograms) rock that fetched over $5 million at a New York auction last…
Shroud’s Karsh (Vincent Cassel, left) and Molly (Guy Pearce) Gravetech Productions Inc./SBS Productions ShroudDavid CronenbergReleased in the UK and US Myrna (Jennifer Dale) perhaps experienced a…
“Pepper fruit is the fertile ovaries of flowers.” Gary Lenhart/Shutterstock As a child, my Malaysian grandmother would take me to the local market. There, we would…
Should players identify a character from a set of 24 through guessing? Shutterstock/Jayanthi Photo You can enhance your odds of winning a board game. By employing…
The black-throated trogon of the Amazon is rapidly declining Luismix/Getty Images Several bird populations have seen declines of up to 90% in tropical regions like the…
Nickel West, Australia, is among various mines that can use microwaves for CO2 storage in waste. BHP Mining produces billions of tons of waste rock annually.…
Working later in life may not be a bad thing Kelvin Murray/Getty Images Source: Stone RF While many anticipate retirement, staying active in the workforce during…
Dennis “Tink” Bell (far right) during a Christmas celebration at Admiralty Bay Station in 1958 D. Bell; Archive REF: AD6/19/X/20/18 The remains of a meteorologist who…
Ibogain, a psychedelic substance, is derived from the roots of the Iboga plant Farmer Dods / Alamy The psychedelic substance ibogaine has been shown to slow…
Recent studies have indicated significant enhancements in daytime alertness, overall sleep quality, and reductions in apnea paralysis index, suggesting that respiratory muscle training using blown shanks…
With the shutdown of AOL’s dial-up internet in late September, the iconic sounds, symbols, and experiences that ushered millions of Americans into the early digital age…
I have a pair of Beats earphones that I received as a Christmas gift three years ago. Apple once replaced them for free when they developed…
Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured breathtaking new images of sections of the spiral galaxy known as NGC 45. This Hubble image depicts…
Wikimedia operators have received approval from a High Court judge to contest the online safety legislation when deemed a high-risk platform, which imposes the most stringent…
The companies involved in technology, surveillance, and private prison services that are supporting Donald Trump’s vast escalation and militarization of immigration enforcement are celebrating after announcing…
Welcome to YouTube in the era of AI-generated videos: featuring a baby stranded in space, a zombie football star, and a cat drama set among the…
IIn my observations, it is quite uncommon for resource management simulators set in retail or service environments to achieve just the right tone and pace that…
Nvidia and AMD have made a groundbreaking agreement to allocate 15% of their revenue from chip sales in China to the US government, a deal aimed…
Research indicates that more than half of the Council of England’s use of artificial intelligence tools minimizes women’s physical and mental health issues, raising concerns about…
Tech firms like Snapchat and Facebook disclosed over 9,600 instances of adults grooming children online within a mere six months last year, averaging around 400 cases…
A digital depiction of a man, illuminated by blue light, comforting a grieving individual at a funeral. Illustration: Guardian Design/Guardian Design/Getty Rod Stewart surprised concert-goers in…