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Search for ghost particles The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), currently under construction in China, will uncover the secrets of nature’s most elusive elementary particles, the…
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A leading scientist who has worked closely with wealthy individuals to address the dangers of AI suggests that Elon Musk’s influence over Donald Trump’s administration could…
A recent study has revealed that exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of children developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research indicates that pregnant…
High concentrations of rodenticide were detected in the liver of red kiteTheOtherKev/Pixabay Birds of prey are being killed across the UK by widespread misuse of rodenticides,…
Bluesky, a social media platform, saw a surge of over 700,000 new users in the week following the US election, as users sought refuge from misinformation…
Holly is a staff writer for BBC Science Focus, overseeing the Q&A section. With an MSc (Special Award) in Earth Sciences (Space and Climate Physics) from…
Overview A recent report has highlighted the concerning state of Earth’s snow and ice, indicating that various key climate tipping points are more likely to be…
This amazing new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is one of the best ever of a galaxy combination called MCG+05-31-045. This Hubble image shows…
New research suggests Voyager 2’s approach to Uranus in 1986 occurred during an uncommon solar event
When NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft flew by Uranus in 1986, scientists got their first close glimpse of the giant icy planet. Alongside the discovery of new…
Accurate description of low-density nuclear matter is critical to explaining the physics of the neutron star’s crust, according to a team of theoretical physicists led by…
A new genus and species of Ankylosaurus has been identified from an articulated partial skeleton discovered in southern China in 1986. artistic reconstruction Huaxiazhou Longshouwen. Image…
Voice training data has been ignored when it comes to AI evaluationIsrael Palacio/Unsplash Artificial intelligence models that generate speech are trained on potentially biased, offensive language,…
РоманЗаворотный/Adobe Stock You've probably already noticed that the prices of many foods in your shopping cart have increased significantly. In the UK, the price of white…
The northern pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) brings unexpected benefits to the ecosystem All photos of Canada/Alamy Two years after Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, a…
Uranus is more normal than we thoughtNASA/Space Telescope Science Institute Uranus’ strange magnetic field may be much less strange than astronomers first thought, and it could…
A great white shark attacks a dummy seal during an experiment in which lights were used to deter shark attacksNathan Hart, Macquarie University Lighting the underside…
Bubbles trapped in Antarctic ice were used to estimate past temperaturesaldiami/Andreas Alexander/Alamy Humankind has already caused around 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming since the start of…
Scientists from the Leibniz Center for Archaeology and Durham University conducted a study on a collection of 406 carved schist tablets discovered at the Magdalenian site…
The textile and leather industries pollute water through dyeing and tanning, and plastic pollution from synthetic fibers. In particular, the chemicals used by synthetic chemical manufacturers…
“Of course, providing emotional support should be at the heart of any good relationship.”Skynesher/Getty Images After a recent book talk, an audience member said this about…
The PlayStation 5 Pro was announced in September, and people immediately reacted in disbelief at the £699/$699 price tag without a disc drive. Accounting for inflation,…
Ice collapsing into the water at Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina RM Nunes/Alamy Delaying reaching net-zero emissions by just a few years…
New research suggests how skateboarders behave You can use math to spice up your halfpipe game. Tricks like kickflips and ollies require speed. Skateboarders gain speed…
Bitcoin prices surged above $82,000 for the first time as traders speculated on Donald Trump’s potential support for the cryptocurrency upon his return to the White…
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aAs anyone who has pointed their phone’s camera at a foreign menu recently knows, machine translation has come a long way since the early days of…
The annual Taurid meteor shower is back and it’s a two-part shooting star spectacle. The first half, Southern Taurus, already occurred in September. But if you…
DDonald Trump’s resounding victory in the 2024 presidential election can be largely attributed to the unwavering support of the richest man in the world. Elon Musk,…
For many children growing up, Scooby Doo and Looney Tunes painted a picture of quicksand as a lurking danger. One misstep and you could face a…
Elwood Edwards, the iconic voice behind AOL’s famous “You’ve got mail” greeting, passed away at the age of 74.Edwards died at his residence in New Bern,…
Bats may not have the best reputation, with myths about them being vampires and getting tangled in hair. The coronavirus pandemic also added to their negative…
A captivating image featured in Charles Arthur’s latest Substack newsletter showcased the aftermath of devastating “rain bombs” in Spain’s Valencia region. The photo captured narrow streets…
In certain areas of the world, such as Canada’s Hudson Bay, gravity is slightly lower than in other areas. This is because an object with more…
overview For the fourth year in a row, the snow has melted in parts of Scotland known for remaining snowy all year round. This is the…
TThis is one of the battles my husband and I have been fighting ever since we started living together. It’s about whether or not you want…
Stem cell transplant could reverse diabetesian sampleThere are around 500 million people worldwide living with diabetes. This condition, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, can lead…
Elon Musk made a surprise appearance on a phone call between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, during which he was appointed as Ukraine’s most…
Ofcom has cautioned tech companies that chatbot content impersonating real or fictional characters could violate new UK digital laws. The communications regulator issued guidelines after learning…
Being vulnerable, open, and risking rejection come with a price when putting yourself out there. Today, that price can be substantial. Beyond just the cost of…
