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Rubin Observatory Commissioning Camera (ComCam)Rubin Observatory/NSF/AURA/H.Stock Brand Sometime in May or June, as southern winter sets in under the skies of Chile’s Atacama Desert, the Vera…
Are you happy now? Assuming you’re reading this issue right away, it’s the post-Christmas lull. So it’s a weird blank period between Christmas and New Years where no one quite knows what to do with themselves (unless you’re an avid shopper, in which case the January sales have you covered). Anyway, Feedback recently learned something
Is your chatbot in trouble? Many people, myself included, would scoff at this question. It’s just computer code optimized to predict the next word in a…
Brain atrophy observed in Alzheimer’s disease may be prevented by Ozempic’s drug semaglutide ZEPHYR/Science Photo Library/Alamy Ozempic and Wegovy are already transforming treatments for type 2…
Interstellar voyages and Earthbound voyages form the framework for many new science fiction novelsShutterstock/PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek Although I am writing this without having read any of…
Google's Willow quantum chipgoogle Many researchers believe that the only way to build a demonstrably useful quantum computer is to allow the computer to correct its…
Oops! try again Tetra Images/Alamy An error in a proof that is fundamental to a widely used branch of modern mathematics was accidentally discovered by a…
Imagine taking a hammer to your laptop. When broken, pieces of plastic, batteries, and circuit boards fly out. It's an act of vandalism and such a…
Genus’ gene-edited pigs are resistant to the virus that causes PRRS PIC genus Thirty years after the first genetically modified tomato was released, the promise of…
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory aims to produce heavier elements by firing titanium particles at metal targets Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab The race to discover new chemical elements…
Obesity rates in the US are starting to declineEvgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images Obesity rates in the United States have been rising in recent decades, but that trend…
Bottlenose dolphins have different teeth than many other mammals Jeff Mondragon/Alamy Stock Photo Anatomical studies of dolphin jaws suggest that dolphin teeth act as antennae for…
Let’s conduct a fun experiment. If you have a cat or dog, place a treat in a thin, empty container and observe which paw they use…
“Have you ever been late and thought, ‘Usain Bolt wouldn’t have these problems?'” Well, in the realm of the world’s fastest animals, Bolt is a blunt…
Conservation requires accurate information about species occupancy, abundance, and behavior. However, collecting these data for elusive and isolated species such as Leopard (Panthera Pardus)is often challenging.…
Scientists at the University of Michigan say the twisted shape of the nanostructured filaments allows them to generate bright, twisted light. Planck's law ignores, but does…
NSF’s NOIRLab, in collaboration with ESA/Hubble, released A collection of free high-resolution images of all 88 zodiac signs. The largest open source and free available all-sky…
Microneedling may trigger a wound healing response that promotes collagen formationRick Eglinton/Toronto Star via Getty Images This article is part of a special issue that explores…
UV levels decrease as you get closer to the polar regions during the winter, but does that mean you need to use less SPF?John Bower/Alamy This…
A colorful diet may brighten your skinCold Blizzard/Getty Images This article is part of a special issue that explores important questions about skin care. Check out…
SpaceX wants to land a Starship rocket on the moon space x About a dozen landers aim to land on the moon next year, with the…
Some quantum fields have an infinite number of possible entanglements. Juric Peter/Shutterstock Entanglement is one of the most valuable resources in the quantum realm and is,…
Feeling overwhelmed by situations you can’t control can lead to stress, so it’s important to plan ahead to minimize those feelings. Consider scheduling some time for…
A team of scientists has unveiled a baby mammoth that has been almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the thawing permafrost of eastern Siberia. Anatoly…
HAND lotion, dog treats, and deodorant. pillow. beard oil. Sports bra. The range of CBD products currently available is as wide as the health claims these…
Does quantum entanglement hold the key to time? CI Photo/Shutterstock Physicist Richard Feynman is said to have once said: “If you think you understand quantum mechanics,…
During your Christmas celebrations, it’s highly likely that you’ll indulge in a meal packed with protein and carbs on December 25th. But should you also include…
During the era of dinosaurs, which occurred 246 million to 66 million years ago, none of the species existing today were present. However, there are several…
Preparing a turkey by roasting in the oven can sometimes result in dry, brittle, and bland meat. However, with millions of oven thermostat lights flashing at…
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope took this photo of barred spiral galaxy NGC 337. This Hubble image shows NGC 337, a barred spiral galaxy about 60…
Research finds no evidence of environmental pollution from pre-Roman copper industry in Timna Valley
Scientists from Tel Aviv University conducted geochemical surveys at two smelting camps dating back to the 10th century BC, the time of the Biblical kings David…
dubbing asian archaeologistA team of Chinese paleontologists say the newly discovered species is the earliest ornithischian dinosaur ever discovered in Asia. asian archaeologist. Image credit: Yao…
One of the world’s most active volcanoes erupted again early Monday morning, sending lava fountains stretching more than 200 feet and sending plumes of toxic gas…
Dr. Jeremy Burgess/Science Photo Library Our skin is not only our largest organ, but also the one we are most familiar with. We see it, touch…
The selection of products that promise to slow or reverse aging can be overwhelmingGabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images Whether you want to brighten, firm, plump, or…
Dense smoke rising from a wildfire in Irvine, California, September 2024.Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images An alarming trend of wildfires in the western United States and…
Academic anxiety may worsen skin conditionsThomas Lowndes/Getty Images Even if you're not pretending to be true, your skin can betray your state of mind. “There is…
Hurricane Milton rages in the Gulf of MexicoShira of Hurricane Milton’s eerie swirling gray This photo was taken from the Cooperative Institute for Atmospheric Research in…
Dark energy, the unknown energy source accelerating the expansion of the universe, doesn't actually exist, according to a new study. This artist's impression shows the evolution…