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There is a new largest known prime number Panther Media GmbH/Alamy After a six-year drought, we now have a new discovery of the largest known prime…
Amphibian: A group of animals that includes frogs, salamanders, and paper wasps. These creatures have backbones and the ability to breathe through their skin. Unlike reptiles,…
Our ancestors marked time in days, following the sun’s cycles. However, in the 20th century, scientists discovered that the Earth’s rotation is an unreliable timekeeper as…
As the UK prepares for the clocks to change, two major shifts are on the horizon. Unfortunately, summer is coming to an end, but on the…
Early galaxies are dominated by bright galaxy clusters, which are larger and more massive than the local Universe. Star formation activity can be strongly influenced and…
Weighted blankets can help improve sleep in adults with insomnia and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, but results are mixed in children, one…
Archaeologists from the University of Granada have announced the discovery of the remains of an ancient Roman forum in Ubrique, Spain’s Andalusia region. Ruins of Ubrique,…
Ornithologists have described a new species of tanager in the genus Snapdragon. Trichotraupis It lives on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Trichotraupis melanops (above) and…
These ancient swords were modified by forgersalex rosinka Imaging techniques have revealed that an ancient sword recently smuggled into Britain has been modified by modern forgers,…
Scientists studied the footprints of a sparrow-sized bird of prey called Dromaeosauriformipes larusDffdfdfdhmkt gmkgmtfkfgmgmgggg (CC BY-SA) Tiny footprints in South Korea symbolize the moment 120 million…
Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) may drink you under the table Vladimir Kazachikov/Shutterstock One species of wasp, which often eats alcohol-containing foods, can retain alcohol at levels…
Two ecological species Helicobacter pylori. The bacteria, named ‘Hardy’ and ‘Ubiquitous’, coexisted in the stomachs of modern humans before they left Africa, and were dispersed around…
Taylor Swift fans line up outside Murrayfield Stadium Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images I'm sure you too may have been in a line at some point in…
Umer (Faraz Ayub) wonders if he is not of this world.Lisa Stonehouse/Escape Movie sky peelsMoin HusseinBFI Player subscription streaming will be exclusive until October 21st, after…
In March 1974, Stephen Hawking announced: the paper that made his name. It involves the revelation that black holes (gravitational giants from which not even light…
The endangered Lehmann poison dart frog is endemic to southwestern Colombia, where negotiators are meeting ahead of the COP16 biodiversity summit.Minden Pictures/Alamy 16th The United Nations…
Mathematical patterns connect the key equations of physics Andresle/Getty Images Strange patterns running through physical equations may reveal something fundamental about the universe, or indicate that…
Keep your eyes on the sky this month for a chance to witness a few meteors. This meteor is special, as it is created by one…
Gravity is an attractive force, and the larger something is, the stronger it becomes. We will never lift off the earth, and the earth will never…
appendages: fingers, legs, ears, antennae, or other features that protrude from some living thing and have some obvious specific function. atmosphere: An envelope of gas surrounding…
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At times, our bodies may require assistance. While a balanced diet and exercise are important, supplements can provide that extra boost to keep our bodies running…
Scientists in the United States and Australia are working on bringing back the Tasmanian tiger nearly a century after their extinction. They believe that with new…
Fever dreams are vivid, often bizarre hallucinations that may occur when someone has a high fever. The increase in body temperature during a fever can temporarily…
In today’s world, disinformation and “alternative facts” are prevalent. However, about two centuries ago, a science hoax unintentionally created by a reporter captured the attention of…
Paleontologists have identified a species of medium-sized iguanodont ornithopod dinosaur from two specimens found in northwestern Patagonia, Argentina. Reconstruction of the life of early rhabdodontomorph dinosaurs…
According to one researcher, daily consumption of strawberries (1-4 cups per day) improves lipid metabolism and inflammatory outcomes in people at high cardiovascular risk. new review…
Hawaiian stories suggest a huge wave once hit Maui Dawn Germail A Hawaiian story involving the wrath of two gods helps scientists track down the remains…
Diagram of neuron activity in rat brainConnect images/Alamy Enhancement of some brainwave activity during sleep in rats improves their performance on memory tests. Improving these abilities…
Ion trap helped create quantum defects in two places at onceAndrew Brooks, National Physical Laboratory/Scientific Photography Library Exotic quantum cracks are formed by charged atoms that…
Friendly faces at the Rent a Dinosaur stand welcome visitors to the showAlistairVeryard.com There were big beasts, big crowds, and big ideas at New Scientist Live,…
Can you find prime numbers?Robert Brook/Science Photo Library For the first time in more than 25 years, mathematicians have proven a new way to identify prime…
alien: Refers to alien species, life from a distant world, often mentioned in astronomy. line up: Refers to the arrangement or alignment of things in a…
The Nikon Small World Microphotography Competition – the premier scientific photography competition – is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It marks 50 years of showcasing…
Questio Sympsonorum It is part of the Ediacaran biota and contains the oldest preserved evidence of complex macroscopic fauna. close-up of Questio Sympsonorum Footprints. Image credit:…
On Earth, solar radiation can travel up to several meters into the ice, depending on its optical properties. Organisms in the ice can harness the energy…
The veil of mystery surrounding the Treasury Monument in Petra, Jordan has been lifted once again. Beneath an ancient building carved out of rock, archaeologists discovered…
overviewNew research provides insight into the evolutionary history of the amylase gene, which is key to our ability to eat and digest starchy foods.Research has shown…
