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Long before the Europeans arrived, Cacao (Theobroma cacao) May have reached far beyond its homeland in Central and South America Etowaha major Mississippian city located in…

Just two weeks after the captivating total solar eclipse in southern Europe, a near-total lunar eclipse is set to mesmerize sky watchers across the Americas on…

Researchers at the University of South Carolina have developed a nanoparticle-based treatment that appears to reduce brain inflammation and amyloid beta levels as well as improve…

Paper cups lined with plant-based plastic are often sold in coffee shops and cafeterias as an environmentally friendly option. But new research by scientists at the…

If you haven’t noticed, we are currently in a golden era of racing games. Recently, in May 2026, Forza Horizon 6 was introduced on Xbox, captivating…

Harvard Physicists Discover Sound Waves Extend Qubit Coherence cornell others. We demonstrate complete mechanical coherence protection of silicon vacancy spins in diamond. Image credit: Cornell University…

Astronomers using NASA/ESA/CSA’s James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an unexpectedly large number of faint, low-mass stars in distant galaxies, suggesting that some of the largest…

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Using lasers, computer models, and AI, researchers reconstructed the sounds of a 165-million-year-old relative of modern crickets and katydids from fossilized feather fragments discovered in China.…

High in the Chilean Andes Mountains, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory boasts the largest digital camera ever constructed. This machine is designed to capture the universe…

A mysterious object discovered in the early universe may not be an isolated point of light after all. A new analysis of images of 217 “little…

In paleoanthropology, there has been an ongoing debate about the type of feet the last common ancestor (LCA) of humans and chimpanzees possessed. Some argue that…

When you mix an emotional support animal with a robot vacuum cleaner, you might get something like the familiar, furry creation discussed here. Introducing Familia, a…

According to an old saying, “You make your own luck.” This statement is supported by scientific evidence, showing that “lucky” individuals are less anxious, more intuitive,…

A fossilized skull of a nodosaur family unearthed in Hokkaido, Japan over two decades ago has been identified as a new genus and species. Nipponoperta ezoensis.…

Perseverance captured the silhouette of Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, crossing the solar disk in a fresh passthrough video from Jezero Crater. This image of…

Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) astronomers have captured incredible new images of Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in the Orion constellation. These images reveal persistent hot…

Scientists have identified a decades-old compound as a promising new candidate for the treatment of obesity and related metabolic diseases. TOFA helps cells burn excess energy…

Wiggling your toes can have a wonderful effect on your body. When you wiggle your toes, your calf muscles help push blood back to your heart,…

Donating clothes to charity is a great way to give back and help those in need. However, the reality is that not all donated clothing gets…

Monash University scientist Dr. Andrew Gunn has created a complete digital map of Earth’s wind-blown dunes. Distribution of wind-blown sand dunes on Earth. Image credit: Andrew…

In the 1970s, astronomer Vera Rubin analyzed observations of galaxy rotations and found that they were spinning faster than expected based on visible matter, leading to…

Exercise is a valuable intervention for maintaining long-term health and independence in later life, but for some individuals, it can lead to serious health risks. About…

Scientists suggest that three daily habits can add more than a decade to your brain health. New research indicates that controlling your blood pressure, avoiding diabetes,…

Discover the mysteries surrounding Saturn and its moons, particularly the intriguing formation of its magnificent ring system. Recent scientific findings suggest that the origin of Saturn’s…

When most people think of cyberattacks, they typically envision cybercriminals targeting computers, networks, and software. However, some of the most successful attacks exploit vulnerabilities in human…

Is the key to keeping your heart hidden in your gut? This sounds like a claim more appropriate for a supplement ad than a scientific journal.…

A recent research published in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that small changes in sleep, exercise, and diet can significantly impact heart health. The study…

Fossilized bones unearthed in Japan’s northeastern region 20 years ago belong to one of the smallest iguanodont dinosaurs ever discovered in Japan’s Cretaceous marine rocks, a…

A new genus and species of sauropterygian reptile that lived during the Triassic period, about 245 million years ago, has been identified from a nearly complete…

For almost 110 years, biologists have been puzzled by the reason behind domestic cats’ kidney failure. Packed with abnormally large numbers of fat-storing structures known as…

How to spot a liar There are ways to tell when someone is trying to trick you. But you have to listen carefully to what they…

Holly is a talented staff writer for BBC Science Focus, handling the popular Q&A section. With an MSc in Earth Sciences (Special Award) from UCL, focusing…

NASA has announced that its mission to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from crashing into Earth has unfortunately failed.The observatory, launched into low-Earth orbit in…

Astronomers have made an incredible and groundbreaking discovery – a faint star in an extremely tight orbit around Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the…

Some of us are familiar with the urge to embellish a little when in the presence of a confident friend or colleague. Now, a recent study…

A recent study has unearthed a civilization that may have housed up to 3 million individuals beneath the thick cover of the Amazon rainforest. The researchers…

Dr. Ian Toll, a researcher at the Institute for Biomedical Discovery Monash University, proposes folding nearly 5 million-year-old hominin fossils into this genus. Homo argues that…

Arctic temperatures are increasing four times faster than the global average, showcasing the urgency of climate change. While the overall effects of climate change are well-documented…

When thinking about sharks, we often picture them as solitary creatures. However, some species engage in social behavior, hunting in pairs or groups, forming stable social…