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The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs. If these base pairs were letters grouped together on a single line, they would fill…
Acceleration: A change in the speed or direction of an object. Aerodynamic: Shape that reduces resistance when air passes through. Bird: A winged warm-blooded animal that…
antibody: Proteins produced by B cells in the body that are released into the blood as part of the immune response. Antibodies are created when the…
The rarest whale in the world, known as the Spade whale, has only been seen seven times. Very little is known about this mysterious species. A…
Sundog (noun, soon derg) Sundogs are bright flares of light that appear on either side of the sun in the sky. They form when incoming sunlight…
There is a lot of talk about the word “habit.” Your doctor may advise you to develop the “good habit” of eating five servings of fruits…
overview A recent flurry of solar storms suggests the Sun is at its peak as part of an 11-year cycle. The active period is likely to…
“If you don’t change your clothes, you’ll catch a cold!” Most people probably heard some variation of parental pleading while growing up, or even gave such…
Self-sabotage (also called “self-handicapping” by psychologists) is intentionally doing something that can harm your chances of success. academic ability testperformance at work, sportsor relationships. For example,…
Many of us aim for self-esteem, a positive self-view, and pride in ourselves. It’s normal to feel uneasy and want to avoid comments and situations that…
Observing people around your local park, office, or city center, you will likely see many individuals using reusable water bottles. This trend has become a fashion…
overview The Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Saturday. The pattern of activity surprised forecasters. The season was busy early on, with strong storms occurring later in…
A dog chased a ball past me at full speed across the open fields of Seascale Beach, Cumbria. The beach is surrounded by a small park,…
During midwinter, under the right conditions, the polar sky can be transformed into a colorful spectacle by shimmering clouds. These rainbow clouds, also known as “nacre…
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Reading and the University of Durham has revealed that the increase in relative brain size, known…
Britain experienced a record heatwave in July 2022 Damian Meyer/AFP via Getty Images Climate models are underestimating the likelihood of heatwaves in some regions, including the…
Someone’s kidneys could be biologically 10 years older than their brain Christian Kitzmuller/Alamy Our organs seem to age at different rates, with lungs and kidneys aging…
There are no signs of population stratification in the Linear Pottery Culture (LBK) communities that first spread agriculture across much of Europe, according to a new…
Scientists who study non-human animals rarely use the word “love” in their published papers. However, many animal behavior scientists are passionate about animals, which initially drew…
You can remotely control a cockroach wearing an electronic backpack.Provided by: Hirotaka Sato, Nanyang Technological University Robotic arms that can automatically turn cockroaches into controllable cyborgs…
2024 was a great year for science fiction, from time travel to space-based stuffMatt Mawson/Millennium Images, UK It's been a good year for science fiction, with…
date palm Matilde Gattoni The world’s oases are on the front lines of the existential fight against climate change. Limited rainfall and rising heat are dramatically…
Haunted house attractions may have unexpected health benefitsRobert Stainforth/Alamy It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, but a little fear can be powerful…
The dark region in the upper right corner of this Mars image, the Acidaria Planum, may contain bacteria deep within its rocky surface. NASA/JPL/USGS Certain regions…
We now know that dinosaurs were large reptiles that ruled the Earth, but scientists have always been curious about why it took them 30 million years…
Paleoanthropologists have discovered 1.5 million-year-old footprints of two very different species of humans. homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei — at the same location near Lake Turkana…
Drinking enough water can help with weight loss and prevent kidney stones as well as migraines, urinary tract infections, and low blood pressure, according to a…
Orbit of newly discovered exoplanet TOI-3261 (also known as TIC 358070912) is an inactive main sequence star located 300 parsecs (978.5 light years) away in the…
overview Ancient footprints discovered in Kenya belong to two different species of human relatives who walked on the same ground at the same time, a study…
John “Bud” Benson Wilbur Massachusetts Institute of Technology You may have never heard of John “Bud” Benson Wilbur, but he is a low-key civil engineering legend.…
It is difficult to determine when the person died due to decomposition of the body. South Agency/Getty Images Determining when a person died based on a…
Platforms like X can shape political viewsAlgi February Sugita/ZUMA Press/Alamy Algorithms behind social media platforms can change your attitude towards people with different political views in…
Footprints thought to have been left by an individual of Paranthropus boiseiNeil T. Roach Preserved footprints in Kenya appear to record two different species of ancient…
A Cheerios-inspired robot that emits alcoholic fuel using fluorescent dye.Jackson K. Wilt et al. 2024 The same phenomenon as beetles floating on a pond and Cheerios…
COP load of this As COP29, the latest round of international climate negotiations, struggles in Azerbaijan, Feedback watches bemused from afar. We have previously covered several…
At a party held after Elon Musk's Tesla unveiled its robot taxi last month, the Optimus robot roamed around, handing out drinks and chatting with guests.…
Intense: Find a quiet place and read these inspirational books to expand your thinking. David Trude/Getty Images burning earth Written by Sunil Amrith This year hasn’t…
Haunted house attractions may have unexpected health benefits Robert Stainforth/Alamy It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, but a little fear can be…
We now know that dinosaurs were giant reptiles that dominated the Earth, but scientists have long wondered why it took them 30 million years to reach…
Swedish and Polish paleontologists are using hundreds of fossilized fecal and vomit samples from the Polish Basin in central Europe to reconstruct the rise of dinosaurs…
