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Chemical reactions in volcanic pools may have contributed to the birth of life on EarthMichael S. Nolan/Alamy One of the most important molecules in living organisms…
Even if it's sweet, it's over Most people die when they get old. Roughly speaking, that short sentence can summarize the Dutch/Danish/British study called “.Coffee and…
Every part of our lives is the result of humans co-evolving with technologyShutterstock/Intersteed smart animalsTom Chatfield (Pan Macmillan) In 1770, inventor Wolfgang von Kempelen claimed to…
Crohn’s disease can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss Jacob Wackerhausen/iStockphoto/Getty Images/www.peopleimages.com A one-year study of 386 people found that receiving advanced treatment soon after…
Such optical cavities could be used in quantum engines Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics A single atom in a reflective cavity could be enough to…
Intuitive Machines is preparing to create history as the first private company to land on the moon following last week’s launch from Kennedy Space Center in…
acronym: A word made by combining the first letters or letter groups of several words. For example, STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
science of phenomena Being optimistic, believing in your abilities, practicing affirmations, being grateful, and setting clear goals can bring real benefits. But is manifestation pure pseudoscience,…
Holly is a staff writer for BBC Science Focus, where she is responsible for the popular Q&A section. She earned an MSc (Special Award) in Earth…
The black hole in the newly discovered quasar SMSS J052915.80-435152.0 (J0529-4351) accretes about 1 solar mass per day on top of its existing mass of 17…
Despite intensive efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), substantial residual CVD risk remains, even in people who receive all guideline-recommended interventions. Niacin (vitamin B3) is an…
of Yellow-bellied Shrike (Prionops alberti) It has not been seen for about 20 years and is listed as a “lost bird” by the American Bird Conservancy.…
The lamprey and human hindbrains are built using very similar molecular and genetic toolkits, according to a new study led by the Stowers Institute for Medical…
The study looked at men who produced less than 1.5 million sperm per milliliter of semen, which is considered to produce very few or no sperm.Joshua…
Archaeologists have discovered traces of an ancient ocher-based multicomponent adhesive in 40,000-year-old stone tools unearthed in Le Moustiers, France. Photographs, drawings and details of stone tools…
A European satellite that is malfunctioning is expected to fall to Earth and plunge uncontrollably through the atmosphere on Wednesday. The European Space Agency said that…
First photo of KijimozuMatt Brady/University of Texas at El Paso A rare bird with a spectacular yellow crown has been photographed for the first time in…
Our memories of places seem to be different from other forms of memoryREDPIXEL.PL/Shutterstock Our memory of who did what and why in a situation seems to…
Practicing mindfulness improves creative thinking Giraxia/Getty Images It's easy to name people who have evolved human thinking, from Jane Austen to Albert Einstein, Zaha Hadid to…
Humpback whales use songs to communicate with each other across oceans Karim Ilya Biologists have discovered how baleen whales produce their unique songs. It involves the…
View from a kayak on Death Valley Temporary Lake, February 9, 2024Michael Kohler/NPS Heavy rain has fallen in California in recent weeks, resulting in the remarkable…
Crescent Nebula: More complex than the human brain? Reinhold Wittich/Stocktrek Images/Alamy Back in 2012, neuroscientist Christoph Koch wrote in his book: Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic…
A structure called the ovarium is located next to the ovary and is very difficult to see with the naked eye.Katerina Conn/SPL/Getty Important elements of the…
Iojima is itself a volcano, located on the edge of the massive underwater Akahoya volcanic caldera.Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images The largest volcanic eruption in current…
Is consciousness a collection of discrete states that we move between? PM Images/Getty Images What is consciousness? This is perhaps the greatest mystery remaining in the…
water and zinc batteryTianyi Ma et al. 2024 Water-based batteries are one step closer to commercialization thanks to a new design that significantly extends their lifespan.…
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amateur: A person who pursues something for fun rather than as a profession. atmosphere: An envelope of gas surrounding the Earth, another planet, or the Moon.…
Dogs detected with diseases such as COVID-19 and malaria tend to be kept in expensive training centers rather than living as pets. Bruno Rodriguez Baptista da…
Should we treat technology like humans?Pipo/Getty Images Academic research increasingly anthropomorphizes technology. This trend can mislead the public about how powerful artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge…
The human brain is likely the most advanced computer in the world. While it operates differently than a traditional computer and has a much softer structure,…
Alex Dawson’s stunning photo of a freediver examining a whale carcass has won this year’s award. Underwater Photographer of the Year. “Whale Bones was photographed in…
Dealing with snoring can be a bothersome experience for everyone involved, whether it’s falling asleep on a public bus or waking a loved one. Researchers may…
Using new 21 cm radio observations made with NSF's Green Bank Telescope, astronomers have discovered that more than 250 clouds of neutral gas are blasting out…
Early hunter-gatherers faced with food shortages may have benefited from the impulsivity associated with ADHD John Civic/Science Photo Library Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have evolved…
An international team of herpetologists led by scientists from the University of New Mexico Highlands and the University of Queensland has described a mysterious new species…
Forgetting may be essential for the brain to rememberHans Nelemann/Getty Images There's nothing more frustrating than trying to remember a fact or memory only to realize…
A team of Chinese physicists has synthesized two new isotopes: osmium-160 and tungsten-156. Location of the new isotopes osmium-160 and tungsten-156 on the nuclide chart. Image…
Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock k Thomas Edison says: He held a steel ball in each hand as he prepared for a nap.. When he nodded, they would fall and…
The Arisaema plant is a death trap for pollinating mushroom gnats.ArchivePL/Alamy Pulpit flowers, famous for trapping and killing pollinators, may also act as nurseries for insect…