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According to astronomers’ best models of black hole evolution, the magnetic field within the accretion disk must be strong enough to push the accreted plasma out…

Paleontologists from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and others have discovered a partial fossil of an ancient tapeworm preserved in…

Recently, I was walking alone down a quiet, winding road. The road is snowy and slippery, making it difficult to walk. The sun felt warm on…

Emo robot imitates human facial expressions Yuhan Fu A humanoid robot can predict one second in advance whether someone will smile and match the smile on…

Have you found any traces of gravitons? zf L/Getty Images For decades, physicists have been searching for gravitons, the hypothetical particles thought to carry gravity. Although…

Antibodies are proteins that can target and attack specific cells.Mirror Images/Alamy An experimental treatment rejuvenates the immune systems of older mice and improves the animals’ ability…

Using data from ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, planetary scientists created a 1:30,000-scale geological map of the Oxian Plain, the landing…

Global warming is causing the Earth’s rotation to slow slightly, which could affect the way we measure time. A study published Wednesday found that the melting…

It has been close to two years since the world was first introduced to Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole residing at the center…

Black hole Sagittarius A* seen in polarized lightEuropean Southern Observatory (ESO) This is a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy that we have…

Whether you’re a child, student, teacher, or just a proud nerd, we all love a good science joke. Even the most cheesy and silly puns. That’s…

Modern conveniences like smart refrigerators, virtual assistants, security systems, and robot vacuums have made household chores easier since the invention of the washing machine in the…

The danger of aging explosives from unexploded ordnance is increasing Gail P. Novik (2024) A study of unexploded ordnance from World War II found that one…

Prioritizing sleep can help you feel youngerUwe Krejci/Getty Images Being sleep deprived can make you feel several years older than you actually are. how old someone…

According to physicists, CMS cooperation This is the first time this process has been observed in proton-proton collisions at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This is…

A team of paleontologists from California State Polytechnic University and others has described a new genus and species of shark-like fish from the Fayetteville Shale in…

To safely observe a solar eclipse, you’ll need some basic equipment Liansen / Imago / Alamy If you’re planning on observing the solar eclipse on April…

dairy farm cows GH Photo/Alamy Dairy cows in several US states have reportedly contracted bird flu. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus has killed…

The fans roar to life, pumping air upwards at 260 kilometers per hour. Wearing a baggy blue jumpsuit, red helmet, and plastic goggles, claudia de rum…

Beer brewers produce a wide variety of flavors from just a handful of ingredientsCthredrig/Getty Images Artificial intelligence that can predict taste from beer's chemical composition could…

A post-medieval silver thimble was discovered by Robert Edwards while metal detecting in Pembrokeshire, a county in south-west Wales. An ancient silver thimble discovered in the…

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured detailed images of the globular star cluster NGC 1651 in the constellation Mensa. This Hubble image shows…

Police officer in Rome, Italy gestures to touristsJochen Tack/imageBROKER/Alamy Research shows that different nationalities seem to use hand gestures differently, supporting the idea that Italians in…

If you frequently visit the “How to Be Productive” section of TikTok, you’ve probably encountered the latest strategies to maintain focus and avoid procrastination. The key…

According to a study by Harvard Business in 2023, data breaches in the US have reached an “all-time high”, with a 20% increase in the first…

Witnessing the Northern Lights at the North and South Poles is considered a rare and unforgettable experience for many individuals. However, you now have the opportunity…

Paleontologists have unearthed two fossilized phalanges of ancient carnivorous birds on Seymour Island in Antarctica. Paleoenvironmental reconstruction of an early Eocene continental community on Seymour Island:…

After spaceflight, astronauts often experience symptoms that affect their sensory systems, such as unsteadiness when walking or standing, blurred vision, and fatigue. These symptoms are called…

I was going to start this article differently. But that was before my 10-year-old daughter intervened. In fact, I had already started writing when she got…

In April, a total solar eclipse is expected to occur, promising great scientific success thanks to new spacecraft, telescopes, and cosmic coincidences.The upcoming eclipse will feature…

Some zoo animals contracted SARS-CoV-2 from humansSergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Animals such as rats are often considered carriers of the disease. But when it comes to the spread…

Female titmouse flapping its wings Toshitaka Suzuki Great tits appear to flap their wings to signal their mates to enter the nest, suggesting that birds may…

Gender gaps within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) still persist despite significant advancements. Women continue to be underrepresented, with only 29.2% of STEM employees being…

In a new paper in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence, leading computer scientists from around the world review recent advances in machine learning that are converging…

Let’s prepare for an amazing event. A stunning lunar eclipse is set to occur on Monday, March 25, 2024, when the Earth aligns between the Sun…

Historically, the brain was not always recognized as the center of thought. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that the heart held intellect and the soul,…

On February 21, a meter-wide space capsule landed in the Utah desert after eight months in orbit. The cargo is a batch of ritonavir, an antiviral…

The UK Government has initiated a consultation to gather public and industry input on increasing the legal power of electric bike models from 250W to 500W…

NASA stays in touch with its space probes, like Voyager 2, through the Deep Space Network (DSN), which consists of radio receiving antennas located in three…

When something strange happens in your neighborhood, who do you call? Most likely, the police, as ghosts and Ghostbusters are not real. However, that doesn’t stop…