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This year brought many revelations about our ancient human relatives WHPics / Alamy This is an excerpt from Our Human Story, a newsletter about the revolution…

Homo floresiensis A recent study indicates that Liang Bua, the cave where this diminutive hominin species resided for approximately 140,000 years, was deserted during a significant…

Timing chemotherapy properly can reduce side effects. Paul Springett/Alamy It is often said that timing plays a crucial role, and cancer treatment might be no exception.…

Ceramic roof tiles and tuff blocks uncovered at an ancient construction site in Pompeii Pompeii Archaeological Park A recently uncovered ancient building site in Pompeii, preserved…

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Juan Maria Coy Vergara/Getty Images Karl Remström made his way down the mountain, feeling frozen and drained. It had taken him four hours to summit, followed…

It rhymes with Eeny, meeny, minnie, moo, catch a tiger by its toes. Yet even children realize counting rhymes like this are ineffective for making genuinely…

Massive Tsunami A significant tsunami could strike the U.S. coast unexpectedly, with experts cautioning that cities are insufficiently prepared. Here’s what we’re learning about the impending…

Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured breathtaking new images of the blue, compact dwarf galaxy Markarian 178. This Hubble image showcases the blue…

Firefighters operating in Spain during August Pedro Pascual/Anadolu, via Getty Images This year is poised to be the second hottest on record, following 2024, with numerous…

Recent studies reveal that vitamin C concentrations in the skin are closely linked to blood (plasma) levels, and can be enhanced by increasing fruit consumption. This…

Nanotyrannus lansensis — For years, many believed these specimens were juvenile tyrannosaurus rex — However, a team of American paleontologists analyzed the ceratobranchia (hyoid bone) and…

A recently uncovered galactic filament measures at least 50 million light-years in length and is situated 140 million light-years away. A galaxy orbits around the filament’s…

Paleontologists have undertaken a thorough anatomical reevaluation of the fossilized remains of two coelurosaurian theropod dinosaurs that inhabited South America during the Early Cretaceous period: Santanaraptor…

Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A NASA/JPL-California Institute of Technology/O. Krauss (Steward Observatory) Within Cassiopeia A, the youngest known supernova in our galaxy, scientists have uncovered unexpectedly high…

Extreme heat and poverty can hinder child development Riccardo Renato Niels Mayer/Alamy Research indicates that young children exposed to extreme heat typically exhibit a reduced vocabulary,…

Arctic Grolar BearStephen J. Kazlowski / Alamy <p>Meet our central figure: a female polar bear. Driven southward by retreating Arctic ice, she journeyed deep into Canada’s…

Marco Piunti/Getty Images Hold on, take a moment. How often do you find yourself on your phone today? Is social media impacting your mental health negatively?…

Feeling detached in social situations can happen to anyone at any time Credit: Franckreporter/Getty Images As the holiday season approaches, one reader is apprehensive about experiencing…

Upon arriving at the Buddhist retreat, Eli Sussman anticipated immersing himself in deep meditation. The Plum Village Monastery, located east of Bordeaux, France, was established by…

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The Tsimané people of Bolivia regard humility as a hallmark of a commendable person. David Mercado/Reuters This metaphor has been so overused that it has turned…

The Hubble team has unveiled breathtaking new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This marks only the third instance of…

In The Occupant, Abby (Ella Balinska) navigates the wilderness of Georgia. TCD/Prod.DB/Alamy Some concepts are so engaging and instinctual that it’s often better to quickly recycle…

Double-slit experiment showcases the quantum nature of reality Russell Kightley/Science Photo Library A thought experiment that sparked a famous debate between physicists Albert Einstein and Niels…

The Tsimané people of Bolivia believe that humility signifies a worthy person. David Mercado/Reuters This metaphor is so overused that it has become a cliché. Hunter-gatherers…

Some researchers are concerned that tattoos might be hazardous to healthOlga Korbakova / Alamy Research indicates that tattoo ink can accumulate in lymph nodes, potentially disrupting…

Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third known visitor from beyond our solar system International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Shadow the Scientist; J. Miller & M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab),…

Noise-canceling headphones function by utilizing a microphone that detects external sounds. Through sophisticated electronics, these sounds are ‘cancelled’ by playing an inverted wave to the listener,…

Explorations of humankind’s ancient origins BBC/BBC Studios human (BBC iPlayer/NOVA) Ela Al Shamahi serves as the ideal guide through the journey of our ancestors. In human,…

Michael Benson’s photograph of an insect fly, with the flower and fly measuring just over 1 cm in diameter. © 2025 Michael Benson Inside a drawstring…

Australia will restrict social media use for individuals under 16 starting December 10th. Mick Tsikas/Australian Associated Press/Alamy A historic initiative to prohibit all children under 16…

We often believe we can accurately gauge our dogs’ emotions, yet recent studies indicate that many of us may be misunderstanding their feelings. Researchers at Arizona…

A recent study suggests that volcanic eruptions from several years prior may have contributed to the devastating impact of the Black Death on medieval Europe’s population.…

The Carreras Pampas archaeological site within Bolivia’s Toro Toro National Park has documented 1,321 tracks and 289 isolated footprints, totaling 16,600 theropod dinosaur footprints. Additionally, 280…

In November 2025, ESA’s Jupiter Ice Satellite Probe (Juice) utilized five scientific instruments to study 3I/ATLAS, marking the second interstellar comet ever identified in our neighboring…

Machines for Semiconductor Chip Production David Talukdar/Alamy The AI industry is now heavily investing in computer memory, directly collaborating with manufacturers to develop chips worth billions.…

AI chatbots may have the potential to sway voter opinions Enrique Shore / Alamy Could the persuasive abilities of AI chatbots signal the decline of democracy?…

Once commonplace pets in our yards have transitioned, for better or worse, into pampered “fur babies.” The American Veterinary Medical Association recently noted that pet owners…

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