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Tap water in the Los Angeles area could be unavailable for some time due to concerns about damage to infrastructure and chemicals from wildfires, experts say.…
A new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows two protostars in the Orion Nebula, a diffuse nebula located about 1,350 light-years away in the…
Consuming elderberry juice daily for one week (12 ounces of juice daily) significantly increases the gut microbial community associated with health benefits, according to a new…
While the solar system’s moons such as Europa and Enceladus have thin crusts over deep oceans, Mercury has a thin crust over a large metallic core.…
A new genus and species of an ankylosaurid dinosaur has been discovered in China’s Kangdaliang Mountain (1,262 meters above sea level). There are two Ankylosaurs. Image…
The structure of Mars' core could solve some mysteries about MarsShutterstock/Alex LMX A new analysis of Mars' seismic activity suggests the planet may have a solid…
The tattooed hand of a 1200 year old mummy from PeruMichael Pittman and Thomas G. Kaye Laser scanning of a South American mummy reveals the intricate…
Meta owns social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram JRdes / Shutterstock In 2024, Meta allowed more than 3,300 pornographic ads, many featuring AI-generated content,…
Astronomers have long believed that Jupiter’s upper clouds, which form the planet’s iconic light brown bands, are made of frozen ammonia. But new research shows that…
The raging wildfires in the Los Angeles area are still causing havoc, with firefighters facing strong winds in their efforts to control the blazes.But what exactly…
Artist’s depiction of a white dwarf orbiting a supermassive black hole 1ES 1927+654 Aurore Simonet/Sonoma State University Strange oscillations emanating from a supermassive black hole appear…
Like all planets, Mercury is a world of extremes, but not necessarily in meaningful ways. Its iron core is inexplicably and inexplicably huge. Despite the scorching…
Exhibit at the Oracles, Omens and Answers showIan Wallman Oracles, omens, and answersST Lee Gallery, Oxford, UKUntil April 27, 2025 There are few disciplines as happy…
Is banana peel really useful for houseplants? Shutterstock/ThamKC Back in the 1990s, students at my high school believed that banana peels contained a mysterious psychoactive substance…
physics laboratory laser beam Callum Fraser/Alamy Stock Photo A new method of measuring distance using lasers can measure lengths from more than 100 kilometers to within…
exposed white bark pineGregory Pederson Melting ice in the Rocky Mountains has led to the discovery of a 5,900-year-old white bark pine forest. Scientists discovered more…
In today’s society, there is a growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics due to their potential to enhance workflow, communication, and technical capabilities. However,…
Definition of aphantasia (noun, “I fan ti's yer”) Aphantasia is when individuals cannot visualize images in their minds and instead think in words, numbers, and ideas.…
5G: A 5 gigahertz frequency band used for transmitting new generation cellular network signals. antenna: (plural: antennae or antennae) In biology: any of a pair of…
In Einstein’s theory of gravity, mass distorts space-time, creating an effect known as gravitational time dilation. This means that observers with different gravitational potentials measure elapsed…
Who holds the record for the world’s tallest snowman? Surprisingly, it’s a snow woman. Back in 2008, the residents of Bethel, Maine, USA built Olympia the…
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a text created by the World Health Organization that summarizes all medical problems recognized by the organization. When it…
Astronomers have discovered a blazar — a quasar with a jet aligned along our line of sight — at redshift of 7. Named VLASS J041009.05-013919.88, this…
New research shows that one of the best ways to improve mental health in later life is through volunteering. According to researchers at Columbia University, those…
Italian ryegrass is a common weed in agricultural crops. John Cousins Weeds resistant to the herbicide glyphosate have been discovered for the first time in the…
Transmission electron micrograph of a cross section of pancreatic tissue showing cells that produce insulin Steve Gschmeisner/Science Photo Library/Alamy The first attempt to use gene-edited insulin-producing…
Tomato hair is actually a trap for small pests.Jalal Research Group/University of Amsterdam For hungry insects, walking along tomato stalks in search of a green meal…
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) captured on December 31, 2024 using the telescope at Rio Hurtado, Chilelionel magic A comet that has surprised astronomers could shine as…
Last year, NASA announced that it was the hottest on record, making it the second consecutive year where global temperatures have broken records.According to the agency’s…
yearly: an adjective for something that happens every year. fiber: Something with a shape similar to thread or filament. (in nutrition) A component of many fibrous…
Most chocolate is made from cacao plants harvested from Central America to Ghana and the Ivory Coast.Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images wild chocolateRowan Jacobsen (Bloomsbury Publishing)…
3D printed lenses make this microscope much cheaper than traditional microscopes Dr Liam M. Rooney/University of Strathclyde The world’s first fully 3D printed microscope can be…
town of Colonnata (Italy),Photo by Alessandro Gandolfi/Panos At the foot of an impressive marble quarry in the Apuan Alps of central Italy lies the village of…
Spaghetti cacio e pepe is made with black pepper and pecorino cheese.myViewPoint/Alamy Physicists have discovered the key to making cacio e pepe pasta, a traditional Italian…
Scientists announced on Friday that the world has experienced the first full year with global temperatures exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius (34.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.…
Saber-toothed tiger predators — such as the famous saber-toothed tiger Smilodon Fatalis — evolved multiple times between different mammalian groups. Their unusual teeth were functionally optimal…
The sun sets on a hot day in London in July 2024.Guy Corbishley/Alamy Hopes for keeping global warming below 1.5C above pre-industrial levels have all but…
Niobium phosphide conducts electricity better than copper in films a few atoms thick. What's more, these films can be created and deposited at low enough temperatures…
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that makes it difficult for people to regulate their voluntary movements. Parkinson's disease affects about 500,000 Americans and causes symptoms…
Horse Hill Oil Site was discovered in 2015Invicta Kent Media/Shutterstock More than 100 earthquakes that shook southern England were likely caused by oil drilling, experts say.…
