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The remnants of Seyitömer Höyük in western Turkey exemplify a classic Luwian settlement.Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, Department…

Netflix’s adaptation of The Electric State. Author Simon Stålenhag has a new book releasing this month.Netflix <p>December typically sees a slowdown in new publishing releases, and…

Individuals form profound connections with their pets, often regarding them as steadfast companions and integral family members. Consequently, the loss of a pet can evoke emotions…

Many people experience unusual bad dreams. If you often wake up feeling anxious and sweaty, you might be concerned whether it’s simply stress or if there’s…

Interestingly, recent studies indicate that individuals with higher intelligence often experience earlier puberty but tend to have children later and fewer overall. This appears contradictory from…

An international team of researchers has conducted a groundbreaking study utilizing high-resolution 3D imaging techniques, including micro-CT scans, to reconstruct the brain shapes of over 30…

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the International Gemini Observatory’s completion, students in Chile chose the Gemini South Telescope to capture an image of NGC…

The genome of the vampire squid (Vampirotutis sp.) is among the largest of any animal, containing over 10 billion base pairs. The vampire squid (Vampirotutis sp.)…

In 2009, paleoanthropologists uncovered eight foot bones from ancient human ancestors in 3.4 million-year-old deposits at the Wolanso Mir site in Ethiopia’s Afar Rift Valley. A…

Domestic cats (Felis catus) and African wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) have successfully adapted to human environments worldwide. The precise origin of the domestic cat—whether it emerged…

Tauhi, Miesa Grobbelaar’s award-winning photo Miesa Grobbelaar/TNC 2025 Oceania Photo Contest Shortly after capturing the moment an endangered humpback whale was freed from its restraints, Miesa…

The late Ian M. Banks, renowned author of the Culture science fiction series Ray Charles Redman As an author of space operas set in unique universes,…

Ancient humans took two distinct pathways to reach modern Australia. Helen Farr and Eric Fisher The timeline and means by which ancient humans made their way…

“That man is a game player called ‘Gurgeh’…” Diuno/iStockphoto/Getty Images This narrative follows a man who journeyed far and wide solely for the purpose of playing…

Maintaining good oral hygiene may be especially important during pregnancy Chondros Eva Catalin/Getty Images A popular saying suggests that “if you give birth to a child,…

Ironwood is Google’s latest tensor processing unit Nvidia’s dominance in the AI chip market is facing challenges due to a new specialized chip from Google, with…

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Every year, we dispose of hundreds of millions of tons of plastic Cavan Images/Alamy By incorporating chemicals that imitate natural polymers like DNA into plastics, we…

Congo’s rainforest ranks as the second largest globally Güntaguni/Getty Images Africa’s forests currently release more carbon dioxide than they can absorb, complicating global efforts to achieve…

Exotic stars may be fueled by dark matter remote vfx/getty images We might be observing the earliest indications of peculiar stars that harness dark matter. These…

Our planet has hosted oceans for approximately 3.8 billion years, but their current blue appearance is relatively recent. Research indicates that it hasn’t always been this…

In a recent breakthrough regarding human evolution, researchers have unveiled that a peculiar foot unearthed in Ethiopia is from a yet-to-be-identified ancient relative. The findings, released…

I vividly remember the moment my late lab partner, Xu Liu, and I first met. Illuminated, it felt as if the neurons responsible for some of…

Indus Valley Civilization ruins in Moenjodaro, Pakistan Sergey-73/Shutterstock A changing climate and intense droughts significantly impacted the Indus Valley Civilization, a remarkable urban society that thrived…

Wildfires in California this January exacerbated by climate change Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images Famine, economic downfall, civil unrest, and conflict are serious threats we encounter…

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Domestic cats trace their lineage back to North African wildcats Maria Boyko/Alamy Research indicates that domestic cats originated in North Africa, subsequently dispersing to Europe and…

Holiday reading: A selection of this year’s most popular science books Hadinya/Getty Images The book’s cover vividly illustrates the challenge, with “positive” highlighted in a vivid…

“As we approach the late 2020s, it is an incredibly exciting era for dark matter research…” Sackmestelke/Science Photo Library This is an extraordinary moment for dark…

Bellow’s alpine tree frogs enhance their jumping ability when infected with a common fungus Robert Valentich/naturepl.com The chytrid fungus is a lethal pathogen affecting amphibians amid…

Mars’ surface is not currently conducive to human life. It presents extreme challenges, including a tenuous atmosphere, freezing temperatures, and heightened radiation levels. While Earth’s extremophiles…

For many years, healthcare professionals have been intrigued by the fact that women are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at nearly double the rate of men. According…

Experts caution that you might be unintentionally increasing your risk for a hereditary condition that leads to elevated cholesterol levels, according to new findings. Familial hypercholesterolemia…

The ancient human foot bones have puzzled scientists since their discovery in 2009. Johannes Haile-Selassie The origins of a 3.4-million-year-old foot bone uncovered in Ethiopia may…

Severe, poorly controlled asthma might increasingly be managed with monthly injections Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images Individuals suffering from severe asthma often depend on daily steroid medications, raising…

Bamboo is not just for eating Magouki/Shutterstock Observations have shown that giant pandas utilize twigs and bamboo pieces to inflict self-harm. Beyond the longstanding tale of…

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Individuals enjoying a swim in London’s Beckenham Place Park Lake during January AMcCulloch / Alamy It’s 8am, and I find myself at the edge of my…

Moai Statues of Easter Island Maurizio De Mattei/Shutterstock The grand stone statues of Easter Island may have originated from diverse artistic and spiritual traditions, where multiple…

Our personal genome (an organism’s genetic information) contains remnants of viruses that once infected our ancestors. No need to worry though. These viruses aren’t contagious like…