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Long-term drought has significantly contributed to the Great Salt Lake’s decline, but approximately 75% of the issue stems from human activities. According to research published in…

It’s astonishing that we have more detailed maps of the moon than of our deep ocean floor. The moon’s surface is easier to observe, as it…

Visualize this mantis shrimp donned in a spacesuit with a fascination for weaponry. Shutterstock/Sammy Kasem Explore the thrilling fourth installment of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s celebrated Children of…

Lee Sedol faced AlphaGo during their 2016 match AP Photo/Ahn Young Jun/Alamy When AlphaGo showcased its capabilities, the world took notice. Lee Sedol, the top Go…

AlphaGo’s Historic Victory Broadcast Im Hoon-jeong/Yonhap/AP Photo (via Getty Images) In March 2016, Google DeepMind’s revolutionary artificial intelligence, AlphaGo, captivated the global audience by defeating world…

There is a concerning issue with the “Higgs field”, the pivotal energy field responsible for giving particles mass. Recent studies indicate it may be dangerously close…

Paleontologists have discovered a new giant species of Mosasaurus, named Pluridence Imeraki, derived from Late Cretaceous phosphate deposits in Morocco. This slender-jawed mosasaur may have reached…

The Gulf Stream current transports warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the east coast of the United States. NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio/Scientific Photo Library…

Rebecca Solnit’s New Book Release Credit: Trent Davis Bailey March in the Northern Hemisphere signals a perfect opportunity to soak in some vitamin D while dodging…

NASA’s Impact on Didymos System Credit: Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins University APL/NASA For the first time in history, humanity successfully altered the orbit of an asteroid around…

Unforeseen vaccine side effects: Staying sharp is a bonus! Joseph Polc / Alamy Recent studies indicate that chronic inflammation in various body areas could contribute to…

Saturn’s moon Enceladus: A Prime Candidate in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute A revolutionary method for detecting chemical properties of living organisms…

Two remarkable species of marsupials, long considered extinct and previously known only from fossil records, have been rediscovered alive in New Guinea. This groundbreaking finding is…

Ocean Warming Causes Coral Bleaching Srirachai Arunrugstichai/Getty Images Global warming is accelerating at an alarming rate, occurring at twice the speed compared to previous decades. This…

What’s inside the box? Professor 25/Getty Images Imagine showing someone a box and asking them to guess its contents without any hints. This might seem impossible,…

Were they the first people to reach space? Heritage Image Partnership Ltd /Alamy Imagine launching from Earth on a clear day; the sky transforms from a…

A dust plume from the Sahara Desert is set to arrive in the UK this week, potentially creating stunning sunrises and sunsets as well as what…

A groundbreaking discovery of a 90-million-year-old fossil in Argentina is reshaping our understanding of the evolutionary history of a unique group of bird-like dinosaurs. This find…

Astronomers have utilized spectral data from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope at McDonald Observatory to construct the most intricate 3D map of faint cosmic structures dating back 9…

A groundbreaking discovery of a 7.2-million-year-old femur at the Azmaka fossil site in southern Bulgaria reveals a unique blend of locomotor features, suggesting both quadrupedal and…

Utilizing advanced X-ray technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence, entomologists have successfully developed interactive digital imagery for 792 ant species across 212 genera. A detailed Antscan specimen…

NASA/ESA/CSA’s James Webb Space Telescope has meticulously scanned Jupiter’s circumference, documenting the mesmerizing aurora as it came into view. This dynamic spectacle arises from charged particles…

Representation of Electrons in a Half Möbius Molecule IBM Research and the University of Manchester Recent discoveries by chemists reveal an intriguing new molecular structure, which…

An international team of archaeologists analyzed 85 pottery sherds containing significant food shell remains from 13 archaeological sites in Northern and Eastern Europe, dating from the…

When an American tragically dies in a plane or train crash, a dedicated independent commission investigates the incident to pinpoint failures and develop strategies to prevent…

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Exploring the Medical Potential of Magic Mushrooms Image Credit: John Moore/Getty Images A recent placebo-controlled trial has revealed that a single dose of psilocybin, the active…

Can you tell if someone is lying? The answer isn’t simple. Margarita Young/Alamy Toxic People Leanne ten Brinkesimon & schuster Leanne ten Brinke’s eye-opening book on…

Amyloid plaques in the brain are a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease, but what if the roots of the condition start elsewhere in the body? Alamy…

Pygmy Longfinger Possum Flannery et al. Exciting news from New Guinea! Two marsupial species, believed extinct for over 6,000 years, have been rediscovered. The Ring-tailed Gliders…

While direct evidence of extraterrestrial life remains elusive unless aliens reside close to our solar system, the search for signs of life beyond Earth continues. Astrobiologists…

Recent research highlights an extraordinary extremophile organism, Deinococcus radiodurans, known for its remarkable resilience. This unique microbe can endure the harsh conditions of radiation, frigid temperatures,…

Recent images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the ESA’s Euclid mission showcase the intricate multi-shell structure of the fascinating planetary nebula NGC 6543, famously…

The unprecedented mild winter weather affecting large parts of the Western United States combined with the most severe snow drought in decades has experts bracing for…

When a cat falls, the upper body twists first. Evolve/Photography/Zumapre SS/Alamy Cats possess a remarkable ability to adjust their bodies mid-fall, allowing them to land gracefully…

Rising Sea Levels: Increased Risk of Storm Surge Flooding in Coastal Cities Credit: Thomas Wyness / Alamy Stock Photo Many studies on the impact of future…

“Where Are They?” is the question posed by the renowned Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi during a discussion with a colleague in the early 1950s, hinting at…

Artwork of Hibodus sharks—predators from the late Permian period that outlasted mass extinctions. Credit: Christian Darkin/Science Photo Library The largest mass extinction in history led to…

X and Y chromosomes engage in competition to favorably skew sex ratios. Katerina Conn/Science Photo Library Have you ever noticed a family where almost all the…

Alistair Berg/Getty Images Let’s begin with an important fact: No matter what you’ve heard, you are not eating the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of…