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Exercise offers substantial advantages for heart healthIan Canham/Alamy For men over 50, engaging in more than twice the exercise as women may be necessary to achieve…

President George H.W. Bush (left) and environmental protection advisor Bill Riley Netflix white house effectDirected by Boni Cohen, Pedro Cos, and John Schenck, available on Netflix…

Shutterstock/John D. Sahlin Addressing climate change is a fundamentally collective effort. We share a single planet and atmosphere, meaning every emission of greenhouse gases impacts us…

“Exercising with peers significantly boosts workout attendance.” Rich Bowen Photography/Alamy As a child, I steered clear of team sports; my hand-eye coordination was lacking, and my…

Bakhshali manuscripts contain the first example of zero in written recordsPA Image/Alamy What’s the most significant number in mathematics? It seems like an absurd question—how do…

Light travels at a finite speed, meaning it takes time to cover vast distances. Astronomers leverage this to investigate ancient epochs in the universe’s history by…

Paleontologists have unearthed a 2.9-centimeter fossil foot bone believed to belong to a bowerbird at the Miocene site of St Bassans in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Recreating…

The notion that reducing food intake could enhance longevity has existed for millennia. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates famously stated, “If you overnourish the patient, you…

As Napoleon advanced into Russia in 1812, he commanded the largest army ever assembled in Europe. However, his return was marked not by gunfire, but by…

Astronomers have identified a peculiar “moon” that casts a shadow on Earth as it navigates through space. Dubbed quasi-moons, these entities don’t orbit our planet in…

Paleontologists have unearthed the fossilized lower right canine tooth of a significant proborchiid Sparathodont in Brazil’s Taubaté Basin. The lower right canine tooth of a large…

The visible signs of aging, like wrinkles, gray hair, and joint discomfort, are merely surface reflections of more intricate processes happening within our cells. Deep inside…

Researchers have uncovered new DNA evidence that challenges established theories regarding Napoleon’s ill-fated 1812 invasion of Russia. As his Grand Army, comprising around 500,000 soldiers, advanced…

Individuals with fibromyalgia exhibit different genetic mutations compared to those who do not have fibromyalgia. Katerina Conn/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Recent advances in our understanding of…

Zebra finches are commonly studied in captivity by biologists Alamy The morning chorus of birds has captivated poets and nature enthusiasts for centuries, yet the reasons…

Jared Lepola and a robotic hand crafted from LEGO Mindstorms components Nathan Leppola A robotic hand constructed by a 16-year-old boy and his father using Lego…

Indulging in snacks rich in saturated fats during winter can mislead your body into accumulating more fat, as noted by recent findings. Researchers at the University…

Gliese 251 is an early red dwarf star, ranking as the 74th closest star system to our Sun. An artistic interpretation of the Gliese 251 system.…

The most renowned mass extinction in Earth’s history occurred approximately 66 million years ago. A swift decline in environmental conditions resulted in the extinction of around…

Paleontologists studied two remarkable specimens of end-Cretaceous duck-billed dinosaurs, Edmontosaurus anectens. They employed various imaging techniques to reconstruct the species’ physical appearance during its life, showcasing…

Midlers mentioned that no other Atlantic species reaches such dimensions or establishes extensive lattices. “They are the sole species capable of creating a genuine 3D structure,”…

Therapy that balances testosterone and estrogen reduces menopausal symptoms Alamy Stock Photo The menopause can bring a host of challenging symptoms such as mood fluctuations, difficulties…

“No wonder Scandinavia was the first country to abolish prisons…” Walker/Getty Images The 2020s marked a significant period for the United States, spending around $182 billion…

Solar Panel and Robotic Arm of NASA’s Phoenix Lander with Sample in Scoop NASA/JPL-California Institute of Technology/University of Arizona/Texas A&M University Mars might harbor a system…

Palm civet Krit Afshen/Shutterstock Beans from civet cat droppings possess distinct chemical properties that help explain their gourmet status. The palm civet (Paradoxulus hermaphroditus), resembling a…

Colored light micrograph of a human embryo following in vitro fertilization Zephyr/Science Photo Library During in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryos are subjected to genetic screening prior…

The Future of Solar Power is Promising Liu Fuyu/Shutterstock Can solar energy dominate the global power landscape? Recently, the rate of solar power installation has increased…

The clouds in our atmosphere host a myriad of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. George Pachantouris/Getty Images Scientists have for the first time measured the colors of…

Peter Betts (seated, in a pink shirt) at COP17 in Durban, South Africa, 2011 IISD/ENB Leila Mead Climate Diplomat Peter Betts, Profile Edition Next month, climate…

Nail penetration tests on standard batteries (top) and those with enhanced electrolytes (bottom) Professor Yi-Chun Lu, Chinese University of Hong Kong Altering just one material in…

Increasing evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy offer benefits beyond treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. Shelby Knowles/Bloomberg via Getty Images Research indicates that the…

Illustration of CAR T cell therapy targeting tumor cells Brainlight/Alamy CAR T cells, which are immune cells modified to attack cancer, have transformed blood cancer treatments,…

Both avian and non-avian reptiles eliminate excess nitrogen as solid compounds known as “urate,” an evolutionary trait that aids in water conservation. Despite this adaptation, numerous…

In a recent study, Professor Mike Archer from the University of New South Wales and his team revisited the fossilized tibia (the lower leg bone) of…

Knots are prevalent in various fields of mathematics and physics today. A collaborative team of Japanese and German physicists proposes the existence of a “knot-dominated epoch”…

Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss presented on an iPhone (left) alongside a smaller e-paper display (right) showing the same artwork Kingston Frameworks; Kunli Xiong et al. (2025)…

Gene-edited pigs exhibit resistance to swine fever Simon Lillico By making a few genetic modifications, pigs can be rendered entirely resistant to swine fever, a significant…

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Eczema-like stimulation promoted hair regrowth in shaved mice over 20 days (bottom row). Meanwhile, hair growth was notably less in shaved mice lacking this stimulation (top…

In the upcoming year, Formula 1 (F1) is set to undertake one of its most ambitious transformations yet, shifting from fossil fuels to a fully sustainable…