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“Many scenarios can be represented using so-called game theory…” Shutterstock/Anne Kosolapova In a world where survival favors the strongest, the question arises: how do cooperative behaviors…

Coral reefs are critically threatened by climate change WaterFrame/Alamy The recent surge in ocean temperatures has led to extensive bleaching and mortality of warm-water corals globally,…

LAS VEGAS — As spring temperatures began to climb in Phoenix, Dr. Jeffrey Johnston prepared for a grim summer trend featuring numerous fatalities. In the past…

The findings of 1I/Oumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and 3I/ATLAS have revealed a substantial number of interstellar objects in the cosmos. Their widespread presence suggests that such objects are…

This autumn, two greenish comets are traversing the inner solar system, presenting a unique opportunity to view them in the coming weeks. The comets, designated C/2025…

STAR detector of the relativistic heavy ion collider Brookhaven National Laboratory We are making strides toward comprehending when the powerful nuclear force weakens its influence on…

The spider-tailed viper embodies the essence of two widely feared creatures: arachnophobia (the fear of spiders) and ophidiophobia (the fear of snakes). Imagine the only scenario…

Astronomers leveraged data from the Radio Astron satellite to generate radio images of two supermassive black holes located at the core of a distant quasar, OJ287.…

Hair growth significantly enhanced after 56 days of serum use Tsong-Min Chang et al. 2025 A serum aimed at reversing hair loss has shown promising outcomes…

Malaysian tropical longhorn beetle Kim Hee Yu “It had an unusual expression, reminiscent of an alien, but it wasn’t hostile. It remained motionless on the branch…

Model of Homo heidelbergensis, potentially a direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.WHPics / Alamy A timeline tracking genetic alterations spanning millions of years of human evolution indicates…

You might be surprised to learn that there are many animal gamers out there. For instance, in California, U.S. Navy sea lions are trained to: manipulate…

Redwing glider during test launch Teledyne Marine A small robotic submarine embarks on its inaugural round-the-world journey. On October 11, New Jersey’s Teledyne Marine, in collaboration…

Reconstruction of Siphodracon it might have looked like Bob Nicholls Presenting the “sword dragon,” a recently identified species of ichthyosaur, a predatory ancient reptile that ruled…

Approximately 4.3 billion years ago, during the early formation of our solar system, a massive asteroid collided with the far side of the moon, resulting in…

Geothermal power could become a crucial aspect of the UK’s future energy mix Jim West/Alamy purify the air Hannah Ritchie, Chatto & Windus (UK); MIT Press…

Irritable bowel syndrome may be alleviated by techniques taught in various therapies Sladic/Getty Images A new approach that alters behaviors in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome…

Neural networks (white) and eggs (green) in a mouse ovary (left) and a fragment of a human ovary (right). Growing follicles containing eggs are depicted in…

Materials resembling magnets exhibit internal spirals that can solely be controlled with circularly polarized lasers. Andrew Ostrovsky/iStockphoto/Getty Images Scientists have successfully regulated the behavior of a…

Investigation into naked mole rats may unveil novel anti-aging methods Janissimo/Shutterstock Naked mole rats can live for up to 37 years, significantly outliving other rodents of…

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been labeled as “poison,” “addictive,” and “junk,” sparking justified concerns due to their links with various health issues, including obesity, type 2…

“Everyone knows that airplanes negatively impact the climate…” Oversnap/Getty Images Years ago, I attended a climate science conference at University College London. While the specifics of…

Richard III’s skull Carl Vivian/University of Leicester The oral microbiome extracted from King Richard III, derived from analysis of his dental plaque, indicates he may have…

Oil corporations are making minimal investments in wind energy. Associated Press/Alamy Significant oil and gas firms hold under 1.5 percent of the global renewable electricity capacity,…

The summer was notably calm regarding bird flu. There was a slight decrease in egg prices, a reduction in the number of poultry flocks being culled,…

The rocks lining Britain’s Jurassic Coast are roughly 185 million years old James Osmond/Alamy Whispers of RockAnjana Khatwa, Bridge Street Press (UK). Basic Books (USA, releasing…

Surgeons carry out a pig liver transplant at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University in China in May 2024. Lu Xianfu Transplants of organs…

During its closest encounter with Mars on October 3, 2025, comet 3I/ATLAS was situated 30 million km from the ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO). The…

You may have come across the idea that high vitamin C intake can ward off colds, or perhaps TikTok nudged you to try turmeric or other…

The likelihood of older fathers transmitting disease-causing mutations to their offspring is greater than previously believed. Genome sequencing indicates that, in men in their early 30s,…

The Antarctic Aitken Basin (the predominantly blue region in the center of this topographic representation) is an impact feature roughly 2500 kilometers in diameter, covered by…

Current silicon chips are highly compact, but using ultrathin 2D materials could enhance their density even further. Wu Kailiang/Alamy A memory chip with a thickness of…

Hydraulic jumps occur when swift and slow streams of water intersect at a boundary. Durk Gardenier / Alamy Researchers have achieved an unprecedented feat: accelerating electrons…

Dogs have a passion for toys, but is it possible for them to become overly attached? A recent study suggests that their playful nature can take…

Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi are honored with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images The 2025 Chemistry Award recognizes Beijing…

The civilization that thrived in Teotihuacan during the Classic period holds a distinctive position in Mesoamerican history. Today, it continues to represent Mexico’s rich heritage and…

The prevailing theory regarding the origin of the Moon suggests it formed from a colossal impact event involving Earth and a body known as Theia. The…

The transportation of the iconic Moai statues from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) has sparked debate for over a century. A thorough analysis of 962 moai, concentrating…

On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Neil Jacobs as the new director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This appointment marks a pivotal moment for…