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Some areas in Texas will experience temperatures hotter than the Sahara desert this Thursday. Intense heat domes are driving temperatures sharply up to triple digits. In…
A baby born with rare and perilous genetic disorders has flourished thanks to an experimental gene editing treatment tailored specifically for him. Researchers detailed the situation…
Blink and you’ll miss it: Purdue University’s engineering students have developed a robot capable of solving a Rubik’s Cube in just 0.1 seconds. This robot, dubbed…
Ecuador’s Rio Los Cedros provides insight for Robert MacFarlane Murray Cooper/Minden Pictures/Alamy Is the river alive? Robert MacFarlane (Penguin Books (UK) WW Norton (USA, May 20))…
Baby KJ Rebecca Affles Nicklas and Kiran Musnul after gene editing injection with researchers Philadelphia Children’s Hospital A young boy afflicted with a serious genetic disorder…
Jiuzhang, an advanced photonic quantum computer that features a record number of qubits University of Science and Technology of China The number of qubits connected in…
Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Alamy In 1998, astronomers delivered a groundbreaking revelation: spacetime, the fundamental structure fostering our universe, not only expanded but did so at an…
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Simone Rotella The UK government has introduced an AI-driven crime prediction tool that identifies individuals deemed “high risk” for potential violence based on personal histories such…
Chopping onions can make you cry Foster.R/Getty Images Have you ever shed tears while slicing onions? Researchers have identified a potential remedy, although it might not…
Mark Watney (Matt Damon) on Mars: It’s not by choice Moviestore Collection Ltd/Alamy From This World to the NextAdriana Murray (Profile Books (UK); Pegasus Books (US)…
UK Home Builders Required to Enhance Nature ShutterStock / Jevanto Productions Housing developers in the UK are struggling to meet the biodiversity requirements laid out in…
What insights do we gain from the genomes of chimpanzees and other apes? S. Tuengler/inafrica.de/Alamy This excerpt comes from our human stories newsletter covering the archaeological…
Planetary scientists initially believed that Earth’s outer crust would become thicker over time, particularly due to the perceived absence of forces pushing it back into the…
Over 350 million years ago, the initial forest began to emerge on Earth, transforming its planetary environment. Geologists refer to this time as the Late Paleozoic…
A naturally occurring compound known as flavan-3-ol, present in cocoa, tea, apples, and grapes, has been shown to enhance blood pressure and vascular health, according to…
With data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and the Keck II telescope, astronomers have found signs of cloud convection in Titan’s northern hemisphere. The…
Primatologists have recorded and examined both previously noted and newly observed instances of self-administered and socially oriented wound care, snare removal, and potential medicinal hygiene behaviors…
Water ice plays a crucial role in the formation of giant planets and can also be delivered by comets to fully developed rocky planets. Utilizing data…
The sun has unleashed its power with two significant flares occurring early Wednesday, just a day after NASA’s Observatory captured a stunning image of another solar…
Researchers in Australia have discovered the oldest known fossil footprint of reptile-like animals, dating back roughly 350 million years ago. This discovery implies that the first…
On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services reinstated 328 federal employees who were at risk of termination, including those working on coal miners’ “black…
A Sunset Over London in May 2025 Guy Corbishley/Alamy The aim of restricting global warming to below 1.5°C faces challenges as recent climate data suggests global…
Floating solar farm in Huainan, China is part of the country’s renewable energy expansion Imago/Alamy As the world’s leading emitter of carbon dioxide, China has recorded…
Accounts of medical challenges frequently begin with striking remarks from individuals living with the condition. However, after exploring online forums dedicated to those suffering from bothersome…
Tracks that form an impression of artists with lizard-like beings Marcin Ambrozik A discovery in Victoria, Australia has unearthed evidence of some of the earliest reptile-like…
Have democratic nations simply transferred their emissions to facilities like this steel mill in Benxi, China?John Bauer Pollution/Alamy Since 1990, the UK has achieved a remarkable…
The small frog boasts vibrant colors Alexander Tamanini Monico This recently identified poison dart frog, adorned with vivid blue stripes and golden limbs, might be striking,…
Illustration of Norovirus Particles J Marshall/Tribaleye Images/Alamy In a few years, vaccine pills for norovirus that lower infection risk may become available, following promising trials where…
In 1977, the FDA prohibited women of childbearing age from participating in early drug trials due to the adverse effects caused by medications like thalidomide, which…
Map illustrating anomalies in the lunar gravity field derived from data obtained by NASA’s GRAIL mission NASA/JPL-CALTECH/MIT/GSFC Research indicates that the moon’s gravitational pull suggests a…
Mothra Fentoni resided in present-day Canada during the Cambrian period, approximately 506 million years ago. Life reconstruction of Mothra Fentoni. Image credit: Daniel Dufour, Royal Ontario…
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its support for drinking water standards concerning two hazardous “forever chemicals” that impact tap water for millions of Americans.…
In 1861, researchers found Archeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur, in 150-million-year-old limestone in Solnhofen, Germany. At that time, they were unaware that this fossilized skeleton—and subsequent finds—would…
Piri Piri or African Bird’s Eye Chilli Peppers Steidi/Alamy Have you ever made your food too spicy? In the future, there might be “anti-spice” seasonings, inspired…
Measuring the Amount of Breast Milk in Breastfeeding Lebedinskaia Natalia/Getty Images Parents may soon be able to monitor how much breast milk their baby consumes through…
Amino Acid: A basic molecule found naturally in plant and animal tissues, serving as a crucial element of proteins. Ammonia: A colorless gas that typically has…
Tasha Hedges used Xanax for two decades to manage her anxiety and panic attacks, following her psychiatrist’s recommendations. However, in 2022, her doctor passed away unexpectedly.…
Following traumatic experiences, such as a divorce or the loss of a loved one, individuals may encounter symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. This…
A 2023 study by Professor Haino Falk and his team at Ladbou University revealed that not just black holes, but all cosmic entities can “evaporate” through…