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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…

Astronomers have detected hydroxyl (OH) gas, a chemical indicator of water, from the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS using an ultraviolet/optical telescope on NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.…

Sleep experiences can vary remarkably from one person to anotherPeopleImages/Shutterstock Individuals can undergo one of five different sleep types, each showcasing the diverse ways our rest…

The bright area represents the comet’s core, which consists of a dense mixture of ice, rock, and dust. Typically, the nucleus is enveloped in a cloud…

Bamboo is a quickly renewable resource James Freeman / Alamy Bamboo-derived hard plastics exhibit similar strength and durability to conventional plastics found in household appliances and…

Is this an example of the entire universe? alamy Here’s a glimpse from the elusive newsletter of space-time. Each month, we let physicists and mathematicians share…

Enceladus, Saturn’s moon, constantly emits ice grains and gas plumes from its subterranean seas through fissures near the Antarctic region. A research team from the University…

John Clarke, Michel Devolette and John Martinis awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images The prestigious 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics…

Nasa has unveiled a stunning close-up image of NGC 6951, the Barred Spiral Galaxy, taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This Hubble image portrays NGC…

The recently identified mineral, Phalic Hydroxysullate, sheds light on the environmental conditions and history of Mars, hinting at potential past volcanic, ash, or hydrothermal activities. A…

The fish supergroup earball, recognized for its superior hearing abilities, includes two-thirds of freshwater fish species. They were previously believed to have originated in freshwater prior…

Black Holes Are Exceptionally Potent Matter Distributors NASA Image Collection/Alamy A surprisingly violent black hole may have triggered the enigma of the elusive cosmic material. Mysterious…

Paleontologists from the United States and the Slovak Republic have identified and named a new genus and species of hadrosaur dinosaur that roamed what is now…

The stark differences in proximity and width between the moon’s near and far sides, along with their topography, volcanism, and crustal structures, offer crucial insights into…