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Using DNA for data storage is even more efficientErkmen Design/Alamy DNA has long been used to store data, but encoding information into molecules is a painstaking…
overviewThree NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are scheduled to depart from the International Space Station on Wednesday after weeks of delays.Their return flight was initially…
When a star goes supernova in a huge explosion, it can wipe out nearby matter Mura Tart/Shutterstock The explosion from a supernova should be enough to remove almost all the dust from the solar system, and the last time this happened may have been 3 million years ago. However, like furniture dust, these particles are
Until now, no one had studied the brain before, during, and after taking hormonal contraceptives.Shutterstock / Kraken Images The largest female brain imaging study to date…
Scanning electron micrograph of Marburg virus particles NIAID Rwanda is facing its first ever Marburg virus outbreak. From late September, As of October 17, 62 cases…
atmosphere: An envelope of gas surrounding the Earth, another planet, or the Moon. chemicals: A substance formed when two or more atoms combine in a certain…
Australia’s Gold Coast was hit by severe storms during the 2022 La Niña season zstock/Shutterstock The predicted transition to cold La Niña conditions in the Pacific…
Archaeologist removing excess mud from a Bronze Age plowwessex archeology A Bronze Age wooden spade has been unearthed by British archaeologists. It is extremely rare that…
overviewFour new cases of avian influenza among farm workers in Washington state have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in the United States to…
Until now, no one had studied the brain before, during, and after taking hormonal contraceptives.Shutterstock / Kraken Images The largest female brain imaging study to date…
When inventor Thomas Edison needed inspiration, he would nap in his chair with a metal ball in each hand. The moment he fell, the ball also…
Meta claims its AI could help mathematicians Tada Image/Shutterstock The AI system developed by Meta can find solutions to mathematical problems that mathematicians have been unable…
Have you ever experienced it? Throwing a Frisbee to a friend, only for it to end up in the middle of a nearby picnic. Researchers at…
This meteorite impacted Earth during its early stages, a planet mostly covered in water with only a few land masses visible above the ocean. Drabon mentioned…
There is a new largest known prime number Panther Media GmbH/Alamy After a six-year drought, we now have a new discovery of the largest known prime…
Amphibian: A group of animals that includes frogs, salamanders, and paper wasps. These creatures have backbones and the ability to breathe through their skin. Unlike reptiles,…
Our ancestors marked time in days, following the sun’s cycles. However, in the 20th century, scientists discovered that the Earth’s rotation is an unreliable timekeeper as…
As the UK prepares for the clocks to change, two major shifts are on the horizon. Unfortunately, summer is coming to an end, but on the…
Early galaxies are dominated by bright galaxy clusters, which are larger and more massive than the local Universe. Star formation activity can be strongly influenced and…
Weighted blankets can help improve sleep in adults with insomnia and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, but results are mixed in children, one…
Archaeologists from the University of Granada have announced the discovery of the remains of an ancient Roman forum in Ubrique, Spain’s Andalusia region. Ruins of Ubrique,…
Ornithologists have described a new species of tanager in the genus Snapdragon. Trichotraupis It lives on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Trichotraupis melanops (above) and…
These ancient swords were modified by forgersalex rosinka Imaging techniques have revealed that an ancient sword recently smuggled into Britain has been modified by modern forgers,…
Scientists studied the footprints of a sparrow-sized bird of prey called Dromaeosauriformipes larusDffdfdfdhmkt gmkgmtfkfgmgmgggg (CC BY-SA) Tiny footprints in South Korea symbolize the moment 120 million…
Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) may drink you under the table Vladimir Kazachikov/Shutterstock One species of wasp, which often eats alcohol-containing foods, can retain alcohol at levels…
Two ecological species Helicobacter pylori. The bacteria, named ‘Hardy’ and ‘Ubiquitous’, coexisted in the stomachs of modern humans before they left Africa, and were dispersed around…
Taylor Swift fans line up outside Murrayfield Stadium Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images I'm sure you too may have been in a line at some point in…
Umer (Faraz Ayub) wonders if he is not of this world.Lisa Stonehouse/Escape Movie sky peelsMoin HusseinBFI Player subscription streaming will be exclusive until October 21st, after…
In March 1974, Stephen Hawking announced: the paper that made his name. It involves the revelation that black holes (gravitational giants from which not even light…
The endangered Lehmann poison dart frog is endemic to southwestern Colombia, where negotiators are meeting ahead of the COP16 biodiversity summit.Minden Pictures/Alamy 16th The United Nations…
Mathematical patterns connect the key equations of physics Andresle/Getty Images Strange patterns running through physical equations may reveal something fundamental about the universe, or indicate that…
Keep your eyes on the sky this month for a chance to witness a few meteors. This meteor is special, as it is created by one…
Gravity is an attractive force, and the larger something is, the stronger it becomes. We will never lift off the earth, and the earth will never…
appendages: fingers, legs, ears, antennae, or other features that protrude from some living thing and have some obvious specific function. atmosphere: An envelope of gas surrounding…
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At times, our bodies may require assistance. While a balanced diet and exercise are important, supplements can provide that extra boost to keep our bodies running…
Scientists in the United States and Australia are working on bringing back the Tasmanian tiger nearly a century after their extinction. They believe that with new…
Fever dreams are vivid, often bizarre hallucinations that may occur when someone has a high fever. The increase in body temperature during a fever can temporarily…
In today’s world, disinformation and “alternative facts” are prevalent. However, about two centuries ago, a science hoax unintentionally created by a reporter captured the attention of…
Paleontologists have identified a species of medium-sized iguanodont ornithopod dinosaur from two specimens found in northwestern Patagonia, Argentina. Reconstruction of the life of early rhabdodontomorph dinosaurs…