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Firefighter drops water on wildfires near Athens, Greece Costa Subarutas/Anadoll via Getty Images The severe heat waves experienced in June and July have resulted in 2,300…

Recent studies indicate that Earth and the rest of the Milky Way could be drifting through the universe’s voids for billions of years. By analyzing the…

The astronomer utilizing ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope (VLT) has unveiled a new image of 3i/Atlas, marking it as the third interstellar object documented. This VLT/FORS2 image,…

Plastic polymers are everywhere in our daily lives, and their durability makes them suitable for numerous uses, yet effective disposal remains a significant issue. Recent discoveries…

A recent study by researchers at the University of Manchester explored Earth’s radar systems as a potential technological signature detectable by extraterrestrial observers. While SETI typically…

Solar panels in Tucson, Arizona, USA Rebecca Noble/Bloomberg via Getty Images Preliminary assessments indicate that the decrease in clean energy funding in the bill dated July…

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that can metastasize Science Photo Library After years of research and extensive human trials, only one virus specifically engineered…

Incorporating sunlight-reflecting particles into the atmosphere may help mitigate climate change Alexnako/Shutterstock Continuing to emit carbon dioxide poses significant threats, including the risk of triggering tipping…

Antiparasitic drugs gained significant attention during the Covid-19 pandemic, though their applications are unrelated to the virus. HJBC/ShutterStock Source: ShutterStock Prior to 2020, few had ever…

Ancient humans adapted to deeper forests as they journeyed from Africa, moving away from the savanna. Lionel Bret/Eurelios/Science Photo Library This is an excerpt from our…

Paleontologists have uncovered the fossilized jawbone of a newly identified pterosaur species, along with a multitude of fossils, including one of the world’s oldest turtles, in…

A research team from Durham University, the University of Hawaii, and the University of Liverpool suggests that dark dwarfs are theoretical objects driven by dark matter,…

Researchers have uncovered an astonishing mechanism of seed dispersal in nature: the squirting cucumber. This plant, Ecballium, boasts an extraordinary method of ejecting seeds over considerable…

Recent studies have uncovered new insights regarding the timing and locations of cat domestication. Contrary to the belief that these early felines were simply pampered companions…

Forget everything you thought you knew about alpha males: Major new research suggests that clear male dominance in primate societies is not a universal truth, indicating…

Unwanted Thoughts Sometimes our minds become cluttered with confusing thoughts. What can we do when we’re unable to release them? Here are some tips to manage…

Abel 209 is an expansive galactic cluster situated approximately 2.8 billion light years from the constellations of Cetus. This Hubble image illustrates Abell 209, a galactic…

In the paper published online in the Journal of Comparative Psychology, marine biologists detail 34 interactions where killer whales (Orcinus orca) offered food to humans over…

NASA’s Lucy Mission is actively examining images obtained during its encounter with the carbonaceous asteroid Donald Johansson on April 20, 2025. Donald Johanson is located on…

Low-density amorphous ice is one of the most prevalent solid materials in the universe and plays a crucial role in deciphering numerous well-known anomalies of liquid…

Paleontologists have identified a new species from the Ankylosaurus dinosaur genus Zhongyuansaurus, using specimens discovered in Henan Province, China. Reconstructing the life of Zhongyuansaurus Junchangi. Image…

The vapor detector has the ability to detect traces of fentanyl and other substances in the air. Elizabeth Dennis/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory The U.S. Customs and…

Forests similar to Vermont’s Mansfield State Forest are experiencing snow loss Douglas Rissing/Getty Images Many forests are losing their winter snowpacks due to rising global temperatures,…

The flash is highlighted in blue. Mario Lana It seems that something might have struck Saturn. If so, amateur astronomers could play a crucial role in…

What’s lurking at the edge? Kertlis/Getty Images Amateur mathematicians find themselves ensnared in a vast numerical puzzle. This conundrum stems from a deceptively simple query: How…

As a star exhausts its fuel, it succumbs to gravitational forces and collapses. When a star over eight times the mass of our sun collapses, it…

Is soil truly an antidepressant? Cavan’s Image/Aramie Numerous intriguing claims about gardening have circulated, especially one that insists, “The soil acts as an antidepressant.” According to…

A skull of a young girl believed to be a descendant of Neanderthal Homo sapiens parents Israel Hershkovitz Skulls uncovered in Israel, dating back 140,000 years,…

AI is Improving in Mathematical Researchlucadp/getty images Is the AI Revolution poised to revolutionize mathematics? Many prominent mathematicians think so, as automated tools enhance the ability…

The steam detector can identify traces of fentanyl and other substances in the air Elizabeth Denis/Pacific Northwest National Institute The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency…

For many of us, mushrooms are merely peculiar forest growths, and fungi might seem like something that belongs in a dish with cream. However, scientists are…

The deadly floods in Texas have ignited fresh concerns regarding cuts made to the National Weather Service by the Trump administration, which has resulted in fewer…

The beauty industry often resists trends. From campaigns on aging to home LED masks, consumers have encountered a range of innovations. However, one particularly enduring trend…

The concept of negative or zero-calorie foods, while popular on diet platforms, remains a topic of debate. The premise suggests that our bodies expend as much…

Fig trees may excel at reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere Raimund Link/Mauritius Images Gmbh/Alamy Certain fig trees have the ability to transform significant quantities…

Deep, resonating pulses and heartbeats are being revealed beneath East Africa, ripping the continent apart. This unusual phenomenon is attributed to a rhythmic surge in melting…

In a remarkable encounter with citizen scientists off the coast of Norway, a duo of orcas was seen engaging in “kissing” behavior in the wild for…

As per the World Health Organization, approximately 41,000 individuals lose their lives each year while cycling. The exact number of those who were not wearing helmets…

Herpetologists have identified three new species of the Frog genus Pristimantis from the rugged, misty highlands of northwest Peru. Pristimantis Chinguelas. Image credits: Chavez et al.…

3i/Atlas is only the third celestial object ever detected, following the interstellar asteroid 1i/Oumuamua in 2017 and the interstellar comet 2i/Borisov in 2019. Images of 3i/Atlas…