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New and impressive images of the supermassive black hole located at the center of our galaxy show that its powerful magnetic field twists and rotates in…
Next month, people across the continental United States will have the opportunity to witness a partial or total solar eclipse. However, it is crucial for them…
It has been suggested that blood donors undergo genetic testing to ensure they do not have the inherited form of Alzheimer's disease, but some believe this…
Hotspot analysis of unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) sightings reported from 2001 to 2020. Excerpt from the paper “Environmental Analysis of Public UAP Sightings and Sky View…
View of the lunar surface taken from the tilted position of the SLIM lander JAXA Most landers we send to the Moon will operate for one…
reprimand the referee There’s new evidence that it pays to yell at referees at sports stadiums. The evidence comes in a study by Joel Guerret, Caroline…
Gaming chairs can keep players comfortable for long periods of time Anna Stills/Getty Images Chairs designed for gamers have been shown to reduce muscle stiffness and…
For a $10 billion instrument, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) spends a lot of its time staring into thin air. The deep space shots this…
Collider detector at Fermilab in Illinois prepares for more discoveries David Parker/Science Photo Library the strangeness of the universeHarry Cliff (Picador) A balloon the size of…
GLASS-z12, a very early galaxy observed by the James Webb Space Telescope Naidu et al., P. Oesch, T. Treu, GLASS-JWST, NASA/CSA/ESA/STScI Using the James Webb Space…
Mars has two irregularly shaped moons, the inner moon Phobos and the outer moon Deimos. NASA/JPL-California Institute of Technology/GSFC/University of Arizona Mars’ two moons may have…
It is ingrained in human nature to find pleasure in eating fat. When cheese melts, the fat is released from the milk protein network. As the…
Many of us include staple foods like pasta and rice in our diets for balance, while avoiding unhealthy options like potato chips and sugary snacks. However,…
New research led by University of Wyoming Laramie provides additional evidence that tardigrade proteins could ultimately be used to provide life-saving treatments to people for whom…
Scientists on board the research vessel atlantis Five new deep-sea hydrothermal vents have been discovered on the ocean floor at a depth of 2,550 meters (1.6…
According to astronomers’ best models of black hole evolution, the magnetic field within the accretion disk must be strong enough to push the accreted plasma out…
Paleontologists from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and others have discovered a partial fossil of an ancient tapeworm preserved in…
Medical implants often require battery power Sebastian Kauritzky/Science Photo Library Batteries designed to operate using oxygen from the body can last months to years before needing…
Artist’s concept of Artemis astronaut deploying equipment on the moon NASA NASA has chosen the initial scientific experiment that astronauts will take to the moon for the Artemis III mission. The mission, scheduled for 2026, will mark the return of humans to the moon following Apollo 17 in 1972. The first of the three scientific
Recently, I was walking alone down a quiet, winding road. The road is snowy and slippery, making it difficult to walk. The sun felt warm on…
White rhino foraging in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park Kiko Alvarez / Alamy The following is an excerpt from our nature newsletter Wild Wild Life. Sign…
Emo robot imitates human facial expressions Yuhan Fu A humanoid robot can predict one second in advance whether someone will smile and match the smile on…
Have you found any traces of gravitons? zf L/Getty Images For decades, physicists have been searching for gravitons, the hypothetical particles thought to carry gravity. Although…
Antibodies are proteins that can target and attack specific cells.Mirror Images/Alamy An experimental treatment rejuvenates the immune systems of older mice and improves the animals’ ability…
Using data from ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, planetary scientists created a 1:30,000-scale geological map of the Oxian Plain, the landing…
Global warming is causing the Earth’s rotation to slow slightly, which could affect the way we measure time. A study published Wednesday found that the melting…
It has been close to two years since the world was first introduced to Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole residing at the center…
Black hole Sagittarius A* seen in polarized lightEuropean Southern Observatory (ESO) This is a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy that we have…
Whether you’re a child, student, teacher, or just a proud nerd, we all love a good science joke. Even the most cheesy and silly puns. That’s…
Modern conveniences like smart refrigerators, virtual assistants, security systems, and robot vacuums have made household chores easier since the invention of the washing machine in the…
Brachiosaurus: These massive dinosaurs with long necks and short tails have been compared to giant giraffes. Unlike most dinosaurs, their front legs were longer than their…
Horse therapy is used to treat a wide range of physical and mental health issues Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock Horses are becoming increasingly popular in therapy programs designed…
The danger of aging explosives from unexploded ordnance is increasing Gail P. Novik (2024) A study of unexploded ordnance from World War II found that one…
Prioritizing sleep can help you feel youngerUwe Krejci/Getty Images Being sleep deprived can make you feel several years older than you actually are. how old someone…
Some brands of bamboo toilet paper contain very little bamboo. Zolga_F/Getty Images According to British consumer group Which?, eco-friendly toilet paper brands are selling bamboo toilet…
According to physicists, CMS cooperation This is the first time this process has been observed in proton-proton collisions at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This is…
A team of paleontologists from California State Polytechnic University and others has described a new genus and species of shark-like fish from the Fayetteville Shale in…
To safely observe a solar eclipse, you’ll need some basic equipment Liansen / Imago / Alamy If you’re planning on observing the solar eclipse on April…
dairy farm cows GH Photo/Alamy Dairy cows in several US states have reportedly contracted bird flu. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus has killed…
