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“Oh, poor monkey, how sweaty you are!” Colin Waters/Alamy If every chimpanzee on Earth was given a typewriter, they would never recreate the works of William…
New research suggests that exercising just once a week can help protect the brain from cognitive decline, according to a study published in BJSM. Participants who…
Trillions of neutrinos pass through our bodies every second. The sun produces them through nuclear fusion. The same goes for nuclear power plants. Some come from…
Research into paranormal phenomena, including supernatural “ghosts,” has been ongoing since the Victorian era when spiritualism gained popularity. However, most paranormal investigations are considered pseudoscientific, as…
Striving for 10,000 steps, getting 8 hours of sleep, and limiting alcohol intake to 14 units per week are all common health guidelines we are encouraged…
Cygnus OB2 is the giant young stellar association closest to the Sun. In this new composite image, Chandra data (purple) shows the diffuse X-ray emission and…
These two medieval cities, named Tashbulak and Tugubulak, are among the largest cities ever recorded on the mountainous Silk Road, a vast network of ancient trade…
NASA’s Perseverance rover will pass in front of the sun on September 30, 2024, the 1,285th Martian day (Sol) since the start of its mission. I…
During the Bronze Age, northwestern Arabia, the region between Mecca and Aqaba, was home to interconnected city walls centered around small fortified cities, such as the…
Mapping tumors and genetic changes within them could help develop new cancer treatmentsSipa Press/Alamy We now have some of the most detailed maps ever created for…
The U.S. government uses census data to fairly distribute resources Valentin Seminov/Alamy Changes to the U.S. government’s census processing system could improve the accuracy of publicly…
Scientists discovered fossils in Argentina’s Santa Cruz provinceMariana Chubar et al., Journal (2024) The beautifully preserved fossilized tadpoles are the oldest discovered by science, dating back…
New research shows there are more reasons than ever to eat vegetablesAlvarez/Getty Images When it comes to our diets, the list of things touted as the…
Loading plates has never been more complicated. While we urge people to avoid ultra-processed foods and ‘bad’ fats, we are also exposed to a growing number…
Adélie penguins in Antarctica Professor Heather Lynch Artificial intelligence can help accurately map and track penguin colonies in Antarctica by analyzing tourists’ photos. … topic: artificial…
Even if you eat the same bread, everyone's metabolic reaction will be different.Matthew Ashmore/Alamy Consider two slices of bread. One is an artisanal sourdough boule and…
Marine biologists have used a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to discover six new species of carnivorous sponges in the cladulidae family on the western edge of…
In the ancient history of the Earth, dinosaurs reigned supreme for over 53 million years. These incredible creatures dominated the planet, growing in size and diversity…
If you spend more than five minutes on Instagram or TikTok, especially if you’re a woman of a certain age, chances are you’ll meet a healthy,…
Shutterstock/Natasha Breen Humans have been fermenting foods and drinks for at least 13,000 years and touting their health benefits for almost as long. However, even though…
Recent research suggests that gene editing using CRISPR technology may have the potential to rejuvenate stem cells and reverse aging in the brain. Stem cells are…
Indeed, the horrifying expression on an Egyptian mummy’s face may be explained by a gruesome death. The mummy, whose remains were found in the ancient city…
Recent archaeological findings indicate that smoking not only stains teeth but also has a literal impact on bones. Additionally, new research suggests that the prevalence of…
If you take a look around your home, you’ll notice numerous incredible inventions that have made our lives easier. You’re currently reading this article. However, not…
The existence of something rather than nothing is a profound question that lies at the intersection of science and philosophy. It pushes us to investigate the…
A new species of megacheilan arthropod from the Ordovician period has been discovered by University of Oxford palaeontologist Luke Parry and colleagues, preserved in 3D by…
The neutron star in X-ray binary system 4U 1820-30 rotates 716 times per second, the fastest rate ever observed, according to an analysis of data collected…
Archaeologists have unearthed a rare dagger dating back to the Copper Age in the Tina Giama cave in Trieste, a decentralized region in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia…
The end-Triassic extinction is, along with the end-Permian and end-Cretaceous events, the most severe mass extinctions of the past 270 million years. The exact mechanism of…
The research team then discovered a huge ancient city and named it “Valeriana” after the nearby freshwater lagoon. Researchers say Valeriana, which at its peak was…
Peter Daisley/Getty Images It is said that snacking between meals is bad, and there is a general perception that snacking between meals is bad for your…
Plans to pave Brazil’s trans-Amazon highway could accelerate deforestation Photo courtesy of DeAgostini/Getty Images Deforestation has made the Amazon a net source of carbon dioxide, pushing…
NGC1386 is a spiral galaxy located 53 million light years away in the constellation Eridanus. This image of NGC 1386 combines data from VST and ALMA.…
It's almost midnight and I'm eating some Netflix shows and leftovers from the fridge. You'll regret it in the morning, and you'll probably regret it for…
Self-driving car in downtown Los Angeles Allen J. Scherben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Artificial intelligence systems that control driverless cars still struggle to predict the sudden appearance…
It is chronic inflammation that is one of the scourges of modern society. This unhelpful response by the body’s immune system has been linked to accelerated…
With advancements in diet, medical care, and lifestyle, Centenarians (individuals who reach 100 years old) have become more common in the past century. However, recent data…
caribbean: An ocean that extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to Mexico and the Central American countries in the west, encompassing the southern coasts…
Scientists have recently discovered that the total distance walked is not as crucial for daily exercise. Instead, new research suggests that reducing sitting time by taking…
The blobfish, known for its gelatinous appearance, became an internet sensation in 2003. Its unique and somewhat comical face has captured the attention of many. This…
