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New genus and species of spinosaurid dinosaur named Riojavenatrix lacustris It was discovered by paleontologist Eric Isasmendi of the University of the Basque Country. Artist's reconstruction…
According to NASA’s estimates, Louisiana has lost about 750 square miles of coastal wetlands since 1984. Check out the report for more details. In a recent…
The Devil’s Comet, known for its occasional explosions, is currently visible in the night sky, and fortunate observers may catch a glimpse of it during the…
Anti-aging is big business. From books encouraging diets like intermittent fasting to cosmetic creams to prevent wrinkles, a multibillion-dollar industry has been built on the promise…
Researchers at Hudson Alpha Bioengineering Institute and elsewhere Danjou pearA short-necked variety. Pear (Pyrus Communis). green anjou fruit. Image credit: USA Pears. Pears belong to the…
Scientists researching human speech believe that this ability likely evolved in the human brain during our evolution from primates, but the exact process remains unclear. These…
algae: A single-celled organism that was once thought to be a plant (though it is not actually a plant). As aquatic organisms, they grow in water.…
Radar image of Titan’s Shangri-La Sand Sea taken from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft NASA/JPL-California Institute of Technology/ASI/Paris Diderot University The dunes on Saturn’s moon Titan may be…
Quick – How many planets are there in the solar system? If you were born in the 20th century, the answer might be 9 on the…
amphibian: A group of animals that includes frogs, salamanders, and paper wasps. Amphibians have backbones and can breathe through their skin. Unlike reptiles, birds, and mammals,…
Alan Dyer/StockTrek Images/Alamy March 20th marks the vernal equinox, or vernal equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere, and the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. On this…
Pierre de Fermat’s doodles set mathematicians on a centuries-long questGranger Historical Video Archive/Alamy In an ambitious, multi-year project aimed at demonstrating the possibility of computer-aided mathematical…
Have you ever had those days when working out feels like a chore and you’d rather just watch TV instead? Well, a new “exercise drug” might…
A recent extensive study involving 20,000 adults discovered that time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, can significantly increase the risk of death, casting doubt on…
Mosquitoes are known as the world’s deadliest animals, causing up to one million deaths annually from diseases like malaria and dengue fever. However, in the UK,…
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Jane Gilbert embraced the pleasant weather and light breeze of early March while hurrying between meetings. She is well aware that the…
When your dog sticks its nose out of a moving car window, it’s experiencing a sensory overload. The open road, the wind in their fur, and…
Described as a hammerhead bat by the French, this creature’s visage could fit right in with the gargoyles of Notre Dame Cathedral. Jolly Reid’s phrase, “pretty…
Scroll through social media and you’ll come across numerous posts from individuals claiming they possess the secrets to boosting productivity, such as waking up at 4…
Recycling is not a silver bullet to stop climate destruction. Far from it. Potential Impact – Savings of approximately 11 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2) over…
The global population is seeing substantial shifts due to the increase in average life expectancy. The World Health Organization reports that as of 2020, the number…
There’s a bustling atmosphere at social gatherings. Whether you’re showing off your moves on the dance floor or maintaining composure at a formal dinner, there’s a…
Owning a dog can bring happiness, but recent research suggests that spending time with your furry friend can also have a positive impact on your brain…
A new genus and species of plesiosaur that lived near the beginning of the Epoch Epoch. Early to mid-Jurassic sales It was identified from two elaborate…
Nasal spray shows potential to reduce MS symptoms in mice Grace Carey/Getty Images An anti-inflammatory nasal spray reduces the severity of symptoms in a mouse model…
Miniature chairs and tables 3D printed from scrap wood Thakur et al., Sci. Advanced 10, eadk3250 (2024) Recycled wood can be turned into ink for 3D…
Objects visible through glare-free materials are clear, but traditional anti-glare films (right) blur the view. Mu Wang et al/Nanjing University Glare-free windows can be made from…
Coffee is available in a variety of options to suit everyone’s preferences, whether it’s strong and black, iced, or a shot that transcends time and space.…
Global sea surface temperatures have been breaking records every day for the past 12 months, causing concern among marine scientists.Senior research scientist Brian McNoldy from the…
Rafflesia panchoana on Mount Kemalgon in the PhilippinesChris Thorogood rafflesia It is a parasitic plant that spends most of its life cycle inside its host tropical…
Landforms called yardangs can form on Earth and may also exist on Saturn's moon Titan.Ma Mingyan/China News Agency/VCG via Getty Images Saturn's moon Titan may have…
Gray wolves face long wait amid public outrage over rewilding of beavers and Steller’s sea eagles Jasper Dost/Minden Pictures/Alamy Chase the Shadow WolfDerek Gow (Chelsea Green)…
“Phonon laser” emits sound particles instead of light Dmytro Radzinkov/Alamy Tiny floating beads are the core of an unprecedentedly bright laser that fires particles of sound…
The human brain is similar to the brains of other primates on a mathematical level.Sunny/Getty Images A single mathematical model can explain the fold patterns found…
There have been various conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19, from microchips in vaccines to the virus being engineered in a lab. A recent study is challenging these…
In 1998, Stephen Hawking accepted me as a doctoral student to “work on the quantum theory of the Big Bang.” This PhD project turned into a…
Currently in orbit within the inner regions of the solar system is comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as Pons-Brooks, which is making its first appearance in over…
brain waves: electrical signals produced by the coordinated activity of billions of neurons in an animal’s brain. When charted, signals usually look wavy or spikycurriculum: (plural:…
British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award has been won by a remarkable image of a football covered in invasive goose barnacles. Photographer Ryan Stoker’s images…
astronomer using Mid-infrared measuring instrument The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's (MIRI) detected molecules ranging from relatively simple ones like methane to complex compounds like ethanol…