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We are on the brink of having a third thumb, thanks to a revolutionary prosthetic limb being tested in the UK by researchers at University College…
Paleontologists from the University of Texas at Austin and other institutions have discovered fragments of the jaw of a feline with scimitar teeth. Homotherium McFaddin Beach,…
Pulsar radiation glitches originate deep within dead stars Jurik Peter/Shutterstock There have been mysterious anomalies in the radio waves observed from pulsars, but we now know…
The two-year-old female panda, Qing Bao, is due to arrive in Washington, D.C., later this year.Roshan Patel, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Two new…
Algorithm: A set of rules or procedures for solving a problem in a series of steps. Algorithms are used in mathematics and computer programs to find…
By Monday morning, firefighters had built containment lines around three-quarters of the fire. “The humidity is starting to drop,” Kurth said. “We’re seeing an increase in…
Our dogs have been our companions for thousands of years. Every wag of a tail, flick of an ear, and furrowed brow speaks volumes if you…
how to use SHARK-VIS device Using the Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham in Arizona, US, astronomers have captured the highest-resolution optical images of Io ever…
Animal sculptures carved into rocks along the Orinoco River in South AmericaPhilip Riris et al. The prehistoric rock carvings of giant snakes along the Orinoco River…
Astronomers Multi-unit spectroscopic probe The (MUSE) instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile has imaged Propride, an externally illuminated protoplanetary disk around a young…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience, please visit our site in a different browser. Now Playing Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii seen from…
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced tough questions from Republican politicians in a recent hearing regarding the lessons learned from the pandemic. This was his first public testimony…
Morning exercise appears to improve bone health in mice Douglas Sasha/Getty A study in mice suggests that morning exercise may make bones stronger and longer than…
This new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the barred spiral galaxy NGC 3059 in the constellation Carina. This Hubble Space Telescope image shows…
Australian paleontologists Genyornis neutoni A species of giant flightless Mihirn that became extinct approximately 45,000 years ago. This illustration is, Genyornis neutoni Waterside in a wetland…
Artistic reconstruction of Genyornis newtoni, an ancient relative of the gooseIllustration by Jacob C. Blokland Australia's prehistoric ptarmigan, once thought to be an ancestor of the…
For a time-reversal experiment, the device was surprisingly simple: a small immersion in a tank of water. Emanuel Fort perturbed the surface with a blast of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had long-lasting impacts on society and the health of millions of Americans who are still experiencing symptoms. Long-haul COVID-19 can result in…
Indications: In the field of biology, indications refer to the development of new programs, processes, policies, and structures aimed at helping communities and their residents mitigate…
Illustration of the Chang’e 6 spacecraft landing on the moon Source: cnsa.gov.cn China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft has successfully landed on the far side of the moon and…
atom: The basic unit of a chemical element. An atom consists of a dense nucleus containing positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons. A cloud of negatively…
Aqua’s vibrant colored tiles reflect the diversity of the coral reef Sidekick Game Aqua: Marine Biodiversity (ages 8 and up) 1-4 playersDan and Tristan HalstadSidekick Game…
Shutterstock/Jose Luis Stevens Probability calculations are tricky and subtle changes in context can make all the difference in the outcome. I was reminded of this recently…
Tumecipteris oblancorata is a rare fern species known as the wolf lark, found in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It…
An octopus does not have tentacles; they have eight limbs known as arms. Their relatives, squid and cuttlefish, have eight arms and two tentacles. These limbs…
Paris, the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. The city has made efforts to become greener by…
It is common to be lactose intolerant: Mammals naturally lose the ability to break down lactose after weaning, when the genes responsible for this process are…
A Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the far side of the moon on Sunday with the aim of collecting soil and rock samples to provide valuable…
The study of cats is our favorite field of study (second only to information about dogs). We have compiled our favorite cat facts, from whether your…
NASA and Boeing have had to once again cancel the first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was set to take off from…
It’s finally here. Once every 200 years, two flocks of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground. Across much of the US, billions of winged insects…
It can be challenging to ask for help when you need it, but you’re not alone in feeling this way. Psychologists have studied this phenomenon for…
Astronomers NIR Specs The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (Near-Infrared Spectrometer) instrument Obtained Spectrum of the record-breaking galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, observed just 290 million years after the…
Vermont’s groundbreaking new law is set to become the first in the United States to mandate that fossil fuel companies contribute to the expenses associated with…
Asian hornets are a threat to native British insectsEduardo Gonzalez / Alamy The hornets found in East Sussex this spring are genetically related to a nest…
If a traversable wormhole exists, it may be possible to detect its plasma explosion. Rostislav Zatonsky / Alamy Like the rings that gather around a black…
The structure of plasma. Different colors represent different electric charges and gas densities.James R. Beatty et al. 2024 The most detailed simulation yet of the chaotic…
Where does time come from? Quality Stock / Alamy Time may not be a fundamental element of our physical reality: New calculations lend credence to the…
