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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…
AI can predict future events, such as stock market trends James Shue / Alamy Artificial intelligence can not only predict the future, but also groups of…
The fans roar to life, pumping air upwards at 260 kilometers per hour. Wearing a baggy blue jumpsuit, red helmet, and plastic goggles, claudia de rum…
Beer brewers produce a wide variety of flavors from just a handful of ingredientsCthredrig/Getty Images Artificial intelligence that can predict taste from beer's chemical composition could…
Use of VLT surveying telescope (VST) At ESO’s Paranal Observatory, astronomers have created stunning images of comet globule GN 16.43.7.01, located 5,000 light-years away in the…
A post-medieval silver thimble was discovered by Robert Edwards while metal detecting in Pembrokeshire, a county in south-west Wales. An ancient silver thimble discovered in the…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured detailed images of the globular star cluster NGC 1651 in the constellation Mensa. This Hubble image shows…
Dinosaur footprints and rock carvings (both highlighted with dashed lines) at the Cerote do Retreiro archaeological site in BrazilLeonardo Troiano/National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage,…
This week, the film Godzilla x Kong: New Empire is storming into theaters. The movie depicts Godzilla and King Kong joining forces to combat a new…
Agriculture: The growth of plants, animals, and fungi to meet human needs, such as food, fuel, chemicals, and medicines. atmosphere: An envelope of gas surrounding the…
