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Twenty years ago, deep underground in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, thomas garnon Before I knew it, I was walking through a hellish place. The sound…
Corner kicks like this one taken by Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold can lead to goal-scoring opportunities. Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Artificial intelligence models predict the outcome of corner…
computer diagram of cardiac muscle cells Katerina Conn/Science Photo Library/Alamy Two widely used antibiotics may be able to regenerate heart cells in pigs, suggesting they may…
a Research at Royal Haramshah Hospital in 1991 Volunteers in Sheffield found that a diet supplemented with baked beans produced an average of 705ml of farts…
of new mapThis quasar, called Quaia, contains about 1,295,502 quasars from across the visible universe and could help astronomers better understand the properties of dark matter.…
Potentially dangerous chemicals may be present in food packaging Pirin Petunia/Getty Images Food packaging and utensils commonly contain up to 68 “forever chemicals” that can pose…
Marine heat waves will occur around the world in 2023 Matt Cardy/Getty According to the latest statistics from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2023 was not…
The Brazilian flea toad's head is too small to bear many crowns. Living things (Brachycephalus purex) is neither a flea nor a toad. Instead, the big…
Cannabis vape pens may contain dangerous levels of heavy metals Richard Vogel/AP/Alamy Cannabis vape liquid contains toxic heavy metals that do not come from the device…
Nvidia GB200 Grace Blackwell Super ChipNvidia Nvidia has announced the most powerful “superchip” it has ever produced for training artificial intelligence models. The U.S. computing company,…
Crowds gather at the San Fermín festival in Pamplona during the famous running of the bullsMiguel/Shutterstock People in very dense crowds move in small circular “trajectories”…
Nowadays, screens, particularly social media, are often criticized for being addictive, contributing to mental health issues, and impacting childhood development negatively. But is there solid evidence…
the strangeness of the universe We explore some of the strangest places in the universe, where “normal” rules don’t apply. From places where you blow bubbles…
Holly is a staff writer for BBC Science Focus, in charge of the popular Q&A section. She holds an MSc (Special Award) in Earth Sciences (Space…
In 1904, British psychologist Charles Spearman discovered a peculiar correlation among various mental abilities, such as mathematics, verbal fluency, spatial visualization, and memory. He observed that…
A recent comprehensive study of 20,000 adults suggests that time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, may significantly increase the risk of death. Moreover, healthy eating…
New photos from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope show nearby irregular galaxy UGC 5829, also known as the Spider Galaxy. This Hubble image shows UGC 5829,…
Active asteroids behave dynamically like asteroids, but exhibit coma like comets. These objects are poorly understood, and fewer than 60 have been identified to date. Asteroids…
Tricarbon molecule (C3) is probably produced in Titan’s upper atmosphere by the reaction of abundant acetylene with atomic carbon. This view of Titan is one of…
Heparin prevents blood clotting and is used in many surgeries Luca Medical / Alamy Currently, an anticoagulant called heparin is widely used. Collected from the intestines…
Eating within eight hours, commonly known as the 16:8 diet, is a common form of fasting. Christina Pedrazzini/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Restricting eating time to eight…
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…
