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As temperatures rise in many parts of the world this summer, staying cool can be a challenge. Imagine wearing a furry coat all day in such…
Fantasy is loved by all: it’s fun, intriguing, and messes with our minds. There are various types of optical illusions, and science often struggles to explain…
A team of British and American paleontologists has analysed the fossil record of ammonites (marine mollusks best known as snails) from the Late Cretaceous period (105…
Archaeologists from the University of Sydney say eyelets were a new innovation used to decorate clothing for social and cultural purposes, and mark a major shift…
Mammoth (Mammutus primigenius) is isolated Wrangel Island Mammoths were discovered off the coast of Siberia approximately 10,000 years ago and survived for over 200 generations before…
SummaryA neuroscientist who helped develop a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease has been indicted on fraud charges. The charges relate to allegations that the scientists fabricated…
A recent study indicates that the impact rate on Mars may be two to ten times higher than previously thought, depending on the size of the…
This weekend, there will be a passing asteroid near Earth, which poses no threat. With the right equipment and timing, you may be able to catch…
A pair of NASA astronauts will be on an extended mission aboard the International Space Station to address issues with Boeing’s new space capsule that arose…
The trunk, situated at the bottom of the Crew Dragon spacecraft beneath the astronauts’ seating area, typically carries cargo. It is equipped with solar panels for…
It has been suggested by expert nutritionists Dr. Emily Leeming and Nutritional Psychologist Kimberly Wilson that many individuals are experiencing accelerated brain aging due to a…
Astronomers used images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to create a new 3D visualization of the Pillars of…
Do you think you understand your pets well? What if they could actually talk to you? Veterinarian Jess French Researchers believe that humans may soon be…
Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano, a few days before eruption, January 2022 Maxar (via Getty Images) Most of the approximately 150 million tonnes of water vapour…
Hayao Miyazaki's films Spirited Away The work doesn't have much to do with science, nor does its stage adaptation, which opened at the London Coliseum, but…
If AI could play chess more creatively, it might be a more enjoyable opponent Yoder Photography/Alamy Artificial intelligence can identify not only winning moves in chess,…
In the past, having children was seen as a necessary part of becoming an adult. However, this view has shifted in recent years, with more people…
VOR NVS is located on the edge of the village of Navas del Rey in Spain Ignacio Evangelista These isolated structures were once vital pillars of…
A duck’s wake always forms an angle of 39 degrees. But what does this tell us about the waves?Colin Underhill/Alamy Triangular relationshipMatt Parker (Allen Lane) Writing…
Having sex for too long or too frequently is the main cause of painful intercourse.Grinvalds/Getty Images A survey of college students found that most women who…
Our perception of reality is limited due to our evolution on the African plains 3 million years ago. Our senses, designed for survival, only reveal a…
What’s the best way to pet a cat? Answer: Probably not the way you do it. You might think petting is a tried-and-true way to bond…
If you’ve ever made it a goal to change your appearance, you’re not alone. Around 43% of UK adults have the goal of losing weightFor many,…
Similar to childbirth, the process of dying involves stages and noticeable progressions. The speed at which this process occurs varies from person to person, just like…
Running slowly is a new trend that has gained popularity among runners and exercise enthusiasts. It is believed that exercising at a slower pace can provide…
These bright (hot) “heat rings” are a common phenomenon and indicate active lava lakes. Jupiter Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft. Visible, infrared…
Paleontologists have unearthed a well-preserved collection of Cambrian trilobite fossils in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. The 510-million-year-old specimens are among the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever…
Health authorities are gearing up for a vaccination campaign this fall due to a surge in new coronavirus cases in some parts of the country.The Centers…
Twenty-five years ago, I vividly remember drawing a quick sketch of the vagus nerve on a napkin at a luncheon and showing the signals it sends…
“It is well known that the best way to prevent catching a cold is to stay in shape.” write Mariam Amankerdievna Sidikova Medical, Practice and Nursing…
AI will make it harder for students to cheat on face-to-face examsTrish Gant / Alamy 94% of university exam submissions created using ChatGPT were not detected…
Pictogram of the Upigma Tepui rock shelter in Canaima National Park, Venezuela Simon Bolivar University Archaeologists have discovered more than 20 rock art sites in southeastern…
Statue of the official Neferu and his wife at Abusir, Egypt Martin Fruz/Institute of Egyptology, Charles University, Czech Republic The ancient Egyptian scribes who wrote on…
Artist’s impression of the last mammothBeth Zaiken About 10,000 years ago, a handful of woolly mammoths washed up on an island off the Siberian coast in…
Disaster area around Al Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip in April AFP via Getty Images Why War?Richard Overy (Pelican (UK), WW Norton (US)) Russia's invasion…
Aerial image of ITERITER Organization/EJF Riche ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion power project, has suffered a decade of delays, pushing its planned start of operation…
This red blob is a distant galaxy with strange properties. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI The “little red dots” discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)…
of Cricket Armadillo (Dasypus novemucinctus) There are actually four different species, including a previously undescribed endemic species. Guiana ShieldAccording to a new study. Guiana Navajo Armadillo…
