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A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Strokes are the leading…
If you like video games, playing them might not be something you need to worry about.Asia Vision/Getty Images Despite being an oft-maligned pastime, playing video games…
A spider engulfs its shiny prey New Hua Fu Once the spider has captured a male firefly in its web, it turns the dead insect into…
Iceland’s lava caves are just a small part of the vast underground habitats on Earth. Tommy Oh Photography/Getty Images Stefano Mammola was standing in a mossy forest overlooking the Po plain in northern Italy. In a moment, he was disappearing into the forest floor through a hole a little wider than his body. With less
cancer: A type of disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. This growth can lead to tumors, pain, and even death. cell: The smallest…
summary SpaceX is gearing up for its next private mission scheduled for August 26, which will mark the company’s inaugural spacewalk endeavor. The crew of four…
The sun sets at 1.5 degrees CelsiusHamataro @ e-kamakura/Getty Images The defining goal of climate policy over the past decade – limiting global warming to 1.5°C…
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…
Terrariums have taken the gardening world by storm over the past decade, transforming from obscure Victorian curiosity to homeware-store staple, but in almost all of the…
Although electrons cannot be detected in materials, they play an important role in determining the properties of materials. Dmytro Radzinkov/Alamy “Dark” electrons in solid-state materials could…
Mosquitoes are part of a double-edged sword: the war on disease Mariam Ghani/Indexical Films disease Mariam Ghani Pending distribution There aren’t many laugh-out-loud moments in Mariam…
Spiders, in general, are not dangerous. There are around 45,000 species of spiders worldwide, but only about 30 of them are capable of causing serious bites.…
Many people experience uncomfortable sensations like abdominal bloating or pressure. You may notice your stomach feeling bloated or tighter than usual, hear strange noises, or feel…
Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in combination with mind-reading technology is essential for recreating the sensations we experience in our dreams. In a well-known Japanese study, the…
New studies conducted by USGS geophysicist Danny Brothers reveal that the Cascadia subduction zone, stretching along the US west coast from northern California to northern Vancouver…
It’s a mysterious behavior that baffles cat owners worldwide. The logic-defying actions of cats seem as inexplicable as a bullet’s resistance to Kevlar.One possible explanation is…
If you are not experiencing any issues with bowel movements, you may not need a footstool. However, if you are dealing with constipation, hemorrhoids, or pelvic…
Photon beam experiment confirms quantum weirdness existsluchschenF/Shutterstock The world is just as strange as we feared: a new experiment has once again confirmed the existence of…
Scientists in Japan have captured full-spectrum, two-dimensional (2D) auroral images using a newly developed Hyperspectral Camera for Auroral Imaging (HySCAI). (a) All-sky camera and (b) HySCAI…
Lightning can create special energy wavesRoom the Agency/Alamy This overlooked mechanism could allow lightning energy to reach the top of the atmosphere, threatening the safety of…
The asteroid, called the Chicxulub impactor, was a carbonaceous asteroid that formed outside the orbit of Jupiter. New Paper Published in the journal Science. Ankylosaurus magniventrisA…
Illustration of mpox virusGetty Images/Science Photo Library The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing MPOX (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak in Central and West…
2024 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology Image ContestsLarvae-stealing (stealing food from other birds) is common among skuas. Alwin Hardenboll’s “Chasing the Fish” Source: www.newscientist.com
The movements of worm-like organisms in the soil produce unique sound patterns.Vitaly Stock/Shutterstock While they may not be as captivating as a dawn bird chorus, the…
Creative hobbies give us a sense of self-expression and progress. Botanical Vision/Alamy Engaging in arts and crafts improves mental health and a sense that life is…
66 million years ago, Earth experienced a catastrophic event when an asteroid struck the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a mass extinction that eliminated around 60…
Paleontologists unearthed three large seeds (up to 7.2 centimeters long) and 43 fossil leaves of the ancient legume at the Wahana Baratama coal mine near Satui…
Vermont Opioid Treatment Clinics Jordan Silverman/Getty In early August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a sixth drug to reverse opioid overdoses. Called Zurnay,…
July marked the 14th consecutive month of record-high global temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency predicts that this year is likely…
Female (above) and male sperm whaleFranco Banfi/BIOSPHOTO/Alamy We've known for decades that sperm whales are highly intelligent and social. They are the largest of the toothed…
Exoplanets that get too close to their parent stars are exposed to harsh environmentsNazarii_Neshcherenskyi/Shutterstock The distant Earth-sized planet orbits so close to its parent star that…
A good neural network architecture is essential when developing artificial intelligence.Shutterstock/Qpt When ChatGPT first took the world by storm in 2022, its capabilities were so impressive…
Transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (green) found within a cell (blue).NIAID Just over a year after the previous MPOX outbreak was deemed no longer…
Sunflowers may be cooperatingShutterstock/Tartesie Sunflowers move to help their neighbors, and the seemingly random movement of the plant's roots and shoots actually helps minimize shade in…
Face: Future Should we take at face value scientific papers that suggest your face is the result of a “process of self-fulfilling prophecy”? “Does your name…
Alan Turing was many things: wartime hero, pre-computer computer scientist, father of artificial intelligence, persecuted gay man, and now, 70 years after his death, he too…
A good neural network architecture is essential when developing artificial intelligence.Shutterstock/Qpt When ChatGPT first took the world by storm in 2022, its capabilities were so impressive…
Artist's impression of a rover exploring the surface of MarsMark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Alamy The secret life of spaceNathalie Cabrol (Simon & Schuster (UK), Scribner (US)) David…
astronomy: The branch of science that deals with celestial bodies, space, and the physical universe. People who work in this field are called astronomers. Actions: The…
Stonehenge, a famous ancient structure, has long been a mystery, but recent research has provided new insights into the origins and transportation of one of its…