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Peru’s Kecheke Glacier is retreating due to global warmingEmilio Mateo/Aspen Global Change Institute Andean glaciers are almost certainly smaller than they have been for at least…
Flat rocks may not make the most dramatic splashes. Julian Brooks/Alamy If you want to find a rock that will create the biggest splash possible, you…
The two galaxy clusters, known as MACS J0018.5+1626, contain thousands of galaxies each and are located billions of light-years away from Earth. As the clusters hurtled…
Is it in the way we live, laugh, love? Or is it our aversion to clichés? Deep inside each of us, there must be something that…
Earthworm meal? The phrase “dining on earthworms” intrigues people in a variety of ways (whether or not they are intrigued in the first place). For historians,…
Voice assistants provide information easily Edwin Tan/Getty Images While the conversational tone of an AI chatbot or voice-based assistant may seem like a good way to…
Chlamydomonas pacifica algae growing in an outdoor pondJoan Vitor Dutra Molino A newly discovered species of algae has been genetically engineered and modified to survive and…
RNA at the heart of most effective COVID-19 vaccineEzra Acayan/Getty Images catalystThomas R. Cech (WW Norton) For 50 years, RNA has been DNA's underappreciated sibling, but…
It was 21 years ago that I walked and swam alone, unsupported, across the icy Arctic Ocean from Canada to the North Pole, a feat that…
From black spheres swallowing people in downtown Seoul to murder on Mars to malevolent pigs, August has something for every sci-fi fan. New books from big-name…
Research indicates that spending time in a low-cost backyard spa may help frogs combat a deadly fungal infection. In sunny locations, small brick structures were set…
If your child is fascinated with spies, you’re in luck – there are many spy toy sets available. A love for secret agents indicates that your…
Struggling to find the perfect gift for your teenager? Discover the top tech gifts for teens in 2024
When it comes to choosing gifts for teenagers, gift cards are often the go-to option. With new technology constantly emerging, it can be challenging to find…
Despite the focus on modern technology like virtual reality and artificial intelligence, it’s important not to overlook the simple joy of traditional entertainment. Remote-controlled helicopters, a…
As the UK is currently experiencing another intense heatwave, many are questioning why the high temperatures feel particularly unbearable compared to other parts of the world.…
COVID-19 could have lasting effects on our mental and physical health Alexander Davidov / Alamy There is evidence that people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 during…
Some young people are on their cell phones until late at night. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Two recent studies have linked “problematic smartphone use” among teenagers to…
Vision loss linked to dementiaDrazen Žigic/Getty Images A large-scale study has identified poor eyesight and high cholesterol as two new risk factors for dementia. The study…
Sand grains form tiny liquid bridges in the presence of water, thanks to surface tension, which helps hold them together and stick to the skin. However,…
Scientists have widely accepted that complex life first appeared on Earth around 635 million years ago (during the Ediacaran Period). However, an international team of paleontologists…
The basic idea of a warp drive is that rather than directly exceeding the speed of light in a local frame of reference, a “warp bubble”…
Could quantum interactions help keep brain cells synchronized?Andriy Onufrienko/Getty Images Nerve fibres in the brain can generate pairs of particles that are linked by quantum entanglement…
Their ambitious mission was initially planned for just one week, but now, after 56 days on the International Space Station, the two NASA astronauts remain in…
The Olympics are back on, and so is the battle to catch dopers (see How Does Olympic Doping Test and Is It Enough?), but why are…
Is it in the way we live, laugh, love? Or is it our aversion to clichés? Deep inside each of us, there must be something that…
A new study led by Western Washington University suggests that sister city relationships have been around for longer than we thought. Jack H. McBride and Tesla…
When divers perform tucks and pikes, where they grab their feet, it is important to keep in mind that wet hands and feet can be slippery.…
Shackleton Crater on the south pole of the moon is an area in permanent shadowLROC/Shadowcam/NASA/KARI/ASU A backup of Earth-based life could be safely stored in a…
3D: Short for three-dimensional. This term is an adjective that describes something that has characteristics that can be described in three dimensions: height, width, and length.…
Scanning electron microscope image of nanoscale wood structure of tulip tree Jan J. Lichkovski and Raymond Wightman Scientists have discovered an entirely new type of wood — a discovery that could significantly increase trees’ carbon storage capabilities. Tulip trees feature a nanoscale wood structure called “mesowood” that is intermediate between broadleaf and softwood trees, which
After months of speculation about whether the water in the Seine was clean enough for Olympic athletes to compete in, authorities have determined after last-minute testing…
summaryStudies have found that wildfire smoke can have adverse effects on brain health. New research suggests that increased exposure to smoke may increase the risk of…
Illustration of amyloid plaques (orange) between brain cells Science Photo Library/Alamy In early July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a treatment called donanemab…
I lost to a cyborg. When I played the online game WebGrid, using my finger on my laptop’s trackpad to click squares that appear unpredictably on…
Speed limits on parts of I-24 in Tennessee are managed by AI Photo by Daniel Dempster/Alamy AI has been controlling busy U.S. highways since March as…
First names are social tags that are attached to us early in life. Previous studies have shown that an individual's facial appearance is indicative of their…
Members of the World Anti-Doping Agency attend an Olympic press conference in Paris, France, on July 25. Maxim Thor/Bild Biron/Shutterstock With the 2024 Paris Olympics on…
The unusual wall-less cells can create structures (main image) similar to those found in 3.4 billion-year-old rocks from South Africa’s Back Reef (inset)Dheeraj Kanaparti et al.…
Black Hole: A region of space with an extremely strong gravitational field from which matter and radiation (including light) cannot escape. colleague: A person who works…
heatstroke Extreme heat is becoming a health issue around the world. If you or someone you know suffers from heat stroke, immediately seek medical help. Here…