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Asteroids ranging from 130 to 300 feet in diameter are estimated by NASA. In the unlikely event of an impact on Earth, the asteroid could “collapse…
Theodor Diener had a problem. It was in 1967, and he and his colleagues successfully isolated an infectious agent that caused spindle tuber disease in potatoes…
Error: unable to get links from server. Please make sure that your site supports either file_get_contents() or the cURL library. Jurassic bird illustration Baminornis Zhenghensis, Showing fossilized bones Zhao Chuang The 150 million-year-old fossil from China may be the world's earliest known bird. The discoveries show that the distinctive short tails of modern birds evolved
Part of the undersea KM3NET neutrino detectorkm3net The incredibly powerful neutrinos that tore through a new Mediterranean particle detector have amazed physicists, offering a first glimpse…
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Microscopic view of paracetamol crystalsHenri Koskinen/Shutterstock Children who used paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, during their mother’s pregnancy, are more likely to develop ADHD than those…
Some turtles flap around when a magnetic field suggests they are about to be fed Goforth et al. , Nature (2025) The baby logger head turtle…
People report lower alcohol cravings when using semaglutideShutterStock/David MG According to the first randomized clinical trials of drugs for this purpose, semaglutide appears to help people…
The male and female genitals provide a clear environment for microorganismsArtur Plawgo/Getty Images Sexual partners transfer their unique genital microbiota to one another during sexual intercourse.…
David Parker/Science Photo Library What is the difference between artificial intelligence and quantum computing? One is sci-fi sound technology that has long been committed to revolutionizing…
Named SNR J0614-7251 and SNR J0624-6948, the newly discovered supernova remains are located on the outskirts of the large Magelanic Cloud, the largest milky white satellite…
Astronomers have imaged planetary belts of 74 planetary systems as part of resolved ALMA and SMA observations in nearby star (reason) investigations (reason). The gallery contains…
The pandemic may have changed people’s outlook for life Disobeyart/Alamy The Covid-19 pandemic has increased a stronger sense of purpose and life satisfaction as it deepened…
A network of airports like Hong Kong International Airport could effectively detect disease outbreaks Yuen Man Cheung / Alamy A global early warning system for disease…
B12: Also referred to as cobalamin, this vitamin is essential for the proper functioning and development of blood cells and various types of tissues, including the…
Geoscientists at the University of Southern California, the University of Los Angeles, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Cornell University, the Institute of Geology at the University…
Candidate planetary systems detected by microlens method are thought to travel at least 540 km (1.2 million mph) per 540 km. Impressions of the superniputin exoplanet…
A team of scientists from Helmholtz Senturm Dresden Rossendorf, Tad Dresden Institute of Technology, and the Australian National University have discovered an “unexpected” accumulation of Beryllium-10…
Paradise birds are families of small to medium-sized forest birds found in the New Guinea region. With its elaborate and colorful feathers, these birds are one…
Both China and the US aim to advance quantum computingShutterStock/Niphon Subsri Quantum computers were once merely a playground for physicists, but their capabilities have attracted attention…
Elon Musk, who leads the Trump administration’s government efficiency task force, Doge Ken Cedeno/Upi/Shutterstock Cybersecurity experts are competing to store important documents created by the National…
Allergens: A substance that causes an allergic reaction. Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge-based decision-making indicated by a machine or computer. Also refers to the research areas seeking to…
Psiquantum silicon wafers containing thousands of quantum devicespsiquantum The large table in front of me is some of the world’s most advanced photonic hardware, and may…
Race continues to build useful quantum computers There was no good time to join the quantum computing business. “About 10 years ago, quantum computing was no…
Cacao: The tropical tree and the seeds from which chocolate is made. Chemicals: Substances formed from two or more atoms that bond together in specific proportions…
The seawater sucks carbon dioxide from the sea in Weymouth Bay on the southern coast of England. Heidi Stewart/Aramie A hangar echoes in a rush into…
Einstein rings (also known as Einstein – Chuworson rings or Chuworson rings) pass through very large masses such as galaxy clusters and giant galaxies as light…
It is not unusual for the Earth’s core to experience changes in its rotational speed and shape over time. However, recent research has revealed some unexpected…
Archaeologists with Vejle Museum unearthed a 1,600-year-old weapon offering, including over 100 spearheads, lances, swords, chainmails, and two fragments of Roman helmets, at the site of…
What lies on the surface of the rare moon shroud? shutterstock/iurii Shroud Adrian Tchaikovsky (TOR) The latest novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Shroud examine the question of…
If you ask someone how the universe began, they will probably reply with these three familiar words: the Big Bang. But just like in the 1960s,…
Paleontologists have discovered a fragmentary skeleton of a new Lamboosaurin hadrosaurus dinosaur in the Daranshan Formation in the Cretaceous period of southern China. Skeletal material present…
The closest Einstein ring ever picked up by the European Space Agency's Euclidean Space TelescopeESA Astronomers have identified the closest Einstein ring ever. This is a…
A lawsuit was filed by 22 state attorney generals on Monday. They opposed the Trump administration’s decision to cut research funding by restricting how universities and…
As we age, we naturally struggle to remember our memories. However, the condition that usually occurs later in life is dementiawhich can cause more severe memory…
Diagram showing the inner structure of the Earth Rostislav Zatonskiy/Alamy The inner core of Earth’s solids appears to have changed shape over the last 20 years…
What can extraterrestrial stones reveal?ShutterStock/Swill Klitch Below is an excerpt from our monthly LaunchPad newsletter, exploring the solar system and beyond. Here you can sign up…
3-D: Abbreviation for 3D, which refers to objects or images that can be explained in three dimensions: height, width, and length. Note: A mental phenomenon where…
Volcano Explanet L 98-59 b illustration NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center With a seemingly sulfury atmosphere, the alien world may be the most volcanic planet astronomers…
Exfoliation (noun, “Um, shun”) In geology, exfoliation refers to the rapid change in the course of a river or stream. In medicine, exfoliation refers to the…
