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Evidence suggests that Mars once hosted significant amounts of water. Past studies indicate that the majority of atmospheric water loss occurs during the Martian southern summer.…
Every Baby Has About 100 New Genetic Mutations Mood board – Mike Watson / Getty Images Let me share some eye-opening news. Every child embodies genetic…
There’s no denying that protein has become a major industry nowadays. A glance at the aisles of your neighborhood grocery store reveals numerous products highlighting their…
Several hominid species — Australopithecus africanus, Paranthropus robustus, early homo varieties, Gigantopithecus brachy, Pongo, papio, homo neanderthalensis, and homo sapiens — have undergone significant lead exposure…
Homo sapiens may have developed greater tolerance to lead exposure compared to other hominids frantic00/Shutterstock Research on fossilized teeth indicates that ancient humans were exposed to…
Numerous Mayan individuals reside in Acanceh, Mexico Educational Images/Universal Image Groups via Getty Images Historically, the quantity of zinc and other trace elements in human nutrition…
The prohibition of ozone-depleting substances like CFCs has facilitated the recovery of the ozone layer. However, when paired with rising air pollution levels, the heating effects…
Sumaid Pal Singh Bakshi/Unsplash Healthcare has witnessed remarkable advancements over the past few decades. In high-income nations, the survival rate for certain types of pediatric leukemia…
What if the secrets to discovering life on Mars lie hidden in our own environment? In the planet’s most extreme habitats, microbial life flourishes in unlikely…
Alistair Berg/Getty Images One of the more challenging perspectives on aging is the prospect of enduring poor health later in life. A common narrative is that…
Media organizations have been alerted to the potential “devastating impacts” on their digital audiences as AI-generated summaries start to replace traditional search results.The integration of Google’s…
Farmers apply lime to pastures to enhance soil quality Wayne Hutchinson/Alamy The centuries-old method of distributing crushed limestone on farmland can enhance crop yields by lowering…
By manipulating fundamental physics, researchers can enhance energy-harvesting devices like solar cells M2020/Shutterstock Researchers have challenged long-standing principles of physics, paving the way for more efficient…
Leonardo da Vinci’s sketch of the aerial screw Gianni Dagli Orti/Shutterstock Leonardo da Vinci’s concept for a flying device might have outperformed today’s drones in terms…
Illustration: Guardian/Charles Desmalice Electric vehicles (EVs) are swiftly rising in popularity worldwide; in 2024, 22% of new car sales were electric, up from 18% in 2023.…
On May 20, 2025, Donald Trump unveiled the Golden Dome, marking one of the most ambitious and contentious defense projects in US history. The $175 billion…
Amidst claims regarding funding, the federal government’s initiative to prevent childhood lead poisoning is currently inactive. In April, the program’s 26 personnel went on administrative leave,…
Collisions involving high-energy lead nuclei at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider generate a powerful electromagnetic field capable of displacing protons and converting lead into ephemeral gold nuclei.…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced widespread cuts at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, which eliminates overlapping services and paper pushers.…
President Trump has selected Susan Monares, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to permanently lead the agency.Replacing his initial choice, Dr.…
hWelcome to Ello and TechScape. In this week’s edition, Elon Musk faces backlash and challenges, Apple improves Siri, and Meta confronts internal struggles. Mask was assaulted…
Blood donation may not be purely altruistic Serhiihudak/ukrinform/future Publishing by Getty Images Frequent blood donors may be gaining more than a warm, ambiguous feeling from altruism,…
Elon Musk stirred up a dispute between Openai and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday. The billionaire heads a group of investors that revealed they had…
Palisades fire spreads through Los Angeles homes Ethan Swope/Associated Press/Alamy Fast-moving wildfires in the Los Angeles area are getting out of control long after California’s normal…
The sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has filed a lawsuit alleging that he sexually abused her on a regular basis over several years as a…
Researchers examined records from three ice cores to determine levels of lead pollution in the Arctic from 500 BC to 600 AD. The presence of lead…
overview Lead pollution likely lowered the average IQ of ancient Rome by 2.5 to 3 points, a study has found. The study is based on analysis…
overviewGlobal temperatures over the past two years have been even warmer than climate scientists expected. A new study offers a possible reason: reduced cloud cover. The…
President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday his intention to nominate billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as the head of NASA.”Jared will propel NASA’s mission of exploration and…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has resigned, leading to David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus being named interim co-CEOs. Despite an increased demand for semiconductor chips and…
A prominent philosopher has raised concerns about a growing “social disconnect” between those who believe that artificially intelligent systems possess consciousness and those who argue that…
In a study led by Sapienza University in Rome, caffeine intake was positively correlated with the proportion of circulating endothelial progenitor cells in lupus patients. Orefice…
When my daughter was little, she would wash her hands a lot. We might have lightly teased her, saying she was a bit OCD. Then she…
New research has identified four genes that, if altered, could impact the age at which menopause occurs. These genes (ETAA1, ZNF518A, PNPLA8, and PALB2) were found…
Doctors are calling for a ban on artificial stone, a popular material used for kitchen worktops, following the confirmation of eight cases of artificial stone silicosis…
IIn 2021, linguist Emily Bender and computer scientist Timnit Gebru Published a paper. The paper described language models, which were still in their infancy at the…
Tampons are one of the most popular period products in a growing market that also includes period underwear and menstrual cups. They’ve been around since the…
Starbucks has been actively resisting unionization efforts for over two years, but now they seem willing to engage in negotiations. In a surprising move, Starbucks and…
When picturing a smoker, the image of a slender and stylish individual like Audrey Hepburn may come to mind. However, recent research indicates that even slim…
Microsoft has named the co-founder of the British artificial intelligence research institute DeepMind as the head of its new AI division. Mustafa Suleiman, now 39 years…