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Astroforensics When an unavoidable tragedy occurs and astronauts lose their lives in space, the astroforensics team is summoned to identify the perpetrator. But how does one…
The ginger cat results from a unique genetic variation that, as far as scientists can tell, isn’t found in other species. A recent survey published in…
Larry Niven, author of Ringworld, 2021 Eugene Powers/Alamy Larry Niven is a towering figure in the realm of science fiction, and I felt honored to interview…
In the event of a global disaster affecting international trade and fuel supplies, our survival may hinge on a resilient yet practical diet consisting of peas,…
A recent survey published in the journal Communication Physics reveals that eggs are more likely to crack when they fall on their sides. What implications does…
On Friday, the White House unveiled a budget proposal outlining significant reforms at NASA as part of its initiative to secure $163 billion in federal funding.…
Following the rejection of numerous authors by the Trump administration for the upcoming national climate assessment, two scientific organizations have embarked on initiatives to publish special…
Late yesterday, Seturaman Panchanathan, whom President Trump hired to run the National Science Foundation five years ago, left. He didn’t say why, but it was clear…
Ring World Throughout the Times Ring WorldLarry Niven (Golanz) Ringworld by Larry Niven won both Hugo and Nebula awards in 1970, and received massive acclaim. It…
Ring World Throughout the Times Ring WorldLarry Niven (Golanz) Ringworld by Larry Niven won both Hugo and Nebula awards in 1970, and received massive acclaim. It…
NASA’s funding cuts have already impacted US research and education programsdcstockphotography/shutterstock NASA has cancelled contracts and grants worth up to $420 million, following guidance from the…
Approximately 1,900 leading researchers have denounced the Trump administration Open Letter On Monday, it conducted a “wholesale assault on National Science” that could backtrack research for…
President Trump’s tariffs can increase prices, and efforts to reduce the federal workforce may lead to higher unemployment. Many economists are concerned about administration policies that…
Shutterstock/Jorm Sangsorn If we could exchange bodies, we could see and feel the world just like everyone else. This idea was not only a favorite Hollywood…
Standing up to a science rally in Washington Square Park, New York City on March 7th James Dinneen Thousands of people in American cities protested March…
tHis year was 1962 and you just woke up in the shadows of the Cumbria Front Scale (now Seller Field) nuclear power plant five years after…
When it comes to sensitivity, the question of which generation is the most sensitive depends on who you ask. American Psychologist Dr. Jean Twenghe has conducted…
If you’re like Khloe Kardashian, who recently turned 40, you may have considered testing your biological age to see if you feel younger than your actual…
Jeff Goldblum has made many contributions to this world, but perhaps the best is the delivery of the iconic line in the 1993 film Jurassic Park.…
The Dark Moon is the location of the new science fiction novel Schloud by Adrian ChaikovskyLaperRuque / Alamy Humanoid mosquitoes, fatal lunar aliens contact, implants that…
We are constantly detecting lies in our daily interactions. This could be a change in our partner’s tone of voice indicating hidden emotions, a child repeatedly…
The influx of unrealistic health tips on TikTok signals the beginning of a new year. Let’s explore some intriguing suggestions and the evidence behind them.Try wearing…
Amelia Earhart, one of aviation’s most famous pioneers, is renowned for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. However, her story tragically…
In a dry January of 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alcohol statement pouring warm, stale lager, based on the idea that no matter…
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, editor of an anthology set in the Wild Cards universe Paras Griffin/Getty Images December is traditionally a quiet month…
“Oreos were my best friend as a kid,” he says brian hair. Once Hare wanted to hone his baseball pitching skills, his Labrador eagerly took on…
Stem cell transplant could reverse diabetesian sampleThere are around 500 million people worldwide living with diabetes. This condition, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, can lead…
Scientists discovered fossils in Argentina’s Santa Cruz provinceMariana Chubar et al., Journal (2024) The beautifully preserved fossilized tadpoles are the oldest discovered by science, dating back…
overviewHurricane Milton strengthened at the fastest rate on record.The storm's wind speeds exceeded 175 miles per hour, unprecedented for an October hurricane.Record-breaking hydrothermal waters in the…
Nobel Prize winners are awarded medalsZhenkong Chen / Alamy It's the most celebratory time of the year, as some of the brightest minds in science win…
The British sense of humor is cherished among Brits, but it’s natural to assume that many British jokes may be embarrassing to other cultures. There is…
The 34th Ig Nobel Prize was awarded today for 10 unexpected things – all so surprising that, in keeping with the Prize's long tradition, it makes…
13,000 years ago, humans had to come up with creative ways to survive in icy environments. Recent studies suggest that their solutions were more inventive and…
Dark Empath A surprising study finds that people with dark personality traits can also be highly empathetic – but does this make them more dangerous? that's…
Compliments can sometimes be tricky to navigate, as identified by a Belgian psychologist. There are several ways in which receiving compliments can make the person being…
When you search the hashtag “mental health” on TikTok, you’ll come across a plethora of videos discussing “shadow work.” These videos have collectively amassed over a…
Many of us have a morbid fascination with true crime. Whether it’s the gruesome details or insight into the mind of a killer, our curiosity drives…
Michael Mosley This avant-garde science communicator is a colleague BBC Science Focus Contributor, Professor Giles Yeo. Cosmic String Cosmic strings would be the Holy Grail of…
Jane Komi/Moment RF/Getty Images Rosewater: Opening Day 2066 now Forty minutes into my job at Integrity Bank, anxiety hits me. This is how a normal day…
My first encounter with Michael Mosley was at the BBC Summer Party. A recent documentary I had presented had just aired on horizon, making me eligible…