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More than memorializing a math mistake, stone tablets show just how advanced the Babylonians were in their time.
Driven to the brink of extinction, bed bugs adapted—and now pesticides are almost useless against them.
Christmas cookie preferences are anything but predictable.
In the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, worms show no genetic damage despite living in highly radioactive soil, and free-ranging dogs persist despite contamination.
A forgotten ancient clay called Lemnian Earth, combined with a fungus, shows powerful antibacterial effects and promotes gut health in mice.
Survive December 5, and you just might get some presents.
The mystery of this Disease X seems to have been solved. Now to develop an approach to handling it.
Bird flu continues to loom as a global threat. A severe case in Louisiana is the latest development in a series of concerning H5N1 outbreaks.
Velvet ants, actually flightless wasps, boast an ultrablack exoskeleton thanks to dense nanostructures.
The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Real or Artificial — Which is Better for the Planet? The answer is not as clear-cut as you may think.
Not your average cat -- or your Christmas tradition.
Forget giant factories! A new portable device could allow farmers to produce ammonia right in the field, reducing costs, and emissions.
NYC’s upcoming congestion pricing plan promises less traffic and cleaner air — but is the $9 toll fair for everyone?
A team of researchers at UC Irvine has developed an origami-inspired heart valve that grows with toddlers.
Astronauts aboard the ISS are brewing more than just discoveries — they’re testing how sake ferments in space.
Handle with care — this honey bites back!
Women in the perimenopause stage are 40% more likely to experience depression compared to those who aren’t undergoing menopausal changes, according to a new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL). This research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, draws on data from over 9,000 women across the globe and underscores an […]
Instead of finding true medical insights, these algorithms sometimes rely on irrelevant factors — leading to misleading results.
Over 2.5 billion people depend on aquifers for fresh water, but rising seas and climate change are pushing saltwater into these crucial reserves.
An alarming third party report almost looks like a prequel to Terminator.
Well, I didn't have herpes on my Christmas bingo card.
Somewhere within the heart, there may be a "little brain".
A mysterious disease has popped up in the DRC and seems to be particularly deadly to children, but we are still not sure exactly what it is.
A new study reveals how urban noise pollutes more than just the environment — it affects our mood and mental health.
Professors should probably start changing how they evaluate students.
Dogs have been successfully trained to detect one of the most common dog cancers with 92% specificity.
When you think about security passwords, your mind probably goes to lengthy, complex combinations; especially when we’re talking about something that can kill billions of people and start a worldwide nuclear holocaust. But things can sometimes be surprising. For 15 years, from the Cuban Missile Crisis through much of the Cold War, the launch codes […]
Known as Cueva de los Cristales (Cave of Crystals), this hidden chamber in Mexico holds some of the largest natural crystals ever discovered. The translucent pillars, some as long as telephone poles and as wide as tree trunks, make for an eerie underground landscape, seemingly crafted by giants. But there’s no magic involved, just some […]
When Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the moon in 1969, his words, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” rippled throughout humanity. Our species had arrived on another celestial body, marking one of our most outstanding achievements in history. Yet, despite the overwhelming evidence, some conspiracy theorists still doubt that man actually […]
New research from Denmark and the US uncovers how air and noise pollution disrupt fertility, from impairing sperm and egg quality to reducing IVF success rates.
In recent years, 3D printing has evolved dramatically. Once limited to materials like plastic or resin, it now extends to human cells, enabling the creation of living tissues. However, bioprinting remains a slow and limited process—until now. This latest innovation promises to change that. A team of researchers has introduced a new, cutting-edge bioprinting system […]
Dophins have been found with several drugs, including fentanyl, in their fat reserves.
Combing through old maps, this AI finds abandoned oil wells so we can cut off their methane emissions.
After chess, Go, and proteins, has DeepMind taken over weather forecasting as well?
Who are David Mayer and Brian Hood?
Climate change is heating up faster than we thought.
NASA’s New Horizons mission revolutionized our view of Pluto, revealing a vibrant, geologically active world full of surprises.
Even ExxonMobil, a symbol of fossil fuel dominance, is urging climate action, underscoring the tension between Trump’s policies and industry realities.
The next time you take some medicine, it could be through your lens.
AI is transforming urban wind energy. Researchers in Birmingham, UK, have developed a revolutionary turbine optimized for low wind speeds and urban turbulence.
Your morning cup of coffee might be doing more than waking you up—it could be adding years to your life and protecting you from age-related diseases.
The gist of it is simple: "ignore the trolls".
Krotite is a cosmic relic, one of the oldest minerals in the Solar System, formed under fiery conditions in the early protoplanetary disk.
Chat bots can mimic empathy -- but they don't actually feel it.
New research on asteroid Ryugu samples reveals an unexpected culprit: Earth microbes.
A zircon crystal from a Martian meteorite unlocks secrets of a water-rich, dynamic Mars 4.45 billion years ago.
When you’re stressed, few things feel better than indulging in some comfort food. But while most comfort foods aren’t the healthiest choice, there’s good news: adding a cup of minimally processed cocoa or green tea might make a real difference to your health. “Food choices during stressful periods often worsen, which can influence the impact […]
With less than 10% of global plastic recycled and the rest wreaking havoc on ecosystems, a team of Japanese scientists has created a biodegradable plastic that melts in salt water.
What happens when a highly social creature like a bottlenose dolphin is left utterly alone? Delle, a solitary dolphin in Denmark, may be showing us.
"The Alliance to End Plastic Waste promised a $1.5 billion solution to plastic pollution. Five years later, it’s cleaned up less plastic than its members produce in two days.
