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America’s Flu Crisis Is a Public Health Disaster in the Making

Human flu and avian flu are running rampant through the US.

The world's largest human poop is a 1200-year-old Viking treasure

Discovered beneath a Lloyds Bank in York, the world's largest fossilized human poop is a scientific treasure.

Not Just an Urban Legend: Alligators and Other Animals Are Living in (Some) Sewers

From raccoons climbing manholes to alligators lurking in underground waterways, Florida’s stormwater sewers are more than just drainage systems.

Chinese tourists are using robotic exoskeletons to climb a popular mountain

As China faces a rapidly aging population, robotic exoskeletons are proving to be more than just a tourist gimmick — they could be a vital tool in elderly care.

Scientists Are Building a ‘Bionic Breast’ to Restore Lost Sensation

Heather Tubigan was just 36 when she found a lump. The diagnosis—breast cancer—was terrifying enough and eliminating the tumor was an extreme relief. But even after her left breast was removed to save her life, another loss lingered: the loss of sensation. Like many women who undergo mastectomy, Tubigan found herself grappling with a numbness […]

Why You Should Stop Using Scented Candles—For Good

The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But beneath this cozy feel, scientific research is uncovering a troubling truth: these products are polluting the very air you breathe. Recent studies have revealed that all scented candles, even “flame-free” scented products—like wax melts—emit nanoparticles comparable to pollution […]

New Solar Tech Captures CO₂ from air and Turns It into Fuel

A new solar-powered direct air capture system not only removes CO₂ from the atmosphere but converts it into syngas, a key precursor for synthetic fuels.

Some Lakes Have Existed for Millions of Years. Can They Survive Us?

We often talk about water and how important it is to make sure it is clean and unpolluted. But lakes usually fall through the cracks.

Well-managed solar panels are actually good for wildlife

Researchers were concerned that solar panels could end up competing with wildlife havens. Turns out, the two aren't mutually exclusive.

John McFall Becomes the World’s First Disabled Astronaut in Historic ESA Decision

McFall had to demonstrate that he could perform all the tasks needed for a long-duration mission — which he did with flying colors.

A Roman Basilica the Size of a Cathedral Was Just Found in London

Archaeologists uncovered remarkably well-preserved remains of a massive Roman basilica beneath a modern commercial building in London

Happy Cosmic Valentine's Day! Here's a Stellar Bouquet For You

Have some beautiful images from space if flowers aren't quite your thing.

Can Bacteria Solve Crimes? The "Sexome" Could Help Catch Sexual Predators

A groundbreaking study explores how bacterial transfer during intercourse — the "sexome" — could help confirm sexual contact when traditional forensics fails.

The moon has its own Grand Canyon that was created in just 10 minutes

Unlike the canyons on Earth, which were created through erosion, this one has a much more violent history.

7th-Century Germanic Pagans Used "Devil’s Money" in Occult Rituals

This neolithic site appears to have been used intensely for rituals.

Clever Birds: Cockatoos Like to Dip Their Food in Yogurt for Better Flavor

This newly observed behavior suggests advanced cognitive abilities, rivaling those of primates.

Paleolithic culture cannibalized their enemies — and maybe their friends as well

In the 19th century, archaeologists in Poland unearthed a stunning cave filled with prehistoric secrets. The Maszycka Cave, as it’s called, once sheltered Magdalenian people 18,000 years ago. Now, a new study offers compelling evidence that the cave was the site of a grisly ritual — or perhaps something even darker. Did these ancient people […]

AI Is Supposed to Make You More Productive — It's Making You Dumber and Overconfident

Generative AI is supposed to make life easier. It drafts emails, summarizes documents, and even generates creative content, helping you offload some of that dreaded cognitive effort. But according to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research, it may also be making you dumber in the process. The study, based on a […]

Beavers Built a $1.2M Dam for Free — And Saved a Czech River

A Czech project that was stalled for years is now completed — by beavers.

This Bizarre Larva Has a Fake Face to Fool Termites

This rare blow fly species has larvae that fit right in with the termites down to copying their odor.

Superconducting nanowire LiDAR can scan your face from 325 meters away

Scientists have taken LiDAR technology to its next level.

Whale Songs Follow the Same Mathematical Rule as Human Language

Whale song, though technically not a language, is organized in a familiar pattern.

Mutant “London Underground Mosquito” Actually Originated in the Middle East

For decades, Culex pipiens f. molestus was called the “London Underground Mosquito”. Most people, including scientists, believed molestus rapidly evolved from an existing species in northern European cities, particularly in London’s subway system during the 19th and 20th centuries. This idea, popularized during World War II when people took shelter in the subways and suffered […]

Scientists Crack the Secret to the Perfect Boiled Egg -- and It's Not What You Think

I mean, do you even have a mathematical model for your egg-boiling?

How to milk a potato? Start-up grows dairy protein inside potatoes

This could pave the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective dairy alternative.

World's first lab-grown pet food goes on sale in the UK

With potential benefits for sustainability, animal welfare, and pet health, cultivated meat could revolutionize the pet food industry.

Our Schools Have a Problem: Textbook Math Doesn’t Help in Real Life — and Vice Versa

While market-working kids in India excel at mental calculations, they struggle with textbook math — while schoolchildren fail at simple transactions.

Dutch scientists left a hamster wheel outside. Then, all the animals started playing with it

It seems that animals simply love to play.

Google’s Gemini AI Just Embarrassed Itself Over Cheese

Google’s flagship AI, Gemini, just flubbed a major Super Bowl ad—claiming Gouda accounts for 50-60% of global cheese consumption.

Ancient Roman Papyrus Details Stunning Forgery Case in Exquisite Detail

The world of the Roman Empire was not just one of legions, emperors, and conquests — it was also a world of legal disputes, financial schemes, and bureaucracy.

Paleolithic kids had cheek piercings 29,000 years ago — and the proof is in the teeth

Parents in the Ice Age let their kids get away with some pretty wild stuff.

Scientists slam American Society for Microbiology for taking down features of non-white researchers

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) removed an article featuring Black microbiologist Chelsey Spriggs, citing Trump-era executive orders. Scientists are outraged.

Some dolphins pee up into the air and we've only now learned this

Scientists believe this could be a form of social bonding — or even an unusual way of smelling through touch.

Marsquake Waves Are Moving Faster Than They Should and It's Not Clear Why

There seems to be much more we don't know about marsquakes and Martian geology.

Climate change is about to erase $1.4 trillion in real estate value in the US

Homeownership is becoming increasingly unsustainable in high-risk areas as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes drive up insurance costs.

Trump is ordering a sweeping censorship of science, starting with climate and health

The Trump administration is on a campaign to silence certain science, targeting the USDA, CDC, and even published papers.

The World’s First Moon Data Center Is Launching — Here’s What It Means

There's no shortage of data centers being built on Earth, but this one's a little different.

Just 1 Gram of Omega-3 Daily Can Slow Aging, Landmark Study Finds

Just one dose a day could help you stay young and healthy.

Bonobos Know When You’re Clueless — Their Theory of Mind Explains Why

The bonobos eagerly pointed out treats to humans who didn’t know where they were, but when humans had watched the treats being placed, they didn't point.

CT Scans Show What Really Happens Inside Your Water Filter

If you think you need to change your water filter... you probably do.

Groundbreaking immunotherapy could finally treat devastating childhood brain tumors

A groundbreaking immunotherapy is showing unprecedented success against one of the deadliest childhood brain cancers — diffuse midline gliomas.

AI’s Power Demand Was Set to Explode — Then DeepSeek Changed Everything. Or Did It?

DeepSeek may have just upended everything we thought we knew about AI’s power needs. But it's not that straightforward.

The #1 cause of maternal death in the US: suicide/homicide

It's another health crisis flying right in front of our faces.

Human thought has a speed limit — and it's surprisingly slow

For now, humans remain slow thinkers. We dream faster than we speak. We see more than we can process and we imagine more than we can act upon.

Microplastics can cause brain clots in mice. Could they do the same in humans?

We've only recently discovered microplastics are a thing and we still don't know exactly how bad they are for our health. This study doesn't bode well.

Abortion drug Mifepristone is safer than Viagra or Penicillin. So why do Republicans want to ban it?

The fight over mifepristone isn't about safety—it's about control. RFK Jr. and conservative groups continue pushing misinformation to restrict access.

Massive Piece of World’s Oldest Synthetic Pigment Discovered in Palace of Infamous Roman Emperor

Deep beneath Rome’s Domus Aurea, archaeologists have unearthed a rare ingot of Egyptian blue — the world’s first synthetic pigment.

Kentucky Museum Stunned to Find WWII Japanese Grenade in Archives

Luckily, authorities confirmed it was safe — and now it’s heading for exhibition.

The Future of Robot Swarms Is Here—And It’s Being Controlled by Just One Person. Here's What DARPA Says

Researchers tested whether one person could command a robot swarm of drones and ground vehicles in complex missions.

From Shots to Chardonnay: What If DOOM Was an Art Gallery?

What happens when you blend classic gaming nostalgia with highbrow art gallery culture? A free browser game transforms DOOM into a serene museum experience.

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