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Human flu and avian flu are running rampant through the US.
Discovered beneath a Lloyds Bank in York, the world's largest fossilized human poop is a scientific treasure.
From raccoons climbing manholes to alligators lurking in underground waterways, Florida’s stormwater sewers are more than just drainage systems.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Researchers were concerned that solar panels could end up competing with wildlife havens. Turns out, the two aren't mutually exclusive.
McFall had to demonstrate that he could perform all the tasks needed for a long-duration mission — which he did with flying colors.
Archaeologists uncovered remarkably well-preserved remains of a massive Roman basilica beneath a modern commercial building in London
Have some beautiful images from space if flowers aren't quite your thing.
A groundbreaking study explores how bacterial transfer during intercourse — the "sexome" — could help confirm sexual contact when traditional forensics fails.
Unlike the canyons on Earth, which were created through erosion, this one has a much more violent history.
This neolithic site appears to have been used intensely for rituals.
This newly observed behavior suggests advanced cognitive abilities, rivaling those of primates.
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 […]
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 […]
A Czech project that was stalled for years is now completed — by beavers.
This rare blow fly species has larvae that fit right in with the termites down to copying their odor.
Scientists have taken LiDAR technology to its next level.
Whale song, though technically not a language, is organized in a familiar pattern.
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 […]
I mean, do you even have a mathematical model for your egg-boiling?
This could pave the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective dairy alternative.
With potential benefits for sustainability, animal welfare, and pet health, cultivated meat could revolutionize the pet food industry.
While market-working kids in India excel at mental calculations, they struggle with textbook math — while schoolchildren fail at simple transactions.
It seems that animals simply love to play.
Google’s flagship AI, Gemini, just flubbed a major Super Bowl ad—claiming Gouda accounts for 50-60% of global cheese consumption.
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.
Parents in the Ice Age let their kids get away with some pretty wild stuff.
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) removed an article featuring Black microbiologist Chelsey Spriggs, citing Trump-era executive orders. Scientists are outraged.
Scientists believe this could be a form of social bonding — or even an unusual way of smelling through touch.
There seems to be much more we don't know about marsquakes and Martian geology.
Homeownership is becoming increasingly unsustainable in high-risk areas as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes drive up insurance costs.
The Trump administration is on a campaign to silence certain science, targeting the USDA, CDC, and even published papers.
There's no shortage of data centers being built on Earth, but this one's a little different.
Just one dose a day could help you stay young and healthy.
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.
If you think you need to change your water filter... you probably do.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy is showing unprecedented success against one of the deadliest childhood brain cancers — diffuse midline gliomas.
DeepSeek may have just upended everything we thought we knew about AI’s power needs. But it's not that straightforward.
It's another health crisis flying right in front of our faces.
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.
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.
The fight over mifepristone isn't about safety—it's about control. RFK Jr. and conservative groups continue pushing misinformation to restrict access.
Deep beneath Rome’s Domus Aurea, archaeologists have unearthed a rare ingot of Egyptian blue — the world’s first synthetic pigment.
Luckily, authorities confirmed it was safe — and now it’s heading for exhibition.
Researchers tested whether one person could command a robot swarm of drones and ground vehicles in complex missions.
What happens when you blend classic gaming nostalgia with highbrow art gallery culture? A free browser game transforms DOOM into a serene museum experience.