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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.

The largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history is unfolding as President Trump “paused” all public messaging by the CDC

This is exactly the time you'd want clear and transparent communication from health organizations.

Sam Altman said it was "hopeless" for smaller AIs to compete with OpenAI. DeepSeek proved him wrong

It’s hard to overstate just how impactful DeepSeek has been. In a couple of days, it rattled the entire AI industry, shattering the aura of invincibility that OpenAI (and American tech companies in general) had built around themselves. DeepSeek’s new AI is the number one most downloaded free app on the Apple Store, and it’s […]

You're probably taking your blood pressure reading wrong

Regularly monitoring blood pressure is essential, but are you doing it right? New research reveals that lying down for measurements may be more useful.

With our current path, the planet is set to warm by 3 degrees Celsius. Here's what that means

Fifteen years ago, the world was barreling toward a 4–5°C warmer future by 2100. Today, things are somewhat (but only somewhat) better.

Researchers made an AI feel pain, because what could go wrong?

What could possibly go wrong with giving machines a taste of suffering? It's not like they'd take over the world or something.

Machine learning is bringing back an infamous pseudoscience used to fuel racism

The pseudoscientific practice of physiognomy, dismissed as junk science centuries ago, is seeing a high-tech revival.

Florida man on "carnivorous diet" starts oozing cholesterol through his hands

The man was eating copious amounts of butter, cheese, and meat.

Climate heating is killing the young, not the oldest

Young, healthy, and physiologically robust? That might not be enough to survive extreme heat.

Fluoride in water doesn't affect brain development, another study finds

A study out of Australia finds, again, that fluoride in water is not linked to lower IQ.

From the vault: Watch the world's toughest security barrier destroy a speeding truck

At a Texas testing ground, a 15,000-pound truck slammed into a steel barrier at 50 mph—and lost the fight.

Astronomers thought mini-Neptunes had atmospheres with water or hydrogen. This one has neither

Shrouded in haze and mystery, GJ 1214b has finally begun to reveal its secrets.

Slug-Inspired Patch Can Help Cure Painful Oral Lesions

Researchers have developed an effective oral patch that may one day replace sutures.

A paralyzed man just piloted a virtual drone using his brain

This new brain-computer interface offers a glimpse into the future for millions with motor impairments.

New study shows radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemic

Misinformation isn’t just a problem — it’s a political strategy.

France reports record seizures of "erectile honey". So, uh, what's erectile honey?

Think twice before reaching for 'Viagra honey'. Beyond being a scam, this adulterated honey poses significant health risks.

This AI probably knows where your photos were taken. Should we be worried?

For now, one thing's for sure: there's no turning back on this technology.

Deadly Marburg Virus Resurfaces in Tanzania’s Kagera Region

So far, there is one confirmed case of the Marburg virus in the area and some unconfirmed deaths.

Why Rural Areas Are the New Frontier for Electric Vehicles

Rural areas, not cityscapes, seem to be the ideal areas for electric vehicles to reduce daily emissions.

These small flying robots could be the pollinators of the future

We're not sure if robot pollinators are a hi-tech revolution or glimpse into dystopia, but either way, they're edging closer to reality.

Could These Ancient Artifacts Have Been Created to End a Volcanic Winter?

Ice core analysis from Greenland reveals volcanic upheaval that coincides with the creation of mysterious "sunstones" in Denmark.

FDA Finally Bans Cancer-Linked Dye Used In Cakes, Candies, and Cherries

After decades of debate, the FDA has finally banned Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring linked to cancer in rats.

AI is transforming education for Nigerian students: two years of typical learning in just six weeks

By integrating generative AI as a virtual tutor, Nigerian schools have achieved striking learning gains.

Chornobyl’s Dogs Defy Expectations: Radiation Isn't Causing Genetic Differences

Chornobyl's abandoned dogs reveal surprising genetic resilience despite decades of radiation exposure.

In Ancient Britain, men would leave their home to live with their wives

A groundbreaking study of the Durotriges tribe in Iron Age Britain reveals that women played central roles in their society.

Are aliens real? Here's what the scientists think

A groundbreaking survey in Nature Astronomy reveals a surprising consensus among scientists: the majority believe that alien life exists.

Teen Smoking Plummets Where Tobacco Ads Are Banned

Advertising has a significant impact on smoking, and banning these ads can make a huge difference.

Punk and Emo in Prehistoric Seas: Fossils Rewrite Mollusk Evolution

Put the My Chemical Romance mixtape on. It's time.

China wants to build massive solar station in space — it's like a ‘Three Gorges dam’ in orbit

China hopes to take the concept of space-sourced solar power from science fiction to reality.

China plans to put a flag on the moon in 2026 — one that flutters using electromagnetic forces

Beyond this symbolic achievement, the mission aims to explore the Moon’s south pole, searching for water ice and resources essential for future human exploration.

The octopus and the beer bottle: how intelligent octopuses are making the most of polluted oceans

Someone's thrash is another one's treasure - this old saying has an entirely different meaning for an octopus.

Stunning close-up views of scorching hot Mercury may surprisingly reveal ice in its craters

ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo mission recently completed its last flyby of Mercury, revealing stunning details about the planet's volcanic plains and icy craters.

The Earth's Mantle is Far More Dynamic and Chaotic Than We Thought

The Earth's mantle isn't just a hot, dense layer of rock; it's a dynamic and diverse engine driving our planet's geology.

AI takes on whisky and it's doing just as well as the experts — if not better

Could AI outsniff human experts? Researchers have developed machine learning models that decode whisky aromas with remarkable accuracy,.

Ice Age Geographers? 20,000-Year-Old 3D Map Found in France

Engraved over 20 millennia ago, it intertwines ritual, symbolism, and water management in a stunning display of prehistoric ingenuity.

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