Astronomers Discover Largest Radio Jet from the Early Universe. It’s Twice the Width of the Milky Way!
It's unlike anything scientists have seen so far.
Pterosaur Bones Could Inspire Lighter, Stronger Planes
Scientists have discovered that the secrets to pterosaur success lie in the microscopic architecture of their bones.
Governments Are Throwing Money at Declining Birth Rates But It’s Not Working
Governments worldwide are offering cash incentives and creative policies to boost birth rates, but declining fertility trends reveal deeper societal...
Scientists Grow Diamonds at Atmospheric Pressure in Liquid Metal and It’s a Game Changer
Synthetic diamonds aren't just for the deep Earth or mega high-pressure lab anymore.
Ozempic Users Are Drinking Less Alcohol Without Even Trying
The popular diabetes drug could curb addictive behavior — and we're not talking just about alcohol.
Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of the Irish Potato Famine’s Origins. It Came From The Andes
DNA study shows the deadly potato blight came from South America.
What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? “Woody”, “Spicy” and Even “Sweet”
Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.
Unsupervised AI Inspired by Galaxy Mergers Learns Like Humans
An autonomous clustering method mimics natural learning with big potential upsides for truly 'thinking' AI.
This Carbon-14 Radioactive Diamond Battery Could Last Longer Than Human Civilization
A tiny diamond battery could power devices for thousands of years.
Largest Study of Its Kind Finds How Long-Term Cannabis Use Affects Memory
The study looked at the effect of cannabis use on young adults who are recent or heavy users.
This Moth’s Wings Create a Mind-Bending 3D Optical Illusion to Avoid Being Eaten
A moth's flat wings fool predators into seeing an inedible 3D leaf.
Scientists Just Linked Two Quantum Computers With “Quantum Teleportation” for the First Time and It Changes Everything
The future of computing might not be one giant quantum machine but many linked together.
Human-like Teeth Grown in Pigs Could Make Dental Implants a Thing of the Past
It's a glimpse into the future of tooth replacement.
A Single High Dose of Creatine Might Help the Brain to Power Through Sleep Deprivation
From the gym to your brain: the surprising new use of creatine.
Inside China’s 600 MPH Floating Train Faster Than a Boeing 737
It's basically a Hyperloop design on steroids.
Do the International Space Station Windows Need Cleaning? Here’s how astronauts do it
Every now and then, space windows also have to be cleaned. When that happens, it's not an easy task.
Placing Defibrillator Pads on the Chest and Back, Rather Than Both on the Chest, Could More Than Double Survival Rates
It's a shocking improvement that costs nothing but could reshape emergency response.
Nearly Half of Americans Still Believe Daily Aspirin Is a Good Idea — Here’s Why They’re Wrong
Millions of Americans take aspirin daily despite new health warnings.
Origami-Inspired Design Cuts Concrete Use by 60% and Steel by 90% Without Sacrificing Strength
This lightweight framework is challenging how we build concrete floors.
Music Acts as a Painkiller — But You Have to Listen at Your Internal Tempo
Music tailored to your internal tempo may offer the best pain relief, study finds.
A Perfect ‘Einstein Ring’ Is Helping Scientists Unlock Dark Matter
Euclid’s jaw-dropping capture of the closest Einstein ring ever seen reveals the hidden forces shaping our universe — and it’s...
From the vault: Why bats don’t fly in the rain
Ever wondered why you never see bats flying in the rain?
This massive circular structure is made entirely of mammoth bones and skulls. DNA now offers clues about how Ice Age hunters built it
It's one of the most surreal ancient structures ever built — and it's just one of over 70 found thus...
Scientists Create a Material as Strong as Steel but Light as Styrofoam Using AI
Researchers create ultra-strong, lightweight carbon structures using AI and advanced manufacturing.
The Point of Trump’s Finger Pointing: How Gestures Shape Right-Wing Populism
A linguist reveals how Donald Trump uses hand gestures to connect with his audience and reinforce his populist message.
Packed Festival Crowds Aren’t Chaotic — They Form Living Vortices, Which Can Be Predicted with Physics
The physics of crows explains why they sometimes move like waves.
This 69-Million-Year-Old Duck-like Skull Reveals How Modern Birds Survived the Dinosaurs
The discovery of a 69-million-year-old bird fossil is reshaping our understanding of avian evolution.
The US Navy Just Tested a Laser Weapon That Could Change Warfare Forever
The HELIOS system can instantly zap enemy drones with precision.
This Ancient Roman Scroll Was Burned to A Crisp 2,000 Years Ago. Now, Researchers Are Reading What’s Inside With AI
X-rays and AI were used to read charred Roman scrolls untouched for 2,000 years.
Ancient 6,500-Year-Old DNA Reveals the Origin of Indo-European Languages Spoken by Half the World
New genetic evidence traces the roots of English, Sanskrit, and hundreds of other languages to a group of hunter-gatherers in...
Only Half a Degree of Warming Could Triple Earth’s Areas Too Hot for Human Survival
A new study reveals that even a slight rise in global temperatures could make vast areas of the planet too...
Why Your Pasta Pot Always Has That Strange Salt Ring Inside
Researchers uncover the physics of how salt forms patterns in boiling water.
Self-healing Asphalt Could Prevent Potholes and Save Costs on Vehicle Repairs
Self-healing asphalt could save money, reduce emissions, and end the pothole plague.
DIY Engineer Turned a 3D Printer Into a Tattoo Machine and the Results Are Wild
How one amazing YouTuber turned a 3D printer into an automated tattoo machine.
Scientists Say a Sixth Ocean Is Forming as East Africa Splits Apart
In East Africa, tectonic forces are slowly splitting the continent, creating a future ocean basin.
Gecko-Inspired Material Could Be The Future of Anti-Slip Shoes That Stick to Ice
New material mimics gecko feet to prevent slips on ice, which could avert countless injuries.
Humans Lost the Ability to Wiggle Their Ears 25 Million Years Ago, but Your Ear Muscles Still Try
We still try to prick up our ears, scientists discover.
This Futuristic Shape-Shifting ‘Chainmail’ Can Morph Between a Solid and a Liquid — and It’s Unlike Anything Ever Made
This chanmail-like material can morph and adapt like fluids or solids.
Cat-Like Robot Mimics Bunting to Help You Relax — And It Actually Works
New robot uses animal-inspired motion to help you feel less stressed.
Oldest Evidence of Human-Caused Lead Pollution Dates from Over 5,000 Years Ago, Around the Aegean Sea
Lead pollution started peaking when the Romans took over the Aegean coastline.
How To Solve Any Problem Using Enrico Fermi’s Back-Of-The-Envelope Math (And Some Common Sense)
Estimate anything in the world with a napkin and a pen.
Doomsday Clock Moves to 89 Seconds: The Closest Humanity Has Ever Been to Armageddon
Escalating risks from nuclear tensions, climate threats, and emerging technologies drive a dire update.
Scientists Create Mice with Two Fathers in a Genetic Breakthrough That Could Save Endangered Species
Researchers use CRISPR to overcome seemingly insurmontable reproductive barriers — but that doesn't mean this could work for humans.
After analyzing 4,500 blind dates, scientists found both men and women prefer younger partners
Apparently, when we put aside social norms, most people are drawn to younger partners.
66 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Offers a Rare Glimpse Into Diets of Ancient Predators
An amateur fossil hunter in Denmark unearthed a rare regurgitalite, shedding light on Cretaceous-era diets.
A Royal Latrine Points Archaeologists To The Last Anglo-Saxon King’s Residence
Archaeologists pinpoint the site of King Harold’s elite residence, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, using a surprising clue: an 11th-century...
AI Simulates Half a Billion Years of Evolution to Create a Glowing Protein That Nature Never Could
Scientists tap into the power of AI to simulate eons of evolution and design a new protein.
Alpha Male Baboons Have High Stress and Shorter Lives — And It’s All for Love
Life is tough as an alpha male — if you're a baboon.
The ‘Beauty Premium’ in the Workplace Is Bigger Than You Think
What a 15-year study reveals about the power of beauty in the workplace.
Astronomers Thought They Had Found A Dangerous Asteroid Near Earth — It Was Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster
A Tesla launched in space in 2018 was mistaken for an asteroid in 2025.