Happy 30th, DOOM! From printers to pregnancy tests, here’s what you can play this epic game on
People have modded old phones, printers, vapes, and even digital pregnancy tests to run this classic video game.
Scientists quantum entangle individual molecules for the first time
A new type of quantum computing technology is now on the horizon.
Does drinking Coca-Cola clear food stuck in your throat? This trick is useless, says new study
A recent study says Cola won't dislodge food stuck in your throat -- but it won't hurt you more either.
Scientists keep away recurring nightmares using sounds that trigger happy dreams
An innovative therapy puts a positive spin on chronic nightmares using sound cues.
Scientist disguised as a panhandler earns twice as much money by wearing a suit (vs T-shirt and jeans)
Don't judge a book by its cover. Unless that cover is a sleek suit.
Why high inflation will never go away (from your head)
Life experiences, such as high inflation, significantly shape our financial decisions even in other circumstances.
Hackers stole ancestry data from 23andMe on nearly 7 million people
A breach at 23andMe exposes millions to a web of compromised genetic and personal data, igniting concerns about digital privacy...
This rogue star traveled 10 billion years from outside the galaxy until it reached Milky Way’s heart
It's the ultimate 'star-trekker,' boldly going where no star has gone before!
New dental treatment may finally replace horrible root canals
This is the medical breakthrough people were rooting for all along.
Mice pass mirror test. Are they truly self-aware?
Mice can recognize themselves in the mirror in specific social conditions, reshaping our view of animal self-awareness.
New theory seeks to unite gravity and quantum mechanics
Scientists propose controversial theory that reconciles Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics, challenging long-held assumptions.
Oldest mosquito fossil shows males were once bloodsuckers too
Oldest fossil mosquito found in Lebanese amber suggests ancient males also fed on blood, revising our knowledge of mosquito evolution.
Scientists sequence genomes of over 100 magic mushroom strains to make ‘designer shrooms’
The insights open the way for tailored mental health treatments and advanced cultivation techniques.
CO2 is getting better at trapping heat the more it builds up in the atmosphere
New research shows that carbon dioxide becomes a stronger greenhouse gas as its levels rise, highlighting the critical need for...
Microsleeping penguins nap thousands of times a day
It's one of the most extreme examples of how sleep benefits can accumulate incrementally.
Swiping right but no matches? Why online dating algorithms are about popularity and not compatibility
Online dating is increasingly pay to play.
Google AI predicts over 2 million new crystals. Is this the future of material science?
DeepMind's AI GNoME has predicted 2.2 million new crystal structures, vastly expanding potential materials for advanced technology development.
This is what Mars would look like from a space station
NASA's Odyssey Orbit has been taking stunning pictures of Mars for more than 20 years. But this is something else.
Scientists age and de-age mice at will: a new paradigm for reversing aging
Harvard researchers show aging may be reversible via epigenetics.
Dog sniffs out ‘extinct’ Golden Mole in South Africa, rediscovered after 86 years
The rediscovery of the De Winton's golden mole, long thought extinct, showcases nature's resilience and offers hope amidst rising species...
Snakes had legs millions of years ago. This gene may explain how they lost their limbs
Scientists unravel the mysteries of snake evolution.
Not all sitting is equal: Watching TV increases depression risk by 43%, unlike desk work or driving
Sedentarism is considered bad for both for body and mind. But recent research highlights the particularly negative effects of mentally-passive...
Big dogs don’t live long. This new drug may level the longevity playing field
An innovative drug may extend lifespans of large dog breeds
Explosive made by alchemists 400 years ago detonates in purple. Scientists finally know why
First described by alchemists, the puzzle of why fulminating gold detonates in purple smoke has finally been solved.
AI generates medical notes indistinguishable from human doctors
It could free doctors from the boring but critically important task of writing notes for patients.
Hearing the unseen: device translates pictures into sound, allowing blind people to ‘hear’ faces
The new device converts images into sounds, enabling blind people to identify faces using auditory cues.
Coal particle pollution is twice as deadly as that from other sources
Pollution from coal-fired power plants is much more deadly than previously thought. But there is also some very good news.
Bacteria can store ‘memories’ and even pass them on to future generations
E. coli bacteria store 'memories' based on iron levels, affecting their behaviors and survival, offering new insights for combating antibiotic...
Why some skunks lose their black and white stripes (and why this is good news for skunks)
Skunks' stripes fade in safer environments, showing how less danger leads to evolutionary changes in warning coloration.
COVID-19 may cause brain fog by forming ‘zombie’ cells. Scientists found drugs that may reverse it
Researchers find four drugs that reverse COVID-19-induced brain aging by targeting 'zombie' cells."
The hunt for LUCA: the Last Universal Common Ancestor was from over 4.3 billion years ago
New research narrows down the emergence of LUCA, the common ancestor of all life on Earth, to over 4.3 billion...
Babies as young as four months may have self-awareness
These may be the baby steps towards unraveling the origin of human consciousness.
Mysterious canine illness on the rise across multiple US states linked to unusual microbe
A tiny bacterium may be causing a deadly respiratory illness in dogs across the U.S.
Plastic out of thin air? Scientists make alternative plastic from atmospheric nitrogen
Researchers develop sustainable, flame-retardant plastics using atmospheric nitrogen instead of fossil fuels.
How music can turn the mundane into memorable events
Scientists make remarkable discoveries while exploring how music and emotion shape lasting memories.
The last primate that lived in North America shouldn’t have existed. Now scientists know what happened
The lemur-like Ekgmowechashala, a late-surviving primate migrant from Asia to North America, redefines our understanding of primate evolution and adaptability.
Mystery of missing exoplanets explained by shrinking atmospheres
In the wise words of George Constanza, it's shrinkage.
How an organism that eats viruses may reshape our view of the food web
Virovory, the consumption of viruses for nutrients, could significantly impact the global carbon cycle and food web structures.
This ultrasound patch can measure if your bladder’s full
New MIT-designed patch offers non-invasive, at-home organ imaging.
Book review: On Niccolò Machiavelli
Gabriele Pedulla's 'On Niccolò Machiavelli' unravels Machiavelli's deep insights into power, ethics, and human nature.
3D printing metals just got good enough to be used in jets
3D printing works best with plastic and porous steel—materials too weak for hard-core applications. A new study may change all...
Scientists 3D print human skin with hair follicles
It could transform medical and cosmetic research.
Aurora-like radio emissions found above sunspot
Astronomers detect long-lasting radio auroras from a sunspot, enhancing understanding of solar and stellar magnetic activities.
What Beethoven’s DNA reveals about his death, health and family
Research explores Beethoven's heritage through his DNA.
From Gray to Green: How Building With Nature May Save Our Fragile Coastlines
Our coasts are increasingly under pressure. To protect them, we need to work with nature.
This man received the world’s first eye transplant — but we don’t know yet if he’ll be able to see
An unprecedented surgery raises many hopes and questions.
Adolescent brains exposed to THC are at higher risk of psychiatric disorders
THC exposure during adolescence may cause microglial cell death and brain changes, increasing schizophrenia risks in genetically susceptible individuals.
Scientists make new antibiotics from Neanderthal DNA
It's like Jurassic Park, only with antibiotics.
Nearly 90% of herbal sports supplements have inaccurate labels. One in ten contains prohibited substances
The labels of sports supplements are not what they seem to be.