Elon Musk’s DODGY firing spree cuts 10% of NASA and NSF staff putting future of American science at stake
Thousands of the nation's brightest are being fired in the most undignified way possible.
A Planet 900 Light-Years Away Has Weather So Extreme “It Feels Like Science Fiction”. It’s 70,000 km/h Winds Carry Vaporized Iron and Even Titanium
Scientists have for the first time mapped the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, uncovering violent winds and bizarre weather...
Archeologists Discover Thutmose II’s Tomb in Biggest Archaeological Find in a Century. It’s The First Royal Tomb Discovered in Egypt Since King Tut
The first royal tomb discovered in a century offers new clues to ancient Egypt’s most powerful dynasty.
Nokia Is Building a 4G Cell Network on the Moon and It’s Just the Beginning
The first 4G network on the moon could pave the way for future lunar colonies and Mars missions.
Mice With a Human Gene Started Squeaking Differently. Could This Tiny Genetic Mutation Explain the Origin of Speech?
What mice with a human mutation reveals about the evolution of speech.
The Wallace Line forms an invisible barrier that separates Asian and Australian species. Scientists now know what happened
Ever wondered why you won't find kangaroos outside Australia? It all started with massive climate change millions of years ago.
How an Ancient Plant Became the World’s First Birth Control and Rome’s Love Potion. Then Went Extinct Because of It
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
Ozempic Blindness Could Be Rare but Real: What Experts Say About the Risk
Small studies link Ozempic and similar drugs to rare but serious eye conditions. However, experts say there's no need to...
How ‘Dancing’ Turtles Are Helping Scientists Unlock the Secrets of Magnetic Navigation
Baby loggerhead turtles do an adorable "dance" when they sense food. This could help scientists uncover how they navigate the...
This Engineer Put an AI Language Model on a USB Stick and It Actually Works
A Raspberry Pi-powered USB stick runs a lightweight AI model, making LLMs portable and plug-and-play.
A Neuroscientist Explains How Ancient Survival Instincts Fuel Today’s Global Crises
Could we ever overcome our primal nature? The survival of civilization may be at stake.
Ancient DNA Reveals Most Europeans Had Dark Skin Until Just 3,000 Years Ago
Pale skin didn't dominate Europe until surprisingly recently.
This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a ‘Rusty Bucket’. Now It’s Restored Almost to Its Former Glory
A unique Roman cavalary helmet has been restored 20 years after its discovery. It's now on display.
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.
The Invisible Threat: How Air Pollution Is Silently Reshaping Our Health
Air pollution claims millions of lives annually, but its full impact on human health is only now coming into focus.
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 Blight’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.