Archaeologists find 1,700-year-old Roman sandal in melting ice in Norway
It looks so out of place and we have so many questions.
Beware of earworms: Listening to catchy music before bedtime may keep you up at night
Listening music close to bedtime can cause restless sleep
What are endorphins: nature’s happy chemicals
Discover the extraordinary world of endorphins and how they bring joy and vitality to your daily life.
New demon shark species with spooky white eyes discovered off Australian coast
The unexpected discovery started in the halls of a dusty museum.
$50 solar-powered balloon records mysterious sounds in the stratosphere
Researchers are baffled by strange sounds of unknown origin in the stratosphere.
Scientists unveil the first human ‘pangenome’: a new frontier in genomics
The human "pangenome" is a full genetic sequence that incorporates genomes from not just one individual, but 47.
Mind-boggling methane leaks in Turkmenistan surpass entire carbon emissions of UK
The most infuriating thing about this is that methane leaks aren't all that hard to fix.
Whiff of the future: Face mask lets users smell in virtual reality
Virtual reality just got more immersive with this face mask that lets you smell things in real time.
Could rapeseed become edible soon? Scientists remove proteins that make it bitter
Rapeseed cake is only suitable for farm animals, but new research may finally open up its huge protein potential to...
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults – a deadly virus on the rise
Along with COVID and the flu, RSV was part of a "tridemic" last winter.
Bizarre holes at the bottom of the Atlantic that look ‘almost human-made’ leave scientists struggling for answers
The mysterious tracks are likely of biological origin, made perhaps by a large aquatic animal that has yet to be...
Best way to catcall a cat: use both voice and gestures
Scientists learn how to be more social with unfamiliar cats.
Why serotonin makes you happy (or very, very sad)
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates mood and behavior and is associated with happiness and contentment.
Myth-busting Facts about Black Widow Spiders
Black widows have a really bad rep, but is it all deserved?
Why dopamine makes you happy
Explore the power of dopamine, the "happy" chemical in the brain, and discover how it impacts our mood, motivation, and...
What is the Ring of Fire? Earth’s most volcanically active region
Discover the fiery geological wonders of the Ring of Fire and how it has impacted the surrounding regions over time.
Millions of LEGO pieces lost at sea 25 years ago are still washing up on the English coast
There are more than 6,000 ships carrying containers around the world at any point in time.
Water treatment plants already remove 99.9% of nanoplastics from drinking water
We weren't expecting good news about microplastic pollution.
Superconducting highway transports vehicles and energy in one go
The proposed system could make the much touted superconductivity feasible.
Powerful new obesity drug that cuts 15% of body weight aces clinical trial
It sounds like it will be soon approved by the FDA, but there are still unknowns.
Archaeologists find ancient Roman camps in the Arabian Desert using Google Earth
The fortified camps were likely staging areas for an undocumented military campaign against an ancient kingdom in modern-day Jordan.
This crystal is world’s largest Schrödinger’s cat
Superposition shouldn't be possible for objects larger than an atom -- but these scientists are defying conventional wisdom.
Scientists make ‘BeerBots’ that speed up the brewing process
These tiny nanocapsules could be a game changer for beer brewing.
Scientists discover gene in the brain that puts the brakes on anxiety
A newly identified molecular pathway in the amygdala could be key to staving off anxiety disorders.
Blinking fish sheds light on how first animals evolved to live on land
The transition of ocean creatures to landlubbers was one of the most epic journeys in evolutionary history.
Storing renewable energy beyond batteries: the challenge of grid capacity
Moving beyond batteries when addressing renewable energy storage.
Electric stimulation could help wounds heal three times faster
With the help of tiny engineered chips, the study shows the healing process can be accelerated up to three times...
Gel has 100% success rate in stopping brain tumors in mice
Johns Hopkins researchers cured aggressive brain cancer in mice with a hydrogel after tumor removal.
What are cargo cults: when foreign civilization looks like magic
This is the outlandish story of cargo cults who build mock airplanes made out of rope and straw so they...
What’s the Difference between Equity and Equality?
The terms equity and equality are often used interchangeably. But they are not the same.
What’s the difference between programming and coding?
Coding is the easy part of programming. Here's why the two are fundamentally different.
Why Elon Musk’s TruthGPT sounds more like RubbishGPT
Elon Musk's latest venture, TruthGPT, promises to be a "maximum truth-seeking AI." But is it really about seeking truth or...
Scientists use ‘smell of fear’ to ward off insect pests from crops and gardens
Chemicals released by predators could serve as a pesticide alternative for ridding fields of insects.
This African rat gnaws on a poisonous tree to make itself toxic to predators
The African crested rat is a rabbit-sized rodent that is the only known mammal to sequester plant toxins as a...
Genes involved in cartilage growth may double as ‘height genes’
Newly identified "height genes" may influence adult stature by affecting cartilage cell development.
Underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga was most powerful natural explosion in a century
It triggered a mega-tsunami nearly 45 meters tall.
Oral contraceptives could have 92% less hormones and still work
Continuous infusion with varying doses of exogenous hormones could be a safer and effective alternative.
How chickens tripled in size since the 1950s
The story of how genetics shaped chicken into the go-to protein of choice around the world.
THC potency in cannabis products is often inflated, scientists say
Most people aren't getting what they're paying for.
Dairy foods helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most inhospitable environments
Ancient proteins trapped in dental calculus reveal how people conquered the rough Tibetan hinterlands.
Scientists create most detailed map of dark matter, confirm Einstein’s theory of gravity
New dark matter map shows unseen features of the universe and offers insights into the "Crisis in Cosmology."
How this amazing desert bird may inspire no-sloshing water bottles
The sandgrouse can carry water in its belly feathers from miles away. Now, scientists finally learned how the birds pull...
Swimming pools of rich elites are driving water scarcity in cities around the world
Urban elites over-consume water for their own personal leisure, at the expense of underprivileged people.
Brisk walking for just a few days a week can drastically lower risk of death
Even if you just power walk during the weekend, you'll still be ahead with your fitness.
What are the largest pyramids in the world?
The world's largest pyramids continue to reveal their secrets.
Plant me here: Scientists map where crops grow with maximum yield and minimum environmental damage
We're growing food in all the wrong places.
Meet the four NASA astronauts destined to go back to the moon after more than 50 years
The Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in late 2024 and is a critical step towards NASA’s goals of...
These lensless, glow in the dark glasses could stop myopia
A lot of people suffer from visual impairment due to not getting enough sunlight.
Scientists genetically modify bacteria that is immune to ALL viruses
Virus-resistant bacteria could drastically improve drug manufacturing in bio-factories.
These high-tech diapers double as urine tests
In the future, some diapers could act like a mini labs to immediately detect potential health problems.