Underground experiment points to sterile neutrino, a new type of fundamental particle linked to dark matter
A new experiment confirms a long-standing anomaly that may point to a fourth flavor of neutrino.
What would happen if the moon actually disappeared?
The moon isn't just a pretty face.
How many oceans are there in the world
Since 2021, a new ocean has been added by cartographers, bringing the tally to five grand oceanic basins.
What is synesthesia: Hearing sounds and tasting shapes
What does this article taste like?
Edible QR code spots fake whiskey
In the future, you could use a smartphone app to scan an invisible QR code that tells you if that...
Scientists link human genes to their function with single-cell sequencing
A new technology based on CRISPR may change the way scientists probe the human genome.
CBD could treat seizures in both humans and dogs
A study found 90% of dogs who received CBD oil experienced a reduction in the frequency of seizures.
New cold-resistant batteries could extend electric vehicle range during harsh winters
The new anode design could prove to be a game changer in the EV space.
AI on a photonic chip conducts image recognition at the speed of light
By eliminating sensors, memories, processors, and other hardware, this chip can classify images almost instantaneously.
How the foreign stock markets track the dollar and what this means for investors in emerging markets
Finance researchers introduce the "dollar beta" to identify better stock returns in emerging markets.
Atmospheric carbon levels are now 50% higher than pre-industrial times
The rate of accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is simply staggering.
New technique made transplanting a 3-day-old donor liver possible
Typically, a liver can't be stored on ice for more than 12 hours. This means this new machine could enable...
Astronomers find why Uranus and Neptune are different colors
The two worlds would have looked the same were it not for an extra coat of haze on Uranus.
Engineering students invent edible tape that stops burritos from falling apart
Has science gone too far?
Children in Norway born to immigrant mothers have 7 times the autism rate — but scientists aren’t sure why
Mothers with an immigrant background may be an important risk factor for autism.
Even a super high dose of CBD doesn’t affect driving
In a new study, researchers in Australia confirm that CBD doesn't impair driving even at maximum dosage.
This gel can pull drinking water literally out of thin air
Even in desert air, a single kilogram of this cheap gel was able to capture more than 6 liters of...
Rock-like thermal camouflage makes soldiers nearly invisible on the battlefield
It's like a real-life invisibility cloak.
Ethiopian ‘false bananas’ could be the new supercrop we’ve been waiting for against climate change
It's probably the most important crop you've never heard about.
This tiny robot crab is the smallest crawling remote-controlled robot ever
It's so small it's almost invisible to the naked eye.
Roads made using rubber from recycled tires could double their durability in hot weather
The rubber crumbs from old tires act like a sunscreen for the asphalt.
Big brains helped clever mammals survive the last Ice Age that wiped out megafauna
Mastodons and saber-toothed tigers may have lacked the brain power to adapt to the end of the ice age.
More young people are killed by guns than car crashes, accounting for millions of lost years of life in America
The uptick is largely driven by an increase in firearm-related suicides.
Paleontologists uncover ‘dragon of death’ in Argentina. It’s the largest pterosaur ever found in South America
Long before birds evolved, these flying reptiles dominated the sky.
What the world’s first nuclear waste ‘tomb’ in Finland could mean for nuclear energy
In tunnels deep underground, Finland will bury nuclear waste safely in copper sarcophagi for at least 100,000 years.
Americans grossly underestimate the range of modern electric vehicles — and this keeps them from buying one
An EV with a range of 300 kilometers (186 miles) will cover more than 90% of the average person's needs....
People with narcissistic and psychopathic traits have more sexual partners
Some people just find them irresistible.
Here’s how climate change will make us lose literally days worth of sleep a year
Climate change is rising nighttime temperatures more than during the daytime -- and this could seriously hurt our sleep.
Marijuana legalization linked to fall in alcohol, tobacco, and pain medication consumption
It's like Marijuna is a reverse "gateway" drug.
Norway’s only dinosaur ever found sets world record for deepest fossil
The fossils were found during an oil drilling operation. The odds of this happening are less than winning the lottery.
Cats may actually recognize the names of other feline friends
Did someone say 'Mittens'?
830-million-year-old microorganisms found trapped in rock salt could still be alive
This could be huge for finding life on Mars.
Scientists may have found fragments of THE asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs
Researchers have described the discovery as "mindblowing."
South Korea fits Big Brother in operating rooms to stop rampant ‘ghost surgeries’
It's like ghost writing for the operating room. What could possibly go wrong?
Scientists bring nerve cells from human eyes back from the dead
Using a special revival technique, researchers were able to restore a glimmer of life into the eyes of dead human...
Thailand wants to give away one million cannabis plants for free to its citizens
Cannabis should be treated like a household crop, said the local health minister.
Scientists find a forest growing inside a giant newly discovered sinkhole in China
The bottom of the giant pit harbors an ancient forest that may be populated by new species of animals.
NASA just recorded Mars’ biggest ‘earthquake’ yet. Here’s why this matters
The magnitude 5 quake might only shake a glass of water here on Earth, but it's a big deal on...
Why do some people stay poor? It’s not because of personal choice, but rather a lack of minimum capital
Once poor households acquired assets past a certain threshold, they started working and earning more, enabling them to crawl out...
Poop transplant rejuvenates brain of old mice
Replenishing the gut microbiome may reverse some aspects of cognitive decline due to old age.
This new shock-absorbing material protects like a metal but is light like foam
It's perfectly suited for use in vehicles, armor, or helmets.
Unique study on identical twins separated at age 2 reveals unexpected differences in IQ
An unexpected separation that resembles a Hollywood drama is providing researchers with a unique study opportunity.
Hear the growling noises made by black holes as they devour nearby stars
With a bit of science wizardry, scientists have made black holes audible.
Bat makes record-breaking 1,500-mile journey from Russia to French Alps
It's the longest journey a bat has ever been recorded flying.
Scientists find drug that reverses incurable finger-bending disease
A clinical trial found Dupuytren disease can be reversed if treatment is administered early enough.
Hunger-blocking new obesity drug achieves 24 kg of average weight loss
The drug suppresses appetite, leading to lower calorie intake and weight loss.
The Incas drugged young children with coca leaves and ayahuasca before sacrificing them to calm them down
Mummies found atop a sacred mountain have provided the first archaeological evidence of ayahuasca among the Inca.
Solar panels are enough to power settlements on Mars
Turns out, nuclear power isn't actually the best option for supplying a settlement on Mars with energy.
New batteries could charge electric vehicles to 60% in 6 minutes
A major tweak to ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries could bring charging time closer to those at the gas station.
Men and women feel pain differently — and this study may finally explain why
For the first time, scientists have found sex-based differences in how the human spinal cord handles pain signals.