You can literally hear the sound of silence, surprising study says
Silence is not just the absence of sound.
New pterosaur species with huge tongue discovered in Australia
It used its large and muscular tongue to swallow marine prey whole, like a giant pelican.
The messy birth of Earth’s oxygen atmosphere took at least 200 million years
A new study shows Earth's Great Oxidation Event was a prolonged, chaotic process lasting 200 million years with fluctuating oxygen...
Most Adults Under 75 Don’t Need Extra Vitamin D. Here’s What The Latest Guidelines Say
These new guidelines may be surprising for some.
Jurassic Park inspires amber-like DNA digital data storage
This could bring us a step closer to using DNA as the ultimate hard drive.
Scientists Might Have Unlocked the Biological Secret to Why Women Live Longer Than Men
There are now good reasons to believe that simply being born a biological male inherently comes with a shorter lifespan.
Young male dolphins role-play and practice for fatherhood years before they’re old enough to mate
Who knew young dolphins like to play doctor and nurse.
Scientists unveil the genetic secrets of Maya children sacrificed for the gods
The study revealed genetic ties between ancient Maya child sacrifices at Chichén Itzá and modern descendants, offering new insight into...
Revolutionary EV Battery Promises 1,000-Mile Range
New battery technology could extend EV range and lifespan, boosting resale value.
Scientists find microplastics in every semen sample they’ve tested
The findings underscore the potential peril of plastic pollution for male fertility and human health.
Elephants call each other by name, just like people
Elephants use unique, name-like calls to identify each other, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities and social complexity akin to human communication.
Universal Basic Income Could Double Global GDP While Cutting Carbon Emissions
New analysis reveals potential for economic and environmental benefits of global basic income.
Ultra-thin night vision filter could make bulky goggles a thing of the past
New ultra-thin night vision filters could one day turn regular glasses into night-vision devices.
“Walking Tree” resembling an Ent from LOTR crowned New Zealand’s tree of the year
It was part of a forest that was cleared 150 years ago to make way for farmland. It now stands...
Oldest known words have survived 15,000 years. They include “mother”, “not” and “to spit”
These 23 words link modern and extinct languages. You would have been understood if you used them 15,000 years ago.
Scientists find giant viruses on Greenland ice. Here’s why this is actually a very good thing
Researchers find giant viruses that may regulate algae growth, potentially reducing ice melt.
The surprising reason why giraffes have long necks — it’s not just for eating tall branches
New study reveals the driving evolutionary forces behind giraffes' necks
AI Reveals Nearly One Million Potential Antibiotics to Fight Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Researchers identify over 800,000 antimicrobial peptides using AI.
Female athletes are mentally sharper on their periods
Women exhibit heightened cognitive ability while menstruating, despite feeling worse.
World’s thinnest lens is only three atoms thick. It manipulates light using quantum effects
The lens leverages quantum mechanics to achieve precise focusing.
The surprising history of cat domestication: They were not so late to Europe after all
Recent discoveries push back the arrival of domesticated cats in Europe by thousands of years.
Archaeologists stunned by 2,000-year-old violent child doodles from Pompeii depicting gladiators
Roman society was very violent — and the children drew what they saw.
First ‘Bilingual’ Brain-Reading Device Decodes Spanish and English
Researchers have used a brain implant and AI to decode and communicate the thoughts of a bilingual person who cannot...
Crows can count to four, similar to toddlers. And they do it aloud
Research reveals crows' counting abilities match those of young children.
Scientists Discover a Mysterious Hole on Mars: What’s Inside Could Be Key to Keeping Astronauts Alive There
Could this be a gateway to subterranean shelters for future explorers?
4,000-year-old Egyptian skulls reveal earliest attempt to surgically treat cancer
Treating cancer was beyond the capabilities of physicians from antiquity, but they still tried their best.
Scientists identify likely origin of stuttering in the brain. What does this mean for improving speech?
This opens the door for targeted treatments, including the kind involving zapping the brain.
Some stars have mysteriously vanished — they may have quietly collapsed into black holes
New research suggests some stars collapse directly into black holes without an explosion, solving the mystery of disappearing stars.
Mysterious element Promethium forged by the Manhattan Project finally reveals its chemical properties
This chemical element has been one of the most difficult to study due to its high radioactivity and instability.
Scientists find origin of Sun’s magnetic field — and this could be a game changer for space weather
The sun's magnetic field originates near its surface, which could enhance our ability to predict disruptive solar storms.
Over 30% of world’s electricity now comes from renewables
Even though demand for electricity rises, the share of renewable energy is increasing.
Scientists make diamonds from scratch in only 15 minutes
It takes over a billion years of high pressure cooking deep inside the Earth's mantle to make diamonds. But this...
Ancient 3,500-year-old Mycenaean armor tested in epic combat simulation shows Homer’s Iliad wasn’t just a fantasy story after all
This armor wasn't just for show. It could have seen deadly combat during the epic Trojan War.
3,200-year-old Mesopotamian tablets of Assyrian warriors haunted by ghosts document the earliest known cases of PTSD
The specters of war have haunted soldiers since humans first waged war on one another.
Heat-proof memory device can survive Venus-like environment
AI computers could operate in extreme environments like Venus, thanks to new heat-resistant technology.
This scientist stepped on 40,000 deadly snakes to provoke a bite. Here’s what he learned
This scientist is built different.
How much of human intelligence is genetic versus acquired? Is it even possible to get smarter?
Intelligence, a blend of genetics and environment, centers on problem-solving abilities and is best enhanced through learning and formal education.
Scientists revive frozen brain tissue even after 18 months. But cryogenics is still a billionaire’s pipe dream
Scientists successfully revive frozen brain tissue, paving the way for advanced neurological research.
Sky Magnetar hypersonic concept could fly London to New York in 50 minutes
The concept is part airplane part rocket ship.
How AI can accelerate health software design
AI technology speeds up the creation of diabetes prevention tools, with broader disruption anticipated across other fields.
The unexpected origin and remarkable journey of upside-down trees: the baobabs
Scientists uncover the origins and long-distance dispersal of the iconic baobab tree.
Astronomers baffled by ‘fluffy’ exoplanet with the density of cotton candy
A newly discovered far-away planet defies planetary formation theories with its extraordinary low density.
China is quietly building the world’s first drone carrier
Naval warfare is on the brink of a paradigm shift.
The Hidden Science Behind Electric Guitar Pickups Revealed
New research delves into how pickups shape the sound of electric guitars.
Scientists achieve over 1,000 degrees Celsius with solar power alone rather than fossil fuels. A game changer for heavy industries?
Solar power could replace fossil fuels in high-heat industries like steel and cement manufacturing.
Oldest known human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Discovery of ancient viruses in Neanderthal remains may reshape our understanding of their extinction.
Scientists make transparent, fireproof glass-like material out of bamboo
Researchers develop a novel transparent bamboo with flame-retardant properties.
Scientists make ‘living plastic’ with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution
The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way...
Can Bitcoin’s latest halving usher in a greener future for mining?
After the halving, there are good reasons to believe Bitcoin's notoriously unsustainable mining could be turned around.
11 Incredible Periodical Cicadas Facts You Can’t Miss
Explore these fun facts about cicadas, from their unique life cycles to their critical role in ecosystems.