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AI chatbots turn conspiracy theorists into skeptics through dialogue

Addressing conspiracy beliefs with tailor-made counterevidence delivered via AI chatbot works remarkably well.

Talking whales? AI reveals a complex language hidden in sperm whale clicks

AI reveals that sperm whale clicks form a complex language, not all that different from human speech

Scientists propose warp drive model that doesn't break laws of physics

Warp drives could be possible through new space-time manipulation techniques.

How the first pandemic in history shook the Roman Empire

In his book 'Pox Romana,' Colin Elliott delves into the devastating effects of the Antonine Plague, a pandemic that might have hastened the decline of one of history's greatest empires.

Physicists might have just discovered 'glueballs': the particles made entirely of force

Recent experiments might have finally confirmed the existence of glueballs, particles made entirely of gluons.

Hair-thin silk fabric cancels out noise and creates quiet spaces anywhere

MIT researchers have created a silk fabric that can significantly reduce noise using piezoelectric fibers to counteract or block unwanted sounds.

Study reveals the cognitive superpowers of reading fiction: more than just words

New research shows that reading fiction boosts empathy, verbal skills, and cognitive ability.

Navy SEAL donates his brain to science to make a point about veterans' traumatic brain injuries

Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin, tormented by the invisible scars of war, instructed his parents to donate his brain to science, uncovering profound trauma and sparking crucial conversations about military health protocols.

How to make U.S. STEM degrees more affordable: lessons from abroad

Research highlights financial barriers and potential solutions for STEM students.

Weakening magnetic field 590 million years ago could have sparked life's big leap

How a weak geomagnetic field might have surprisingly spurred complex life on Earth.

Sodium-ion hybrid batteries could recharge EVs in seconds

By combining traditional battery and supercapacitor tech, researchers have developed a super 'Frankenstein' battery that combines the best of both worlds.

Blood sampling device inspired by leeches could make needles obsolete

Innovative blood sampling device mimics leech mechanics for painless, efficient diagnostics.

Why do cicadas make so much noise?

Cicadas are nature's loudspeakers. Here's why and how they make such a racket.

Very rare marsupial mole sighted in Australia. It's so tiny it fits between your fingers

Tiny and living in the desert, this mole is one of the most elusive mammals of Australia.

These scientists want to make white bread as healthy as wholegrain. Here's how

Researchers in the UK are enhancing white bread to be as healthy as wholemeal while maintaining its appeal.

Why can't pandas get it on? The answer may lie in their intestines

New study links panda reproductive issues to specific gut microbes.

Scientists find a way to convert blood types and make them mutually compatible for transfusion

New enzyme technology could transform some blood types into universal donor blood, addressing global blood shortages.

Archaeologists uncover luxurious 2,200-year-old tomb of ancient Chinese ruler

The lavish tomb may contain secrets about the last years of the once mighty Chu state.

T. rex wasn't that smart after all. Its intelligence was more on par with a large crocodile

Previous estimates of T-rex's brain power were vastly overestimated.

Zoom and enhance: Adobe AI sharpens videos by up to 8 times the original resolution with minimal artifacts

You can now turn old low-res videos into 4K.

Emotional toll of stolen dogs mirrors loss of loved one

A new study finds the emotional impact of dog theft is like losing a family member.

Burned remains at Maya pyramid reveal dramatic regime change

When a new Mayan ruler came onto the scene, he wanted a clean slate.

Mysterious and indecipherable 600-year-old Voynich Manuscript may be partly about sex and 'women's secrets'

Some of the chapters may be coded gynecology texts, hidden to keep commoners away from this knowledge.

Scientists forge an 'impossible material': a metal alloy with unmatched strength and toughness at all temperatures

The new alloy shows promise for future high-efficiency aerospace engines.

'You're not listening!' When someone disagrees, we tend to think they're not listening — even when they are

When the other party doesn't agree, you may feel unheard even when they're actually listening.

How cocaine overpowers basic human needs like thirst and hunger

New research explores the neural hijacking that cocaine addiction causes in the brain.

Chinese scientists claim they've figured out how to power stealth submarines with lasers

Chinese researchers make a breakthrough in silent, super-fast submarine propulsion.

NASA finds puzzling islands on a lava lake on Jupiter's moon Io

Io's lava lake is specular and reflects light like obsidian glass.

Reading on a screen instead of paper may be less effective for learning

Why reading on screens might not be as effective as on paper

Scientists witness incredibly rare cellular evolution. The last time this happened a billion years ago, plants appeared

Scientists discover the 'nitroplast,' a new organelle formed when algae absorbed cyanobacteria.

Climate change may shrink the global economy by 19% by 2049. The decline could reach 60% if no action is taken

The world economy faces significant losses if carbon emissions are not curbed.

Why did these Viking women have cone-shaped skulls?

Three Viking women's skulls reshaped 1,000 years ago intrigue scientists.

Archaeologists find surprisingly well-preserved 8,600-year-old bread in Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey have 'risen' to the occasion, discovering the world's oldest fermented bread at Çatalhöyük

What your taste in music says about your moral compass

The music we love may mirror our moral values.

Scientists make the first single-atom-thick sheet of gold. It's called 'goldene'

The new material could revolutionize catalysis and more.

Japan and NASA will send a 'camper van' to the Moon. Astronauts will drive it without a spacesuit

The Lunar Cruiser can support a two-person crew for 30 days. Everything they need is inside.

Paleontologists discover three new species of massive fossil kangaroos. One is double the size of today's red kangaroo

Researchers uncover three giant fossil kangaroos, shedding light on their diverse and dynamic past.

People with a higher IQ and favorable genes for intelligence are more likely to be liberal

Intelligence is controversial to define among psychologists. Mix in political ideology and you've got a spicy study.

This is the first fractal molecule in nature — the unexpected geometric artwork of evolution

Scientists discovered an enzyme in cyanobacteria that forms a Sierpiński triangle, revealing nature's first known molecular fractal.

Many Stone Age people were murdered with the same method used by the Italian Mafia — and it was all part of a ritualistic sacrifice

An investigation spanning decades has revealed a strange pattern of violence during the Neolithic.

Duck with missing bill will receive a 3D prosthetic made by Texas students

The sweet duck will be able to feed and take care of herself better once the procedure is complete.

Scientists just got one step closer to secure quantum communications

New developments herald a future of ultra-secure quantum communication.

Extinct fox was kept as pet by South American hunter-gatherers 1,500 years ago

Archaeologists uncover an ancient human-fox companionship in South America, challenging our notions of early domestication.

Tiny worm that evolved enormous eyes can see UV light

These huge eyes weigh 20 times more than the rest of the worm's body.

Slate: characteristics, properties, uses

You've seen it on rooftops everywhere, but where does slate come from?

Economists sent 80,000 fake resumes to see which U.S. companies discriminate the most. They ranked the top 100 companies

On average, presumed white applicants received callbacks 9.5 percent more often than their Black counterparts.

First 'double cicada' event in more than two centuries will see trillions of cicadas emerge this spring. This map shows where

This is going to be wild!

The Moon literally turned itself inside out during early formation

The Moon faced tremendous geological upheavals during its dramatic formation.

Science decyphers Ptolemy manual for an ancient astronomical device hidden beneath another text for centuries

Ptolemy's original 2,000-year-old treatise in Greek was overwritten with an unrelated text in Latin. Using modern imaging, scientists were able to uncover a hidden manual.

More than 80% of global carbon emissions are produced by only 57 corporate and state entities

A landmark climate report found that the world's major emitters grew their carbon footprint since the Paris Agreement.

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