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You've heard of Doomscrolling, but have you ever tried Hopescrolling?

Algorithms have been manipulating you for a while. It's time to manipulate them back to find positivity and happiness.

This Benjamin Button-like Jellyfish Can Age in Reverse, From Adult to Juvenile

Scientists discover a comb jelly that can reverse its aging process, challenging traditional views on aging.

Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond Unearthed in Botswana, Second Largest in History

This unbelievably large diamond barely fits in your palm.

Why Being Married Might Help Men Age More Gracefully But Not Women

New study reveals striking differences in how marital status impacts aging for men and women.

Convenient clip-on module turns night vision goggles into thermals

The new ClipIR-12 system merges thermal imaging with night vision in a compact, high-tech package.

Scientists Develop World's Fastest Microscope — It's So Fast It Can Capture Electrons Moving

The new microscope captures the fleeting motions of electrons with unprecedented precision, revealing the hidden dynamics of the subatomic world.

How did prehistoric people hunt mammoths? They didn't throw their spears

Ancient people likely planted them against the ground at an angle in a way that would impale a charging animal.

What is a waterspout and did one sink the Bayesian luxury yacht?

Are waterspouts some of Europe's most underestimated disasters?

New research highlights the advantages and disadvantages of intermittent fasting

Turns out, you can have too much of a good thing.

Exoplanets may have more water than we thought — but there's a catch

For years, scientists have speculated about the nature of water on exoplanets, especially on super-Earths and sub-Neptunes — planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. The prevailing view has been that these distant worlds could be covered by vast oceans, potentially making them prime candidates for hosting life. However, a groundbreaking study published in […]

We ignored the Monkeypox outbreak in Africa. Now it may become a pandemic

Monkeypox is not COVID-19 -- but it could still become a pandemic.

Oldest cheese found in 3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb hides a dangerous secret

An ancient cheese, over millennia old, reveals early evidence of brucellosis.

The Picotaur robot is nimble and weighs less than a grain of rice

Picotaur is less that 1 cm with impressive mobility from its innovative legs.

Why Legal Documents Sound Like Magic Spells: Power over Clarity

New study suggests legal language complexity serves to signal authority, akin to "magic spells."

China builds nuclear plant that can't meltdown

Nuclear energy is clean and scalable, but meltdown fears prevent it from being deployed more widely.

Curiosity Finds Clues of a Cold, Wet Mars Billions of Years Ago

Amorphous materials, which are rarely studied on Earth, yield insights into the history of Gale Crater and the early Martian environment.

Some old books have a toxic secret: they're bad for your health

Never judge a book by its cover because the cover might be poisonous.

Slingshot Juice: the tricky maneuver that will send a new spacecraft to Jupiter

We can use gravity as an engine for our spacecraft.

That super valuable asteroid worth 100 bajillion dollars? JWST images show it's rusting

We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about it.

NASA has been working on a 'quiet' supersonic plane for years. It's almost ready

NASA is working to pave the way for the next generation of supersonic flights.

Rube Goldberg: The beautiful and timeless appeal of complex, useless contraptions

Beyond their entertainment values, these complex machines offer a unique insight into physics and human engineering.

The simple Victorian tool that's still important (and accurate) at weather stations

A small, white box with horizontal slats is a familiar sight at weather stations around the world.

New study says China uses 80% artificial sand. Here's why that's a big deal

No need to disturb water bodies for sand. We can manufacture it using rocks or mining waste — China is already doing it.

This microorganism used for biofuel production is actually three species

The differences between the species are huge.

Key Facts About the Safety of AI-Powered Cars

AI is upon us. Self-driving cars have been touted as the next big thing for years. The marriage between the two appears as promising as ever and yet — are AI cars actually a thing? The automotive industry has significantly changed in recent years. Cars have become smarter, more technologized, and all the more complex. […]

Rare archaeological site shows Neanderthals were crafty and adaptable

They were not the rudimentary cavemen they're sometimes portrayed as.

The great escape: A celestial object is fleeing the Milky Way at record speed

The newly discovered object sure wants to get out of the galaxy quickly.

A 600-year-old coral shows us how the Pacific Ocean has changed since 1370

A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life.

The importance of standardized data in clinical research

The boring but very important field that

Extreme Rescue: The mountain lion caught in a trap edition

What would you do if you found a cougar caught in a trap? You should call these guys, that's what.

The banana apocalypse is coming. Can we stop it this time?

It's not the first time we've had big banana problems.

This AI will let you listen to one person and mute everyone else in a crowd

When you pair this AI with noise-canceling headphones, it allows you to listen to only the person you want to talk to in a crowd.

The ancient world of crinoids: Stunning photos of these flower-like fossils that are not flowers

Have you ever seen this type of fossil?

Parvovirus B19: CDC warns of new "slapped cheek disease" uptick

The disease is not typically dangerous, but in children and vulnerable people, it can damage various parts of the body.

Gaia mission shows that many asteroids have moons, and it's not clear why

These asteroids are important for understanding the history of the solar system.

What do meteor showers look like?

The Perseids (probably the most famous meteor shower) are peaking this week. But what do they look like?

Richard Feynman explains the scientific method in 10 minutes

Feynman was not only one of the most accomplished physicists in history. He was an amazing teacher.

Your insecticide doesn't do squat against cockroaches

Not only can cockroaches withstand what nature throws at them, but they can even withstand the insecticides made to kill them.

The Rise and Fall of Civilizations: What the Bronze Age Collapse Teaches Us About Today

Eric Cline masterfully unpacks what followed after the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations, offering lessons for today.

Stonehenge’s 6-tonne Altar Stone Was Sourced From Far-Off Scotland. How Did It Get There?

New research reveals Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone originated in Scotland.

This Robot Dentist Just Performed Its First Procedure on a Human—Here’s What You Need to Know

The robot dentist can fix your cavities in 15 minutes. But would you trust it?

Can We Terraform Mars? New Study Suggests a Simple Dust Trick Might Work

Engineered dust could make Mars habitable for microbial life, a step towards terraforming.

The phage wars: multiple viruses block each other from infecting cells

More of a bad thing is usually bad. But in the case of viruses, it may be good.

Mars may have a lot of water in its crust. It's just too deep to use

Mars may have oceans' worth of water — but it's more than 10 km under the surface.

Scientists Have Turned to Mayonnaise to Solve One of Nuclear Fusion’s Biggest Problems

Scientists are using mayonnaise to crack the code of nuclear fusion, bringing us closer to a future powered by clean, limitless energy.

Newly Decoded Babylonian Tablets Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Predictions of Doom

Scholars have deciphered 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets, revealing ancient beliefs linking lunar eclipses to ominous events.

The Hidden Forests Inside China’s Deepest Sinkholes Are Unlike Anything on Earth

The trees inside the tiankengs enjoys a rich supply of nutrients.

Scientists Put Over 100 Experienced Astrologers to The Ultimate Test — The Results Are Embarrassing

Experienced astrologers fail to match people to their natal charts above random chance.

DeepMind's new AI robot can probably beat you in ping pong

It won't win any Olympic medals just yet, but the robot is probably the best ping-pong machine ever built.

Scientists Discover Largest Protein Hidden in Toxic Algae

Researchers uncover record-breaking protein, shedding light on harmful algal blooms and potential new medicines.

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