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A geomagnetic storm of the same intensity as recorded during pre-Industrial times could cause trillions of dollars worth of damage and untold chaos.
AI technology speeds up the creation of diabetes prevention tools, with broader disruption anticipated across other fields.
Humans, like many animals, spend a lot of time playing, an activity that may develop essential skills and foster cooperation, supporting our complex social structures.
Scientists uncover the origins and long-distance dispersal of the iconic baobab tree.
Researchers have created a version of washi that is not only stronger, but also completely biodegradable.
We're uncovering Egyptian relics without a single shovel.
A newly discovered far-away planet defies planetary formation theories with its extraordinary low density.
Plant-based diets have become more than a trend; they are now a cornerstone of many health recommendations. Suboptimal diets, rich in processed meats and sugars, are known culprits behind the soaring rates of several illnesses. In contrast, diets abundant in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains offer a protective shield against these diseases. The shift […]
Naval warfare is on the brink of a paradigm shift.
Climate change is testing the limits of the world's largest permafrost crater.
New research delves into how pickups shape the sound of electric guitars.
Solar power could replace fossil fuels in high-heat industries like steel and cement manufacturing.
Several jokes were disqualified for "scientific inaccuracy," said organizers — "and rather a lot for lewdness."
Cement and clay bricks could be replaced with olivine-based alternatives.
It's hot and it's about to get even hotter.
Discovery of ancient viruses in Neanderthal remains may reshape our understanding of their extinction.
Researchers develop a novel transparent bamboo with flame-retardant properties.
In cities across the United States, a silent disparity is brewing in the shade.
The new planet has so many volcanos, it glows red.
“We think of ballcourts today as a place of entertainment. It wasn’t that way for the ancient Maya,” researchers said.
Alcohol poisoning is a surprisingly common problem. Soon, we may have a better way to treat it.
Running is one thing humans are really good at. Could that be owed to hunting?
We'll need many more such Mammoths if we're serious about climate change.
The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way rebar reinforces concrete.
After the halving, there are good reasons to believe Bitcoin's notoriously unsustainable mining could be turned around.
Explore these fun facts about cicadas, from their unique life cycles to their critical role in ecosystems.
This is one of the quirkiest adaptations in nature.
Cicadas aren't dangerous and they're pretty amazing.
Addressing conspiracy beliefs with tailor-made counterevidence delivered via AI chatbot works remarkably well.
No more "eternal snows" in Venezuela.
The "global elite" wants everyone to "eat bugs". Or something. Anyway, ban it.
AI reveals that sperm whale clicks form a complex language, not all that different from human speech
The tunnel is large enough to fit three buses side by side.
Hydrothermal vents are some of the most interesting geological phenomena on the planet.
We knew childhood abuse was a big problem, but the scale of it is striking.
Scientists can’t yet tell how soft tissue overlayed bones, so this reconstruction is inevitably based on artistic licence.
Being a cicada is never easy. They wait for years to come out of soil — and some are greeted by deadly fungus that turns them into sex-crazed zombies.
Warp drives could be possible through new space-time manipulation techniques.
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.
Although the San Andreas fault hasn't been behaving as usual, it's best not to get complacent.
Previous theories don't hold water for some.
Recent experiments might have finally confirmed the existence of glueballs, particles made entirely of gluons.
MIT researchers have created a silk fabric that can significantly reduce noise using piezoelectric fibers to counteract or block unwanted sounds.
Melinoë is usually regarded as a goddess or nymph that brings nightmares and madness to souls. But her story is complex.
Researchers are looking at proactive ways through which we can defend ourselves from viruses.
Genetic analysis clearly shows leprosy went from one species to the other. But the route is unclear.
New research shows that reading fiction boosts empathy, verbal skills, and cognitive ability.
This is just one of the "sci-fi" projects NASA is working on now.
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.
In the radioactive exclusion zone of Chernobyl the immune systems of wild wolves have undergone striking adaptation.
