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The development of “superhuman” strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world. This may reflect the importance of these physical fitness characteristics in many facets of our lives from pre-history to today: hunting and gathering, the construction of large buildings and monuments, war, and more recently, sport. Potentially, the current […]
The astonishing diversity of carnivorans in the Late Miocene helps us understand their ecological roles.
The finding could provide unprecedented insights into the great white's birthing practices.
The sea robin walks on leg-like fins that can taste the seafloor, showcasing evolution's clever repurposing of traits.
We may be on the cusp of finally breaking the standard model of cosmology.
Smiling seals and crash-landing birds raise awareness for conservation through comedy.
Researchers uncover an unprecedented glimpse into Ice Age life.
Even infrequent workouts can lower the risk of disease, as long as the total exercise adds up.
The ESA's probe found life on Earth. No comment on its intelligence.
When making split-second decisions while swipping through online dating profiles, men focus on faces more while women balance attractiveness with resources.
Life was simpler in the good old days. You worked the land, made your own house, and... dabbled in coca?
Artificial intelligence has revealed over 300 previously undiscovered geoglyphs in Peru's Nazca Desert.
The Tarim mummies have been hiding a culinary secret for millennia.
This ichtyosaur species would have been absolutely terrifying.
"Freya Castle" is unlike any rock seen before on the Red Planet.
It marked the first major overhaul of the U.S. corporate tax system in over 30 years, but did it improve the economy?
New interpretations and mapping of all New Zealand’s offshore sedimentary basins offer clues about the evolution of Earth’s eighth continent.
The beloved Egyptian game of Hounds and Jackals may have first been played by nomadic cattle herders in the Caucasus nearly 4,000 years ago.
Researchers find an early chamber piece by the legendary composer, unseen for over two centuries.
As outlandish as it sounds, using X-rays from a nuclear bomb is backed by solid scientific evidence.
Beer is already undergoing big changes in the world. But we're only scratching the surface of what can be done.
It would predate all other known solar calendars by thousands of years
Scientists in Spain have produced a "golden lettuce" that's way more nutritious than what you get in supermarkets.
Slap fighting is a lot more dangerous than meets the eye.
Researchers want to take cheese making to the next level — and they've got the biotech for it.
The seemingly immortal hydra may hold the key to unraveling the mysteries of both eternal youth and a rare, chilling phenomenon: contagious cancer.
PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are a group of synthetic chemicals that have become annoyingly pervasive in day-to-day life. First developed in the 1930s, these chemicals found their way into nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant carpets, and grease-resistant food packaging. to. While PFAS made life more convenient, they’ve also introduced serious health concerns. Recent studies have connected […]
Flavonoid-based compounds show potential for fighting periodontal disease.
The body modifications were more than just cosmetic, researchers say.
Extreme contamination in Acid Canyon raises concerns over public safety and environmental health.
From bottles to buildings, MIT's glass bricks are a great demonstration of circular construction.
While foodborne outbreaks are not uncommon, this case uniquely exposed deeper issues about the role of climate change in public health risks.
Polynesian navigation is one of the great wonders of human ingenuity.
Mars' surface may hide evidence of volcanoes that are still active.
Scientists at CERN have measured quantum entanglement in quarks at record energy levels.
Talk about a giant in the universe.
Water anoles can stay underwater for up to 20 minutes thanks to their air bubble "oxygen tanks".
2024 PT5 will be a temporary visitor, arriving in September and flying off again in November.
This could be great news for millions of people around the world.
From Coke to Clorox, ProPublica contacted all 51 companies on the Consumer Brands Association board of directors to ask if they agreed with the group’s proposed redefinition of “recyclable” plastic. Most did not respond. None said they disagreed.
The Dutch artist captured complex turbulent flow behavior decades before scientists formally described them.
Seeing the world with a restricted color palate seems to tone down an emotion-based resistance to new foods.
Some of these "fitspiration" videos could be harming the very people they aim to inspire.
The shrimp can navigate thanks to chemicals produced by other organisms.
For the first time, DNA offers both data storage and computing in one system.
Ireland’s iconic table mountain has a fascinating geological history.
We've all had bad tummy days, but nothing comes even close to this.
New research highlights how this tropical fruit could benefit pregnant women’s health and nutrition.
An ancient Egyptian barracks reveals its secrets, including artifacts from the reign of Ramesses II.
The disoriented baby birds can easily get lost and drawn into towns.
