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Mars may have had an ancient lake as big as an ocean

Researchers conclude that a nearshore zone once existed in Utopia Planitia.

The incredible fishes that wander oceans with a transparent head

They're some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean.

We're cooked on climate: 2024 virtually certain to be the hottest year on record

With all the stuff happening in the world right now, it’s easy to get distracted or simply forget that climate change is a thing. But just because we forget doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Researchers at the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) have found that the year so far has been so hot […]

Baseball's "rubbing mud" actually works — and science shows how

“It spreads like a skin cream and grips like sandpaper,” says

What a Trump Second Term Could Mean for America’s Science

As Trump re-enters office, health experts and scientists warn of new risks.

Cat "Making Biscuits" on Ancient Jug Leaves 1,200-Year-Old Paw Print

Cats — putting their paws where they're not supposed to since ancient times.

Growing crops in the dark with "electro-agriculture" can revolutionize food production and free up over 90 percent of farmlands

In the future, photosynthesis could be replaced with electro-agriculture, a process that is four times more efficient and may do wonders for food security.

How Internet Slang Has Become Part of Everyday Language

From "LOL" to "FOMO," online lingo is shaping how we communicate.

Back in the gym after a long break? Don't worry about losing your gains. You have muscle memory

Even after a 10-week break, muscle strength rebounds surprisingly fast.

NASA beamed back a laser message from half a billion kilometers away 100 times faster than using radio waves

NASA’s new laser technology brings deep space communication closer to broadband speeds.

New Satellite Index Tracks Coastal Plastic Pollution with Pinpoint Precision

New satellite tool pinpoints plastic pollution on beaches.

The world's first wooden satellite was launched into space

The satellite is made from magnolia wood, which was historically used for samurai sheaths.

New Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Grips Slippery Objects With Ease Even Underwater

Whether you want to hold onto rough or soft jelly-like surfaces, this adhesive has got your back.

Did Michelangelo Secretly Paint a Woman with Breast Cancer in the Sistine Chapel?

A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.

These 5,000-year-old seals might have paved the way for the invention of writing (and the birth of history)

Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.

Cutting Beef Production by Just 13% Could Absorb Billions of Tons of CO2

A relatively small shift from grazing land to forest could make a huge difference in our climate fight.

Did China just copy SpaceX's Starship?

China's redesigned Long March 9 rocket signals a shift toward reusable, Starship-like spacecraft.

Could Spraying Diamonds into the Sky Be the Key to Cooling the Planet?

Nothing is more precious than our planet, and we must cool it fast. Scientists say this can be done by decorating the sky with diamonds.

How do astronauts vote in the US election from space?

Everyone can express their vote, even if they're not on the planet.

Scientists bioengineer mussel-inspired bacteria that sticks to and break down plastic waste

The modified bacteria clings 400 times better to plastic than normal bacteria.

Neanderthals and early humans started burying their dead at the same time — and it may be more about competition than honoring the dead

Researchers propose a stunning new theory for why Neanderthals and humans started to bury their dead at the same time.

Toddlers understand the concept of impossibility — and learn better from it

Toddlers seem to understand that things can be impossible — and this helps them learn.

How Missed Warnings and Incompetence Brought Down Arecibo’s Iconic Telescope

The fall of the radio telescope was the result of many overlooked warning signs.

Bison in Canada uncover 1,000-year-old sacred petroglyphs carved by Indigenous people

The accidental discovery occurred just months after the bison were reintroduced in the area.

MIT Scientists Use Quantum Physics to Protect Sensitive Data in AI Models

Researchers use quantum mechanics to protect data in deep-learning computations.

For the first time in recorded history (130 years) Mount Fuji is snowless in November

Mount Fuji is just one of the many important landmarks affected by climate change.

Fast fashion company replaces models with AI and brags about it

The clothes they are "wearing" are real. But everything else is very, very fake.

Humans should be better at voting than monkeys. But are we, really?

When you step into the voting booth, you might think you're making a rational choice. But what if I told you that part of your brain is just doing monkey things?

Counseling intervention may help prevent heart attacks, say researchers

New study shows counseling intervention can reduce cardiovascular events in PAD patients.

AI Finds Trump’s “Simple and Divisive” Language Is Unique Among Past U.S. Presidents

When Donald Trump steps up to a microphone, his words often make waves. Whether delivering a State of the Union address or sparring in a debate, his style is unmistakably his own. But what exactly sets him apart? A new study published in PNAS Nexus delves into this question, harnessing the power of machine learning […]

Uranus' moon Miranda may also have an ocean of hidden water

Miranda, Uranus’s smallest moon, may be hiding an exciting secret.

Meet the “Flying Spaghetti Monster” Living 10,000 Feet Beneath the Ocean’s Surface

Underwater robots find over 20 new species in the "twilight zone" of the Pacific Ocean.

Voyager 1 forced to turn to vintage transmitter to call home from 15 billion miles away

Back-up plans can be timeless.

The First 1,000 Days: Limiting Sugar Before Age Two Reduces Lifelong Diabetes and Hypertension Risk

Looking at sugar rationing during WWII has revealed some real benefits to that low sugar diet in infants.

Candy scientist reveals the surprisingly complex science behind the Snickers bar

The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.

Nearly all fish in the US are still contaminated by mercury. Here's what you need to know

Researchers have been sounding the alarm for years, but the US still has a big mercury pollution problem.

The Surprising Sleep of Sperm Whales: Vertical Naps in the Ocean Deep

If you think it's tough to sleep on land, try sleeping in the sea.

Scientists Reveal Our Galaxy’s Black Hole May Be More Twisted Than It Looks At First Glance

Japanese scientists argue that the Milky Way's black hole is shaped like an elongated oval rather than like a "doughnut."

Millions of Americans are falling for AI-generated content on Facebook

With the 2024 U.S. election on the horizon, AI-generated content is flooding social media, blurring the lines between authentic and synthetic content.

Why Scientists Are Giving Robots Cat-Like Vision

These "cat eye" cameras could one day improve everything from self-driving cars to search-and-rescue drones.

After the pandemic, Americans are experiencing one major lifestyle shift

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its effects linger in ways that reshape daily life.

Can Monkeys Type Out Hamlet? Scientists Put the Infinite Monkey Theorem to the Test (And It's Pretty Funny)

Turns out that monkeys (or chimps) can't randomly type Shakespeare's works even if they were given billions of years to try.

This smart sensor can detect health symptoms without cloud computing

Sensor patches could transform healthcare and health monitoring.

The unlikely heroes trained to sniff out wildlife trafficking

Researchers train African giant pouched rats to sniff out smuggled species.

Alcohol consumption in the natural world is way more common than you thought

Ethanol is more than a human invention. New research reveals how animals across ecosystems encounter and adapt to ethanol.

Giant 160-million-year-old tadpole sheds new light on frog evolution

Amphibian fossils, particularly those capturing larval stages, are exceptionally rare due to tadpoles’ soft, delicate bodies, which are highly prone to decay.

A Tiny Eye Implant Is Helping Legally Blind Patients Read Again — Here’s How

For people blinded by age-related disease, an experimental implant opens a window to vision once lost.

A Brazilian Scientist Just Discovered the Perfect Beer Glass to Keep Your Drink Cold Longer — And It's Not A Pint

The most effective beer glass design at keeping beer cold must have a wide opening.

Lost Maya Metropolis Hidden By Thick Jungle Uncovered by Laser Mapping and a Lucky Google Search

New laser technology unveils Valeriana, a sprawling Maya metropolis hidden for centuries

This Polish radio station fired all its journalists and replaced them with AI hosts -- and people are furious

"It is a dangerous precedent that hits us all," said fired journalists.

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