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Could a weekly match on the court be the secret to a longer, healthier life?
Fossil charcoal reveals early humans’ growing impact on the carbon cycle before the Ice Age.
A newly discovered archaeon blurs the boundary between cells and viruses.
An audacious new timepiece dares to outshine Omega’s legacy in space
Researchers identify the birthplace of new brain cells well into late adulthood.
Our bodies have some surprising allies sometimes.
New study shows intelligence shapes our ability to forecast life events accurately.
Tiny brains register pain early, but lack the networks to interpret or respond to it
Eating dairy or sweets late at night may fuel disturbing dreams, new study finds.
LiDAR-guided Photon Matrix claims to fell 30 mosquitoes a second, but questions remain.
Milk is more hydrating than water. Here's why.
Powerful leaks, patchy action, and untapped fixes keep methane near record highs in 2024.
A rare double explosion in space may rewrite supernova science.
A new study offers a greener path for concrete, the world’s dirtiest building material.
DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton reveals ancestry links between North Africa and the Fertile Crescent.
Rediscovered text reveals daily life and ideals of ancient Babylon.
Microlightning from everyday tape may unlock cleaner ways to drive chemical reactions.
Reusable menstrual cups pass first test in space-like flight conditions.
A deadly fungus found in ancient tombs yields a powerful new anti-leukemia compound.
A new facial reconstruction challenges old ideas about Europe’s ancient inhabitants
A temple bigger than a city block was hiding in plain sight for over 1,000 years.
Nature’s least loved animals are dying fast. This could make the environment stinky and pathogens unstoppable.
Scientists believe the habit is a part of social bonding.
New global study reveals the six traits that define coolness around the world.
Unfortunately, there are few images we can respectably share here.
Scientists recorded 34 times orcas offered prey to humans over 20 years.
A pool cleaner and a spongy polymer can turn used and discarded electronic items into a treasure trove of gold.
The throwaway culture is harming our planet. One solution is repurposing billions of used smartphones.
A genetic mystery leads to the discovery of a new blood group: “Gwada negative.”
Even though research supports the change, most cities have been slow to ban left turns at even the most congested intersections.
A hidden triangle in the vitruvian man could finally explain one of da Vinci's greatest works.
Glass bottles may surprisingly release more plastic particles than plastic ones.
New study reveals the ancient Egyptian's odd way of retiring a pharaoh.
The Soviet Union's wildest aircraft just got a second life in China.
The cold truth about shark attacks and why you’re safer than you think.
The spacecraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean after a parachute failure, ending a bold experiment in space biology and memorial spaceflight.
The zombie fungus from the age of the dinosaurs.
Most users don't even know this type of surveillance exists.
Surely whoever who pulled it out should now be king.
Ancient mud tells a story critics can no longer ignore
Diabetes drugs show surprising promise in reducing alcohol and opioid use
This season doesn’t have to be about comparison or self-criticism.
A 20-minute nap can boost your chances of a creative breakthrough, according to new research.
The story of the boomerang goes back in time even more.
The "search-and-destroy” microrobot system can chemically shred the resident bacterial biofilm.
Road ecology, the scientific study of how road networks impact ecosystems, presents a perfect opportunity for community science projects.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a bolide!
The fluffier side of science.
A Michigan bear wore a plastic ring for two years. Somehow, it’s doing just fine.
It's exactly what we were hoping from JWST.
