Warm temperatures, not just predator pressure, may favor luna moths’ long bat-fooling streamers, a geographic analysis of iNaturalist pics shows.
Circular landforms speckling the Venusian surface may be the work of tectonic activity.
Molecular evidence from a 2-million-year-old southern African hominid species indicates sex and genetic differences in P. robustus.
The Trump administration is cutting $1 billion in grants that support student mental health. That has educators worried.
A new genetic study could help saolas survive by enabling better searches through environmental DNA. But some experts fear they may be extinct already.
Simulations show that the star's tug could send Mercury, Venus or Mars crashing into Earth — or let Jupiter eject our world from the solar system.
The personalized CRISPR treatment could be the future of gene therapy, but hurdles remain before everyone has access.
New studies show that astrocytes, long thought to be support cells in the brain, are crucial intermediaries for relaying messages to neurons.
Common bedbugs experienced a dramatic jump in population size about 13,000 years ago, around the time humans congregated in the first cities.
Ancient scavengers of the beached beasts turned their bones into implements that spread across a large area, researchers say.
A 47-million-year-old cicada fossil from Germany’s Messel Pit could teach us about the evolution of insect communication.
It’s a matter of size A January executive order by President Donald Trump designates people as female if they make the “large” reproductive cell (the egg) and male if they…
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the centennial of quantum mechanics’ framework, Hubble’s 35th anniversary and the legacy of Kanzi the bonobo.
Solve the math puzzle from our June 2025 issue, in which friends must find ways to all enjoy hot mud beds.
Pruney fingertips aren't swollen sponges — the wrinkles actually come from blood vessels constricting and pulling skin inward.
A new fossil and DNA analysis traces how dozens of sloth species responded to climate shifts and humans. Just two small tree-dwelling sloths remain today.
The person who received the bladder is doing well, and the successful transplant could offer hope to thousands of people with bladder dysfunction.
Penguin poop provides ammonia for cloud formation in coastal Antarctica, potentially helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change in the region.
Scientists suggest the missile defense plan will face big hurdles, especially given its projected timeline and cost.
Screening for osteoporosis is recommended at age 65, but experts say women should be proactive about bone health long before that.
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A new study reveals that leprosy existed in America long before the arrival of Europeans, shedding light on the history of a long-neglected pathogen. Long considered a disease brought to…
The Chicago Archaeopteryx provides rare 3D insights into skull evolution, soft tissue structure, and the first evidence of tertial feathers, marking a key stage in the origin of flight. A…
Fossil tracks from Australia reveal reptiles appeared 40 million years earlier than thought. The origin of reptiles on Earth may be up to 40 million years earlier than previously believed,…
A new study suggests that the questions you ask and your interest in lifelong learning may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. What’s the secret to aging well? It might be…
A healthy diet is more effective than fecal transplants at restoring and protecting the gut microbiome. Trillions of microbes live in your body. Far from being harmful, most of these…
A potent drug combo extends mouse lifespan by 30% and boosts health in old age by targeting aging pathways in a unique, synergistic way, raising hopes for future human trials.…
Researchers revealed a bizarre quantum link between carbyne and carbon nanotubes—two materials that shouldn’t “talk” but somehow do. The discovery could reshape how we design ultra-sensitive nano-devices. To design the…
MIT researchers have found a bold new way to approach one of science’s biggest mysteries: is gravity truly a quantum force? By chilling a tiny mirror to near absolute zero…
A new international study has revealed that most protein-level differences between men and women aren’t due to genetics alone. A major international study has uncovered new insights into why men…
A new clinical trial has revealed that tirzepatide (Zepbound) surpasses semaglutide (Wegovy) in promoting weight loss among people with obesity. A new clinical trial has found that tirzepatide, sold under…
Scientists have discovered a specific set of brain cells responsible for the weight loss effects of semaglutide, a popular drug for obesity and type 2 diabetes. By isolating these neurons,…
Dwarf galaxies aren’t behaving as expected. Scientists discovered that the more diffuse ones cluster more tightly than theory predicts, flipping prior assumptions. This unexpected pattern hints that dark matter might…
A sweeping cosmic census from the James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled nearly 1,700 galaxy groups—marking the deepest and largest survey of its kind. Peering back 12 billion years, this…
What if we could turn Mars into a second Earth? A group of scientists is revisiting this audacious idea with new eyes, armed with decades of advancements in planetary science,…
Despite slick marketing, u-cigarettes might be more dangerous than older vape models. Scientists found they release metals like arsenic and selenium—linked to cancer and lung disease—into users’ lungs. A new…
Chronic cannabis use, whether smoked or eaten as edibles, significantly impairs blood vessel function — with risks mirroring those seen in tobacco smokers, according to UCSF researchers. The study found…
Finnish research shows young people often remain on ADHD medication for years—well past available safety data. A new study from the University of Turku, the University of Helsinki, and Finland’s…
The compound provides non-opioid pain relief by targeting neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1) on sensory neurons and within the spinal cord. Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine have developed a…
Scientists created a safer, high-efficiency all-organic solar cell using a new electrode and lamination technique, achieving 8.7% power conversion, more than double past models. As global initiatives to mitigate climate…
MIT engineers have created a lightning-fast ping pong robot that not only returns shots with human-like speed and precision, but also mimics spin and aiming strategies. Built from components of…
Scientists have analyzed amino acids preserved in snail shells to determine a new age for the world’s oldest complete wooden hunting weapons. The world-famous Schöningen spears, discovered in Schöningen, Germany,…
A study led by the University of Leicester has linked fossilized tracks of flying reptiles to the specific animals that created them. Fossilized footprints dating back more than 160 million…
A dazzling cosmic swirl, NGC 3507 shines alone in this Hubble image, though it secretly belongs to a dynamic galactic duo. While it flaunts the classic pinwheel shape of a…
Scientists have long puzzled over a discrepancy in how fast the universe is expanding, but new, sharper data from the James Webb Space Telescope may finally be solving the mystery.…
Singing to your infant can significantly boost the baby's mood, according to a recent study. Around the world and across cultures, singing to babies seems to come instinctively to caregivers.…
A series of studies sheds light on the origins and characteristics of intermediate-mass black holes.
The fossils of ancient salamander-like creatures in Scotland are among the most well-preserved examples of early stem tetrapods -- some of the first animals to make the transition from water…
Researchers present new experimental and theoretical results for the bound electron g-factor in lithium-like tin which has a much higher nuclear charge than any previous measurement. The experimental accuracy reached…
A new study finds that if global warming exceeds the Paris Climate Agreement targets, the non-polar glacier mass will diminish significantly. However, if warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius,…
Spring in the Arctic brings forth a plethora of peeps and downy hatchlings as millions of birds gather to raise their young. The same was true 73 million years ago,…
Long considered a disease brought to the Americas by European colonizers, leprosy may actually have a much older history on the American continent. Scientists reveal that a recently identified second…
Anthropologists have examined the societal consequences of global glacier loss. This article appears alongside new research that estimates that more than three-quarters of the world's glacier mass could disappear by…
Scientists have developed a powerful new tool for finding the next generation of materials needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The significant breakthrough means that, for the first time, researchers…
Humans and mice share persistent brain-activity patterns in response to adverse sensory experience, scientists find, opening a window to our emotions and, perhaps, neuropsychiatric disorders.
Scientists have documented the way a single gene in the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, Yersinia pestis, allowed it to survive hundreds of years by adjusting its virulence and the…
A new study reveals that the aerobic nitrogen cycle in the ocean may have occurred about 100 million years before oxygen began to significantly accumulate in the atmosphere, based on…
The process of necrosis, a form of cell death, may represent one of the most promising ways to change the course of human aging, disease and even space travel, according…
Replanting forests can help cool the planet even more than some scientists once believed, especially in the tropics. But even if every tree lost since the mid-19th century is replanted,…
Coffee can help you stay awake. But what does caffeine actually do to your brain once you're asleep? Using AI, a team of researchers has an answer: it affects the…
Many policy discussions on AI safety regulation have focused on the need to establish regulatory 'guardrails' to protect the public from the risks of AI technology. Experts now argue that,…
Whether you are lucky enough to have a cat companion or must merely live this experience vicariously through cat videos, Felis catus is a familiar and comforting presence in our…
Researchers gave participants face tattoos that can track when their brain is working too hard. The study introduces a non-permanent wireless forehead e-tattoo that decodes brainwaves to measure mental strain…
Reducing travel speeds and using an intelligent queuing system at busy ports can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oceangoing container vessels by 16-24%, according to researchers. Not only would…
Materials scientists have succeeded in creating a genuine 2D hybrid material called glaphene.
Engineers have developed a real-life Transformer that has the 'brains' to morph in midair, allowing the drone-like robot to smoothly roll away and begin its ground operations without pause. The…
A new method could soon unlock the vast repository of biological information held in the proteins of ancient soft tissues. The findings could open up a new era for palaeobiological…
New research brings together 7,000 years of history in South Arabia to show how ancient pastoralists changed placement and construction of monuments over time in the face of environmental and…
This study measured the growth rate of coral reefs in Honaunau Bay, Hawaii, using on-site data gathering and aerial imagery. Researchers found that the reefs are being eroded by sea…
A review of experimental research reveals how VR is best used and why it's struggled to become a megahit with consumers.
Close to five million smuggled seahorses worth an estimated CAD$29 million were seized by authorities over a 10-year span, according to a new study that warns the scale of the…
Chemists have demonstrated how RNA (ribonucleic acid) might have replicated itself on early Earth -- a key process in the origin of life.
Researchers find high-fat diets set off metabolic dysfunction in cells, leading to weight gain, but these effects can be reversed by treatment with an antioxidant.
In a major leap forward for genetic and biomedical research, scientists have developed a powerful new artificial intelligence tool that can predict the 3D shape of chromosomes inside individual cells…
A series of experiments support spectral data recently collected by the James Webb Space Telescope that found evidence that the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa is constantly changing. Europa's…
Scientists have observed anyons -- quasiparticles that differ from the familiar fermions and bosons -- in a one-dimensional quantum system for the first time. The results may contribute to a…
A team of international astronomers have discovered a new cosmic object emitting both radio waves and x-rays.
Scientists show that wolves that are eating sea otters in Alaska have much higher concentrations of mercury than those eating other prey such as deer and moose.
Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement -- they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision. The findings are especially relevant for better understanding neurological…
Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children, and new research points to an important underlying process: children's sense of social…
A new study finds that chronic cannabis use -- whether it's smoked or consumed in edible form -- is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
Results from a clinical trial show that giving people with high blood pressure an injection every six months can lead to a meaningful, sustained reduction in their blood pressure.
As rising global temperatures alter ecosystems worldwide, animal species usually have two choices: adapt to changing local conditions or flee to a cooler clime. Ecologists have long assumed that the…
Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges…
Researchers have a new hypothesis for how brain cells called astrocytes might contribute to memory storage in the brain. Their model, known as dense associative memory, would help explain the…
New technology that uses light's color and spin to display multiple images.
Scientists have produced the finest images of the Sun's corona to date. To make these high-resolution images and movies, the team developed a new 'coronal adaptive optics' system that removes…
Scientists, who have spent more than a decade examining the impact of artificial light at night on the world's coasts and oceans, have shown that more than one-fifth of the…
How come you can't tickle yourself? And why can some people handle tickling perfectly fine while others scream their heads off? Neuroscientists argue that we should take tickle research more…
In the long battle to create an effective HIV vaccine, scientists have made a major leap forward. A new study shows that a series of vaccines can coax the immune…
A new study reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health among mothers in the United States between 2016 and 2023. The study also found modest but measurable declines in…
Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the…
Humans were making tools from whale bones as far back as 20,000 years ago, according to a new study. This discovery broadens our understanding of early human use of whale…
Contrary to widespread assumptions, the largest shark that ever lived -- Otodus megalodon -- fed on marine creatures at various levels of the food pyramid and not just the top.…
Researchers have discovered a new 2D material, confirming decade-old prediction.
Paleontologists have examined an extreme-latitude assemblage of bird fossils from the Late Cretaceous Prince Creek Formation of Alaska. The post 73-Million-Year-Old Fossils Provide Oldest Evidence of Birds Nesting at Polar…
ASKAP J1832-0911 -- likely a magnetar or an extremely magnetized white dwarf -- emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays for two minutes every 44 minutes, according to a paper…
Scientists at the Tokyo University of Agriculture have assessed the role and characteristics of olfaction in the discrimination of known or unknown humans by domestic cats. The post Domestic Cats…
Daily biological functions such as sleep, heart rate and metabolism are timed by intracellular circadian clocks which exist within almost all cells throughout the body. The post Humans are Seasonal…
Flower visitors, including pollinators, produce characteristic sounds through flapping wing movements during flight. The post Buzzing Sounds of Pollinators Lead Plants to Increase Their Nectar Production, Study Says appeared first…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have captured a remarkable new image of the galaxy cluster Abell S1063. The post Webb Focuses on Behemoth Galaxy Cluster: Abell S1063…
Archaeologists have examined a large sample of worked bone objects from 26 Paleolithic cave and rockshelter sites in the Cantabrian region of Spain and southwestern France. The post 20,000-Year-Old Whale…
Named 2017 OF201, the newly-discovered trans-Neptunian object is one of the most distant visible objects in our Solar System and is likely large (about 700 km in diameter) enough to…
The Gobi Wall is a 321-km-long structure made of earth, stone, and wood, located in the Gobi highland desert of Mongolia. The post Archaeologists Uncover New Evidence about Construction and…
To make these high-resolution images and movies, astronomers from NSF’s National Solar Observatory and New Jersey Institute of Technology developed a new ‘coronal adaptive optics’ system that removes blur from…
A new genus and species of eusauropod dinosaur has been identified from a fossilized partial skeleton with a nearly complete skull found in the Chinese province of Gansu. The post…
Paleontologists have analyzed the ratio of two different zinc isotopes in the dental enamel of 19 species from an Early Miocene marine ecosystem, including the megatooth sharks Otodus megalodon and…
Slope streaks are dark features on Martian slopes that form spontaneously and fade over years to decades. The post Slope Streaks on Mars are Dry, New Study Suggests appeared first…
In a new study, University of Auckland scientist Christopher Hall and his colleagues focused on neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that play a key role in antibacterial immunity.…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured a striking new photo of the face-on barred spiral galaxy NGC 3507. The post Hubble Spots Beautiful Spiral Galaxy: NGC 3507…
The largest sloths -- members of the genus Megatherium -- were about the size of Asian bull elephants and weighed roughly 3.63 tons (8,000 pounds). The post New Research Sheds…
Traskasaura sandrae, a 12-m-long elasmosaur (a type of plesiosaur) that lived in the Cretaceous seas, 85 million years ago, had a strange mix of primitive and derived traits unlike any…
This binary system contains a rapidly spinning millisecond pulsar called PSR J1928+1815 and its helium star companion. The post Newly-Discovered Compact Binary System Formed when Neutron Star Orbited inside Another…
Locally known as Maka Lahi, meaning ‘Big Rock,’ this boulder was moved more than 200 m inland by a tsunami around 7,000 years ago. The post World’s Largest Cliff-Top Boulder…
Titan is the only moon in the Solar System with a significant atmosphere, and one that has long captivated planetary scientists. The post Atmosphere of Saturn’s Hazy Moon Titan Wobbles…
Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed-136-type drones every night now. Ukraine has put up additional air defences in
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Russia’s main air-defence systems are S-300 and S-400. Those are expensive missile systems, capable of engaging all kinds
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Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a robotic leg with
AstraZeneca has entered into a collaboration with biotech firm Immunai Inc., investing $18 million to utilize Immunai’s advanced
Astronomy has always relied on light to convey information about the universe. But capturing photons — such as
Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, showcased its new augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype, Orion, during its annual Connect conference.
Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based tech company born from the division of assets previously owned by Russian technology giant
In the desert of Texas, an innovative construction project is unfolding—one that uses a crane-sized 3D printer to
PayPal Holdings announced a major development on Wednesday, allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency directly
Russia has covertly established a weapons program in China to create long-range attack drones for use in the
The Sukhoi Su-57 is a Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, built as a response to the American F-22 Raptor.
Alphabet’s Google is partnering with Volkswagen to provide cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities for an in-app assistant designed specifically
Stability AI, an emerging leader in artificial intelligence, announced on Tuesday that renowned filmmaker James Cameron, director of
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies reports that Iran has transferred a large quantity of Fath 360 short-range ballistic
Russia has emerged as the primary foreign actor using artificial intelligence (AI) to sway the U.S. presidential election,
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to launch approximately five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars within the