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A court ruling that blocks Trump administration vaccine policy is a win for science.
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The meteor that shook parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania on St. Patrick's day dropped meteorites on the landscape.
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An American bald eagle flies away from its nest and tree at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment
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Smartwatch data can be used to assess early diabetes risk
When combined with clinical markers, smartwatch data was able to help detect insulin resistance with nearly 90 percent accuracy.
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A newfound blood biomarker may one day predict longevity
Levels of six RNA molecules in the blood ID’d older adults likely to survive two more years.
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Mycologists cultivated fungi they found in post-wildfire landscapes to understand the evolutionary traits behind their ability to thrive ...
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Decades of data from over 80,000 solid tits reveal that extreme weather can shape the fate of baby birds.
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Learn how the newly identified crocodile Crocodylus lucivenator lived alongside Lucy s species in ancient Ethiopia and why researchers sa...
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AI auto-complete may subtly shape views on social issues
People are increasingly using AI auto-complete features when writing. Unbeknownst to them, that feature may change how they think.
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Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap
Rangers in Northumberland say the beavers are doing well after they were caught and checked over.
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Venomous Snakes Represent a Serious Public Health Problem...
Researchers around the world are attempting to create a safer and more effective treatment in hopes of saving hundreds of thousands of li...
34d ago
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Ancient Plant Viruses Took Root in Eurasia Before the Las...
Learn how tymoviruses infect crop plants, where these ancient plant viruses originated, and how humans have increased their spread.
35d ago
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Is Packed With Alcohol &m...
Learn how ALMA observations spilled unusually high levels of methanol in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and what the molecule s chemistry ma...
35d ago
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Scientists suggest modifying cars to hit fewer hedgehogs
Placing ultrasound repellants on cars could protect the spiny mammals.
35d ago
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Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found at 'damaging' le...
Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK.
35d ago
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Death Valley superbloom 2026: Best in a decade
A Death Valley superbloom is happening now! This rare event only happens about every decade.
36d ago
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Japanese scientists discover how falling cats almost alwa...
When cats fall, they usually land on their feet. Here's what you need to know.
36d ago
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Scientists detect a sudden acceleration in global warming
Global warming has picked up speed in the past decade, according to a new analysis from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research...
36d ago
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Why is black rain falling on Iran and how dangerous is it?
US-Israeli strikes on oil facilities have caused black rain to fall on Tehran, but the black smoke filling the air is likely to be a bigg...
36d ago
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From Cabbages to Countdowns: NASA Marks 100 Years of Mode...
Snow covered the ground that Tuesday morning 100 years ago, when a college professor and his wife took a morning drive to the family farm...
37d ago
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How does early pregnancy lower breast cancer risk? Odd ce...
Suspicious cells build up in mice that haven’t given birth, a new study finds.
37d ago
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Robots with fingernails can grasp thin edges
A robotic hand with fingernail-like tips lets robots peel fruit, open lids and pick up thin, flat objects with more precise, human-like d...
37d ago
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What happened when a solar superstorm hit Mars?
What happened when a solar superstorm hit Mars? In May 2024, the sun dropped a powerful X flare that caused spacecraft to glitch ...
37d ago
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Campaigners push to better protect chalk streams
Campaigners say the eco-system rarity does not have enough legal protection.
38d ago
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How to attract hummingbirds to your yard
Start with habitat, not just a feeder. The post How to attract hummingbirds to your yard appeared first on Popular Science.
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NASA’s DART spacecraft changed an asteroid’s orbit around...
A 2022 NASA mission changed the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos around its companion.
38d ago
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Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals...
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
38d ago
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How an intern helped build the AI that shook the world
Chris Maddison was just an intern when he kicked off working on the Go-playing AI that would at some point become AlphaGo.
39d ago
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Longest snake ever measured is over 23.5 feet long
Nicknamed the ‘Baroness,' this python is longer than two solid white sharks. The post Longest snake ever measured is over 23.
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New moon map reveals areas of recent tectonic activity
A new moon map and study from the Smithsonian Institution reveals ridges in the dark lunar plains showing evidence for recent tectonic ac...
39d ago
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The most eco-friendly burial option isn’t cremation or hu...
With more options than ever, we break down which one's best for the planet.
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As ADHD Coaching Gains Popularity, Researchers Stress the...
A recent survey highlights variation in the training credentials and experience across the burgeoning industry, which is mostly unregulat...
40d ago
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Severe weather to impact much of the US Friday and Saturday
Severe weather is forecast both Friday and Saturday across the United States. Damaging wind, large hail and strong tornadoes are possible.
40d ago
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Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner pl...
Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK? Here's what you need to know.
40d ago
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The remarkable brains of ‘SuperAgers’ hold clues about ho...
A new study reports signs that nerve cells in the brain keep dividing over the decades.
40d ago
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Half of Amazon insects could face dangerous heat stress
A sweeping new study of more than 2,000 insect species reveals a troubling reality: many insects may be far less capable of coping with r...
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In the World's Best Place to See Wild Jaguars, Residents ...
Brazil’s Pantanal region has the highest jaguar density on Earth, drawing camera-toting visitors to its riverbanks.
41d ago
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Less traffic, less noise: Green axes cut noise levels in ...
The implementation of green axes and the reduction of motorized traffic in cities is effectively consolidating itself as a strategy to ma...
41d ago
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Physicists calculate exactly how long that last drop takes
Patience is a virtue, depending on a liquid's internal friction.
40d ago
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Blowing Stellar Bubbles
For the first time, a young, Sun-like star has been caught red-handed blowing bubbles in the galaxy, by astronomers using NASA’s Chandra ...
42d ago
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Cockroaches that eat each other’s wings turn into a fierc...
The wood-feeding cockroach’s cannibalistic love bites lead to a lasting bond. Afterward, the pair prefer each other over all other roaches.
42d ago
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The businesses that prioritise people and planet
Firms with B-Corp status want more companies to prioritise people and the planet as much as profits.
42d ago
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The right sounds may turn sleep into a problem-solving tool
Lucid dreamers who heard puzzle-linked soundtracks while sleeping were more likely to solve those unsolved problems the next day.
42d ago
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Rubin Observatory launches real-time alert system
The Rubin Observatory is sending out real-time alerts of its discoveries.
43d ago
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Temporal dynamics of predatory nematodes in Guam reveal e...
A newly published study from the University of Guam sheds light on a tiny but powerful ally in the soil and how it could help Guam farmer...
43d ago
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Why the US is using a cheap Iranian drone against the cou...
The US and Iran are trading blows in the Gulf with a simple drone that costs as little as $50,000 to make.
43d ago
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Young cancer survivors face faster aging and possible ear...
Surviving cancer at a young age may come with an unexpected cost: faster aging at both the cellular and brain levels.
43d ago
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Ants capture carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into...
Fungus-farming ants have evolved a remarkable solution to the danger of excess carbon dioxide inside their nests – which could inspire wa...
44d ago
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Changes in Diet May Have Led to Humans Having Smoother Sk...
Learn more about human skull shape and how it has changed over millions of years.
44d ago
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Sunglint on Atlantic Ocean
Sunlight beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March ...
44d ago
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Why is math harder for some kids? Brain scans offer clues
Kids with math learning disabilities process number symbols differently than quantities shown as dots — and it shows up in MRIs.
44d ago
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Bronze Age mines in Spain may explain origin of Scandinav...
During an archaeological survey conducted in February, researchers from the Maritime Encounters program at the University of Gothenburg, ...
45d ago
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Massive asteroid impact 6.3 million years ago left giant ...
For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered a vast field of tektites in Brazil — mysterious glassy fragments forged when a powerfu...
45d ago
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NASA scraps its 2027 moon landing, adds two missions in 2028
Rather than land astronauts on the moon, the Artemis III mission will now focus on docking and space suit tests in low Earth orbit.
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This Giant Carnivore Ran on Hooves. Scientists Are Invest...
For more than a century, paleontologists have been piecing together how the mysterious predator Andrewsarchus is related to other mammals...
45d ago
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3,000 Years of Ancient Diets in Poland Reveal Migration a...
Learn how a combination of archaeology and anthropology helped reveal hidden insights into the diet and culture of prehistoric Europeans.
46d ago
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Harnessing the Sun to Extract Oxygen on the Moon
Light shines onto a solar concentrator being tested in this Aug. 7, 2025, photo.
46d ago
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Mapping gene regulation to better control inflammation, i...
To further the quantitative understanding of cellular decision making, Dr.
46d ago
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Scrapping business class could halve aviation emissions—n...
Air travel is famously one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize, and the number of air passengers keeps increasing.
46d ago
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Chesapeake Bay Locked in Ice
Nearly 50 years ago, the first Landsat satellite captured the rare sight of Mid-Atlantic waterways frozen over.
47d ago
🔬 science • NASA
JPL 3D-Printed Part Springs Forward
Description With a simple motion, a jack-in-the-box-like spring designed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory showed the potential of addi...
47d ago
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Study of 40,000 cases links Somalia migration mainly to w...
A study published in Nature Food by researchers from the Politecnico di Milano and the University of California at Berkeley provides forw...
47d ago
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Take it from the Olympics, slushy winter sports may be th...
Ice arenas and artificial snow now dominate the winter Olympics.
47d ago
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Is geothermal energy on the cusp of a worldwide renaissance?
The UKs first geothermal plant in Cornwall is part of a wave of projects aiming to meet growing electricity demand, some of them en...
48d ago
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Mosquitoes May Have Been Feeding on emHomo erectu...
Learn how mosquito DNA reveals when malaria-carrying species began targeting early hominins in Southeast Asia.
48d ago
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NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2025 Annu...
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), whichadvisesNASA and Congress on safety, has dropped its 2025 annual report on NA...
48d ago
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SpaceXs 1 million satellites could avoid environmen...
The environmental impact of SpaceXs planned gargantuan mega-constellation is still being grappled with, but the FCC isn’t required ...
48d ago
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50 year quest ends with creation of silicon aromatic once...
After nearly 50 years of flopped attempts and scientific speculation, chemists at Saarland University have achieved what many thought mig...
49d ago
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Leaf tips glow blue in thunderstorms
For the first time, meteorologists caught the shocking phenomenon during a real storm.
49d ago
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Visible planets and night sky guide for February and March
Visible planets and night sky guide. Here's what you need to know.
49d ago
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Why is the snowman shape so common in the Kuiper Belt?
Scientists at MSU have modeled the process of gravitational collapse that they say creates the snowman shape that is so common in the out...
49d ago
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Hair-width LEDs could at some point replace lasers
LEDs no wider than a human hair could soon take on work traditionally handled by lasers, from moving data inside server racks to powering...
50d ago
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Image: Curiosity rover surveys boxwork region of Mars
NASAs Curiosity Mars rover captured this panorama of boxwork formations—the low ridges seen here with hollows in between them—using...
50d ago
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Webb Maps Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided the first vertical view of Uranus’s ionosphere in this image dropped on Feb.
50d ago
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'Your balloon releases aren't going to heaven'
Naomi Spittles refuses to provide balloons for memorial releases and says "it infuriates me".
50d ago
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A giant blade-crested spinosaurus, the “hell heron,” foun...
Deep in the heart of the Sahara, scientists have uncovered Spinosaurus mirabilis — a spectacular new predator crowned with a massive, sci...
51d ago
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A hidden force beneath the Atlantic ripped open a 500 kil...
Far beneath the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 kilometers off Portugal’s coast, lies a colossal underwater canyon system that dwarfs even th...
51d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Snails and Sediments Reveal the True Age of a Site Occupi...
Learn about the archaeological site of 'Ubeidiya, now locked in as one of the oldest areas that humans occupied outside of Africa.
51d ago
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Study finds warming world increases days when weather is ...
The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy—ideal to spark extreme wildfires—has nearly tripled in the past 45 years acro...
51d ago
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Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed because of rocket i...
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official drop...
52d ago
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Plastic-Eating Microbes Could Help Tackle Our Environment...
Learn more about the microbes that consume plastic and how they could one day help clean up our environment.
52d ago
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The greatest risk of AI in higher education isnt ch...
Public debate about AI in higher education has largely orbited a familiar worry: cheating.
52d ago
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The maths quirk that can cheer you up if youre feel...
If you feel like the least popular person among your friends, then a handy piece of maths might improve your mood, says Peter Rowlett Mat...
52d ago
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Finding the story
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses how our reporters find unique stories, from vaccine beer to a particle collider’s retirement to the...
53d ago
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Fish-based pet food may expose cats and dogs to forever c...
A survey of 100 commercial foods for dogs and cats spilled that PFAS chemicals appear in numerous brands and types, with fish-based produ...
53d ago
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Meds like Ozempic could ease arthritis
A study in mice and people with osteoarthritis suggests semaglutide can bulk up cartilage between bones, though bigger trials are needed ...
53d ago
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Scientists just mapped mysterious earthquakes deep inside...
Scientists at Stanford have unveiled the first-ever global map of rare earthquakes that rumble deep within Earth’s mantle rather than its...
53d ago
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Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
54d ago
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Halting irreversible changes to Antarctica depends on cho...
Antarctic Peninsula projections show accelerating ice loss, warming oceans and global sea level impacts tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
54d ago
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Scientists reveal why human language isn’t like computer ...
Human language may seem messy and inefficient compared to the ultra-compact strings of ones and zeros used by computers—but our brains ac...
54d ago
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Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains
Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.
54d ago
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Ancient drought may have wiped out the real-life hobbits ...
A massive, centuries-long drought may have driven the extinction of the “hobbits” of Flores.
55d ago
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BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
55d ago
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Snowball Earth might have had a dynamic climate and open ...
Sediments from Scotland hint that ocean-atmosphere interactions continued more than 600 million years ago despite widespread ice.
55d ago
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Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems
Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing.
55d ago
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125 million-year-old dinosaur with never before seen holl...
A 125-million-year-old dinosaur just rewrote what we thought we knew about prehistoric life.
56d ago
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Black hole belches radiation long after eating a star
A black hole has been spewing out powerful radio waves years after shredding a star, and it's expected to get brighter till 2027.
56d ago
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Did a cloud-seeding start-up fr increase snowfall in part...
A technology that uses a coiled wire to electrify aerosols has boosted snowfall amid a drought in the western US, according to the compan...
56d ago
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Regeneration of fins and limbs relies on a shared cellula...
The findings strengthen the case that regeneration is an old trait, offering insights into how complex tissues rebuild themselves.
56d ago
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Crew-12 Launches
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the companys Dragon spacecraft is shipped on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International ...
57d ago
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Establishing a Moon Time Zone Could Benefit Future Missio...
Learn more about lunar time zones and future NASA and ESA missions, which are working to create a safer environment for astronauts.
57d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Optical Illusions Can Trick AI, Just Like They Fool Us
Fooled by an optical illusion? You're not the only one.
57d ago
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Scientists raise 300,000 surfclams offshore, proving open...
Rutgers researchers have made a discovery that could change the future of seafood farming in New Jersey.
57d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
Study of 65,000 college students links 16 hours a week on...
More than half of college students are lonely—and those who use socials the most are particularly likely to feel isolated, a study of ten...
58d ago
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The gliding possum is a nocturnal acrobat of the forest
The gliding possum darts through the night, soaring up to 165 feet with its young in its pouch.
58d ago
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Visible planets and night sky guide for February
Visible planets and night sky guide. Earth gets its 1st solar eclipse of the year tomorrow!
58d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Wild Parrots May Follow Language-Like Rules I...
Learn how wild parrots follow language-like syntax and structured vocal rules during territorial duets.
58d ago
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Pale Blue Dot 36 years later: Earth in a sunbeam
February 14, 2026, is the 36th anniversary of the Voyager 1 image of Earth.
59d ago
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Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public
Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.
59d ago
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This planet friendly diet could cut your risk of early de...
A major new study suggests that eating the Nordic way could help you live majorly longer—while also helping the planet.
59d ago
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World’s oldest cold virus found in 18th-century woman...
Finding rhinoviruses, which cause the common cold, in preserved medical specimens and analysing their RNA genome could let us trace the e...
59d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
New FDA-Approved Device Uses Electric Fields to Treat Pan...
Learn more about the newly approved wearable treatment that disrupts pancreatic cancer tumor growth while letting patients continue daily...
60d ago
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Omega-3 fish oil supplements could backfire without this ...
Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene.
60d ago
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Rocky planet found out in outer orbit challenges planet f...
Astronomers have uncovered a distant planetary system that flips a long-standing rule of planet formation on its head.
60d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
These 5 diets could add years to your life even if you ha...
Five dietary patterns that involve eating lots of plants have been linked with living up to three years longer, even among people who are...
60d ago
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Evolution didn’t wait long after the dinosaurs died
New plankton arrived just a few millennia — maybe even decades — after the Chicxulub asteroid, forcing a rethink of evolution's catastrop...
61d ago
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Researchers develop high-resolution daily atmospheric CO₂...
Researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Chongqing Univers...
61d ago
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Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain ...
A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells.
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The Tragedy of the Alps’ Disappearing Glaciers for Those ...
Warming temperatures are wreaking havoc at elevation, upending the Winter Olympics and the tourism industry and imperiling communities Th...
61d ago
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A simple shift in schedule could make cancer immunotherap...
A lung cancer trial bolsters a long-held idea that treatment timing matters, showing a simple shift could help immunotherapy work better ...
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An Asteroid wrapped up the Age of the Dinosaurs. But How ...
Researchers are uncovering the evolutionary steps that set the stage for dinosaurs to rule the planet An Asteroid wrapped up the Age of t...
62d ago
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Medieval elite still received fancy burials despite disea...
939 skeletons reveal complex social politics during the Middle Ages.
62d ago
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Nepal and Northern India are not overdue for a huge earth...
Many researchers thought that earthquakes in the Himalayas recur at regular intervals – but an analysis of sediment cores has shown they ...
62d ago
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9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
A 2025 survey in the forests of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia uncovered several rare and endangered animals.
63d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
63d ago
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Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big re...
Three major reviews commissioned by the World Health Organization find that GLP-1 drugs including tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro and Zepbo...
63d ago
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
If Microbes Entered the Olympics, These One-Celled Supers...
They race, they spin, they shoot. Here's what you need to know.
63d ago
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AI helps archaeologists solve a Roman gaming mystery
Researchers used AI-driven virtual players to test more than 100 rule sets, matching gameplay to wear patterns on a Roman limestone board.
64d ago
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Astronomers close in on long-took an L Soviet lunar lander
Luna 9 was the first humanmade object to reach the moon in 1966.
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These Lazy Bats Are Super-Efficient Killers That Carefull...
Wild fringe-lipped bats spend just one-tenth of the night in flight, but they can precisely snatch a calling frog and nab prey that rival...
64d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Winter Grips Japan
The country’s northern regions are accustomed to snow, but unrelenting storms have snarled transportation and caused other challenges thi...
64d ago
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16 astonishing images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer...
Playful bear cubs and a swirling superpod of dolphins compete for People's Choice honors.
65d ago
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Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, ma...
The experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
65d ago
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NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch, Do...
NASA will stream live coverage of the upcoming prelaunch, launch, and docking activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the I...
65d ago
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UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it paus...
UKRI boss Ian Chapman dropped it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
65d ago
🔬 science • NASA
A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon
A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.
66d ago
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New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery ...
Scientists have identified a promising new compound, Mic-628, that can reliably shift the body’s internal clock forward—something that’s ...
66d ago
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Physicists warn of catastrophic impact from U...
Science funding cuts in the UK are expected to be a "devastasting blow" for physics research, affecting international projects such as pa...
66d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Stop cleaning your ears wrong
Warning: This advice may cause you to rethink your pharmacy purchases.
66d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Florida euthanizes 5,195 frozen iguanas
First introduced during the 1960, the invasive reptiles were ‘cold-stunned’ during a record-breaking cold snap.
67d ago
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Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off
Researchers have found out a before unknown enzyme that plays a crucial role in fat production.
67d ago
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Weakening ice shelf has caused crucial Antarctic glacier ...
The flow of ice at Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica has sped up dramatically because of the disintegration of the ice shelf in fron...
67d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
67d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
$13 thrift store camera hid 70-year-old undeveloped film
No one knows who is in the photos—yet. The post $13 thrift store camera hid 70-year-old undeveloped film appeared first on Popular Science.
68d ago
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Babies brains can follow a beat as soon as they...
Brain scans and signals show babies can sort images and sense rhythm, offering new insight into how infant brains are wired from the start.
68d ago
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Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labour b...
By matching uterine contractions up with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, inducing labour in the early morning is linked to shorter ...
68d ago
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New VRscores database maps workplace politics across 530,...
Researchers, including Professor of Management and Organization Reuben Hurst at the University of Marylands Robert H.
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A Supermassive Black Hole Shredded a Star and...
Learn how a shredded star triggered a black hole jet that evolved into a years-long energy surge that continues to intensify.
69d ago
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Nasal spray could prevent infections from any flu strain
An antibody that has the power to neutralise any influenza strain could be widely administered in the form of a nasal spray if a flu pand...
69d ago
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Seals Are Seemingly Vanishing Off the Dutch Coast. These ...
Recent counts of the Wadden Sea’s adult harbor seal population have spilled a surprising trend of decline, prompting a consortium of rese...
69d ago
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Termites took an L Key Genes and Gained the M...
Learn more about termite evolution and how shedding key genes from their cockroach ancestors helped them build more complex colonies.
69d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Chilled New York City
Ice in the Hudson River hugged the shore of Manhattan amid a deep freeze.
70d ago
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Dutch air force reads pilots brainwaves to make tra...
While pilots are flying in a VR simulation, their brainwave patterns can be fed into an AI model that assesses how challenging they are f...
70d ago
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From sea to space: Turning the tide on microplastic pollu...
What do microplastics, water color, and satellites have in common? Dr.
70d ago
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The possible applications of olive pomace: A study reveal...
The extraction of olive pomace oil is cited as the most sustainable alternative for the recovery of the olive oil industrys byprodu...
70d ago
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'Forever chemical' testing to be ramped up amid growing c...
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
71d ago
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Nobel laureate says hell build world’s most powerfu...
John Martinis has already revolutionised quantum computing twice.
71d ago
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Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and...
Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression.
71d ago
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Widespread use of HPV shots could mean fewer cervical can...
A modeling study of Norway, which has high HPV vaccination coverage and uniform cervical cancer screening, suggests fewer screens could b...
71d ago
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A Greek star catalog from the dawn of astronomy, spilled
Researchers are using X-rays to discover invisible markings left on ancient parchment containing information from the Greek astronomer Hi...
72d ago
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Elon Musk is making a big bet on his future vision – will...
Reports suggest that Elon Musk is eyeing up a merger involving SpaceX, Tesla and xAI, but what does he hope to achieve by consolidating h...
72d ago
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Small, Stubby-Armed Dinosaurs Have Confounded Paleontolog...
Recent discoveries about an alvarezsaur called Manipulonyx have drawn renewed attention to this group of bird-like, clawed creatures and ...
72d ago
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Sun news: Giant sunspot region EXPLODES with X8.1 flare!
Sun news for February 1-2, 2026. Over the past 24 hours, sunspot AR4366 dropped 26 flares including 5 X flares!
72d ago
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Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory.
73d ago
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The best new popular science books of February 2026
Readers are spoiled for choice when it comes to popular science reading this month, with new titles by major names including Maggie Aderi...
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These Hungry Starfish Are Spiraling Out of Control in Aus...
Synthetic pheromones may be a promising tool in attracting and culling troublesome crown-of-thorns starfish, which rapidly eat large amou...
73d ago
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Why people can have Alzheimers-related brain damage...
Some people don’t develop dementia despite showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brain, and were starting to understand why...
73d ago
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5 Diseases With Surprising Animal Reservoirs ...
Learn more about the diseases that live in certain animals and if they can be transferred to humans.
74d ago
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Can we genetically improve humans using George Church’s f...
Columnist Michael Le Page delves into a catalogue of hundreds of potentially beneficial gene mutations and variants that is popular with ...
74d ago
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Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk
People who naturally stay up late may be putting their hearts under added strain as they age.
74d ago
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Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
74d ago
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Cannibalism Among Snakes Is Far More Widespread Than befo...
Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior in more tha...
75d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Facial recognition AI trained to work on bears
The noninvasive method is already monitoring over 100 Alaskan brown bears.
75d ago
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Liquid-repellent particle coating enables near-frictionle...
The precise control of tiny droplets on surfaces is essential for advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and next‐generation lab‐on‐a‐c...
75d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
socials Habits Are Easy to Form And Easier to...
Learn more about how and why we form socials habits and some ways you can break your own socials habits.
75d ago
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Air pollution crosses borders, and so must the policies a...
Parts of India, including the capital Delhi, were once again covered in thick smog just as toxic pollution from industry and crop-burning...
76d ago
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March 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse: Your Questions Answered
A total lunar eclipse will redden the Moon on March 3, 2026. Here’s what you need to know.
76d ago
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Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can fin...
Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track.
76d ago
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Whaling may have kicked off 1,500 years earlier than alre...
Specialized whale-bone harpoons from southern Brazil dating back 5,000 years suggest that Indigenous groups in the area were whalers.
76d ago
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Low-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster
Low-Earth orbit is more crowded—and fragile—than it looks. Here's what you need to know.
77d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Snow Buries the U.S. Interior and East
Satellites observed a frozen landscape across much of the country after a massive winter storm.
77d ago
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Sunken Thames barges create new island for birds
The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as "a bold marine engineering feat".
77d ago
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UK to join major wind farm project with nine European cou...
For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.
77d ago
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NASA, GE Aerospace Hybrid Engine System Marks Successful ...
To an untrained eye, the aircraft engine sitting outside of a Cincinnati facility in December might have looked like standard hardware.
78d ago
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Stick shaped by ancient humans is the oldest known wooden...
Excavations at an opencast mine in Greece have uncovered two wooden objects more than 400,000 years old that appear to have been fashione...
78d ago
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Strange, Shovel-Tusked Elephants Puzzled Paleontologists,...
The animals' extended lower jaws were seemingly made for scooping, but research over the past few decades has found they could do a lot m...
78d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
We have a new way to explain why we agree on the nature o...
An evolution-inspired framework for how quantum fuzziness gives rise to our classical world shows that even imperfect observers can at so...
78d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
A Historical Greek Earthquake-Tsunami Event May Not Have ...
Learn why blindly relying on historical records of seismic events without confirmation can lead to an incorrect characterization of an ea...
79d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Marss gravity may help control Earth’s cycle of ice...
Despite its small size, Mars seems to have a huge impact on the orbital cycles that govern Earth’s climate, especially those that cause i...
79d ago
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New DNA analysis rewrites the story of the Beachy Head Woman
A Roman-era skeleton found out in southern England has finally given up her secrets after more than a decade of debate.
79d ago
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Tiger shark mating site identified off Maui
Researchers have identified a tiger shark mating site off Maui.
79d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Bacteria Haven't Been Found On Mars C...
Learn more about the hunt for bacteria on Mars and how astronauts will need to make sure they aren't bringing any dormant bacteria wi...
80d ago
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Bone cancer therapy unexpectedly makes tumours less painful
A drug that kills cancer cells by puncturing them comes with an additional benefit: tests in mice suggest it reduces the growth of pain-s...
80d ago
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Naked Mole-Rats Prefer Low-Oxygen Air That Would Kill Mos...
These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels.
80d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
These Oddball Organisms May Spawn a Brand New Branch of L...
Learn about Prototaxites , a bizarre group of prehistoric organisms that fall within an unknown lineage of extinct life.
80d ago
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Get an Eyeful of These 15 Photos of insanely Cool Icicles
Nature’s wintry accessory, icicles help beautify snowy landscapes Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries Get an Eyeful of These 15 Photos of...
81d ago
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NASA Sets Briefings for SpaceX Crew-12 Mission to Space S...
NASA and its partners will discuss the upcoming crew rotation to the International Space Station during a pair of news conferences on Fri...
81d ago
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The Hidden World of Cold-Water Corals Rises to the Surfac...
As increased industrial activity puts fragile deep-sea ecosystems at risk, one artist is raising awareness about imperiled corals through...
81d ago
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The Penguins That Thrive—and the Ones Left Behind—as Anta...
A new decade-long study tracked 37 penguin colonies and found that the birds are breeding earlier.
81d ago
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NASA head Isaacman tempers Artemis praise with ideas on t...
Even as NASA celebrated the rollout of the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis II over the weekend, NASAs n...
82d ago
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New drug delivery mechanism could aid breast cancer treat...
In a study published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, scientists from the UF Health Cancer Institute have found a way to make tr...
82d ago
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Researchers show the insights drones can provide by monit...
With already thin profit margins and increasingly uncertain farm labor and other input costs, precision agriculture technology could impr...
82d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
The Oldest Known Rock Art Is Over 67,000 Years Old, Offer...
Learn more about the oldest rock art on record, a stencil of a human hand in Indonesia, which reveals important insights into the movemen...
82d ago
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A massive cosmic ring may challenge a key assumption abou...
At 3. Here's what you need to know.
83d ago
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A simple blood test mismatch linked to kidney failure and...
A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ahead.
83d ago
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'Aha' Moments Seem to Come Out of Nowhere. How Does the B...
Neuroscientists are tracking the brain activity that underlies a cognitive breakthrough and unraveling how it might boost memory Aha Mome...
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Three Stunning Ways Biologists Aim to Edit Animal and Pla...
The strategy, known as synthetic biology, is gaining momentum globally as a conservation tool and human health solution, despite attracti...
83d ago
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Bubble feeding trick spreads through humpback whale socia...
Humpback whales off the west coast of Canada have learned a cooperative hunting technique from whales migrating into the area, and this c...
84d ago
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Finally broke down: Why kidney disease is so deadly for t...
Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release tiny particles...
84d ago
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Meze Audio builds on its success, literally, with new STR...
These closed-back dynamic driver headphones retune elements of the 109 Pro and LIRIC II into a private listening room you can carry.
84d ago
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Our earliest vertebrate ancestors may have had four eyes
Extraordinary fossils of 518-million-year-old jawless fish, among the earliest known vertebrates, appear to show that these animals had t...
84d ago
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A “dormant” brain protein turns out to be a powerful switch
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a surprising new way to influence brain activity by targeting a long-mysterious class of prote...
85d ago
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A two-week leap in breeding: Antarctic penguins str...
A decade-long study led by Penguin Watch, at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University, has uncovered a record shift in the ...
85d ago
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Severe geomagnetic storm! What happened to the auroras?
A powerful blast from the sun triggered a severe geomagnetic storm on the night of January 19, but the auroras weren't as dazzling as hoped.
85d ago
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This tool-using cow defies expectations for bovine braini...
Veronika the cow uses a brush as a tool to scratch herself, revealing rare problem-solving skills and expanding what we know of tool use ...
85d ago
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A long-took an L tectonic fragment may be shaking Norther...
Seismic tremors reveal a shallow fragment of an ancient tectonic plate beneath Northern California, helping explain damaging earthquakes ...
86d ago
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Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation ...
The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing.
86d ago
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Major review finds no autism or ADHD risk from pregnancy ...
A major new scientific review brings reassuring news for expectant parents: using acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, during pregna...
86d ago
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This tiny power module could change how the world uses en...
As global energy demand surges—driven by AI-hungry data centers, advanced manufacturing, and electrified transportation—researchers at th...
86d ago
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Artemis 2 mission rolls out to the launchpad
NASA began rolling out Artemis 2 to Launch Pad 39B on January 17, 2026. The next mission to the moon will launch no earlier than February 6.
87d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Egg-Laying Monotremes Like the Platypus Are the Evolution...
Discover more about the egg-laying monotremes of Oceania and the ancient traits they still carry.
87d ago
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Millions of working horses and donkeys face health risks ...
These days, the mention of a carthorse or mule plowing a field would transport many people back in time to an era of horse-drawn carriage...
87d ago
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The real danger of Tylenol has nothing to do with autism
While socials continues to circulate claims linking acetaminophen to autism in children, medical the experts say those fears distract fro...
87d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force
A United Nations agreement for the “conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity” in the open oceans has now taken eff...
88d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface spilled in unp...
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
88d ago
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Molecule deposition on 2D materials promotes defect heali...
Researchers from the Institute of Physics in Zagreb have shown that depositing a thin layer of organic molecules on two-dimensional (2D) ...
88d ago
🔬 science • Science News
This fish may play a hole in its head like a drum
The rockhead poacher is a little fish with a big pit in its head.
88d ago
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Do aliens and fireflies communicate similarly?
Advanced aliens and fireflies on Earth might communicate in similar ways, by using signals of flashing light, a new theoretical study sug...
89d ago
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Out of This World Discoveries: Space Station Research in ...
As Earth completed its orbit around the Sun to close out 2025, the International Space Station circled our planet more than 5,800 times.
89d ago
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Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medi...
Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzy...
89d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
The landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface spilled in...
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
89d ago
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All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science ex...
Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists.
90d ago
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Australian police smash e-bikes in crackdown on unruly teens
Police say at least 25 kids used e-bikes and scooters to evade arrest and intimidate drivers.
90d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Clouds Swimming over Lago Argentino
A collection of fish-shaped clouds hovered above the glacial lake in Patagonia in December 2025.
90d ago
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Graduate pay premium is two thirds lower for young women ...
Labor market returns for female graduates have been historically overestimated using tax data, as much of the documented graduate pay pre...
90d ago
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100 mystery sounds under review for signs of extraterrest...
Over 11 years, citizen scientists collected billions of data signals for the SETI@home project.
91d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Bacteria Like emE. coli /emSwim ...
Learn how E. Coli and other bacteria swim against the flow in our bodies to infect places like the urinary and gastrointestinal tracts.
91d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
The hunt for where the last Neanderthals lived
Clues from studies of ancient plants and animals have helped archaeologists pin down where the last Neanderthals found refuge, says colum...
91d ago
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When Some Elephants Raid Farms, They Might Not Be After a...
A recent study suggests that the large mammals may seek out parts of bananas and papayas when they’re suffering from gut parasites, spark...
91d ago
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A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before ...
Researchers have found out a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Al...
92d ago
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Racial bias is at play in overrepresentation of Black you...
Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate than their whi...
92d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Scrolling socials, Online Shopping, and Gaming May Be Mor...
Discover that the the internet s impact on stress is nuanced and understanding it can improve our well-being in a digital world.
92d ago
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This ancient pottery holds the earliest evidence of human...
Flower designs on 8,000-year-old Mesopotamian pots reveal a “mathematical knowledge” perhaps developed to share land and crops, archaeolo...
92d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
3D map of Easter Island takes you places visitors aren’t ...
One of the world’s most isolated islands is open to virtual tourists.
93d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
84-Million-Year-Old Horned-Dinosaur Fossils Rewrite Europ...
Learn how fossil evidence shows that ceratopsians lived across Europe during the Late Cretaceous, challenging long-held assumptions about...
93d ago
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Researchers harness nonlinear Compton scattering to creat...
Researchers from Skoltech, MEPhI, and the Dukhov All-Russian Research Institute of Automation have proposed a new method to create compac...
93d ago
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Rockhopper Penguins' Athleticism Makes Them the Daredevil...
A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the new challenge...
93d ago
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Fast-spinning asteroid 2025 MN45 rewrites rotation record
2025 MN45 - a newly found out fast-spinning asteroid - is the fastest-rotating object of its size ever found out.
94d ago
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Recommendations for reintroducing charophytes for better ...
Charophytes are deadass beneficial to lakes, improving water quality and biodiversity.
94d ago
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We fly between Jupiter and the sun today
Giant Jupiter is closest to Earth for 2026 on January 9. Here's what you need to know.
94d ago
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Whooping Cranes Came Back From the Brink of Extinction. N...
Some residents along the Gulf Coast are creating habitat for the endangered birds on their properties, but development, saltwater intrusi...
94d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Modern Humans May Have Lived Alongside an Extinct Human S...
Learn about the overlap between archaic humans that once lived on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and the modern humans that replaced t...
95d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Sinking trees in Arctic Ocean could remove 1 billion tonn...
Cutting down boreal forest and sinking the felled trees in the depths of the Arctic Ocean could remove up to 1 billion tonnes of carbon d...
95d ago
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What does opposition mean for an outer planet?
Opposition is when Earth passes directly between the sun and an outer planet, placing the outer planet on the opposite side of the sky fr...
95d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Ar...
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, preparing the way for a future landing.
95d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Methane from Lunar Landers May Contaminate Ancient Organi...
Learn how exhaust methane from lunar spacecraft may pollute the moon, potentially contaminating molecules that are billions of years old.
96d ago
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People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want ...
Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity.
96d ago
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Roads can become more dangerous on hot days—especially fo...
During heat waves, everyday life tends to feel more difficult than on an average day.
96d ago
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Sharklike Fish With Weird, Buzz-Saw Jaws Sliced Through t...
These "total monsters of fishes" are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest living relati...
96d ago
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Exercise may relieve depression as effectively as antidep...
A comprehensive review confirms the benefits of exercise for treating depression, even if the exact reasons remain unclear Mind Exercise ...
97d ago
🔬 science • Science News
New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid
The new guidelines emphasizes eating protein and full-fat dairy while reducing sugar, carbs and ultraprocessed foods.
97d ago
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Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery
Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly.
97d ago
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Something was pumping enormous energy into a young galaxy...
Scientists have detected a surprisingly hot galaxy cluster dating back to the universe’s infancy.
97d ago
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Here’s the science behind nuclear weapons testing
Nuclear weapons haven’t been tested in the United States since 1992. Find out why, and what could happen if the hiatus ends.
98d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found
The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.
98d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
This Newly found out Parasite Looks Like a String of Pear...
Learn more about a parasitic spider mite found out in Brazil, the second of the genus ever described.
98d ago
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Where a Saudi company pumps desert groundwater, Arizona c...
Lush green fields of alfalfa spread across thousands of acres in a desert valley in western Arizona, where a dairy company from Saudi Ara...
98d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life
Some businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.
99d ago
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The (metabolic) cost of life: New method quan...
There are "costs of life" that mechanical physics cannot calculate.
99d ago
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The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut
New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions.
99d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
Donald Trump has dropped that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
99d ago
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Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami o...
Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was shipped into space in April.
100d ago
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El Niño was linked to famines in Europe in the early mode...
A study of 160 European famines between 1500 and 1800 shows that El Niño weather events led to the onset of some famines and extended the...
100d ago
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Microbiology
Microorganisms and Spaceflight Spaceflight poses a risk of adverse health effects because of the interactions between microorganisms, the...
100d ago
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This new year, maybe resolve to quit
Western cultural stories tend to emphasize perseverance. But science shows that knowing when to quit has a place in our success too.
100d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Curiosity Sends Holiday Postcard from Mars
Team members working with NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover created this “postcard” by commanding the rover to take images at two times of day ...
101d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Lower Doses of Peanut Immunotherapy Could Make Allergy Tr...
Learn more about peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) and how lowering the treatment dose could help children with peanut allergies.
101d ago
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Sun news: Happy perihelion today, sun the fandom!
Sun news January 3, 2026: Solar material (CMEs) and fast solar wind elevated geomagnetic activity bringing aurora to high latitudes with ...
101d ago
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Was our earliest ancestor a knuckle-dragger, or did it wa...
Did Sahelanthropus, which lived 7 million years ago, walk on two legs like a modern human?
101d ago
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Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark m...
The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.
102d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Hubble Glimpses Galactic Gas Making a Getaway
A sideways spiral galaxy shines in this NASA/ESAHubble Space Telescopeimage.
102d ago
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The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushroo...
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surp...
102d ago
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These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025
Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.
102d ago
🔬 science • NASA
2026 AAS Hyperwall Schedule
247th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #401 for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA the experts.
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
Don’t Miss These Ten Celestial Events in 2026, From Align...
The upcoming year will offer a blood-red moon, spectacular meteor showers and the first glimpse of the sun’s corona since April 2024 Don’...
103d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Gargantuan black hole may be a remnant from the dawn of t...
Astronomers were puzzled by a black hole around 50 million times the mass of the sun with no stars, spotted by the James Webb Space Teles...
103d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
The solid debate about whether the NHS should use magic m...
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surp...
103d ago
🔬 science • NASA
2026 AAS Town Hall Schedule
Here's what you need to know.
104d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Engineered Protein Reveals Our Brain's Hidden Lan...
Learn more about the glue sniffer protein, which is able to detect brain cells incoming chemical signals, and what that means for neurosc...
104d ago
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
'Excitement With a Little Dash of Fear': Polar Plunges Ri...
Three the experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mi...
104d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval...
There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
104d ago
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Eco-friendly palladium recovery technology to safeguard r...
Palladium is widely used in various industries and everyday products, including smartphones, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and h...
105d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries broke records
Longest lightning, the first AI-generated genomes and biggest black hole smashup were among this year’s top science superlatives.
105d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for...
An explorer and a glaciologist are kite-skiing across Antarctica with a ground-penetrating radar to gather data that will help understand...
105d ago
🔬 science • Science News
These fossil finds shed new light on the past in 2025
The year's top paleontological wonders ranged from a 540-million-year-old penis worm to a decades-old rodent impression.
105d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Benefits of mRNA cancer vaccines could exceed $75 billion...
An analysis of ongoing trials suggests that mRNA cancer vaccines have the potential to deliver health benefits worth $75 billion each yea...
106d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Mathematicians unified key laws of physics in 2025
It took 125 years, but in 2025 a team of mathematicians found out the solution to a long-puzzling problem about the equations that govern...
106d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Physicists stirred up controversy with scientific cooking...
Cacio e pepe pasta and boiled eggs were the subjects of meticulous studies aiming to help cooks achieve perfection, but the reimagined re...
106d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.
106d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
Ancient bone arrow points reveal organized craft producti...
For decades, research and understanding of the diverse bone raw material used by the Late Prehispanic Period (~1220 to 330 cal BP) people...
107d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Critical minerals are hiding in plain sight in U.S. Mines
Researchers found that U. S.
107d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Most distant supernova: James Webb sees a star explode at...
Scientists have detected the most distant supernova ever seen, exploding when the universe was less than a billion years old.
107d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
The best and most ridiculous robots of 2025 in pictures
Some of the worlds most advanced robots showed off their skills at tech shows and sporting events, doing everything from cooking sh...
107d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
6 incredible new dinosaurs we found out in 2025
Here's what you need to know.
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
The High-Stakes Quest to Make Snakebites Survivable Took ...
A wave of fresh science is challenging a century-old treatment and offering hope to the people snakebites harm most—often far from hospit...
108d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Was 2025 the year we found signs of past life on Mars?
Tantalising signs of past microbial life showed up on Mars this year, but to truly know whether they contain the answer to the biggest qu...
108d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
What Is the Sun's Magnetic Field and Why Is It Im...
Learn why the Sun s magnetic field is just as important as Earth s and its impact on our planet.
108d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Mathematicians spent 2025 exploring the edge of mathematics
Somewhere at the edge of mathematics lurks a number so large that it breaks the foundations of our understanding - and in 2025 we ...
109d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Studying Physics in Microgravity
In this Oct. Here's what you need to know.
109d ago
🔬 science • Science News
These medical breakthroughs and advances gave patients ne...
Advances delivered what may feel like medical miracles, including the first bladder transplant, a lifesaving personalized gene therapy an...
109d ago
🔬 science • Science News
These space stories made us look up in 2025
Space is always inspiring and 2025 was no exception, with finding Betelgeuse’s buddy, debuting a prolific survey telescope and more.
109d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Spectacular progress has been made towards us...
At the Q2B Silicon Valley conference, scientific and business leaders of the quantum computing industry hailed "spectacular" progress bei...
110d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
2025s best photos of the natural world, from volcan...
A village buried by a landslide, the world’s largest tidal bore and the aftermath of ferocious storms and wildfires appear in our pick of...
110d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
A ghostly glow was seen emanating from living things in 2025
The detection of mercurial particles of light emanating from mice led to a flurry of interest in biophotons, a mysterious phenomenon that...
110d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
NASA s Colorful Cosmic Map Could Shed Light on ...
Learn how in just six months, the NASA team has mapped the entire universe in 102 colors.
110d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Have a taste of our favorite food stories from 2025
This year, researchers took a bite out of culinary innovation. Check out some of our favorite food-related stories from 2025.
111d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Research hailing the benefits of the COVID-19 shot keeps ...
There was more good health news about the COVID-19 vaccine for infants, kids and adults in December.
111d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Santa Visits Artemis II Rocket
Santa Claus (NASA engineer Guy Naylor) poses with NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in the Vehicle ...
111d ago
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
The Top Ten Dinosaur Discoveries of 2025, From Preserved ...
With studies of fossilized bones, gut contents, eggshells and more, paleontologists spilled new and captivating details about the enormou...
111d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Ancient DNA Uncovers Startling Family Secret of a 3,500-Y...
Learn more about the people who once used Grotta della Monaca as a sacred burial site.
112d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Childhood Games Like Super Mario Bros. Can Boost Happines...
Learn why playing classic video games, like Super Mario Bros. And Yoshi, can help young adults fight burnout and chronic stress.
112d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Dinosaur bones found almost on top of each other in Trans...
Scientists exploring Romania’s Hațeg Basin have found out one of the densest dinosaur fossil sites ever found, with bones lying almost on...
112d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice and restore memory
Alzheimer’s has long been considered irreversible, but new research challenges that assumption.
112d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
62 digital and subscription gifts you can buy and send in...
It's too late to get a gift shipped and shopping in-store is a nightmare.
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
From a Remote Observatory, He's Defending Our Planet. Get...
David Rankin of the Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona spends nights scanning the solar system for potentially catastrophic space rocks.
113d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
MIT scientists strip cancer of its sugar shield
Scientists at MIT and Stanford have unveiled a promising new way to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effecti...
113d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
New Scientist changed the UKs freedom of informatio...
By requesting copies of the then-UK technology secretarys ChatGPT logs, New Scientist set a precedent for how freedom of informatio...
113d ago
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9 new butterflies found out in old museum archives
The team even extracted DNA from a tiny 100-year-old butterfly leg.
114d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Holidays in Space: 25 Years of Space Station Celebrations
In the quarter century that humans have lived and worked aboard the International Space Station, astronauts and visitors from around the ...
114d ago
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James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes snap images of sam...
The two images of Westerlund 2 show just how far the technology has come.
114d ago
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Putting data centres in space isnt going to happen ...
From massive solar panels to the difficulty of staying cool - not to mention high-energy radiation - there are a lot of engineering probl...
114d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Whale Breath May Reveal a Deadly Virus Circulating in Arc...
Learn how drone-based sampling is opening a new window into whale health in remote Arctic regions.
114d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
2025 Ursid meteor shower: All you need to know
Ursid meteor shower viewing info for 2025. The best time to watch is overnight the evening of December 21 through dawn.
115d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Artemis II Crew Rehearse Launch Day Demonstration
The four astronauts set to fly around the Moon during NASAs Artemis II test flight depart the Neil A.
115d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Do Animals Hold Funerals for Their Loved Ones Like We Do,...
Learn more about the death rituals seen throughout the animal kingdom and whether or not animals grieve the same way humans do.
115d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Life in all of its complexity
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute talks about life’s complexities, from its evolution on Earth as a single cell to complex human behavior.
115d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Amazon is blowing out Razer gaming gear including keyboar...
Upgrade every single part of your PC or console gaming setup with deep discounts on just about everything Razer makes.
116d ago
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The 98% mystery: Scientists just cracked the code on “jun...
Researchers have spilled that so-called “junk DNA” contains powerful switches that help control brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
116d ago
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2025, From Me...
All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward The Ten Mos...
116d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
This “mushroom” is not a fungus, it’s a bizarre plant tha...
Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in dark forest u...
116d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Ancient Sewers Reveal Intestinal Parasites Sickened Roman...
Learn how parasites preserved in an ancient sewer reveal how disease spread among Roman soldiers.
117d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Diarrhea slowed down Roman soldiers
Intestinal parasites that still plague us today were all over Roman Britain.
117d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
Nudges arent always good for society, economics stu...
Many scholars have assumed nudges—a small push that encourages better choices—are always good for society.
117d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Two asteroids crashed around a nearby star, solving a cos...
A pair of nascent planets have been caught smashing together around the nearby star Fomalhaut, and in doing so have solved the puzzle of ...
117d ago
🔬 science • Science News
A new hunt for an Earth analog begins
The Terra Hunting Experiment will track the wobbles of dozens of stars nightly for years in the most focused hunt yet for an Earth twin.
118d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Hi ya! Hyha
Written by Margaret Deahn, Ph. D.
118d ago
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Key proteins reveal how evolution of locomotion shapes bo...
An international collaboration study reveals how evolution and locomotion patterns, such as bipedalism, shaped bone structures through pr...
118d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
Visible planets and night sky guide for December
Visible planets and night sky guide. The December solstice is coming!
118d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
Ouzo effect reveals how oil droplets can resi...
Whether its Greek ouzo, French pastis or Turkish raki, when these spirits are diluted with water, the mixture becomes cloudy.
119d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Polar plunges aren’t just for the daring
Bragging rights and an adrenaline rush aren’t the only reasons to start the year with a frigid swim.
119d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Rare polar bear adoption could save cub’s life
The cubs were born into a well-studied 'celebration' of polar bears in Canada.
119d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Hubble Catches Cosmic Star Storm in NGC 1792
Hubble reveals a stunning, stormy galaxy over 50 million light-years away, bursting with new stars. Get the cosmic scoop!
130d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Seahorse Dads Redefine 'Motherhood' Via Brood Pouch Genes
Male seahorses are challenging everything we thought about parenting. New research on their brood pouch genes uncovers a 'motherhood' route.
130d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Coffee's Secret: Slowing Aging in Mental Illness?
Daily coffee intake linked to slower biological aging in people with psychiatric disorders, potentially adding five years.
131d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Rare Discount: The Sans Purifiers on Black Friday
Grab a huge discount on editor-approved, high-end air and water purifiers from The Sans during their Black Friday sale. Deals are rare!
131d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Rome's Earliest Public Space Found? 2,000-Year-Old Basin
Archaeologists just unearthed a massive 2,000-year-old Roman basin near Rome, hinting at early monumental civic planning.
134d ago
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
Smithsonian Reveals Top Science Books of 2025
Dive into the year's most captivating science reads, from ancient techniques to cosmic quests, handpicked by Smithsonian experts.
134d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Ancient humans took two routes to Australia 60,000 years ago
Scientists have long tried to uncover the perilous journey humans took to reach the ancient land mass that now makes up Australia. Now, a...
135d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Aussie Ancestors 🌴
no cap, ancient humans took a wild route to oz 60k yrs ago, fr fr
135d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
Bose QuietComfort Hits All-Time Low: $179 Today Only
Grab the Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones for an unprecedented $179. This is a 24-hour deal you won't want to miss.
135d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Cats: Sofa Buddies on Their Own Time
Forget instant friendship. Cats decided to join our lives, and our sofas, thousands of years after dogs did, purely on their own terms.
135d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
City Raccoons: Are Trash Pandas Evolving?
Forget pests. Your local raccoon might be evolving right before your eyes, showing surprising signs of domestication.
135d ago
🔬 science • Science News
COP30 Stalls: Local Heroes Step Up Climate Fight
As UN climate talks at COP30 fall short, a new wave of smaller, agile groups are pioneering practical solutions to tackle global warming.
135d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Doomsday Glacier's Crucial Grip Fails: Antarctic Collapse Accelerates
Satellite data from two decades confirms the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf is rapidly losing stability, a critical warning for Antarctica's future.
135d ago
🔬 science • Science Daily
Easter Island's Moai Secret 🏝
They really said 'hold my coffee' and discovered a hidden network of moai carvers, no cap!
135d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Google's AI Chip Drama 💀
Google's making moves, no cap, and it's lowkey a whole thing
135d ago
🔬 science • NASA
Mark Elder: The Man Making Spacewalks Possible
Meet Mark Elder, the veteran manager who's been building the future of spacewalking for 25+ years, keeping astronauts safe for ISS, Artemis, and beyond.
135d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Measles Are Back 🤯
Canada just lost its measles elimination status and I'm lowkey worried the US is next, no cap
135d ago
🔬 science • Science News
Measles Is Back 🚨
Canada just lost its measles elimination status, no cap, and the US is lowkey next
135d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Neptune Is the Furthest Planet From the Sun, But It Still Experie
Which planet is the furthest from the sun? Some may think it s Pluto, but it s actually Neptune. Learn more about this ice giant and how ...
135d ago
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🔬 science • Smithsonian
New Trials Suggest HIV Functional Cure Is Within Reach
Imagine life free from daily HIV medication. New trials show engineered antibodies suppress the virus for some, hinting at a functional cure.
135d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Pregnancy & Your Teeth: Blame Your Bugs?
Expectant moms often face dental issues. A new study suggests rapid shifts in oral bacteria could be the surprising culprit.
135d ago
🔬 science • Discover Magazine
Pterosaurs & Plesiosaurs Aren't Dinosaurs? Get The Facts
Forget what you learned in grade school! Pterosaurs and plesiosaurs? Not dinosaurs. But one surprise creature actually is. Dive in.
135d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
Sun news: A new set of active sunspots coming into view 🔥
No cap, Sun news November 30, 2025: AR4294 ramps up activity with multiple M flares as new regions rotate into view, boosting so...
135d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
Sun's Going Wild 🌞
lowkey a whole thing: new sunspots are coming for us, fr fr
135d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
Sun Unleashes X-Flare: What It Means For You
A powerful X1.9 solar flare erupted from a new sunspot region today, causing a strong radio blackout. Here's what you need to know.
135d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
UK report finds growing use of AI in evaluating univers 💅
Okay so like, A new national report has shown for the first time how generative AI (GenAI) is already being used by some universities ...
135d ago
🔬 science • Phys.Org
Alien Life Hack: Asteroids Spotted With Amino Acids 💫
Asteroids, amino acids, and the origin of life on Earth. Could space rocks hold the secret to life's beginnings? 🤔
135d ago
🔬 science • AZ Big Media
Arizona Ranks #2 for Cold Moon Supermoon Views 🌕
Arizona ranks #2 in the US for December's Cold Moon Supermoon views. Get the tea on when and where to catch this celestial main character moment fr.
136d ago
🔬 science • BBC Science
Cats Joined Us Late 🐈
Cats became our BFFs way later than u think, no cap
135d ago
🔬 science • Phys.Org
Dark Matter & Dark Energy Are Having Drama in Space 🌌
New cosmic simulations reveal dark matter and dark energy interactions are literally reshaping the universe. Scientists are shook by these findings, no cap.
136d ago
🔬 science • The Conversation Africa
Exoplanet Atmospheres: The Real Tea on Finding Alien Life 👽
Astronomers are ditching the habitable zone hype for exoplanet atmosphere analysis. Here's why checking alien air quality is the new vibe for finding extraterrestrial life.
136d ago
🔬 science • New Scientist
Gen Z Aussies: Ancient Humans Took 2 Routes to Oz 🐨
Scientists find 2 migration paths to Australia 60,000 years ago, lowkey impressive. Genetic study reveals ancient human journey to the land down under, with a whole lot of drama.
135d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
Jobs Cut, Vibes Saved 💀
Corp social responsibility is lowkey an insurance policy, no cap
135d ago
🔬 science • The Times of India
Mars Just Got That Main Character Energy ⚡ - NASA's Rover Catches Mini Lightning Throwing Sparks (No Cap)
Perseverance said 'bet' and started documenting literal mini lightning on Mars because apparently our red planet neighbor has been serving electrical drama this whole time and we're just now finding out.
136d ago
🔬 science • The Times of India
NASA Rover Finds Mini Lightning on Mars ⚡ We Stan
NASA's Perseverance rover detected mini lightning on Mars for the first time. This rare electrical discharge discovery is giving main character energy fr fr.
136d ago
🔬 science • Space.com
NASA's OSIRIS-APEX Probe Takes Fire Earth Selfies 🛰️
NASA's OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft captured stunning Earth and moon photos during its gravity assist maneuver, heading to asteroid Apophis in 2029.
136d ago
🔬 science • Space.com
NASA's OSIRIS-APEX Said 'Earth Who?' and Yeeted Itself Toward Chaos Asteroid 🚀
Bestie really said 'lemme take a selfie' with Earth and Moon before sliding into Apophis' DMs in 2029. The space probe is literally that friend who ghosts you but posts fire pics on their way out.
136d ago
🔬 science • Live Science
Nikon Binoculars Black Friday Deal Hit Different 🔥
Nikon's image-stabilized binoculars are $62 cheaper for Black Friday at Newegg vs Amazon. These pocket-sized binos are serving main character energy, no cap.
136d ago
🔬 science • Phys.org
Periods At Work 🚨
New research is lowkey a whole thing and I'm not okay, it's giving major exposure to menstrual taboos
135d ago
🔬 science • Phys.Org
Quantum Black Holes Probed Lowkey Frfr 🔍
Physicists dive into black hole entropy, understanding the assignment on quantum thermodynamics. Discover the third law of thermodynamics, no cap.
135d ago
🔬 science • Space.com
Russia's Space Launch Pad Gets Wrecked, Astronauts Fine Tho 🚀
Russia's only space launch pad for astronauts got damaged during Soyuz crew launch to ISS. Three crew members made it safely but future flights might be delayed.
136d ago
🔬 science • Phys.Org
Scientists Find Info in Random Living Matter & It's Lowkey Mind-Blowing 🧬
Researchers discovered how to extract meaningful information from chaotic biological systems. The findings about living matter fluctuations are actually wild, no cap.
136d ago
🔬 science • The Conversation Africa
Scientists Really Said 'That Planet's Not It, Chief' About the Goldilocks Zone 🪐
Turns out being in the 'habitable zone' doesn't automatically make a planet livable - it's giving false advertising energy, no cap.
136d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
Solar Flare Alert ⚠️: New Active Sunspots Coming for the Win!
Boosting solar activity, aurora chances, and your Instagram captions with the latest sunspot updates
135d ago
🔬 science • Phys.Org
Stars Said 'No Thanks' to Black Hole Death ⭐
Scientists discovered stars casually orbiting Sagittarius A* black hole like it's NBD. These cosmic rebels are serving main character energy fr.
136d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
Sun's Going Off 🌞
it's giving solar flare energy, no cap
135d ago
🔬 science • Popular Science
These 165 Amazon Cyber Monday deals are live right now: 🫠
Lowkey, Amazon's Cyber Monday sale drops prices on tons of its most popular and best-reviewed products. Get all your holiday sho...
135d ago
🔬 science • The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Venus Winds Mystery Finally Solved & It's Giving Chaos 🌪️
Scientists finally cracked the Venus wind mystery using thermal tides research. The planet's extreme atmospheric winds are more unhinged than we thought, fr.
136d ago
🔬 science • EarthSky
Yellowstone Earthquakes: The Epicenter of Earthly Drama 🌊
Yellowstone geology, earthquake impacts, ground-breaking research on underground ecosystems, get the latest, no cap!
136d ago