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An ‘Eclipse Season’ Begins Today
Astronomers and skywatchers are preparing for a rare astronomical alignment as the August 'eclipse season' officially begins.
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IBM Claims New Era of ‘Quantum Advantage’
New research from IBM and the University of Chicago demonstrates a milestone in quantum computing, showing machines outperforming traditional systems.
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New technique pinpoints human DNA inherited from 'ghost' ancestors
A new genetic analysis technique has identified traces of previously unknown 'ghost' ancestors in the DNA of modern humans.
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China team unearths world’s oldest amber, hidden in ancient Xinjiang coal seam
A 385‑million‑year‑old amber unearthed in Xinjiang rewrites the timeline of Earth’s earliest forests.
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The 24-hour day is not fixed but slowly stretching, and in the dinosaurs' time it was shorter: the Moon's pull is gently braking Earth's spin, so a day back then ran about 23.5 hours, and far shorter deeper in the past
Earth’s days are slowly stretching—as the Moon drifts 3.8 cm yearly, a dinosaur-era day was only 23.5 hours.
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Not round, not an ellipse: NASA’s gravity-based model reveals Earth’s true geoid shape
Scientific models now define Earth’s true shape as an irregular geoid rather than a perfect sphere, reshaping our understanding of planetary physics.
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Exclusive: A couple paid more than $800,000 for a gene-editing therapy for their daughter. She died, and it wasn’t made public
A report reveals the death of a 6-year-old child following an experimental gene-editing treatment in China that was not disclosed to the public.
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Secrets of birdsongs' 'spectacular diversity' revealed
Researchers have identified a universal structural foundation consisting of eight core elements that underpin the vast variety of global birdsong.
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Researchers tag 42 sleeping giants in Arctic Circle
Researchers have discovered that sperm whales release gas bubbles to maintain a vertical, stationary position while sleeping.
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VERIFY: Are mosquitoes more attracted to certain blood types? Here's what experts say
Researchers are clarifying the biological factors behind why mosquitoes appear to target specific individuals over others.
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Exceptional brain and ecological diversity in the earliest snakes
A rare 80-million-year-old fossil is providing new insights into the evolutionary history, brain structure, and ecological diversity of early snakes.
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Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system
Astronomers report the potential discovery of the first known exomoon, an object blurring the lines between planetary and satellite classifications.
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Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.
New scientific modeling challenges the long-standing 122-year human lifespan limit, suggesting potential for much longer life.
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The Perseid meteor shower is here and skywatchers could see up to 100 shooting stars per hour
The Perseid meteor shower is currently underway, with experts projecting peak activity of up to 100 shooting stars per hour next month.
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What Happens if You Cut a Photon in Half? The Answer Is Trippy
Physicists are exploring the theoretical consequences of 'cutting' a photon, a process linked to the potential creation of infinite light particles.
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Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.
New research suggests the human lifespan could reach 156 years, challenging the long-standing belief that the biological limit is 122 years.
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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Research indicates that great apes utilize physical touch, including kissing and cuddling, as a mechanism to manage social conflict and maintain harmony.
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MIT Scientists Grew Artificial Blood Vessels In The Lab Using Magnets
MIT engineers have developed a method using magnetic fields and mechanical stretching to cultivate artificial blood vessels in laboratory settings.
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Earth’s Oceans Are Rapidly Losing Oxygen. It Could Destabilize the Planet
Scientific reports indicate a rapid decline in ocean oxygen levels, sparking concerns regarding the stability of the planet's marine environments.
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New quantum gravity theory links entropy, dark energy, and life
Researchers are exploring a new 'Gravity from Entropy' theory that attempts to bridge gaps between thermodynamics, dark energy, and biological systems.
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One Fungus Has Caused More Extinctions Than Any Other Infectious Disease. Some Toads Have Found a Way to Survive It
Researchers identify biological and environmental mechanisms enabling toad populations to coexist with the planet's most lethal infectious fungal disease.
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Bad News: All This Summer Sun Likely Won't Fix Your Vitamin D Levels, Study Finds
New studies suggest that summer sun exposure is often insufficient to resolve widespread vitamin D deficiencies.
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The First Room-Temperature Quantum Material of Its Kind Is Spun From Atoms of Gold
Physicists have developed the first room-temperature quantum material, a breakthrough innovation utilizing gold atoms to manipulate light.
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Life Has Life Been Found on Mars?
Scientific interest in the potential for life on Mars intensifies following new research findings and ongoing international sample return missions.
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An asteroid shattered near Jupiter’s gravitational gateway 800 million years ago; scientists say the debr
Scientific analysis suggests a massive asteroid fragmentation near Jupiter 800 million years ago triggered a significant bombardment of the inner Solar System.
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So THAT'S Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others
Scientific research reveals that mosquito bite frequency is driven by complex factors including body odor, metabolism, and insect memory.
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Earth-like exoplanet could have life-supporting water on its surface
Astronomers have detected an atmosphere on a rocky, Earth-like exoplanet located within the habitable zone, raising questions about potential surface water.
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Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home is a rare solar system fragment
Scientific analysis of a meteorite that struck a New Jersey home in 2024 reveals the presence of amino acids and complex chemical components.
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Greater gliders not as great at gliding as thought
New research suggests Australia's greater glider possesses less aerodynamic capability than previously believed.
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Even Chemical Bonds Obey Einstein’s Relativity
New research confirms that Einstein’s theory of special relativity significantly influences the structure of chemical bonds in heavy elements.
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Medici family murder mystery may be solved after over 400 years with new DNA analysis
New DNA analysis points to malaria rather than poisoning as the cause of death for members of the Medici family.
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These Look Like Ordinary X-Rays. They’re Not
Astronauts have successfully performed the first medical X-rays in space, marking a milestone for deep-space healthcare capabilities.
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New 3D thermal cloak hides objects from heat in any direction
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed the first 3D-printed thermal cloak capable of concealing objects from infrared detection.
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Perseid Meteor Shower Returns This Week Under An ‘Earthshine’ Moon
The annual Perseid meteor shower is returning to the night sky this week, leading up to a peak event in August.
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What to know about the total solar eclipse due in August
A rare total solar eclipse is set to cross Europe on August 12, drawing global attention to its unique sunset visibility.
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Ovaries Begin Aging Decades Before Menopause
New research highlights that ovarian aging occurs decades before menopause, shifting the medical focus toward the long-term systemic effects on health.
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Rescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suit
Researchers have developed 3D-printed, water-resistant suits for cyborg cockroaches designed to navigate and operate in flooded disaster zones.
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Your Dominant Hand Isn't Actually Hard-Wired, New Study Suggests
New research suggests dominant-hand preference is a byproduct of lifelong practice rather than a hard-wired biological trait.
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Antarctica is classified as a desert because it receives less precipitation than the Sahara, yet it holds about 70 per cent of the planet's fresh water, locked in an ice sheet averaging over two kilometres thick across the continent
Antarctica’s hidden secrets—from buried structures to volcanic gold—spark global scientific alarm
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Einstein’s relativity allows time travel into the future, and we have already measured it: atomic clocks flown around Earth on aeroplanes came home showing a different time from clocks left on the ground
Scientific consensus increasingly highlights that time travel into the future is a measurable reality rooted in Einstein’s theory of relativity.
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AI Just Uncovered a Hidden Secret Inside Water
AI reveals water’s dual-liquid nature, reshaping chemistry’s most fundamental substance
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Meteor shower to bring ‘spectacular views,’ bright fireballs over Pennsylvania
July’s meteor showers promise rare celestial displays across North America and beyond
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Synthetic rotation brings black hole energy theory into lab, amplifying waves
Physicists simulate black hole energy extraction in a lab, proving decades-old theory with synthetic rotation
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Bats can catch and eat birds mid-flight. A painter may have known that 400 years before scientists
A 1611 Renaissance painting is drawing attention for potentially depicting a bat eating a bird mid-flight centuries before scientific observation.
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Scientists say coldest 'stars' in Milky Way could actually be giant alien technology harvesting energy th
Astronomers propose coldest Milky Way objects may not be stars—but alien energy-harvesting megastructures
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NASA seeks research volunteers to spend a year on a simulated mission to Mars or the Moon
NASA’s call for volunteers to live in a simulated Mars/Moon habitat marks a bold step toward real deep-space missions.
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Physicists created a tiny universe where time emerged without a clock
Physicists simulate a universe where time appears spontaneously—no clock required.
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Meet Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, Harvard’s ‘next Albert Einstein’ who has rejected million dollar offers
Physicist Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski is trending as media outlets spotlight her early aviation achievements and academic reputation.
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Birdlike robot swims underwater, then flaps into flight without paddling
MIT’s birdlike robot bridges air and water—revealing secrets of diving birds’ fluid motion
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Scientists find gigantic 'super-puff' planets lighter than candy floss
Researchers have identified two newly discovered planets characterized by extremely low densities, comparable to candy floss or cotton candy.
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How Infrasound Rewires Ear Mechanics
Scientific research is exploring the biological mechanisms that allow specific individuals to perceive and respond to low-frequency infrasound.
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Scientists just created the most lifelike cell ever made in a lab
Researchers have developed a synthetic cell described as the most lifelike ever created in a laboratory environment.
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Larger brain, smaller face: Human evolution took a different course than previously thought
New scientific research challenges established theories on human brain enlargement and facial reduction.
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Scientists Calculated When The Last Plants on Earth Will Die
A new scientific model estimates that plant life on Earth will persist for nearly 2 billion years before environmental conditions become unsustainable.
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Paleontologists make 'one in a million' discovery of soft tissue preserved in 450-million-year-old fossil
A 450-million-year-old fossil of the sea creature Dendrocrinus simcoensis has been found with preserved soft tissue.
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30 years since Dolly the sheep was born, where is cloning technology at now?
Cloning’s 30th anniversary sparks debate: from Dolly’s legacy to today’s ethical and scientific frontiers
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Scientists have now made the most comprehensive tally yet of deep-sea exploration — 43,681 dive records dating back to 1958 — and found that humans have directly seen less than 0.001% of the deep ocean floor, an area roughly the size of Rhode Island, l
Humans have explored less than 0.001% of the deep ocean floor—despite 70 years of dives.
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Want to Live Like a Deep-Space Colonist for a Year? NASA Will Pay You to Do It
NASA is opening applications for a one-year residency in a simulated space habitat to study the realities of deep-space colonization.
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New Quantum Sensor Opens a Window Into the Invisible Universe
New quantum sensor technology is emerging as a potential tool for observing dark matter, gravitational waves, and black holes.
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High nitrogen and carbon isotopic ratios in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Astronomers report unusual isotopic ratios in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, suggesting origins in an ancient, distant planetary system.