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Japan's ancestry just got a major rewrite. Scientists found evidence of a third ancient group, challenging the long-held "dual origins" theory and linking to the ancient Emishi people.
A hidden document in the British Library reveals new insights into Black Death survivors. Durham University researchers uncovered this unnoticed record, changing our understanding of the 1346–53 plague.
Ancient glassmaking just unlocked the future. Researchers used a centuries-old strategy to engineer MOF glasses, promising breakthroughs in gas storage and advanced materials.
Psychedelics are booming in labs, laws, and therapy. But what does America think? The UC Berkeley Psychedelics Survey reveals shifting public attitudes, now in its second year.
What do carrion crows say? For decades, Vittorio Baglione and Daniela Canestrari have studied their complex communication. These crows cooperatively breed, with entire families raising chicks.
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Scientists found a new way to break down "forever chemicals." This discovery could revolutionize how we eliminate persistent PFAS pollutants from our environment.
AI's energy demands are soaring as chips hit limits. Researchers are now mimicking the human brain to revolutionize computing, a critical shift as AI data center energy use is set to double.
Could glycine power your wearables? The simplest amino acid, in its β-phase, is highly piezoelectric—converting mechanical pressure into electricity.
NASA's lunar exploration timeline just got a major overhaul! Artemis III will now be an Earth-orbit rehearsal, stress-testing spacecraft, docking, and crew with Blue Origin and SpaceX landers before heading to the Moon.
Meet the "Snuffleupagus fish"! With its reddish-orange hue, fuzziness, and snout, this unique creature looks exactly like the Sesame Street character. Marine biologists agree: the resemblance is undeniable.
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From mapping the universe's hidden cosmic web to making old blood young again, today's news highlights humanity's boundless curiosity and accelerating innovation. Plus, renewables just got cheaper than fossil fuels.
A massive binary star near our Galaxy's center is creating enigmatic gas clouds. These compact clumps help feed the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.
Astronaut Jack Hathaway is researching pneumonia-causing bacteria on the ISS. Expedition 74 is uncovering how these bacteria damage the heart, leveraging space to find new ways to manage cardiovascular health.
Five years on Mars, and NASA's Perseverance rover is still snapping selfies! The "six-wheeled scientist" just began its fifth mission, the Northern Rim Campaign, highlighted in a May 12 update.
Psilocybin temporarily boosts brain complexity, potentially reshaping neural connections for weeks.
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A brilliant green pitviper, long hidden in China’s mountains, was just discovered to be an entirely new species.
Electron spin might subtly break mirror-image molecule symmetry, potentially explaining why biology favors one molecular "hand.
Curiosity accidentally yanked a rock out of Mars and spent days trying to shake it loose.
JWST just unveiled the sharpest map of the universe's hidden cosmic web ever seen, reaching back almost to cosmic dawn.
Living neurons and electronics merge into a 3D network that recognizes electrical patterns. This breakthrough could revolutionize brain research and low-energy computing.
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Sound waves now create invisible shields! Scientists used sound to coat houseplant leaves, blocking UV rays without stopping photosynthesis.
Aging blood stem cells? Their lysosomes go rogue, causing inflammation and crippling your body's ability to regenerate healthy blood. Scientists reversed this "overdrive," restoring youthful function.
Mars explorers face a brutal journey. Deadly cosmic radiation, extreme isolation, and muscle-wasting microgravity will challenge them daily, making every moment in deep space a fight for survival.
Dreams feel strange because your sleeping brain actively reshapes daily experiences, not just replays them. Familiar settings become vivid, immersive scenes, combining elements and shifting perspectives.
Soils teem with diverse animal life—nematodes, springtails, earthworms, and more. These tiny creatures drive decomposition and nutrient cycling, yet their feeding habits remain largely unknown.
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New MRI antenna, inspired by metamaterials, promises unprecedented clarity for hard-to-image body areas.
US scientists just unlocked critical data on molten reactor salts. This breakthrough could accelerate safer, more efficient, and easier-to-license nuclear reactors, thanks to ORNL's new experimental methods.
From Webb's cosmic web map to life's hidden chemical fingerprints, today revealed the universe's surprising order. Plus, teen innovators and sea critters found clever solutions.
Argentina just unveiled Bicharracosaurus dionidei, a bizarre 20-meter dinosaur. This Jurassic titan, mixing Diplodocus and Brachiosaurus traits, redefines Southern Hemisphere evolution.
Plant roots aren't just for water absorption. UNIGE and UNIL scientists studied 284 Arabidopsis thaliana varieties, discovering roots adapt their structure to combat water stress.
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CERN physicists found new hints at the Large Hadron Collider: particle decays might defy the Standard Model.
Unleash exotic quantum matter! Scientists precisely manipulate magnetic fields, creating never-before-seen states. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum tech and computing.
AI just cracked the code! Scientists are now revealing the hidden forces that shape our world, thanks to a groundbreaking new AI.
Lizards evolved skin bones multiple times. Goannas uniquely lost armor, then re-evolved it—a rare biological reversal.
Forget hunting for alien molecules. Scientists found a new way to spot alien life: by detecting hidden chemical "fingerprints" in how molecules are organized.
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Hubble found a giant, turbulent, lopsided planet-forming disk unlike any seen before. Nicknamed "Dracula's Chivito," it has towering filaments on one side and enough material for multiple planets.
Zambia's geothermal springs reveal Earth's crust tearing apart. High helium isotopes signal a new continental rift forming, breaking through to the mantle.
NASA's Webb Telescope just mapped the universe's cosmic web in unprecedented detail. See how galaxies connected and evolved over 13.7 billion years, revealing the universe's earliest structures.
Rice seeds can hear rain! MIT researchers found direct evidence that plant seeds and seedlings sense sounds in nature, a surprising discovery.
Iowa chemists created a light-activated crystal that pulls water from air, storing it in nanoscale cavities. This MOF-based breakthrough offers a new way to harvest atmospheric water.