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A Roman complex, complete with residences and farms, was unearthed near a Split shopping mall. Archaeologists found the ruins during a commercial development check.
Gothenburg researchers developed an inchworm-inspired soft robot for planetary missions. It navigates harsh terrain with fewer electronics and lower power, backed by ESA.
NASA's 2026 Lunabotics Challenge kicks off May 19-21 at Kennedy Space Center. Witness the future of lunar excavation at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation.
Hydrogen power just got a massive boost. Researchers developed a new catalyst, promising cheaper, more practical hydrogen production for renewable energy systems.
The universe keeps throwing curveballs with forbidden planets and monster black holes, while on Earth, we're building self-eating plastic and record-breaking solar cells. Today's innovations are out of this world.
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Breakthrough! Scientists just unveiled a 3D perovskite solar cell boasting over 26% efficiency and a 24,000-hour lifespan. This could revolutionize solar power.
Deep underwater canyons off Western Australia teem with marine life. Scientists uncovered this rich, unexpected world using environmental DNA from seawater thousands of meters down.
A rare comet from another star system reveals alien solar systems may be vastly different from our own.
190 light-years away, a bizarre pair of planets is challenging everything astronomers thought they knew about how planetary systems form.
Violent mergers within crowded star clusters could forge the universe's largest black holes.
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Unlock a new quantum reality. A theoretical study reveals how nonreciprocal quantum synchronization can be achieved in real-world systems.
Neanderthals didn't just hunt animals; they turned their remains into tools. A new study reveals this remarkable behavior, investigating rhinoceros teeth at a French site.
That creepy feeling in old buildings? It might be a sound you can't hear. Infrasound, low-frequency vibrations below human hearing, can cause anxiety, shivers, and even hallucinations.
Scientists finally cracked the hidden geometry of human color perception. This breakthrough could revolutionize display technology, photography, and even art.
Galaxies, stars, planets—we dream of seeing space. But have you ever wondered what it *smells* like? Most haven't, yet space has a distinct odor.
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Messier 77's core hosts an energetic source so bright it outshines the entire galaxy, challenging even the James Webb Space Telescope. This active galactic nucleus is powered by a supermassive black hole.
Harvard SEAS researchers achieved a first: a single quantum of vibrational energy interacting with a single atomic spin. This breakthrough paves the way for quantum tech using sound to carry information.
Your brain's internal clock dictates your thinking speed. A new study reveals how this timing system impacts cognitive efficiency.
You are what you eat—literally. For early humans, diet shaped their bodies and minds. Studying how they obtained high-quality food, especially meat, reveals crucial insights into their development.
Super steel developed at the University of Hong Kong survives harsh conditions for green hydrogen production from seawater. Its double-protection mechanism resists corrosion far better than conventional stainless steel.
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Your gut microbes might be aging you faster! Scientists are discovering surprising links between the trillions of microbes in your gut and the aging process.
Ravens don't trail wolves. New research reveals they use memory and mental maps to find wolf kill sites, anticipating where their next meal will be.
The "world's oldest octopus" was a 300-million-year-old fossil impostor. Its secret? Tiny teeth, revealing a surprising truth about this ancient creature.
Itch relief has a hidden "off switch"! Scientists found a nervous system signal, molecule TRPV4, that tells your brain when to stop scratching.
Scientists studying mayfly sex pulled a stunt straight from Greek myth: they netted mating insects and flash-froze them mid-act for study.
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Forget building new brain connections. Your brain might actually form memories by *cutting* them away.
Black holes have a problem physicists can't explain. Stephen Hawking predicted they aren't completely dark, slowly emitting faint "Hawking radiation." This radiation would eventually make them disappear.
Ever wonder why crabs walk sideways? A single evolutionary event 200 million years ago might be the surprising answer.
NASA's Psyche mission just snapped a stunning shot of Mars! This colorized image was captured on May 3, 2026, as the spacecraft approached for a gravity assist.
Baby brain" isn't a deficit. Pregnancy rewires moms' brains, enhancing social cognition and attunement to their children, new research reveals.
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Scientists just unlocked a new quantum power! They've demonstrated "quadsqueezing," a novel way to generate powerful quantum interactions.
From the universe's secret life-tuning to your abs cleaning your brain, today's science news revealed surprising harmonies. Plus, balcony solar is on the rise!
A robot dove 1.5 miles into the Mediterranean, discovering a 16th-century merchant ship. It found hundreds of ornate ceramics, jars, and jugs, carefully retrieving them with its pincers.
A quantum device, OSCAR-QUBE, used tiny diamond imperfections to measure Earth's magnetic field. This 10cm device, with a lentil-sized diamond core, operated on the ISS for 10 months.
Princeton researchers fused living brain cells with flexible electronics, creating 3D-MIND. This hybrid biocomputing platform is a major leap toward integrating AI with biological systems.
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Life exists thanks to a cosmic "sweet spot." The Universe's fundamental constants, governing everything from atoms to stars, are incredibly narrow, allowing liquids to flow and life to thrive.
Four new chameleon species were discovered on Mozambique's "sky island" mountains. These granite inselbergs, Namuli, Inago, Chiperone, and Ribáuè, are ecological oases where unique life evolved in isolation.
Mysterious bead-like motion within cells could be key to DNA balance and health.
Scientists just found a hidden structure in one of our most mysterious senses. This discovery could change how we understand perception.
Unlock your brain's cleaning power! New research shows simple body movements may help clear your mind.