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Psychedelics could unlock the secrets of human consciousness. UC Berkeley Professor Michael Silver is recording brains on these substances to transform our understanding.
Evolution's rulebook is being rewritten! New research reveals vastly different species can use the SAME genetic pathways to develop similar traits.
Leonardo da Vinci's secrets are surfacing! A 30-year study mapped 21 generations of his family, identifying living male descendants and shared DNA markers stretching back to the Renaissance.
A new sound-based laser could measure gravity with unprecedented precision, reshaping navigation technology.
Quantum-inspired algorithms are revolutionizing materials science. Scientists can now rapidly analyze complex structures previously beyond computational reach.
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A newly found stegosaur skull in Spain reveals rare insights into the anatomy and evolution of one of Europe's most iconic dinosaurs.
Lasers and sharks? Marine ecologists are using this surprising combo to save threatened species. Australian researchers merge optics and geochemistry for precise data on snub-nosed speartooth sharks.
Osaka University researchers cracked the dolphin speed mystery! Supercomputer simulations revealed how their tails create massive, powerful vortex rings, driving incredible propulsion.
Galápagos plants reveal evolution's incredible flexibility. Repeated evolution and emerging species highlight its active, ongoing role in shaping life today.
A newly uncovered document from ancient Dongola is reshaping historians' understanding of a little-understood period in Sudan’s past.
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A mummy just coughed up an Iliad fragment! This is the first literary papyrus found in embalming, revealing new insights into Roman Egyptian cultural practices.
Forget everything you know about catalysts. New research shows restricting molecular access in hollow nanoreactors, not unhindered access, can dramatically boost chemical reaction efficiency.
Quantum mechanics' biggest puzzle: how fuzzy possibilities become reality. New research suggests spontaneous "collapse" processes, possibly linked to gravity, subtly blur time itself.
A subtle mechanical adjustment reveals a powerful way to control quantum behavior. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum computing.
This tiny dinosaur-era mammal may hold the secret to surviving Earth’s worst extinction.
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Want to slow aging and inflammation? Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein, improving health even without weight loss.
Every evening, chimpanzees build a new nest—usually in a tree—from branches, leaves, and twigs. These arboreal architects create comfortable, safe spaces to sleep as they move through the forest.
NASA Kennedy Space Center technicians offloaded eight HEPA wall modules and other ground support equipment on April 27 at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.
Forget faint alien signals. For 50+ years, SETI assumed weak, scattered broadcasts. Now, a new study suggests advanced civilizations would make themselves impossible to miss.
Perovskite solar cells are revolutionizing renewables! High efficiency, low-cost, and lightweight, they're perfect for windows, vehicles, and portable devices—far beyond traditional panels.
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Axons aren't uniform tubes. New evidence reveals they're dynamic, pearl-like structures, fundamentally changing our understanding of brain wiring.
This week, the universe revealed its hidden layers, from cosmic particle accelerators to quantum dances. Plus, a secret immune pathway supercharged mRNA cancer vaccines.
Cosmic rays, our galaxy's most energetic particles, have long puzzled scientists. Now, LHAASO observations pinpoint a binary star system, LS I +61° 303, blasting particles past a critical energy barrier.
Ancient Roman sailors waterproofed ships with sophisticated organic coatings, a new study of a 2,200-year-old shipwreck reveals.
A distorted dinosaur skull, once dismissed as unusable, now reveals new insights into early carnivores thanks to detailed digital reconstruction.
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A powerful tsunami, seen from space, is overturning what scientists thought they knew about how these waves travel.
Biochar boosts soil, but how? New research reveals it strengthens ant colonies, making them larger and more complex. But beware: too much biochar sends ants into decline.
Harvard and IIT Madras roboticists built insectoid drones called RAnts. They missed a golden opportunity to name them "Antdroids.
Fish aren't the only ones getting cleaned! Entomologist Mark Moffet observed ants lining up for "cleaning stations" in Arizona's Chiricahua Mountains, a behavior mirroring coral reef ecosystems.
A decades-long Massachusetts forest experiment reveals surprising soil carbon behavior.
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Is this Anne Boleyn? A computer science team claims to have found a lost sketch of Henry VIII's second wife, but not everyone agrees.
Forget solvents. Mechanochemistry is revolutionizing chemical reactions, making them happen in solids with little to no liquid.
Light just got an upgrade. A newly uncovered property suggests it's far more self-sufficient than previously believed.
Parasites: how do they evolve and spread disease? MSU biologist Matthew W. Brown's team just published findings in PNAS that are reshaping scientific understanding.
Humans just left Earth's orbit for the Moon (again!), renewables outpaced global demand, and scientists cracked life's code. April was a month of big leaps and quiet acceleration.
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Scientists just uncovered the cellular “blueprint” that could one day let us regrow real teeth.
Fat metabolism protein does more than release fat. It maintains healthy fat tissue and body balance. Missing it? Surprisingly harmful. This reshapes research.
The US-China space race heats up! As the ISS retires in 2030, the US lacks a replacement. China, however, dominates low Earth orbit with its Tiangong station, planning a major expansion.
Cannabis just got more complex. Scientists found dozens of new compounds, including rare, health-benefiting flavoalkaloids—never before seen in its leaves.
China's NSCC Shenzhen unveiled "LineShine," a next-gen supercomputer aiming for 2 exaflops. This fully homegrown system uses Chinese chips, storage, and networking.