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Eureka! Michigan State scientists uncover the molecular trigger that propels sperm into a high-speed dash to fertilize the egg. Glucose fuels this carefully orchestrated cellular overdrive.
The Milky Way's magnetic field is a complex, far-reaching tapestry, intricately woven into the very structure of our galaxy, a new radio survey reveals.
Generosity may be more than a moral lesson - it's shaped by how our brains work together. Stimulating two regions and syncing their activity makes people more willing to share money, even at a cost.
A Washington-based company has achieved a new industry-first fusion energy milestone. Helion becomes the first privately developed fusion energy machine to demonstrate measurable deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion. Helion achieved plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (MºC). Both milestones...
Most people think of microbes in simple terms: Some make you sick, while others help keep you healthy. But microbes' influence stretches far beyond human bodies. These astonishingly complex organisms regulate the health of forests, oceans and grasslands and determine how ecosystems respond to enviro...
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In a series of tea party-like experiments, researchers demonstrated for the first time that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, an ability thought to be uniquely human. Consistently and robustly across three experiments, one bonobo engaged with cups of imaginary juice and bowls of prete...
Using gold flakes, salt water, and light, scientists have made the universe’s invisible binding forces visible in color. The discovery opens new possibilities for studying how matter organizes itself at the smallest scales....
Quantum communication just leaped 100 km, unlocking unhackable data exchange across vast distances. This breakthrough in quantum repeater tech is a game-changer.
Researchers have created a quantum refrigerator that can operate as a cooler, heat engine, or amplifier, offering a new way to manage heat directly inside quantum circuits. This approach could help address the challenge of maintaining control over sensitive quantum states in superconducting quantum computers.
Bile acids, long thought mere digestive aids, are in fact powerful chemical messengers that orchestrate metabolism across the body. Unraveling their transport secrets unlocks new frontiers in liver health.
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Quantum leaps in communication: Chinese scientists shatter distance records, enabling secure data exchange over 2,300 miles.
Thousands of glowing LEDs replace dangerous neutron reactions in a new surrogate nuclear reactor developed by US scientists to safely simulate a working reactor core.
Where did Earth's water come from? Scientists have been puzzled by this mystery for ages, as they weigh the origins of our planet's life-giving liquid.
Banish the dreaded white cast! UCLA scientists have engineered a mineral sunscreen that vanquishes the chalky residue, empowering you to protect your skin without compromise.
Unlock the heart-healthy secrets of pecans. A groundbreaking review explores over 20 years of research on these versatile nuts and their role in nutritious diets.
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Four astronauts will dock with the International Space Station on Saturday, restoring its full crew of seven. NASA's previous mission departed early due to a sick crew member.
Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX, has made a surprising pivot from his long-held dream of colonizing Mars, now setting his sights on the moon with plans for an uncrewed lunar landing in 2027.
Scientists at HKUST have unveiled a major leap forward in calcium-ion battery technology, potentially opening the door to safer, more sustainable energy storage for everything from renewable power grids to electric vehicles. By designing a novel quasi-solid-state electrolyte made from redox-active c...
A million-year-old time capsule lies hidden in a New Zealand cave, revealing a lost world of ancient life waiting to be uncovered.
Rare Devonian lungfish fossils in Australia and China are yielding unprecedented anatomical insights through advanced CT imaging.
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Unlocking the potential of MXenes: A groundbreaking synthesis approach grants researchers unprecedented control over the surface terminations of these versatile 2D materials.
Tight binary stars are a cosmic desert for planets - thanks to general relativity's orbital resonances that eject or destroy close-in worlds. Yet, over 4,500 stars host planets, revealing an intriguing trend.
The day you were born may predict your criminal future. Sociologist Robert J. Sampson uncovers a surprising new factor behind plummeting arrest rates among the youngest millennials.
Quantum computing takes a giant leap forward as researchers unveil a groundbreaking chip architecture that could revolutionize the scalability and testing of semiconductor spin qubits.
Quantum materials harbor unconventional magnetic states, a new study uncovers. Intertwined forms of frustration unlock these exotic phenomena.
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For millions of years, a frozen wanderer drifted between the stars before slipping into our solar system as 3I/ATLAS—only the third known interstellar comet ever spotted. When scientists turned NASA’s Swift Observatory toward it, they caught the first-ever hint of water from such an object, detected...
Soaring beyond city limits, Jesse Berdis's dream of structural engineering now reaches towering heights at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where he serves as deputy project manager for the Artemis II mobile launcher.
A shape-shifting robot from the University of Michigan can rapidly alter its anatomy to uncover how body structure impacts movement, aiding biologists and roboticists.
Millions of years ago, the first land animals were fierce carnivores. But a 307-million-year-old fossil reveals one of the earliest plant-eaters, rewriting our understanding of ancient life.
A spiral galaxy, caught mid-flight, sheds glowing gas as it battles the harsh environment of a nearby galaxy cluster, as revealed by the iconic Hubble Space Telescope.
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A delicate chemical balance during Earth's formation may hold the key to its habitability, preventing life-critical elements from being lost to the core or space.
Brace yourself for a mind-bending revelation: space weather may secretly shape our planet's seismic activity. Researchers at Kyoto University are exploring this cosmic connection.
Scorching summers, frigid winters - the U.S. is heating up in uneven ways, posing unique challenges for states as they brace for climate change's impact.
A fragile clay layer beneath the Japan Trench was the unexpected culprit behind the catastrophic seafloor movement during the devastating 2011 earthquake, new research reveals.
Earth's atmosphere saw a shocking surge in methane, a potent greenhouse gas, during the early 2020s. Experts link this to a perfect storm of chemical and climate factors that allowed the gas to accumulate rapidly.
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Unraveling the brain's hidden highways: Groundbreaking imaging reveals the neural cables powering our most vital functions, opening new frontiers in trauma and disease assessment.
Bucket list dreams come alive as the northern lights dance across the night sky. Though rare in the US, these celestial wonders shine brightest in Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
Explore the wonders of NASA's Curiosity rover as it navigates the Martian landscape, uncovering scientific discoveries that captivate the world.
Paradoxically, as man-made pollutants declined, methane levels soared, with natural wetlands releasing more of this potent greenhouse gas.
A breakthrough in regenerative medicine: Harvard scientists discover how to regrow brain cells damaged by ALS and spinal cord injuries.