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Generosity may be just a brain wave away. Scientists discovered that synchronizing activity between two brain regions can make people more altruistic.
Bottled water's "purity" is a myth - the truth is far murkier. While marketed as pristine, most bottled water is simply repackaged tap water, often with added chemicals. The debate over its health benefits rages on.
Apes possess the human capacity for imagination and pretense, as revealed by tea party experiments at Johns Hopkins. This groundbreaking study upends the notion that such abilities are exclusive to mankind.
A groundbreaking ethical framework aims to responsibly regulate AI and machine learning used to decode animal communication, reports Mongabay Latam.
Harnessing DNA's remarkable data storage capacity, scientists are pioneering a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize information security and archiving.
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Transcendental Meditation's power to soothe aging and stress-linked genes could unlock new paths to longevity and wellbeing. Discover the science behind this transformative practice.
Stronger than steel and more flexible than nylon, this revolutionary material spun from spider silk could transform industries worldwide.
Stargazers rejoice! The Atacama Desert's pristine skies are safe as a $10bn green hydrogen project is scrapped, preserving this celestial wonder.
Tracing the hidden fingerprints within water's atoms reveals a powerful new way to follow its global movements, transforming our understanding of the planet's water cycle.
Witness the mesmerizing dance of a superfluid wave as it glides through a layered superconductor, captured in this captivating artist's depiction.
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A 307-million-year-old fossil sheds light on Earth's earliest land animals, revealing their surprising plant-based diets.
Quantum time is not as smooth as it seems. Physicists have devised a way to precisely measure the duration of ultrafast quantum events, shedding light on the hidden nature of time.
Myth and the Nile converge at Karnak Temple, an ancient Egyptian wonder where the divine and earthly intertwine.
Beneath the Marmara Sea, a 3D model reveals how rock strength variations could trigger major quakes along the North Anatolian Fault, aiding earthquake forecasting for Istanbul.
Uncrackable data transfer is no longer confined to the lab. Researchers have demonstrated a quantum communication method that can operate over 62 miles, eliminating the need for trusted devices.
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Flowers aren't the only ones with a green thumb - some animals may have mastered the art of botanical deception. Discover the surprising scents of nature's tricksters.
The first human-made object to land on the moon has been missing for 60 years. But an international team may have finally pinpointed the Soviet Union's lost Luna 9 spacecraft using cutting-edge AI.
Unlock the future of electronics with quantum technology. Revolutionize device design, performance, and energy efficiency.
Unearthed nearly a century ago, a tiny copper alloy tool has been identified as Egypt's oldest known drilling implement, dating back over 6,000 years to the late 4th millennium BCE.
Microscopic grains from asteroid Bennu are rewriting the story of how life's building blocks formed in the cosmos. This celestial treasure trove holds clues to the origins of our solar system.
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Nerves and cancer-supporting cells forge an early alliance to fuel pancreatic cancer's growth, but disrupting this partnership could weaken the disease before it fully takes hold.
A gaping hole in Venus' surface has unveiled a colossal lava tunnel, exposing a hidden volcanic underworld on Earth's enigmatic twin.
Robots with graceful, animal-like movements may soon be a reality. Researchers have developed a mathematical framework to design knee-like "rolling contact joints" for improved robotic grippers and assistive devices.
Rare earth elements, the backbone of modern tech, may soon face a dramatic shift. Groundbreaking research unveils a path to reduce our reliance on these precious resources.
Centuries before modern astronomy, medieval scribes meticulously chronicled the periodic return of Halley's Comet, challenging our understanding of ancient celestial knowledge.
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Newborn stars blaze through glowing clouds, illuminating a stellar nursery in a nearby galaxy, as captured by the iconic Hubble Space Telescope.
A colossal, tempestuous planet-forming disk around a young star could rewrite our understanding of planetary system formation.
Artificial intelligence's growing footprint could inadvertently boost U.S. carbon emissions, underscoring the urgency for energy-efficient AI solutions.
For half a billion years, Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric oxygen have moved in sync, revealing a surprising link between the planet's core and life-sustaining conditions.
Uncovering Ireland's Forgotten Infants: A Haunting Intersection of Folklore and Archaeology
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Humans first settled Sahul, the ancient landmass of Australia and New Guinea, around 60,000 years ago, using multiple seafaring routes, according to genetic data.
Microscopic marine plankton wield outsized power, quietly sequestering carbon and shaping Earth's climate. New research reveals these unsung heroes are absent from climate models, posing risks.
SpaceX's Starlink network is now moonlighting as Stargaze, a cutting-edge system that tracks and manages low-Earth orbit traffic, revolutionizing space operations.
Aerobic respiration, the foundation of life, may have emerged far earlier than previously thought, according to a groundbreaking new study. This discovery could rewrite our understanding of the origins of life on Earth.
A recent survey of the Ain Barq aqueduct in the mega-famous ancient city of Petra shows its water management system was even more complex than originally understood. In a recent study published in Levant, archaeologists reported the discovery of nine pipes, including a very rare 380-foot-long lead p...
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When Kristina Brecko arrived at Stanford University in the fall of 2012 to start her Ph.D., she was already scanning the weather forecast—not for rainfall, but for snow. An avid snowboarder, she and her graduate study advisor, Wesley Hartmann, a skier, were eager to get into the mountains....
Challenging the origins of mathematical thinking, a new study uncovers ancient floral designs on 8,000-year-old pottery that predate writing by millennia.
Dreams may hold the key to unlocking our creative potential, according to groundbreaking research from Northwestern University.
Oceans may regain oxygen despite warming: A new study offers hope, suggesting that some oxygen-deprived seas could recover in the centuries ahead.
A revolutionary meta-lens now allows light to travel along two distinct paths without compromising color fidelity, ushering in a new era of optical innovation.