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Defying AI's mathematical prowess, Harvard's Lauren Williams, a MacArthur 'genius,' leads an international effort to challenge notions of AI supremacy.
Kidneys age rapidly, but a common drug may slow the damage. A fast-aging fish holds the key to understanding this process and potential treatments.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, according to traditional lists, the Lighthouse of Alexandria once loomed over the Mediterranean city’s harbor during Egypt’s Hellenistic age. At 460 feet tall, it was second only to the Great Pyramid of Gaza in height. The lighthouse, also known as the ...
A revolutionary brain implant, thinner than a needle, is unlocking new frontiers in neuroscience, enabling simultaneous interaction with multiple brain regions.
Defying material science, researchers at Wageningen University have developed a revolutionary "compleximer" - an amber-colored substance with the impact resistance of plastic and the malleability of glass.
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Blast off to the stars! Next week, four brave astronauts will embark on a mission to the International Space Station, replacing the previous crew evacuated for emergency medical reasons.
A 43-year-old bonobo named Kanzi joined researchers at Johns Hopkins for a pretend tea party, showcasing the remarkable intelligence of this endangered primate species.
Embark on a scientific odyssey as the Polarstern sets sail for the Weddell Sea, where a multinational team explores a region in rapid transformation. Uncover the secrets of this dynamic ecosystem.
Grandmasters draw more than they win, stumping traditional ranking systems. But a Harvard statistician devised a novel method to accurately measure chess skill.
Satellites have long painted a misleading picture of Arctic snow cover, obscuring the alarming reality of its steady decline over decades.
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Tyrannosaurus rex, the fearsome king of the dinosaurs, took a surprisingly slow and steady path to adulthood, according to the largest study of its kind.
Unborn monkeys' brains reshaped by alcohol, study finds. Prenatal exposure alters dopamine systems tied to motivation and reward, potentially predisposing individuals to alcoholism.
Octopus-inspired smart hydrogel morphs on command, thanks to Penn State's innovative printing technique that embeds digital instructions into the material's skin.
The universe's greatest mysteries - dark matter and dark energy - may soon be unveiled. Cutting-edge detectors are racing to spot the rarest particle interactions that could finally reveal their nature.
Struggling to comprehend a confusing sentence? You're not alone. A new AI approach could help machines self-assess, detect confusion, and think harder when needed.
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Quantum events happen in the blink of an eye, but physicists have now devised a way to measure their duration without a clock, unlocking new insights into the subatomic world.
Cosmic dust showers from the heavens unlock secrets of Earth's past, as scientists harness its steady descent to rewrite the timeline.
Staggering misdiagnosis rates plague global tuberculosis efforts, with 2 million falsely told they have TB and 1 million cases going undetected annually, a new study reveals.
Whether it’s playing at being doctors or hosting a toy’s tea party, children are adept at engaging in make-believe – now researchers say bonobos can do it too.While there have been anecdotal reports of apes using imaginary objects, including apparently dragging pretend blocks across the floor,......
Spider silk's unparalleled strength and flexibility stem from intricate molecular bonds, unlocking new bio-inspired materials for aviation, safety gear, and medical breakthroughs.
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Melting glaciers pose a grave threat to coastal communities worldwide. Researchers race to unravel the bedrock's secrets, unlocking vital clues about the pace of sea-level rise.
Urgent crisis looms as climate change collides with rapid growth. New research in the International Journal of the Energy-Growth Nexus explores this critical intersection.
A powerful winter storm blanketed the entire state in snow, stretching from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast in late January 2026, as captured by NASA's Earth Observatory.
Charred remains are a feast for some fungi. New UC Riverside research uncovers the genetic secrets behind these fire-loving organisms that thrive in post-blaze landscapes.
Stunning 67,800-year-old handprints in an Indonesian cave shatter the nation's record for the world's oldest rock art, revealing humans crossed seas millennia earlier than thought.
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Chilly weather and wet hair won't give you a cold - it's just an age-old myth. Discover the surprising truth behind this persistent misconception.
Unearthing a Diminutive Dino: Scientists uncover the fossils of Foskeia pelendonum, a pint-sized plant-eater that roamed Spain during the Early Cretaceous.
Juno's latest data could unveil Jupiter's hidden depths, shedding light on the enigmatic interiors of gas giants across the cosmos.
Moss spores hitching a ride on the International Space Station's exterior have defied the odds, surviving the harsh conditions of space for over a year.
Methane levels soared to unprecedented heights in the 2020s, driven not by fossil fuels but by alarming shifts in natural systems. This startling trend demands urgent action.
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A team of researchers based in Norway and Japan might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you live. This group of engineers has developed a method to transform it into a new construction material that's perfect for pavements – and it can help reduce the need to des...
Uncovering the secrets of life's origins: Ancient duplicated genes offer unprecedented insights into the primordial world before a shared ancestor emerged.
Autism may affect females and males equally, yet boys are diagnosed far more often. A groundbreaking study uncovers this striking gender disparity in autism detection.
The genome's unwavering structure and memory persist even as cells divide, a remarkable feat of biological preservation.
Glowing with promise, natural compounds from algae may hold the key to skin vitality and heart health, as scientists uncover their unexpected biological powers.
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Deep inside Earth, two massive hot rock structures have been quietly shaping the planet’s magnetic field for millions of years. Using ancient magnetic records and advanced simulations, scientists discovered that these formations influence the movement of liquid iron in Earth’s core. Some parts of th...
A groundbreaking study from Sweden upends the notion that autism disproportionately impacts boys, revealing a more balanced gender distribution.
Visiting a museum could soon be a truly multisensory experience—smells included. Thanks to recent advances in the field of biomolecular archeology, scientists can now detect traces of molecular fingerprints on ancient artifacts. From these tiny particles, scientists can determine how the objects may...
Nighttime light poses unexpected dangers - new research reveals it may extend pollen production, triggering prolonged allergy seasons and soaring healthcare costs.
Harnessing the power of waste heat, Japanese researchers unveil a groundbreaking system that converts it into electricity using the mixed-semimetal MoSi2 - a promising candidate for efficient thermoelectric devices.