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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Glowing with promise, natural compounds from algae may hold the key to skin vitality and heart health, as scientists uncover their unexpected biological powers.
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.
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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.
Uncovering the Scents of Antiquity: Biomolecular archaeology unveils the aromatic secrets of the past, illuminating ancient perfumery, medicine, and rituals.
Decades of scientific consensus on Jupiter's size and shape have been upended. Juno spacecraft data reveals the solar system's largest planet is smaller and flatter than previously thought.
Fascinating insights into the human brain's early development - sex-linked differences emerge as early as mid-pregnancy, a new study reveals.
The James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking discoveries have expanded the boundaries of our observable universe, revealing cosmic wonders closer to the Big Bang than ever before.
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Groundwater is considered the largest reservoir of liquid freshwater on Earth and a habitat for complex microbial communities that drive essential biogeochemical cycles. Until now, the role of viruses that infect microorganisms in this hidden ecosystem was largely unknown. An international research ...
Engineered cells programmed as new disease-fighting therapeutics - MIT researchers harness AI and modeling to tackle global challenges.
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Unearthing a genetic mystery: Ancient DNA from a 12,000-year-old Italian burial reveals rare inherited growth disorder in two closely related individuals.
A colossal, dormant crimson galaxy, dubbed the "Red Potato," has been unearthed by astronomers wielding the mighty James Webb Space Telescope. This remarkable discovery is detailed in a recent pre-print study.
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Faint tremors before eruption - a new seismic method detects early warning signs, enabling simpler, earlier alerts for impending volcanic disasters.
Unraveling the Cosmos: Parchments from the 2nd century B.C.E. reveal an ancient star catalog and celestial maps, shedding light on humanity's early understanding of the universe.
Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life could not easily use. This means more melting ice does not automatically boost carbon absorption. In th...
The Milky Way's magnetic field holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. Dr. Jo-Anne Brown's radio observations expose hidden patterns in our galaxy's unseen forces.
Struggling to catch those precious Zs? Beware the sleep-disrupting effects of pink noise, which new research reveals can severely undermine deep, restorative slumber.
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A marine bacterium's survival trait may become its downfall as ocean conditions shift, a new study reveals.
Inherited eye diseases aren't a sure thing - a groundbreaking study reveals only a fraction of those with the mutated gene develop the malady, paving the way for better treatments.
Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the research shows how dark matter gathered ordinary matter in...
Decades of failed conservation efforts spurred an urgent 2006 warning: the field lacked causal evidence to know what truly works, risking scarce funds being diverted to ineffective measures.
Manganese, a common metal, can efficiently convert CO2 into formate - a potential hydrogen fuel source. Clever catalyst design boosts longevity, unlocking new clean energy possibilities.
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Predicting the Arctic's icy future: Scientists unveil a groundbreaking method to forecast sea ice months ahead, as climate change accelerates its rapid decline.
Rare canines with a remarkable talent - gifted word learners (GWLs) can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill most dogs lack. Researchers delve into the key to their exceptional abilities.
Challenging long-held beliefs, new research reveals how gender biases permeate scientific studies, shaping their design, analysis, and reporting.
Ordinary aluminum, now unsinkable. Engineers at the University of Rochester have developed a laser-etched, superhydrophobic metal that defies water, staying afloat even when punctured or submerged.
A recent study by a team of researchers led by TU Darmstadt has found that tiny amounts of liquid can navigate their way through unknown environments like living cells—without sensors, computers or external control. The tiny droplets can navigate autonomously, are able to detect obstacles from a dis...