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Your brain's internal clock dictates your thinking speed. A new study reveals how this timing system impacts cognitive efficiency.
You are what you eat—literally. For early humans, diet shaped their bodies and minds. Studying how they obtained high-quality food, especially meat, reveals crucial insights into their development.
Willy Wonka would adore this lab! The chocolate industry is raising the bar, assessing cacao beans globally to create a "Standard of Excellence" benefiting consumers and farmers.
India's leopard population is thriving! A 2024 report estimates 12,616 to 15,132 individuals, a "healthy number" according to biologist Thomas Sharp.
Jorge Martin, ex-MotoGP champ, just won the French Grand Prix from 7th! His first win in 588 days puts him a single point behind teammate Bezzecchi in the standings.
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Super steel developed at the University of Hong Kong survives harsh conditions for green hydrogen production from seawater. Its double-protection mechanism resists corrosion far better than conventional stainless steel.
Your gut microbes might be aging you faster! Scientists are discovering surprising links between the trillions of microbes in your gut and the aging process.
Making tea and sharing food with every visitor as a child made her unhappy. Now, with a new perspective, she finally asked her mom: "What made you so kind?
Behind every great figure? Often, a powerful mother. Their influence shaped paths to greatness, sometimes even after their early loss, laying foundations for world-changing individuals.
Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, is buzzing. World Cup qualification isn't just a dream on the pitch; it's transforming lives across the country.
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Ravens don't trail wolves. New research reveals they use memory and mental maps to find wolf kill sites, anticipating where their next meal will be.
The "world's oldest octopus" was a 300-million-year-old fossil impostor. Its secret? Tiny teeth, revealing a surprising truth about this ancient creature.
Itch relief has a hidden "off switch"! Scientists found a nervous system signal, molecule TRPV4, that tells your brain when to stop scratching.
LeAnn Rimes, recovering from "severe illness" that postponed concerts, assures fans she's in good spirits and will return to the stage soon. The Grammy winner shared an update while celebrating her album's anniversary.
A naked CGI human, covered in white paint with erased pupils, asks ChatGPT how to professionally say "bad luck." The AI replies, "Inauspicious.
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Scientists studying mayfly sex pulled a stunt straight from Greek myth: they netted mating insects and flash-froze them mid-act for study.
500 billion disposable coffee cups are used annually, their plastic linings releasing microplastics into your drink and polluting the planet. Notpla's seaweed-coated cups offer a sustainable solution.
Forget building new brain connections. Your brain might actually form memories by *cutting* them away.
Black holes have a problem physicists can't explain. Stephen Hawking predicted they aren't completely dark, slowly emitting faint "Hawking radiation." This radiation would eventually make them disappear.
Ever wonder why crabs walk sideways? A single evolutionary event 200 million years ago might be the surprising answer.
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Every second Sunday in May, the U.S. celebrates Mother's Day with cards, flowers, chocolate, and dedicated time for Mom. This cherished tradition became a formal holiday in 1914.
NASA's Psyche mission just snapped a stunning shot of Mars! This colorized image was captured on May 3, 2026, as the spacecraft approached for a gravity assist.
Baby brain" isn't a deficit. Pregnancy rewires moms' brains, enhancing social cognition and attunement to their children, new research reveals.
In Benin, a Vodun deity called Zangbéto protects over 500 hectares of mangroves. This spiritual practice, forbidding wood cutting under curse, has preserved these vital ecosystems for 10 years.
This striking European roller breeds across Europe and Central Asia. Known to birdwatchers and citizen scientists, this migratory bird spends winters in Southern Africa.
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New research reveals a startling link: being overweight could accelerate cognitive decline, making memory and clear thinking fade faster than typical aging.
Mojave's "Hole in the Wall" hides stunning tuff formations. These aren't lava flows, but volcanic ash clouds that settled, then welded unevenly, creating unique spires and hoodoos.
A motorcycle over half a million dollars? Rare. One with a 3.5-liter Ferrari F355 V8 engine? Even rarer.
Tiny memory devices just got better! Researchers created a new tech that improves as it shrinks, promising longer battery life and more energy-efficient devices.
Manchester's Cosgrove Hall Films, founded 1976, became a UK animation giant. Their unique hand-drawn and stop-motion blend created global hits like Danger Mouse and Count Duckula.
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Feeling the American dream slip away? This video series spotlights schools and communities actively boosting economic mobility, proving education remains key to unlocking potential.
EVs slash air pollution. A new Lancet study, using satellite data, confirms climate scientists' long-held predictions, measuring the undeniable impact of electric vehicles.
Barbara Eden, "I Dream of Jeannie" star, still captivates at 94! Over 60 years since playing the mischievous genie, she remains a vision of health and a TV icon.
Scientists just unlocked a new quantum power! They've demonstrated "quadsqueezing," a novel way to generate powerful quantum interactions.
Forget wind and solar! Over a million US homes already host a tiny, furry power source. YouTuber Flamethrower shows how hamsters can turn wheels into miniature turbines, generating clean energy.
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Immigrant doctors have been the silent backbone of U.S. healthcare, especially in underserved areas. Discover their vital role, America's last prison ship, and more from Harvard's top faculty authors.
From the universe's secret life-tuning to your abs cleaning your brain, today's science news revealed surprising harmonies. Plus, balcony solar is on the rise!
Creatine: more than just gym gains. This powerhouse supplement impacts brain function, energy, and overall health.
A stranded sea turtle on Lennox Head Beach in January 2025 sparked a rescue. Marine biologists found "Kalani," an adult green sea turtle, lethargic and underweight, signaling long-term illness.
A robot dove 1.5 miles into the Mediterranean, discovering a 16th-century merchant ship. It found hundreds of ornate ceramics, jars, and jugs, carefully retrieving them with its pincers.