32 of the most venomous animals in the world
Venom evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, creating a chemical arms race between predatory and prey. Here are some of the most venomous animals living on Earth.
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Sapphires form inside the fiery hearts of volcanoes, not deep in the mantle like we thought
A new study of sapphires found in volcanic fields in Germany reveals that these beautiful blue stones form where magma and rocks from Earth’s crust mix.
Earth from space: ‘Smoking terror’ volcano that destroyed city 400 years ago burps toxic cloud
A 2018 astronaut photo shows Nicaragua’s active Momotombo volcano spitting out a cloud of toxic gas and steam just a few years after its latest eruption.
Mac and Windows users infected by software updates delivered over hacked ISP
Enlarge (credit: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker) Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising their Internet service provider and then tampering with software updates delivered over unsecure connections, researchers said. The attack, researchers from security firm…
The dangers of losing weight faster than your doctors can keep up
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Spauln) The dose makes the medicine—and for many critical prescription drugs, the dose depends on a patient’s body weight. Usually, this is not a problem; weight changes large enough to significantly affect dosages often occur gradually,…
Study suggests Egyptians used hydraulic lifts to build Pyramid of Djoser
Enlarge / A camel chills next to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt, built around 2680 BCE. (credit: Charles J. Sharp/CC BY-SA 3.0) It’s long been a hotly debated open question regarding how the great…
OpenAI has the tech to watermark ChatGPT text—it just won’t release it
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) According to The Wall Street Journal, there’s internal conflict at OpenAI over whether or not to release a watermarking tool that would allow people to test text to see whether it was generated by ChatGPT or…
17th-century pirate ‘corsair’ shipwreck discovered off Morocco’s Barbary Coast
The wreck is the first time the remains of a pirate corsair have been found in the region known as the Barbary Coast.
Google loses DOJ’s big monopoly trial over search business
Enlarge (credit: FABRICE COFFRINI / Contributor | AFP) Google just lost a massive antitrust trial over its sprawling search business, as US district judge Amit Mehta released his ruling, showing that he sided with the US Department of Justice in the…
Court blocks net neutrality, says ISPs are likely to win case against FCC
Enlarge / Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, then a commissioner, rallies against repeal of net neutrality rules in December 2017. (credit: Getty Images | Chip Somodevilla) The Federal Communications Commission’s hopes of enforcing net neutrality rules was dealt a…
Injectable goo could fix joints without surgery, early study suggests
New research shows that an injectable goo can repair cartilage damage in animals’ joints within six months. Scientists are now developing the tech for use in humans.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI, Sam Altman for making a “fool” out of him
Enlarge / Elon Musk and Sam Altman share the stage in 2015, the same year that Musk alleged that Altman’s “deception” began. (credit: Michael Kovac / Contributor | Getty Images North America) After withdrawing his lawsuit in June for unknown…
Chrome’s Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon
Enlarge (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google Chrome’s long, long project to implement a new browser extension platform is seemingly going to happen, for real, after six years of cautious movement. One of the first ways people are seeing this is if…
A proposed hydraulic lift for Egypt’s first pyramid may, or may not, hold water
A controversial analysis contends that ancient engineers designed a water-powered elevator to hoist stones for King Djoser’s pyramid.
We finally know where the moon’s atmosphere comes from
“We give a definitive answer that meteorite impact vaporization is the dominant process that creates the lunar atmosphere.”
Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to shrinkage in two brain regions
Although the overall use of benzodiazepines does not appear to increase the risk of dementia, long-term use is associated with a reduction in the volume of critical brain areas, such as the hippocampus and the amygdala, according to new research…
NASA likely to significantly delay the launch of Crew 9 due to Starliner issues
Enlarge / Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is lifted to be placed atop an Atlas V rocket for its first crewed launch. (credit: United Launch Alliance) NASA is planning to significantly delay the launch of the Crew 9 mission to the International…
Gamification gets drivers to put down their phones, study finds
Enlarge / You should not do this while you are driving. (credit: Getty Images) Distracted driving isn’t only a result of drivers using their phones when they should be paying attention. But it is a significant cause of the problem,…
Alarming study exposes major flaw in how top health organizations describe depression
A recent study reveals a troubling trend in how information about depression is presented to the public. Researchers found that major health organizations frequently provide misleading information, portraying depression as a disorder that causes symptoms rather than a descriptive label…
Pheromone fingers may help poison frogs mate
Specialized glands in the fingertips of some males may produce seductive chemical signals.
CrowdStrike claps back at Delta, says airline rejected offers for help
Enlarge / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 23: Travelers from France wait on their delayed flight on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.…
Women experiencing more protective paternalism tend to see their male partners as less reliable
A study in Australia revealed that women experiencing more protective paternalism tended to feel greater psychological distress and to be less satisfied with their relationship. They also tended to see their partners as less reliable and more patronizing and undermining.…
Climate change is driving the extreme heat baking France’s Olympics
In this week’s Extreme Climate Update, we look at record-breaking temps around the world and explain what the heat index is.
Algorithms and outrage: How social media shapes political hostility
Once upon a time, newly minted graduates dreamt of creating online social media that would bring people closer together. That dream is now all but a distant memory. In 2024, there aren’t many ills social networks don’t stand accused of:…
How we went from paper chromosomes to today’s precision cancer drugs
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 1972, Janet Rowley sat at her dining room table and cut tiny chromosomes from photographs she had taken in her laboratory. One by one, she snipped out the small figures her children teasingly called paper…
Scientists Say: Goldene
Goldene (noun, “Goal-DEEN”) Goldene is a single layer of gold atoms. This makes it a 2-D, or two-dimensional, material — a sheet of some substance that is only one or two atoms thick. Hundreds of other 2-D materials have been…
Freeze-drying turned a woolly mammoth’s DNA into ‘chromoglass’
What do beef jerky and some woolly mammoths have in common? Drying turns their DNA into super-tough glass. DNA in this form is extremely stable. In fact, scientists have now found such glassy DNA from a woolly mammoth that has…
Dancing Girl: A pint-size statue from the Indus Valley Civilization with a larger-than-life presence
The statue was created by the Indus Valley Civilization, a Bronze Age culture that once inhabited what is now Pakistan.
ADHD patients show high rates of narcissistic personality disorder
In a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, researchers investigated the prevalence of narcissistic personality traits among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They found that a notable proportion of ADHD patients exhibited signs of narcissistic personality…
Why do you feel less hungry when it’s hot out?
We know that people in colder environments eat more calories. But why does our hunger abate in the heat?
The Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Here’s when to see the most ‘shooting stars’.
Up to 75 ‘shooting stars’ per hour may be visible as the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks on Sunday and Monday (Aug. 11 and Aug. 12). The annual shower is linked to debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle.
New study sheds light on why APOE4 variant increases Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have uncovered a significant clue to understanding why some individuals are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Nature Communications, this new research reveals how a genetic variant called apolipoprotein E (APOE) interacts with a protein known…
Historic flooding possible as TS Debby bears down on southeastern United States
Enlarge / Satellite image of Tropical Storm Debby on Sunday morning. (credit: NOAA) As often happens during the month of July, the Atlantic tropics entered a lull after Hurricane Beryl struck Texas and short-lived Tropical Storm Chris moved into Mexico.…
Why scientists are blown away by ‘Twister’ and ‘Twisters’
Weather experts talk about why the film “Twister” is often such a favorite among tornado researchers and what they think of its new stand-alone sequel, “Twisters”
Psilocybin triggers “inner healing” mechanisms in depression patients, study suggests
A recent study explored whether taking a single high dose of psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms,” can trigger a sense of “inner healing,” where individuals feel like their bodies and minds are naturally healing themselves. The results showed…
Unlocking the hidden power of art: How creative expression boosts well-being
When you think about the word “art,” what comes to mind? A child’s artwork pinned to the fridge? A favorite artist whose work always inspires? Abstract art that is hard to understand? Each of these assumes that making art is…
Data centers demand a massive amount of energy. Here’s how some states are tackling the industry’s impact.
A Google data center in Douglas County, Georgia. (credit: Google) This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Seattle Times. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are…
32 important scientists you’ve probably never heard of
These scientists may be lesser known than Einstein and Newton, but they made giant contributions to science, including astronomy, physics, chemistry and medicine.
Space photo of the week: A cosmic butterfly emerges from a star’s violent death
A Hawaii telescope just captured a sun-like star’s glowing remains after it collapsed in a supernova explosion. The resulting butterfly-shaped nebula is a sight to behold.
‘Love hormone’ oxytocin may be missing link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure
Scientists found that two brain-made chemicals, including oxytocin, may play a role in increasing blood pressure after repeated periods of low oxygen.
Fathers less likely to see masculinity as fragile, research shows
A recent study published in the journal Psychology & Sexuality provides intriguing insights into how fatherhood impacts men’s perceptions of masculinity and sexuality. The research reveals that fathers experience higher levels of both sexual esteem and sexual depression compared to…
What were the first animals to have sex?
Animals have been reproducing sexually for hundreds of millions of years, but not always like we do it.
The building blocks of life can form rapidly around young stars
New research could solve the mystery of how the complex building blocks of life first formed.
Group of ancient stars spotted near the sun could rewrite the Milky Way’s history
Researchers using the Gaia space telescope studied some ancient stars near the sun, revealing that our corner of the Milky Way may be billions of years older than once thought.
Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to changes in brain structure and connectivity
New research published in Nature Mental Health sheds light on the relationship between prenatal cannabis exposure and mental health issues in early adolescence. The study found that prenatal cannabis exposure is associated with specific changes in brain structure and connectivity,…
Higher omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of depression, study finds
An analysis of genetic data from the UK Biobank and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium has indicated that individuals with higher estimated levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their bodies are less likely to suffer from major depressive disorder. The strongest…
Pacific geoduck: The large, phallic clam that can live longer than 165 years
The Pacific geoduck is a clam that lives along the shore from Alaska to Mexico, can reach 9 pounds in weight and can outlive humans.
Nanoplastics have been found in the human brain and penis – how worried should we be?
The world is becoming clogged with plastic. Particles of plastic so tiny they cannot be seen with the naked eye have been found almost everywhere, from the oceans’ depths to the mountain tops. They are in the soil, in plants,…
Memo to the Supreme Court: Clean Air Act targeted CO2 as climate pollutant, study says
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Rudy Sulgan) This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for its newsletter here. Among the…
Here’s what the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris look like from space (photos)
The European Space Agency shared a high-resolution interactive image of central Paris highlighting several notable venues where the 2024 Summer Olympic games are being held from July 26 through Aug. 11, 2024.
