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The recent discovery of a stupendously powerful neutrino has left scientists scratching their heads. New research suggests it could be evidence that Stephen Hawking was right about the nature of black holes and the early universe.
The Garmin Venu 3 is an easygoing fitness watch that now offers ECG readings, an improvement on the Venu 2.
A recent study from Tel Aviv University has used artificial intelligence tools for the first time to uncover the key reasons people engage in physical activity and the most effective strategies for maintaining a fitness routine. By analyzing thousands of…
An abundance of data show that SSRIs, a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants, are effective, though, like any drug, they have risks.
“Today, Texarkana’s unusual geographic and political arrangement continues to instruct us about the deeply intertwined nature of politics and health.”
Giant regions of the mantle where seismic waves slow down may have formed from subducted ocean crust, a new study finds.
A new study suggests that water first appeared in the universe just a couple hundred million years after the Big Bang — meaning life could have evolved billions of years earlier than previously thought.
A tornado hit central Florida on Monday, destroying two homes, uprooting trees and disrupting a FOX TV show as it was tracking the storm live on air.
Unique versions of the lactase gene found in the genomes of East Asian people may have increased in prevalence within the population over time because they bolstered immune responses against pathogens, new data reveal.
A study published in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts suggests that content warnings on visual art can lower viewers’ aesthetic appreciation while increasing negative emotional responses. The research found that when participants were shown paintings accompanied by content…
Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.
Amazon has dropped the Apple Watch Series 10 price by $100 and it’s also price-matched at Walmart and Best Buy
New laser-based imaging technology is reportedly capable of capturing millimeter resolution from over 60 miles away.
Recent longitudinal research has found that women with higher levels of self-acceptance are less prone to problematic pornography use. Additionally, women who use pornography more frequently tend to experience greater difficulties in engaging in goal-directed behaviors. The findings have been…
AI models are growing ever-more capable, accurate and impressive. The question of if they represent “general intelligence” is increasingly moot.
Breathing polluted air, whether from city smog or wildfire smoke, is known to harm the lungs and heart. Now, new research sheds light on how these airborne toxins negatively impact the brain, potentially contributing to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and…
Addison Shea, 18, is fascinated by how changing Earth systems affect the creatures living in them. So when she came across an article about a puzzling change in an Arctic ocean current, it caught her attention. Curious how Arctic species…
Static electricity is all around us. It’s the reason clothes stick together when pulled out of the drier. It powers the lightning strikes that zip through storm clouds. It’s also why you might sometimes get a short, sharp shock from…
Digital generated image of solar panel with purple-blue reflection.
Is ranch dressing a solid or a liquid? A physicist explains that the short answer is both … and neither.
A new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found that the connection between our basic psychological needs and belief in conspiracy theories is not static, but can shift over time within individuals. Researchers found that changes…
A 2022 satellite photo shows a large plume of discolored water rising from the undersea Kavachi volcano, during an eruption that likely scattered the sharks that normally dwell there.
The U.S. military’s top-secret X-37B space plane has returned from a mysterious 434-day mission in orbit. The enigmatic mission ‘broke new ground’ for reusable space technology, according to the U.S. Space Force.
Rising temperatures could reduce trees’ ability to photosynthesize. Scientists are trying to figure out just how close we are to that point.
The polar vortex could be reversing in a sudden stratospheric warming event, with the potential to send Arctic air and storms to the central and eastern U.S.
A collection of over 30 gold and silver English and Scottish coins from throughout the 1400s were discovered near the Scotland border by hobbyist metal detectorists.
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A new study exploring viewer experiences on erotic webcam sites reveals complex, often contradictory emotions among users, highlighting both positive and negative aspects for viewers and performers. The research analyzed responses from more than a thousand webcam viewers, discovering that…
Buried “megaripples” — some the size of five-story buildings — are helping scientists piece together the devastation following the impact that wiped out the nonavian dinosaurs.
A new study published in Nature Medicine has revealed the presence of microplastics – tiny fragments of degraded plastic – in human brain tissue. While previous research has identified microplastics in organs such as the liver, kidneys, and placenta, this…
A fossil that was first discovered over 50 years ago has finally been identified as a dinosaur that lived around 166 million years ago, during the Jurassic Period.
New research suggests that a binary pair of Kuiper Belt objects, known as the Altjira system, is actually made up of three separate bodies orbiting one another in a complex triad. This rare orbital configuration is often referred to as…
With the rise of video conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, many students became hyper-aware of their appearance on screen, leading to a phenomenon known as Zoom dysmorphia. A new study finds that students with higher self-efficacy are less affected by…
In the fifth episode of The Deep End, volunteers describe what it’s like to live with the stigma of depression and the treatments they seek for it.
The common diabetes drug metformin works partly by excreting sugar from the bloodstream into the intestines, where gut bacteria then convert it into chemicals that improve the insulin response.
Providing a closer look at the stars, galaxies and nebulas on a budget, these astronomy binoculars are a great first pair to start your stargazing journey.
Experts explain the difference between what it means to experience cancer remission versus being cured of the disease.
A study conducted in China found that individuals with pronounced social anxiety tend to be less motivated to engage in prosocial behaviors when these require effort. However, this effect was only observed in tasks where socially anxious individuals were expected…
We’ve learned a lot about COVID-19 over the last five years, but big questions remain. Recent federal actions may hinder the disease’s management.
Varda Space Industries’ W-2 space capsule reentered Earth’s atmosphere and touched down in the Australian outback last month, becoming the first commercial spacecraft to land Down Under.
An AI model can scan your brain with non-invasive equipment and convert your thoughts into typed sentences — with no implants required.
New research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that caffeine supplementation may help male collegiate rugby sevens players sustain their activity levels and improve agility during two-day tournaments. Players who consumed caffeine before matches…
Pluto and its largest moon’s meet-cute may have started with a kiss. New research shows the dwarf planet and Charon may have paired up in a “kiss-and-capture” collision. That’s when two bodies briefly collide before settling into their current positions.…
Caecilian (noun, “suh-SEE-lee-uhn”) Caecilians are a group of worm-shaped amphibians. Caecilian means “blind ones” in Latin. The name fits: many species of caecilians lack eyes altogether. Those with them have simple eyes that only detect dark and light. Caecilians experience…
A photograph of a water droplet.
The OmniBook Ultra 14 does everything right, including packing plenty of power and a stellar battery life. The only black mark is a dim screen.
More than 800 years ago, a Russian boy named Onfim sketched himself on his schoolwork.
A new study published in PLOS One suggests that online quizzes designed to help people determine their political alignment may be influencing their opinions and voting preferences without their knowledge. Researchers found that some of these quizzes, which claim to…
New study suggests megalodons may have grown 15 feet longer than some previous estimates, had enormous babies, and didn’t look like supersized great white sharks.
A new psychological study has found that some people experience genuine pleasure from causing harm to others, and that this enjoyment is strongly linked to psychopathic personality traits. Published in the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, the research…
