Ancient DNA from South Africa rock shelter reveals the same human population stayed there for 9,000 years
Ancient human genomes reconstructed from remains at a southern African rock shelter show remarkable genetic continuity over time.
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What spreads more efficiently on Twitter: political love or hate? The answer may surprise you
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has provided new insights into how partisan content spreads on social media during election campaigns. Focusing on Twitter activity during four consecutive national elections in Spain, the study suggests that positive messages about…
James Webb Space Telescope is ‘science and magic rolled together,’ says iconic astronomer Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells us about the power of the James Webb Space Telescope and how she inspires disadvantaged students to enter STEM.
Draconid meteor shower 2024: How to see dozens of ‘shooting stars’ fall from the dragon’s tail this week
How to watch the Draconid meteor shower peak on Oct. 8 and 9 in the tail of a cosmic dragon.
Compatibility between scientific and religious beliefs in a country is associated with better well-being, study finds
A study involving tens of thousands of participants from 54 countries found that higher levels of compatibility between religious and scientific beliefs tend to be associated with better well-being. In some regions, pro-science beliefs were also stronger. The research was…
Greening of Antartica shows how climate change affects the frozen continent
When satellites first started peering down on the craggy, glaciated Antarctic Peninsula about 40 years ago, they saw only a few tiny patches of vegetation covering a total of about 8,000 square feet—less than a football field. But since then,…
Space photo of the week: Easter Island’s last ‘ring of fire’ eclipse for 320 years
Oct. 2’s annular solar eclipse saw a small-looking new moon cross the face of the sun to create a perfect circle for about six minutes.
Siblings of autistic children face sevenfold increased risk of autism
Researchers from the UC Davis MIND Institute and the Baby Siblings Research Consortium have found that siblings of autistic children have a significantly higher chance of being diagnosed with autism compared to the general population. The study, published in Pediatrics,…
How far away is the moon?
The moon’s distance from Earth changes depending on where it is in its elliptical orbit.
NASA shuts off Voyager 2 science instrument as power dwindles
NASA has turned off one of Voyager 2’s science instruments as power conservation becomes crucial for the interstellar exploring spacecraft located 12.8 billion miles from home.
