The moon might still have active volcanoes, China’s Chang’e 5 sample-return probe reveals
China’s Chang’e 5 mission brought back evidence that the moon had erupting volcanoes just 120 million years ago.
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Groundbreaking study shows women more genetically prone to PTSD
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry has revealed that women may be at a higher genetic risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to men. This study, led by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and…
‘I have never written of a stranger organ’: The rise of the placenta and how it helped make us human
“Human evolution has occurred both due to, and in spite of, the placenta. Every pregnancy, unthinkingly, must navigate a careful path through it. Every menstruation is testament to it. It is partly why menopause exists, to give individuals an escape…
How did people clean themselves before soap was invented?
Soap has a pretty simple formula and a long history.
Supercooling of Earth’s inner core may finally reveal how old it is
The Earth’s core may be much younger than previously thought.
Science news this week: ‘Thorin’ the last Neanderthal and a ‘smiley face’ on Mars
Sept. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Navy captains don’t like abandoning ship—but with Starliner, the ship left them
Enlarge / NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams wave to their families, friends, and NASA officials on their way to the launch pad June 5 to board Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and…
Mindfulness meditation really does relieve pain, brain scans reveal
A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation influences how the brain perceives pain in ways that are distinct from the placebo effect.
Saline nose drops may shorten colds and cut transmission, trial hints
Giving children saline nose drops at the start of a cold may shorten its duration and reduce the likelihood that they will pass the illness to others, a study hints. But it has some caveats.
1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers still don’t know the cause of a recently discovered malware infection affecting almost 1.3 million streaming devices running an open source version of Android in almost 200 countries. Security firm Doctor Web reported Thursday that…
