Ocean plate from time of Pangaea is now being torn apart under Iraq and Iran
What was once the floor of an ancient ocean is still shaping the landscape between Arabia and Eurasia.
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F1 hybrid tech is the star of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance
More than ever, automakers are clamoring to be part of Formula 1. Buoyed by Drive to Survive, the sport’s reach rivals its popularity at any time in the past, despite having to compete with myriad more demands for our time.…
Quantum mechanics was born 100 years ago. Physicists are celebrating
Quantum physics underlies technologies from the laser to the smartphone. The International Year of Quantum marks a century of scientific developments.
Dwyane Wade diagnosis: What to know about kidney cancer
Retired NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed his kidney cancer diagnosis on a recent podcast episode. Here’s what to know about the disease.
The existence of intelligent aliens is ‘highly likely’ — and they could await in our own galaxy
According to astronomers, there are approximately 200 billion trillion stars in our observable universe — chances are, there’s life out there somewhere.
Childhood neglect linked to slower working memory development, study finds
New research published in Development and Psychopathology suggests that childhood neglect is associated with slower development of working memory abilities throughout adolescence and into young adulthood. While executive function abilities generally improve from ages 14 to 20, those who experienced…
Marvel’s first family faces Galactus in Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser
Marvel’s teaser for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, coming to theaters in July. We haven’t heard much lately about The Fantastic Four: First Steps apart from last year at San Diego Comic-Con, when attendees were treated to an exclusive preview teaser…
Sick right now? Flu is resurging to yet a higher peak this season.
While H5N1 bird flu ratchets up anxiety and egg prices, seasonal influenza viruses are rallying to a second high this winter, an uncommon course not seen in most years. Flu cases had previously peaked this season at the very end…
Gecko feet inspire anti-slip shoe soles
Gecko feet have inspired many intriguing applications, including a sticky tape, adhesives, a “stickybot” climbing robot, and even a strapless bra design. Now, scientists have developed a new kind of anti-slip polymer that sticks to ice, inspired by the humble…
The moon’s two grand canyons formed in less than 10 minutes
Two gargantuan canyons on the moon were carved by a hailstorm of rocks — and that’s good news for future lunar astronauts.
