Why we need parasites, despite them leeching life from others
An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange…
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Tiny AI chip modeled on the human brain set to slash power consumption and boost battery life in smart tech
The Spiking Neural Processor T1 is an AI chip that’s modeled on the way the…
Scientists uncover a subtle everyday behavior that signals Alzheimer’s risk
A new study published in PLOS Digital Health highlights how smartphone navigation data could serve…
Explainer: What is the internet?
Buzz! Your smart watch alerts you of a new social media post from a friend.…
Scientists Say: Aphantasia
Aphantasia (noun, “Ay-fan-TAYZ-yah”) Aphantasia is a condition where people do not visualize, or “see,” images…
Doban-kun: A ‘cute’ human-shaped counting tool from prehistoric Japan
This anthropomorphic clay tablet was likely used in an ancient ritual by the Jōmon culture…
Emphasizing Jesus’s teachings shifts white evangelicals’ attitudes away from Republican anti-refugee positions
A new study published in Political Behavior reveals that religious messages emphasizing Christian values can…
An icy vent line may have caused Blue Origin to scrub debut launch of New Glenn
COCOA BEACH, Fla.—With 45 minutes left in a three-hour launch window, Blue Origin scrubbed its…
Although it’s ‘insane’ to try and land New Glenn, Bezos said it’s important to try
Understandably, the main building of Blue Origin’s sprawling campus in Florida buzzed with activity on…
Brain health: Immune enzyme linked to toxic tau buildup in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the world’s biggest health problems. Yet, despite the fact millions…
Same-gender relationships provide greater sexual equity for teen girls, study suggests
A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior has uncovered significant disparities in…
Rapid memory consolidation remains intact in autism, new research shows
A recent study published in Brain Research has shed light on how memory processes operate…
The 8 most interesting PC monitors from CES 2025
Plenty of computer monitors made debuts at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas…
‘Red flags’ raised over ancient sea monster pulled from Moroccan mine
A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have…
Experiences of awe may drive ketamine’s antidepressant benefits
A recent study examining the effects of ketamine infusion on depression found that the infusion…
Getting an all-optical AI to handle non-linear math
A standard digital camera used in a car for stuff like emergency braking has a…
Enter a new era for our storied magazine
Editor in chief Nancy Shute introduces the new look and format of Science News, as…
Readers react to Betelgeuse’s buddy, the 2024 Nobels and small nuclear reactor waste
It’s all relative Betelgeuse may have a sun-sized companion starthat orbits it about once every…
Nuclear fusion could be the clean energy of the future — but these ‘tough’ challenges stand in the way
Even once researchers can reliably get more power out of a fusion reaction than they…
Space photo of the week: The tilted spiral galaxy that took Hubble 23 years to capture
In this special Hubble image 23 years in the making, the sparkling spiral galaxy UGC…
New research reveals an alarming fact about copycat mass shooters
High-profile mass shootings can create lasting ripple effects, inspiring future attackers to mimic the crimes…
Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con?
Some say bay leaves are full of flavor, others call them a fraud.
New Glenn rocket is at the launch pad, waiting for calm seas to land
COCOA BEACH, Fla.—As it so often does in the final days before the debut of…
Brain-training games: What the evidence really says about their benefits
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a…
