A proposed hydraulic lift for Egypt’s first pyramid may, or may not, hold water
A controversial analysis contends that ancient engineers designed a water-powered elevator to hoist stones for…
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We finally know where the moon’s atmosphere comes from
“We give a definitive answer that meteorite impact vaporization is the dominant process that creates…
Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to shrinkage in two brain regions
Although the overall use of benzodiazepines does not appear to increase the risk of dementia,…
NASA likely to significantly delay the launch of Crew 9 due to Starliner issues
Enlarge / Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is lifted to be placed atop an Atlas V rocket…
Gamification gets drivers to put down their phones, study finds
Enlarge / You should not do this while you are driving. (credit: Getty Images) Distracted…
Alarming study exposes major flaw in how top health organizations describe depression
A recent study reveals a troubling trend in how information about depression is presented to…
Pheromone fingers may help poison frogs mate
Specialized glands in the fingertips of some males may produce seductive chemical signals.
CrowdStrike claps back at Delta, says airline rejected offers for help
Enlarge / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 23: Travelers from France wait on their delayed…
Women experiencing more protective paternalism tend to see their male partners as less reliable
A study in Australia revealed that women experiencing more protective paternalism tended to feel greater…
Climate change is driving the extreme heat baking France’s Olympics
In this week’s Extreme Climate Update, we look at record-breaking temps around the world and…
Algorithms and outrage: How social media shapes political hostility
Once upon a time, newly minted graduates dreamt of creating online social media that would…
How we went from paper chromosomes to today’s precision cancer drugs
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 1972, Janet Rowley sat at her dining room table and…
Scientists Say: Goldene
Goldene (noun, “Goal-DEEN”) Goldene is a single layer of gold atoms. This makes it a…
Freeze-drying turned a woolly mammoth’s DNA into ‘chromoglass’
What do beef jerky and some woolly mammoths have in common? Drying turns their DNA…
Dancing Girl: A pint-size statue from the Indus Valley Civilization with a larger-than-life presence
The statue was created by the Indus Valley Civilization, a Bronze Age culture that once…
ADHD patients show high rates of narcissistic personality disorder
In a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, researchers investigated the prevalence of…
Why do you feel less hungry when it’s hot out?
We know that people in colder environments eat more calories. But why does our hunger…
The Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Here’s when to see the most ‘shooting stars’.
Up to 75 ‘shooting stars’ per hour may be visible as the annual Perseid meteor…
New study sheds light on why APOE4 variant increases Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have uncovered a significant clue to understanding why some individuals are more susceptible to…
Historic flooding possible as TS Debby bears down on southeastern United States
Enlarge / Satellite image of Tropical Storm Debby on Sunday morning. (credit: NOAA) As often…
Why scientists are blown away by ‘Twister’ and ‘Twisters’
Weather experts talk about why the film “Twister” is often such a favorite among tornado…
Psilocybin triggers “inner healing” mechanisms in depression patients, study suggests
A recent study explored whether taking a single high dose of psilocybin, the active compound…
Unlocking the hidden power of art: How creative expression boosts well-being
When you think about the word “art,” what comes to mind? A child’s artwork pinned…
Data centers demand a massive amount of energy. Here’s how some states are tackling the industry’s impact.
A Google data center in Douglas County, Georgia. (credit: Google) This article was produced for…
