Syphilis originated in the Americas, ancient DNA shows, but European colonialism spread it widely
Paleogenomics has finally solved a question that has puzzled researchers for decades: Where did syphilis…
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Scientists discover 2 stars orbiting our galaxy’s supermassive black hole in lockstep — and they could point to a type of planet never seen before
Astronomers have discovered a pair of young stars near the supermassive black hole at the…
OpenAI announces o3 and o3-mini, its next simulated reasoning models
On Friday, during Day 12 of its “12 days of OpenAI,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…
Rocket Report: ULA has a wild idea; Starliner crew will stay in orbit even longer
Welcome to Edition 7.24 of the Rocket Report! This is the last Rocket Report of…
Horizon: Zero Dawn gets the graphical remaster a modern classic deserves
At their best, “remastered” video games keep terrific older titles viable on new generations of…
‘Mystery disease’ in Congo turned out to be malaria — and potentially, another disease
An initially “unknown” illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be…
Man who claims he invented bitcoin faces prison after filing $1.1 trillion suit
Craig Wright, the man who claims he invented bitcoin and has been filing lawsuits asserting…
$800 kids robot due for bricking sees “potential” open source second life
Earlier this month, startup Embodied announced that it is going out of business and taking…
Eyelashes’ special features help fling water from the eyes
Eyelashes “micro-ratchet” structure and curved shape help wick water away from the eyes.
Ancient volcanic ash on Mars could offer new clues in search for extraterrestrial life
Researchers believe volcanic ash created dark rocks at Oxia Planum, the site of a future…
Digital maturity is associated with greater social connectedness among teens
A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that digital maturity plays a…
New AA-powered AirTag case promises 10-year lifespan
On Wednesday, a startup announced TimeCapsule, a new $20 battery case purported to extend Apple…
The next two FIFA Women’s World Cups will only air on Netflix
If you want to watch the next two FIFA Women’s World Cups in the US,…
These are the 5 most popular Science News stories of 2024
Science News drew millions of visitors to our website this year. Here’s a recap of…
Google will apparently offer “AI Mode” right on its main search page
Google will soon take more steps to make AI a part of search, exposing more…
188 medieval figurines that held Christian saints’ bones unearthed in Berlin’s oldest town square
Archaeologists have found 188 medieval reliquaries during excavations at a square in Berlin. Some of…
Childhood sibling bonds predict better cognitive health in old age, study finds
A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B sheds light on how…
The AI war between Google and OpenAI has never been more heated
Over the past month, we’ve seen a rapid cadence of notable AI-related announcements and releases…
Louisiana bars health dept. from promoting flu, COVID, mpox vaccines: Report
Louisiana’s health department has been barred from advertising or promoting vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and…
Senators blast carmakers over right-to-repair opposition
Yesterday, US Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Joshua Hawley (R-MO) sent letters…
50 years ago, astronomers saw the surface of a distant star for the first time
In the 1970s, technological advances let scientists peer through stars’ atmospheres. Now, scientists can measure…
10 fascinating discoveries about Neanderthals in 2024, from ‘Thorin’ the last Neanderthal to an ancient glue factory
This year, we learned that our Neanderthal cousins were a lot like us, despite treading…
‘Murder hornets’ eradicated from US — but officials say they’ll keep ‘an eye out’ for more
Officials say they’ve eradicated northern giant hornets, nicknamed “murder hornets,” after years of tracking the…
VPN used for VR game cheat sells access to your home network
In the hit virtual reality game Gorilla Tag, you swing your arms to pull your…
