Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X
Elon Musk has objected to a lack of reciprocity in the US-China tech relationship, a…
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Anthony Fauci granted preemptive pardon in the last hours of Biden’s term
With just hours left in office, President Joe Biden has issued a preemptive pardon for…
After chaotic weekend, TikTok remains in limbo
TikTok disappeared for a portion of the weekend, following a Supreme Court decision that upheld…
‘Big boy’ spider becomes Australia’s largest and deadliest arachnid after surprise discovery
The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this…
New TikTok research: Short video use linked to lower academic performance in children
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently published a study in PLOS ONE examining…
This zombie star’s spiky filaments are baffling astronomers
Some 6,500 light-years from Earth lurks a zombie star. It’s cloaked in long tendrils of…
Scientists Say: Regolith
Regolith (noun, “RAY-go-lith”) Regolith is the layer of loose rocks and dust on the surface…
The best exercise bike we’ve ever tested is currently $400 cheaper in this brilliant Peloton Bike deal
We think the Peloton Bike is nothing short of excellent, with a genuinely game-changing app…
Bad Dürrenberg headdress: An elaborate 9,000-year-old headpiece worn by a female shaman in Europe
A lavish 9,000-year-old grave in central Germany revealed the burial of a powerful female shaman.
Why do we go ‘weak in the knees’?
The saying “weak in the knees” may be figurative for many, but can it really…
Astronomers find hundreds of ‘hidden’ black holes — and there may be billions or even trillions more
Black holes that have been obscured by clouds of dust still emit infrared light, enabling…
New research reveals personality and life satisfaction differences between lifelong singles and partnered individuals
In a study published in Psychological Science, researchers uncovered differences in personality traits and life…
Rare ‘Corinthian’ helmet from ancient Greece is up for auction, and stunningly preserved
A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the “Corinthian” helmets…
Scientists find hidden mechanism that could explain how earthquakes ‘ignite’
How does creeping stress ignite a cataclysmic earthquake? A new study has answers.
Physically inactive children have higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds
An analysis of data from the National Survey of Children’s Health has found that physically…
Space photo of the week: Look into Titan’s ‘eye,’ 20 years after the Huygens spacecraft’s historic landing on Saturn’s largest moon
Twenty years ago, the Huygens probe achieved humanity’s first landing on a moon in the…
What is CTE?
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive head trauma.…
Fox News exposure linked to Republican gains in elections over two decades
A recent study published in the Journal of Public Economics provides evidence that Fox News…
An interstellar visitor may have changed the course of 4 solar system planets, study suggests
An object eight times the mass of Jupiter may have swooped around the sun, coming…
Virtual reality cognitive training shows potential for treating adolescents with depression
A study examining the effects of virtual reality cognitive training on Chinese adolescents with mild…
We finally know what 1,400-year-old ‘mystery rings’ in Australia are
Archaeologists and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are shedding new light on a series of enigmatic earth…
Scientists just found a novel way to uncover AI biases — and the results are unexpected
Humor is emerging as a revealing lens for understanding bias within artificial intelligence systems. A…
Can you transplant an organ more than once?
“Recycling” an already transplanted organ could help save lives, but the procedure comes with additional…
How many more calories does muscle burn than fat?
There’s an idea that larger muscles burn a lot more energy while at rest. But…
