Is the moon still geologically active? Evidence says it’s possible
Wrinkle ridges that formed in the past 160 million years suggest recent geological activity on…
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Loneliness associated with lower cognitive function in older adults
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that feeling lonely can be a…
Ancient Europeans ate the brains of their dead enemies 18,000 years ago, researchers discover
A study of skeletons from a cave in Poland has revealed widespread evidence of cut…
People cannot tell AI-generated from human-written poetry and they like AI poetry more
New research has found that people are unable to determine whether a poem was written…
‘I encountered the terror of never finding anything’: The hollowness of AI art proves machines can never emulate genuine human intelligence
Looking at AI art shows that machines may never truly understand the human mind, as…
Space photo of the week: Dry ice ‘geysers’ erupt on Mars as spring hits the Red Planet
NASA shares an iconic image of carbon dioxide ice erupting in geysers when Martian winter…
Americans think political parties prefer extremists to moderates
Political discussions in the United States often appear to be dominated by voices from the…
Would a fallout shelter really protect you in a nuclear blast?
Nuclear bunkers aren’t a foolproof way to stay safe during a nuclear attack. Here’s why.
Brain structure and connectivity linked to financial ability in middle-aged and older adults
A new study published in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics suggests that the way…
Astronomers unsure what caused ‘weird explosion’ seen by Einstein Probe’s X-ray eye
Was a powerful cosmic explosion seen by the Einstein Probe launched by a supermassive black…
Anxiety boosts idea quantity but hinders creative originality, study suggests
A new study published in The Journal of Creative Behavior has found that while anxiety…
Pattern glare test can be used to identify individuals with schizotypy traits
New research provides evidence that a pattern glare test can be used successfully to detect…
Scientists discover black holes spinning unexpectedly fast: ‘You’re essentially looking at its fossil record’
A new form of black hole archeology, linking spin to gas and dust, has revealed…
Mount Kaputar pink slug: The giant hot-pink mollusk found only on a single, extinct volcano
The 8-inch, bright pink slug has been isolated in a “sky island” for millions of…
Watch bipedal robots running in a more human-like way than ever thanks to major vision upgrade
Bipedal robots have found navigating uneven terrain a steep challenge but a new hardware upgrade…
Playfulness predicts attachment and jealousy in romantic relationships
A new study published in Scientific Reports has investigated how different types of playfulness in…
Feds putting the kibosh on national EV charging program
The US Department of Transportation has ordered states to kill their implementation plans related to…
Readers discuss an unsung scientist, a mutant bacterium named Chonkus, Science News’ new look
Life of the party Margaret S. Collins, the first Black female entomologist in the United…
A daring plan to hold back the sea
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the audacious ways scientists are considering to combat Earth’s…
Diversity initiatives trigger pro-White hiring bias in conservatives, study reveals
New research indicates that highlighting diversity in recruitment materials can unintentionally trigger politically motivated decisions…
Scientists find abnormally slow neural dynamics in visual cortex of depressed individuals
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders shows that individuals with depression…
Why are flies attracted to humans?
Flies are attracted to our pungent “cloud of effervescence,” experts say.
Science news this week: ‘Impossible’ black holes and Antarctica’s hidden ‘plumbing’
Feb. 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well…
National Institutes of Health radically cuts support to universities
Grants paid by the federal government have two components. One covers the direct costs of…
