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Campfire (noun, “KAMP FYRE”) Campfires are small eruptions on the sun’s surface. They are similar…
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Surprise! The jet stream can trigger cloud formation
Clouds form when water molecules in the air stick to certain tiny particles — think…
Scythian on horseback: A 2,400-year-old gold sculpture of a warrior heading into battle
The Scythians were a nomadic group known for creating elaborate gilded artworks.
Is there any joy in being right about bad outcomes? Surprising answer revealed in new study
A recent study published in Emotion challenges the idea that people may find some satisfaction…
Are there any planets in the universe that aren’t round?
Earth is round, but are there any planets in the universe that aren’t?
Scientists are ‘gobsmacked’ by strange reversals in deep-ocean currents
The speed and direction of deep currents off Mozambique’s coast are more subject to change…
How do you see pictures in your brain?
Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes.
Razed city that rebelled against Rome ‘remained uninhabited for over 170 years,’ excavations reveal
The ancient city was besieged and destroyed in 125 B.C., probably in a dispute over…
New research provides insight into how exercise strengthens brain connections
A new study sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function by exploring the role…
Why do leafy green vegetables interact with blood thinners?
Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?
Democrats and Republicans may agree more on hate speech than you think
A recent study has uncovered a surprising level of agreement between political parties on the…
Preterm birth before 29 weeks linked to heightened risk of panic disorder
A study of German adults born between 1969 and 2002 revealed that those born before…
You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
Can people change their personality? Yes, by “making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior,”…
How the brain processes zero: Neurons treat ‘nothing’ as a number, study shows
In a recent study published in Current Biology, researchers uncovered how the human brain processes…
Your cells are dying. All the time.
Enlarge / 3D rendering of an NK Cell destroying a cancer cell. (credit: ) Billions…
Space photo of the week: Hot young suns glow blue, white and orange in the Lobster Nebula
The massive star-forming complex known as the Lobster Nebula is part of the biggest infrared…
Man amputates penis with an axe after consuming psilocybin mushrooms
In an unprecedented case report, doctors in Austria have documented the first known instance of…
Which animal can have the most babies at one time?
How many offspring an animal can have depends on many factors, such as whether they’re…
Repetition boosts belief in false climate claims, even for climate science advocates
A new study, published in PLOS One, highlights a disturbing phenomenon: when people are repeatedly…
Researchers uncover fascinating connection between colorblindness and food preferences
The seventh season of Julia Child’s “The French Chef,” the first of the television series…
Childhood inflammation linked to higher risk of mental health disorders in adulthood
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that children who experience persistently high…
SpaceX set to launch mission to bring Starliner astronauts back to Earth
Enlarge / SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is ready for launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket…
Benro Mach3 9X CF Series 3 Tripod Review
We put the Benro Mach3 to the test to see how it stands up to…
Psychopathy tied to unlawful firearm use but not legal gun ownership, study finds
A new study published in Psychology of Violence has uncovered a key link between psychopathic…
