Nuclear fusion could be the clean energy of the future — but these ‘tough’ challenges stand in the way
Even once researchers can reliably get more power out of a fusion reaction than they…
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Space photo of the week: The tilted spiral galaxy that took Hubble 23 years to capture
In this special Hubble image 23 years in the making, the sparkling spiral galaxy UGC…
New research reveals an alarming fact about copycat mass shooters
High-profile mass shootings can create lasting ripple effects, inspiring future attackers to mimic the crimes…
Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con?
Some say bay leaves are full of flavor, others call them a fraud.
New Glenn rocket is at the launch pad, waiting for calm seas to land
COCOA BEACH, Fla.—As it so often does in the final days before the debut of…
Brain-training games: What the evidence really says about their benefits
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a…
‘I was shaking when I first unearthed it’: 11th-century silver coin hoard unearthed in England
Archaeologists have discovered 321 silver coins still wrapped in a cloth and lead pouch from…
1st-of-its-kind database reveals how DNA mutations ‘destabilize’ proteins, triggering genetic disease
A new mega-database of half a million mutations may flag new ways of treating genetic…
Study finds alcohol and relationship context skew perceptions of sexual consent
A new study published in Sex Roles found that perceptions of sexual consent among college…
Ancient ‘Stonehenge’ in Golan Heights may not be astronomical observatory after all, archaeologists say
A new analysis of the 6,000-year-old stone circle known as Rujm el-Hiri (also Gilgal Refaim)…
161 years ago, a New Zealand sheep farmer predicted AI doom
While worrying about AI takeover might seem like a modern idea that sprung from War…
Three bizarre home devices and a couple good things at CES 2025
Every year, thousands of product vendors, journalists, and gadget enthusiasts gather in an unreasonable city…
Turkey vulture: The bird that vomits acid up to 10 feet and poops antiseptic onto its legs
Turkey vultures feed on dead carcasses, helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Modern social conditions are not the cause of decrease in religiosity, study finds
A new analysis of 1989–2020 World/European Values Survey data found no evidence that modern social…
Did Hilma af Klint draw inspiration from 19th century physics?
In 2019, astronomer Britt Lundgren of the University of North Carolina Asheville visited the Guggenheim…
Google searches for racial slurs are higher in areas where people are worried about disease
A new study explores how pathogen stress—the prevalence of infectious diseases—may fuel racial bias in…
Which animal has the longest tail?
In terms of both absolute length and relative to body size, which living animal has…
Science news this week: Snowstorms, fire and Yellowstone’s next eruption
Jan 11., 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well…
TikTok leads as the most popular platform among underage users, research reveals
A significant portion of children under the age of 13 in the United States are…
Ferns can evolve ‘backward,’ scientists discover
Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But…
Microsoft sues service for creating illicit content with its AI platform
Microsoft is accusing three individuals of running a “hacking-as-a-service” scheme that was designed to allow…
2024 was Earth’s hottest year on record, passing a dangerous warming threshold
Global temperatures were the hottest on record in 2024; it was the first year where…
Sex workers face increased risk of muscle dysmorphia
A study published in Sexual Health has found a connection between involvement in sex work…
Enormous, mountain-size asteroid will be visible from Earth this weekend in rare ‘once in a decade’ event
The enormous near-Earth asteroid (887) Alinda has made its closest approach to our planet in…
