Droughts likely to be even longer in the future due to climate change
(credit: USGS) Droughts in the coming decades could be longer than projected by current climate…
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Adolescents exposed to greater parental conflict more likely to have sleep problems as emerging adults
An eight-year study following a group of adolescents into emerging adulthood found that individuals exposed…
Ants changed the architecture of their nests when exposed to a pathogen
Black garden ants made tweaks to entrances, tunnels and chambers that may help prevent diseases…
Scientist who discovered body’s ‘fire alarm’ against invading bacteria wins $250,000 Lasker prize
One of this year’s coveted Lasker Awards has gone to Zhijian “James” Chen, a scientist…
Low cognitive ability intensifies the link between social media use and anti-immigrant attitudes
New research has found that individuals who frequently use social media and perceive immigrants as…
Redwood Materials signs deal to recycle BMW’s EV batteries in the US
Enlarge / BMW is moving to cylindrical cells for its sixth-generation EV powertrain, which debuts…
Parrots may offer clues to how our intelligence evolved
Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak. This makes the olive green parrot look…
Playing with fire: How VR is being used to train the next generation of firefighters
Can VR training for first responders replicate the heat, the smoke and the stress of…
Could we turn the sun into a gigantic telescope?
Using a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, it might be possible to use the sun…
Fascinating neuroscience research reveals a key mechanism underlying human cognition
How does the brain adapt to different levels of mental challenge? A new neuroimaging study…
Record-breaking fires engulf South America, bringing black rain, green rivers and toxic air to the continent
The Amazon fires, fueled by severe drought exacerbated by climate change, have created a toxic…
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld maker Pocketpair
Enlarge / Artist’s conception of Pocketpair lawyers establishing a defensive position against Nintendo’s coming legal…
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called…
After 20 years, World of Warcraft will now let players do solo raids
Enlarge / The final boss of the new WoW raid, who will now be beatable…
ESA’s JUICE spacecraft confirmed Earth is habitable. Here’s why
JUICE successfully identified water and the building blocks of life in Earth’s atmosphere. In doing…
Patents for software and genetic code could be revived by two bills in Congress
Enlarge / An image from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where in 1874, the…
Iron winds and molten metal rains ravage a hellish hot Jupiter exoplanet
“Our observations indicate the presence of powerful iron winds, probably fuelled by a hot spot…
Massive China-state IoT botnet went undetected for four years—until now
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI has dismantled a massive network of compromised devices that…
Landmark AI deal sees Hollywood giant Lionsgate provide library for AI training
Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Malte Mueller via Getty Images) On Wednesday, AI video synthesis…
Husbands of employed wives report greater happiness and self-esteem
A recent study published in the journal Personal Relationships explored the intricate links between self-esteem,…
Backlash over Amazon’s return to office comes as workers demand higher wages
Enlarge / Warehouse workers at the STL8 Amazon Fulfillment Center marched on the boss Wednesday…
ISPs tell Supreme Court they don’t want to disconnect users accused of piracy
Enlarge / The Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, DC, in May 2023.…
Age of Mythology: Retold is surprisingly playable with a controller
Enlarge / I hope you like radial menus, because you’ll be looking at a lot…
14 dead as Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode in second, deadlier attack
Enlarge / Two radios said to have exploded in Lebanon, with photos later posted to…
