Sutton Hoo helmet: A gold- and jewel-encrusted relic with ties to Beowulf and a lost Anglo-Saxon king
Fragments of a helmet recovered from the Sutton Hoo ship burial show that early-medieval metalwork…
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Science has uncovered the role of light in mood changes and mental disorders
It’s spring and you’ve probably noticed a change in when the Sun rises and sets.…
Do atoms ever touch?
Atoms make up everything around us, but do these building blocks of matter ever actually…
Britain’s largest ancient massacre may have included cannibalism
Bones recovered from a natural shaft unveil a 4,000-year-old massacre of men, women and children,…
Circadian preferences and running performance: Late-night tendencies linked to slower marathon times
New research published in the Journal of Sleep Research has found connections between marathon runners’…
New study provides first objective evidence of cannabinol’s potential to improve sleep
Cannabinol, a lesser-known compound found in the cannabis plant, might hold promise as a sleep…
Britain’s largest ancient massacre may have included cannibalism
Bones recovered from a natural shaft unveil a 4,000-year-old massacre of men, women and children,…
1,800-year-old silver amulet could rewrite history of Christianity in the early Roman Empire
A silver amulet found in a 1,800-year-old grave in Germany speaks to the importance —…
Oldest firearms ever found in US were abandoned by Spanish in 16th-century battle against Native Americans
Two cannons found at a site dating to 1541 in Arizona may be the oldest…
James Webb telescope spots more than 100 new asteroids between Jupiter and Mars — and some are heading toward Earth
Astronomers analyzing archival images from JWST have discovered an unexpectedly vast population of the smallest…
New study explores the evolving link between self-esteem and sexual experiences
Do satisfying sexual experiences make us feel better about ourselves, or does feeling confident in…
Ursid meteor shower 2024: Where and when to see the final meteor shower of the year
Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Ursids, the last meteor shower of…
Space photo of the week: The sun’s corona blooms during back-to-back solar eclipses
Composite images reveal how the sun’s corona changed from one total solar eclipse to another…
Loneliness is associated with a 31% higher risk of developing dementia, finds largest study to date
New research published in Nature Mental Health confirms that loneliness is not just an emotional…
Could monkeys really type the complete works of Shakespeare?
The infinite monkey theorem is a fun thought experiment, but does it actually apply to…
Intelligent individuals tend to value self-directedness and benevolence, study finds
A study of over 15,000 Australian adults found that individuals with higher intelligence were more…
Depressed and lonely students gain fewer emotional and physiological benefits from social interactions
Depressed and lonely college students experience reduced physiological and psychological benefits from social interactions compared…
Alien life may look nothing like life on Earth — so how should we go about looking for it?
Alien life might look unlike anything we’ve ever seen on Earth. Trying to find evidence…
Chungungo: The mini sea otter that lives on rocky cliffs and mates for life
Marine otters live on rocky coasts with extreme swells and strong winds, with their dens…
Restless, reactive, or overly sensitive? Your child may have sensory processing difficulties
Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain…
Conspiracy theory quiz: Test your knowledge of unfounded beliefs, from flat Earth to lizard people
How much do you know about conspiracy theories? Take our quiz to find out.
Moon quiz: What do you know about our nearest celestial neighbor?
How’s your moon knowledge? Full, half, or total eclipse?
Women tend to report greater fatigue than men, yet observers see them as less tired
In a new study published in Sex Roles, researchers have identified a striking gender bias…
How do cats get their spots?
Scientists have identified some of the involved genes behind cats’ spots, but there’s still a…
