Scientists Uncover The Secrets Of Sleep And Memory In Electrified Brain Experiments
German neuroscientists have made a significant advancement in finally uncovering the long-missing link between deep sleep and memory formation.
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“We All Hate Needles.” Researchers Hack Skin Bacterium to Replace Shots with Topical Cream.
Researchers at Stanford University may be on the cusp of overcoming the fear of needles with a topical vaccine applied directly to the skin, after recent successful tests.
New Research Shows Suicide Rates Do Not Spike During the Holiday Season
New research by the Annenberg Public Policy Center suggests that suicide rates do not increase around the holiday season.
How AI Used Knee X-Rays To Accurately Predict Beer Drinking and Bean Eating Habits and Why it’s Concerning
By shortcutting the system, AI could accurately predict if someone drank beer or ate refried beans based on a knee x-ray.
Evidence of Ancient Hot Water on Mars Points to the Red Planet’s Potentially Habitable History
Traces of ancient hot water on the Red Planet hint that Mars may have had a habitable past, new research reveals.
Scientists Propose a Surprising Hero in the Fight Against Climate Change: Tiny Poop From Marine Life
In a new study, scientists propose an unconventional solution to combating climate change: tiny poop from microscopic marine life.
Archaeologists Discover “Smoking Gun” Evidence of Earliest Human Companionship with Canines in the Americas
Alaskan archaeological sites reveal the origins of human-canid friendship in the Americas began 2,000 years earlier than once thought.
Mysterious New Deep Ocean Predator Discovered Thriving in the Extreme Depths of the Atacama Trench
Researchers exploring the extreme depths of the Pacific Ocean's Atacama Trench say they have discovered an entirely new species of predator.
35,000 Years Ago, Ancient Humans Entered a Deep Cavern to Worship this Enigmatic ‘Reptilian God’
An excavation of Manot Cave in Galilee, Israel, has discovered a turtle god totem worshipped in a deep, dark cavern over 35,000 years ago.
Desert Ants Rely on a “Sixth Sense” to Help Them Find Their Way, Study Reveals
Scientists have uncovered new insights into how desert ants use the Earth’s magnetic field to help them find their way.
Giant Hailstones Injured 70 and Destroyed Property During a Catastrophic Storm. Scientists Were Surprised by What They Found Inside.
Scientists have revealed the interior structure of giant hailstones that pummelled northern Spain in 2022, along with a few surprises.
‘Objectionable Conditions’ Involving Animal Testing Continue to Haunt Neuralink Amid FDA Scrutiny
Elon Musk’s brain-interface company Neuralink is once again under fire following new allegations of "objectionable" animal testing conditions.
Electrical Properties of Human Skin are Helping Researchers Unveil New Insights About Our Emotions
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University are investigating how the electrical properties of human skin can provide insights into emotional states.
“Nobody Knows How They Can Do This.” New Evidence of Cells “Learning” Upends Past Thinking on Cellular Function
Scientists have provided new evidence for cells learning without the need for complex brains and nervous systems.
Astrophotographer Captures Mysterious Blue Flash During Avalanche
A Chinese astrophotographer says his camera captured a mysterious blue flash of light during an avalanche on Mount Xiannairi in Sichuan
Human Hibernation May Be the Key to Future Space Travel. This Unlikely Source is Offering Clues to How it Might Be Achieved.
Scientists are getting new insights into how human hibernation could be possible for long periods during space travel by studying bat blood.
Discovery of “Lost” Large-Headed Human Species, ‘Homo Juluensis,’ Challenges Accepted Ideas on Early Hominin Evolution
Scientists have revealed the discovery Homo Juluensis, a mysterious, large-headed ancient human species, in provocative new research.
Something is Growing in the Ocean’s Deep Submarine Canyons. Now Scientists Have Revealed the Cause.
Scientists have discovered something concerning in the deep submarine canyons of Earth’s oceans, and it appears to be growing.
This New Quantum Battery doesn’t Need An External Field to Charge
Researchers have unveiled 'quantum batteries' that are far more compact, efficient, and faster-charging than conventional batteries.
Scientists Print Sensors Using E-Tattoos to Measure Brain Activity
Scientists have created a liquid ink that can be printed directly onto a patient’s scalp to monitor brain activity.
Scientists Discovered Hayabusa 2 Asteroid Sample Was Teeming With Microbes, But Where Did They Come From?
Imperial College London scientists say microbes on asteroid samples from Japan's Hayabusa 2 mission have down to Earth origins.
Oldest Firearm Ever Found in the U.S. Offers New Insights in Native American’s Resistance Against Spanish Conquistadors
Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest firearm ever found in the U.S. at the site of a major Native American battle.
Look at What the ESA’s Solar Orbiter Just Spotted in These Remarkable Images of the Sun’s Surface
Remarkable phenomena have been revealed in the most detailed imagery of the Sun to date, made possible by the ESA's Solar Orbiter mission.
Cryptocurrency Scammers Are Trying to Exploit Typos in Your Digital Wallet
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new cryptocurrency scam that exploits human error to siphon funds from unsuspecting users.
Jupiter’s Magnetic Tornadoes Are Creating Mysterious Dark Spots Like A Reverse Aurora
Researchers have discovered short-lived spots possibly generated by magnetic tornadoes occurring on Jupiter.
Source of Mysterious Glow First Spotted in the Pacific Ocean’s ‘Midnight Zone’ Finally Revealed
A mysterious glow coming from the Pacific Ocean's pitch-black "midnight zone" leads to the discovery of an enigmatic new life form.
Teens Using Cannabis Report Increased Psychosis Symptoms
A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis sheds light on the complex relationship between adolescent cannabis use and psychosis.
Athletes Excel at Mental Gymnastics: Study Reveals Link Between Sports and Working Memory
A new meta-analysis shows that athletes have significantly superior working memory compared to their sedentary counterparts.
New NASA Discovery is Upending Our Assumptions About Early Life on Earth
A recent groundbreaking NASA study has revealed a significant discovery about the protein configurations that may give rise to life, challenging existing scientific assumptions.
Strange “Quack-like” Noises Were Detected Off the New Zealand Coast Decades Ago. This Researcher Thinks They Were Communication.
No one knew the source of the odd, repeating noises coming from somewhere in the ocean depths off the New Zealand coast.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots “Red Monsters” Deep in the Cosmos That Astronomers Say Shouldn’t Exist
A trio of cosmic "red monsters" discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are complicating our accepted ideas about the cosmos.
Scientists Uncover the Terrifying Psychological Impact of the Mysterious Aztec Death Whistle
New research reveals that the sounds from the mysterious Aztec death whistle has an "aversive" and "scary" impact on the brain.
Scientists Aiming to Build Massive Underwater Structure to Protect Antarctica Could Face Territorial Challenges
The construction of a massive underwater structure to protect Antarctica’s melting ice sheets could be met with unexpected international challenges, new research reveals.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Bizarre ‘Einstein Zigzag’ Produced by First Known Double Gravitational Lens
The discovery of the first known double gravitational lens has been made with help from observations by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Hurricane Forecasting Could Soon Get a Major Upgrade with Help from Machine Learning
Researchers have unveiled a new machine-learning approach that could transform the accuracy of hurricane forecasting.
Scientists Say Something Unusual Was Detected Just Before the Massive Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption
Seismic data collected before the massive Hunga Tonga eruption in 2022 could point to a new kind of early warning system for such events.
The FDA Wants to Curb Controversial Animal Testing. Here’s How They Plan to Do It.
The US Food and Drug Administration is pushing ahead with new measures aimed to help reduce its reliance on live animal subjects.
Geologists Uncover Clues in Colorado That Lend New Weight to Snowball Earth Hypothesis
A recent study by Colorado geologists adds weight to the snowball Earth hypothesis, providing what may be the best evidence yet of our planet’s a frozen past.
Discovery Challenges Einstein’s General Relativity as Mysterious Acceleration of Universe’s Expansion Suggests Unknown Physics
An international research team's new calculations of the distortion of time and space presents new challenges to predictions in Einstein's general relativity.
First-Ever Discovery of Amber in Antarctica Reveals Continent Had Trees 90 Million Years Ago.
Scientists have discovered the first-ever sample of fossilized tree resin, known as amber, on Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica.
Researchers Name New Snail Species After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Characters
Two newly discovered species of freshwater snails from Brazil have been named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Americans Are More Likely to Choose News That Supports Their Beliefs. This New Study Reveals Why.
A new study suggests people often prefer news that aligns with their existing beliefs, a tendency known as “selective exposure.”
Scientists Defy Conventional Physics By Revealing That a Laser Beam Can Cast a Shadow
Researchers create a visible shadow using only a laser beam, an achievement that seemingly defies conventional physics.
Scientists Have Created a New App That Could Help Users Reduce Negative Thoughts
Scientists at Harvard University have developed an app that focuses on breaking cycles of negative thoughts that contribute to depression.
Study Finds People with Traditional Paranormal Beliefs Feel More Stressed Than Those with New Age Varieties
People with traditional paranormal beliefs report more feelings of stress and worse coping than those with new-age paranormal beliefs.
Can Humanity Sustain Itself Without Destroying the Earth? New Study Examines Ways to Prevent Ecological Collapse
New research examines if its possible for humanity to continue to thrive on Earth without triggering an ecological collapse.
Children’s Animated Movies May Promote Bias Through Their Depiction of These Characters, Study Says
New research says animated films may promote bias by depicting characters with strabismus as villains, sidekicks, or bumbling fools.
Breakthrough in Photonic Time Crystals: New Material Design Could Revolutionize Light Control and Amplification
A recent breakthrough in the development of photonic time crystals could dramatically alter how we manipulate and amplify light.
CERN Physicists Hunting for ‘New Physics’ with the Large Hadron Collider Reveal First Results
Cern physicists searching for the telltale signs of new physics within the Large Hardon Collider have released their first results.
Size Matters: Male Stalk-Eyed Flies with This Shorter Physical Feature Compensate by Being More Sexually Aggressive
Male stalk-eyed flies with shorter eyestalks compensate by being more aggressive to attract females who generally prefer longer eyestalks.