Antarctica Is Approaching an “Irreversible” Tipping Point, New Study Warns
New study reveals Antarctica faces collapse or resilience by 2100, with irreversible ice loss possible under high emissions scenarios.
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Missing Geomagnetic Polarity Reversals Reveal the Secrets of Earth’s Ancient Past
Japanese researchers say they are closing in on the mystery of Earth’s “missing” geomagnetic polarity reversals, identifying where they believe scientists should look for evidence of their unusual absence.
Study Challenges Long-Held View That Habits Cause Compulsive Behavior
In a recent study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) found that inflammation in a key decision-making region of the brain led to more deliberate behavior, rather than more compulsive actions.
Scientists Build a Zero-Gravity Microscope and Successfully Test it on the ‘Vomit Comet’
Scientists have invented a low cost, zero-gravity microscope called FlightScope that successfully conducted experiments on the vomit comet.
Brain Imaging Reveals How Psychedelics Blend Memory With Perception
In a recent study published in Communications Biology, researchers from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Germany used high-resolution brain imaging to show that psychedelics may redirect visual processing toward memory-related regions.
Scientists Unearth a Scimitar-Crested “Hell Heron” During a Daunting Sahara Desert Expedition
A new “scimitar-crested” spinosaurid, Spinosaurus mirabilis, has been uncovered in the Sahara, marking a major new dinosaur fossil find.
Antarctica’s Mysterious Gravity Hole is Finally Explained, Revealing Why the Icy Continent Experiences Earth’s Weakest Gravity
The origins of Antarctica’s gravity hole have finally been revealed, after researchers probed beneath the ice to trace it's formation.
Easter Island’s Enigmatic Collapse Was More Complex Than Past Theories Suggest, as Researchers Point to Compelling New Evidence
Researchers found that a severe drought began around 1550, leading to a significant drop in rainfall on Easter Island.
Scientists Successfully Use String Theory to Challenge More Than a Century of Assumptions About Living Systems
Scientists successfully borrow concepts from string theory to explain the network architecture of branching biological systems like neurons
AI Is Rewriting Human History—But New Study Finds It’s Stuck Decades in the Past
Study finds AI is misrepresenting human History, generating Neanderthals based on outdated science, bias, and myths.
Recurring Drought Forced Ancient Bison Hunters to Abandon an 1,100-Year-Old Montana Hunting Ground
While bison still lived in the grasslands and the vegetation patterns remained unchanged, hunters stopped visiting the Bergstrom site, which had been used on and off for generations.
Neuroscientists Re-Examining a Classic Model Now Say Humans May Have As Many As 33 Senses
Neuroscientists and philosophers are re-examining Aristotle’s model of the five senses by investigating how the brain processes sensory information.
Did Life Begin as Slime? Scientists Propose Novel ‘Gel-First’ Origin of Life Theory
Scientists propose a Gel-First theory suggesting life began in sticky prebiotic gels, not a primordial soup.
This Remote Greek Peninsula May Preserve a Living Link to the Ancient World
A remote peninsula in southern Greece may hold a living genetic link to the ancient Mediterranean world.
Extraordinary Claim? NASA Study Says Life on Ancient Mars May Be the Best Explanation for Odd Curiosity Rover Samples
Organic compounds discovered on the Red Planet cannot be fully explained by non-biological sources, say astrobiologists.
Exercise and Food Restriction Shape Psilocybin’s Effects, New Study Finds
A new study from Monash University, published in Genomic Press Psychedelics, found that psilocybin changes social behavior and immune signaling in female mice.
“This Isn’t Folklore; It’s Pharmacology”: Centuries-Old Traditional Medicine Could Be a Game-Changer for Hair Loss
Scientists say new research shows a centuries-old traditional Chinese herbal medicine could be a game-changer in fighting hair loss.
Scientists Create Octopus-Inspired “Smart Skin” That Can Hide Images, Change Shape, and Encode Information
Researchers unveil octopus-inspired smart skin that hides images, changes shape, and encodes data via 4D printing.
Thousands of Alien Plant Species Could Soon Take Root in the Arctic
A recent study published in NeoBiota indicates that thousands of non-native plant species could now find suitable conditions in the Arctic.
Controversy Ensues Over Claims That a Group of Trees in Italy “Predicted” an Eclipse—These Scientists Are Skeptical
A controversy has ensued over whether a group of spruce trees in Northern Italy predicted a partial solar eclipse, prompting skepticism among scientists.
Modern CT Scans Are Helping Scientists Unwrap the Lives of Ancient Egyptians
Recent advances in medical imaging are providing new insights into the daily lives of ancient Egyptians.
A Rare and Mysterious Type of Earthquake that Occurs Deep Below Earth’s Crust Has Just Been Mapped by Scientists
A rare type of deep underground earthquake occurring in the Earth’s mantle has finally been isolated and mapped by Stanford researchers.
“Their Mental Lives Go Beyond the Here and Now”: Scientists Say Imagination May Not Be Uniquely Human After All
Imagination may not be uniquely human. A new study shows an ape tracking pretend objects, reshaping ideas about cognition and evolution.
Hidden Structures Deep Within the Earth’s Mantle May Be the Root of Our Planet’s Magnetic History
New research identifies how two vast, hot rock structures in the planet’s mantle produce unusual magnetic activity.
Into the Abyss: The Hunt for Mysterious Dark Oxygen on the Ocean Floor is Finally Ready to Begin
A trip to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to search for the mysterious origin of dark oxygen is finally launching this spring.
14,000-Year-Old Alaskan Site Could Rewrite the Story of How Humans Reached the Americas
Finds at Alaska’s Holzman site show how Ice Age hunters, mammoths, and tools shaped the earliest journey into North America.
Pairing THC With an Anti-Inflammatory Reduced Alzheimer’s Pathology in Mice
Scientists say combining a low-dose of THC with a common anti-inflammatory drug improved cognition and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in mice.
Hidden for Centuries, “Lost” Portions of a Mysterious Ancient Star Map Have Been Revealed Using X-Rays
SLAC National Accelerator Lab researchers have revealed hidden references to an ancient “star map” in a centuries-old document.
Clinicians Push Back on Common Myths About Dissociation
A new clinical handbook, Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice, by Helena Crockford, Melanie Goodwin, and Paul Langthorne, explains that dissociation is more than a brief loss of focus or a rare mental health condition.
What Happens If Science Finally Explains Consciousness? A New Study Explores the Consequences
Consciousness remains science’s greatest mystery. A new study explores how it arises—and why solving it could reshape existence.
Scientists Deploy “Bat Accelerator Machine” to Unlock the Secret to How Bats Navigate in the Dark
In a new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists from the University of Bristol reframe the concept of echolocation.
Could Cannabis Beverages Help Reduce Alchohol Consumption? New Survey Findings Say Its Possible
A recent survey found that cannabis-infused beverages may fit into a similar social context as alcohol, with participants reporting lower alcohol consumption after they began using cannabis drinks.
Beyond MREs: The U.S. Army Is Testing 3D-Printed Food for the Battlefield
U.S. Army study finds Soldiers warm to 3D-Printed Food, signaling a future beyond traditional MRE battlefield rations.
Closer to Home: New DNA Analysis Reframes the Story of the “Beachy Head Woman”
For over a decade, the Roman-era skeleton known as the Beachy Head Woman has fueled discussions about the identity of the remains as well as migration in ancient Britain.
Did Thomas Edison Create Graphene More Than 130 Years Before it Was Officially Invented?
Experiments with identical replicas of Thomas Edison's original light bulbs shows the inventor may have accidentally created graphene
Early Humans in Asia Were Making Advanced Tools 160,000 Years Ago—Upending a Long-Held Assumptions
Ancient tools from China show early humans made complex, hafted technologies 160,000 years ago, reshaping views of innovation.
This Wild Potato May Rewrite What We Know About Life Before Farming
New research shows that a wild potato was carried across the region more than 10,000 years ago, helping it spread far beyond its natural range.
“Sharktober” Isn’t a Myth: Science Explains Why Shark Bites Spike Every October in Hawaii
New researcher explains "Sharktober," revealing that October shark bite spikes are driven by tiger shark biology, not beach crowds.
Scientists Have Discovered a Fascinating New Way Jupiter’s Moon Europa Could Support Life
Washington State University geophysicists offer new ideas on how Jupiter’s Moon Euro could provide for life from above.
Global Study Finds Invasive Species Are Helping Drive Sharp Insect Losses
A recent global analysis shows that invasive alien species are linked to significant declines in insect populations and diversity worldwide.
Defying Longstanding Chemical Rules, Chemists Have Engineered Exotic Molecules They Say Could “Benefit Our World”
UCLA researchers have violated Bredt’s rule, a century-old principle of organic chemistry, challenging our understanding of molecular shapes.
An Icy Mystery Has Puzzled Scientists for Decades—This Researcher May Have the Solution
A Spanish scientist believes he has finally solved a longstanding mystery about ice that causes the different shapes ice crystals form.
Droughts and Floods Weakened the Tang Dynasty Before Its Collapse, Researchers Say
New research suggests that environmental stress played an important role in weakening the Tang dynasty before its eventual collapse.
Scientists Discover Your Brain Starts Acting Asleep When You’re Sleep-Deprived—even While You’re Awake
New research shows sleep deprivation can push the awake brain into a sleep-like state, disrupting attention and brain fluid flow.
Ancient Cannabis Enzymes Reveal How THC and CBD First Evolved
A team of scientists has taken a closer look at the origins of cannabis chemistry by reconstructing enzymes from ancient plants.
“This Was Not Accidental”: Scientists Unravel Video Supposedly Showing a Pet Cow Using Tools
Scientists investigating video of a cow using tools say their findings could expand the list of animals capable of tool use.
Physicists Have Achieved Quantum “Alchemy” by Exciting Electrons to High-Energy States
Researchers have achieved quantum "alchemy" that allows them to alter the properties of materials using high-powered electrons.
Scientists Discover “Master Regulator” That Could Help Reverse Brain Aging at Its Source
Scientists identify a "master regulator" that may reset Brain Aging by controlling tau and gene expression in neurons.
“Auto-Brewery Syndrome”: What Happens When the Body Starts Brewing Its Own Alcohol?
A very small number of people can naturally experience symptoms of intoxication despite not consuming any alcohol.
A Newly Discovered Species Offers Clues to the Great Salt Lake’s Past
Researchers have discovered a new species in the Great Salt Lake, offering scientists a new tool for monitoring environmental change.