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5 Science-Backed Ways to Spend for Happiness
Tax refund season? Research shows these spending strategies boost well-being more than splurging on stuff.
Right-handed dominance: A tale of bipedalism and brain expansion
Oxford researchers uncover the evolutionary roots of humanity's right-hand preference, linking it to walking upright and...
Craig Venter's Last Gift: A Cheaper, Near-Complete Human Genome
The late genomics pioneer's donated DNA fuels a breakthrough at SickKids, bringing gap-free sequencing closer to clinica...
Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land Remains Unadapted
65 years after publication, Robert Heinlein's award-winning novel still awaits film or TV adaptation
Stephen Hawking’s No‑Boundary Theory Rewrites the Cosmic Origin Story
Hawking’s daring use of imaginary time proposes a universe without a beginning, sparking both mathematical praise and ph...
Black Holes Collide with Stars, Unveiling Rare Cosmic Events
Scientists propose a new theory for Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients, involving black hole collisions with Wolf-Ray...
Vaonis Vespera Pro: A Smart Telescope That Defies Urban Light Pollution
A UK resident discovers the Vaonis Vespera Pro smart telescope, which delivers stunning views of the cosmos even under h...
Thailand's Nagatitan: A 27-Tonne Giant Unearthed After Decade-Long Dig
A newly discovered dinosaur in Thailand, three times the size of a London bus, offers insights into ancient ecosystems.
The Great Diamond of Spring: A Celestial Treasure Trove
Discover the Great Diamond of Spring and the thousands of galaxies hidden within this celestial pattern.
The Great Nighttime Divide: Why Some Skies are Brightening While Others Fade
NASA satellite data reveals a fragmented world where LED efficiency dims Europe while rapid urban expansion brightens Ch...
Beyond the Algorithm: Dr. Hannah Critchlow on Rewiring the Human Brain for the AI Era
As AI permeates every industry, neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow argues that "cathedral thinking" and emotional intellige...
The GW190728 Signal: Could Black Hole Mergers Finally Reveal Dark Matter?
MIT researchers suggest that the gravitational ripples from colliding black holes might hold the key to identifying the ...
The 2026 JH2 Near-Miss: A Wake-Up Call for Planetary Defense
A 'city killer' asteroid is zooming past Earth, but the real danger is how late we spotted it.
Patchouli Oil: From 60s Scent to Mosquito Shield in Brazil
A musky fragrance from the 1960s is now a potent mosquito repellent, offering 3-hour protection against Aedes aegypti.
STEM team honored, wildfires rage, and the mosquito extinction debate
A STEM team's impact is celebrated, wildfires threaten communities, and scientists ponder the consequences of eradicatin...
Sensory Reconstruction: Mapping the Final Moments of the Dinosaurs
New research from the University of Bristol and The Open University attempts to translate geological data into a viscera...
Africa's Slow Split: New Tectonic Rift Discovered Under Zambia
A newly discovered rift in Zambia's crust could be the beginning of Africa's eventual split into two continents.
Unborn Babies Mimic Mothers' Yawns, Study Finds
Research reveals foetuses 'catch' yawns from their mothers, suggesting prenatal social bonding.
Science Explains Why Sir David Attenborough’s Voice Is So Relaxing
Scientists reveal the mesmerizing qualities of Sir David Attenborough’s voice that induce relaxation, as he celebrates h...
Ethical Zoos: Conservation & Animal Welfare
Modern zoos are evolving, prioritizing animal welfare, conservation, and research. Discover zoos worldwide leading the w...
Whale Timmy Presumed Dead After Costly Rescue
Humpback whale Timmy, rescued in Germany after a £1.3 million operation, is likely dead, sparking debate over the ethics...
Whale Timmy Presumed Dead After Costly Rescue
Humpback whale Timmy, rescued in Germany after a public campaign, is now believed to have died shortly after release. Th...
Whale Timmy Presumed Dead After Costly Rescue
Humpback whale Timmy, rescued in Germany after a £1.3 million operation, is likely dead due to his weakened condition an...
Cosmic Inflation: Unsolved Mysteries
Cosmic inflation, the universe's rapid early expansion, remains a key cosmological theory but faces challenges in explai...
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Final Seasons Promise Epic Conclusion
Actors from *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds* preview seasons four and five, hinting at a thrilling series finale with hig...
Martha the Duck: A Story of Wildlife Coexistence
A Minnesota family's annual visits from a mallard duck named Martha highlight the increasing interactions between humans...
Utah Researchers Study Mushroom Causing 'Fairy' Visions
University of Utah scientists are investigating *Lanmaoa asiatica*, a mushroom that induces unique hallucinations of tin...
USF Marine Lab Destroyed by Fire, Research at Risk
A devastating fire destroyed the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's Marine Science Laboratory on Saturday, thr...
Beer Byproduct Boosts Sunscreen SPF, Study Finds
Research suggests spent hops from beer brewing can significantly increase sunscreen SPF levels, potentially improving sk...
Longevity Conservation: Protecting Older Animals
New research emphasizes the vital role older animals play in population survival due to their accumulated knowledge and ...