New dwarf planet spotted at the edge of the solar system
The orbits of a potential dwarf planet called 2017 OF201 and the dwarf planet Sedna Tony Dunn A potential dwarf…
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New Class of Drugs Blocks Wakefulness Chemical and Offers Relief from Insomnia
This Nature Outlook is editorially independent, produced with financial support from Avadel. Miranda cannot remember a time in her life…
Why Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Won’t Shield the U.S. from Nuclear Strikes
During a briefing from the Oval Office this week, President Donald Trump revealed his administration’s plan for “Golden Dome”—an ambitious…
As quantum mechanics turns 100, a new revolution is under way
With greater control over the quantum realm, physicists are poised to make major leaps in quantum computing, quantum gravity and…
Bird quiz: How much do you know about our feathered friends?
Birds have run, swum and flown around Earth since the dinosaur age, and they’ve hunted for food and raised their…
Penguin poo helps keep Antarctica cool
Adelie penguins on sea ice off the Antarctic Peninsula Ashley Cooper pics/Alamy Fumes of ammonia rising from piles of droppings…
Vitamin D May Slow Cells’ Aging by Protecting DNA
Vitamin D May Slow Cells’ Aging Vitamin D supplements may help prevent the loss of telomeres, DNA sequences that shrink…
Bird Flu Vaccine for Cows Passes Early Test
Bird Flu Vaccine for Cows Passes Early Test Researchers have tested an mRNA vaccine against avian influenza in calves with…
FDA significantly limits access to COVID-19 vaccines
The new framework unveiled May 20 says new COVID-19 shots should go only to those ages 65 and up or…
Rare face tattoos on 800-year-old mystery mummy baffle archaeologists
An 800-year-old mummy donated to a museum in Italy a century ago has revealed new clues about ancient face tattoos….