Weird space weather seems to have influenced human behavior on Earth 41,000 years ago
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Our first meeting was a bit awkward. One of us is an archaeologist who studies how…
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Pocket-size model of ALS could pave the way for new treatments
Scientists invented a pocket-sized model of the most common form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The “disease-on-a-chip,” made using stem…
We’re within 3 years of reaching a critical climate threshold. Can we reverse course?
In June, more than 60 climate scientists warned that the remaining “carbon budget” to stay below a dire warming threshold…
Rising rocket launches linked to ozone layer thinning
Falcon Heavy, a reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle from SpaceX, in flight for the first time on 6th February 2018. Credit:…
Best lenses for astrophotography 2025 for shooting stars and galaxies
In order to get those stunning astrophotos you’ve been dreaming of, a good camera will only go so far —…
James Webb telescope reveals ‘Sleeping Beauty’ galaxies in the early universe — snoozing where they weren’t supposed to exist
Astronomers have discovered over a dozen “dormant” galaxies that paused their star formation within the first billion years after the…
The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival—so we came up with a way to measure it
Aesthetic rating of benthic habitat. Credit: Scientific Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-06373-3 Why do people care about coral reefs? Why does…
Readers wonder about quantum biology, babies’ memories and parrot speech
A quantum query A century ago, physicists laid the foundation of quantum mechanics. Today, with greater control of quantum systems,…
How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery special
Shark Week 2025 is almost here, offering new shows full of thrills to celebrate its 37th year. Once again, we’ve…
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ gives US Space Force $1 billion for secretive X-37B space plane
U.S. President Trump’s “One, Big Beautiful Bill Act,” H.R. 1 includes $1 billion for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) X-37B…