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2025

Scientists forge “superalloy” that refuses to melt ScientistScientists forge “superalloy” that refuses to melt Scientists have developed a chromium-molybdenum-silicon alloy that withstands extreme heat while remaining ductile and oxidation-resistant. It could

You might look healthy, but hidden fat could be silently damYou might look healthy, but hidden fat could be silently damaging your heart McMaster researchers found that deep abdominal and liver fat can quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear fit. Th

How the brain splits up vision without you even noticing As How the brain splits up vision without you even noticing As an object moves across your field of view, the brain seamlessly hands off visual processing from one hemisphere to the other like cell phone

Math Breakthroughs from Behind Bars People in prisons and jaMath Breakthroughs from Behind Bars People in prisons and jails have contributed to some of the greatest ideas in mathematics Boris Suntsov/Getty Images In 2014 Mura Yakerson, a college student at the

Organisms can produce energy from air The findings point to Organisms can produce energy from air The findings point to new possibilities for sustainable energy production From left to right: Sarah Soom, Christoph von Ballmoos, Stefan Moning, Department of Che

Famous double-slit experiment holds up when stripped to its Famous double-slit experiment holds up when stripped to its quantum essentials Caption: Schematic of the MIT experiment: Two single atoms floating in a vacuum chamber are illuminated by a laser beam a

Scientists discover the moment AI truly understands languageScientists discover the moment AI truly understands language A study in JSTAT describes the sharp shift in text comprehension strategies during neural network training. Researchers found that transfor

Viewing art can boost wellbeing by giving meaning to life ThViewing art can boost wellbeing by giving meaning to life The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your wellbeing, a new research study has found, and this benefit can be gained in

The hunger switch in your nose: How smells tell your brain tThe hunger switch in your nose: How smells tell your brain to stop eating A team of scientists has discovered a direct link between the smell of food and feelings of fullness at least in lean mice. Th

Want to Live to 100? These Four Habits Might Help Get You ThWant to Live to 100? These Four Habits Might Help Get You There. A 115-year-old Surrey woman named Ethel Caterham has officially been handed the title of the oldest living human alive . Many people

Do Eyes Really See The World Upside Down? Here's The ScienceDo Eyes Really See The World Upside Down? Here's The Science. Our eyes work thanks to light. Objects we can see are either sources of light themselves – like a candle or a phone screen – or light boun

Social media platform tailoring could support more fulfillinSocial media platform tailoring could support more fulfilling use, study finds Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more focused, according to new res

Nature visits can improve well-being disparities among urbanNature visits can improve well-being disparities among urban dwellers How relatedness to nature is linked to well-being is determined by district-level socioeconomic status. The Kobe University analys

Professional artists viewed as more creative than AI programProfessional artists viewed as more creative than AI programs In the rapidly developing contest between human creativity and artificial intelligence algorithms, professional artists still have an edge

The origins of language Chimpanzees are capable of complex cThe origins of language Chimpanzees are capable of complex communication: The human capacity for language may not be as unique as previously thought. Chimpanzees have a complex communication system th

Modern farming has carved away earth faster than during the Modern farming has carved away earth faster than during the ice age Minnesota study adds to growing evidence of human-accelerated erosion, which could jeopardize agriculture Few forces rival a glacier

Can There Be Sound in Space? It seems contrary to common knoCan There Be Sound in Space? It seems contrary to common knowledge, but sound can travel through some parts of space quite well “In space no one can hear you scream.” That now classic tagline (from Al

How long does a seed live? The science behind seed banks NewHow long does a seed live? The science behind seed banks New research from the Kings Park Seed Bank in Perth has shed light on the surprising life and death of seeds, important for the conservation

Animal behavioral diversity at risk in the face of decliningAnimal behavioral diversity at risk in the face of declining biodiversity How understanding animal behavior, including tool use, can shed light on human behavior and culture Drastic declines in biodiv

Seeing humanity's transition from hunting to farming as a cuSeeing humanity's transition from hunting to farming as a cultural shift Researchers develop a new potential standard tool for studying prehistoric transitional periods Using a mathematical model, res

Human urine, a valuable resource as fertilizer for sustainabHuman urine, a valuable resource as fertilizer for sustainable urban agriculture, study concludes The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agricultu

Why don’t we remember being a baby? New study provides cluesWhy don’t we remember being a baby? New study provides clues Though we learn so much during our first years of life, we can’t, as adults, remember specific events from that time. Researchers have long

Why does nature love spirals? The link to entropy There are Why does nature love spirals? The link to entropy There are moments in the history of human thought when a simple realization transforms our understanding of reality. A moment when chaos reveals itsel

The benefits of speaking multiple languages New psychology rThe benefits of speaking multiple languages New psychology research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced cognitive skills E ncouraging bilingualism at home can have many cognitive be

New device could allow you to taste a cake in virtual realitNew device could allow you to taste a cake in virtual reality From fish soup to coffee, 'e-Taste' delivered, study finds Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expandin

The brain perceives unexpected pain more strongly ResearcherThe brain perceives unexpected pain more strongly Researchers at University of Tsukuba used visual threat manipulation in the virtual reality environment and thermal stimulation to investigate how the

NEP Language Policy: Mother Tongue will be the Medium of EduNEP Language Policy: Mother Tongue will be the Medium of Education in India India is a growing nation and is determined to be known as a source of knowledge globally. For the past few years, the India

Scientists simulate asteroid collision effects on climate anScientists simulate asteroid collision effects on climate and plants A new climate modeling study published in the journal Science Advances by researchers from the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP

What's the best way to organize people to generate ideas? NeWhat's the best way to organize people to generate ideas? New research offers insight Is it better to work in large groups? Smaller ones? With people who are similar or different? Some results are not

Quantum mechanics helps with photosynthesis Why do plants trQuantum mechanics helps with photosynthesis Why do plants transport energy so efficiently and quickly? Photosynthesis - mainly carried out by plants - is based on a remarkably efficient energy convers

Researchers identify three psychological profiles that couldResearchers identify three psychological profiles that could determine the evolution of mental, cognitive and brain health in aging An international study has identified three psychological profiles a

Violence on TV: What happens to children who watch? Boys expViolence on TV: What happens to children who watch? Boys exposed to violent screen content in the preschool years were more likely to become antisocial and violent themselves a decade later, in their

Is eating more red meat bad for your brain? Processed red meIs eating more red meat bad for your brain? Processed red meat linked to increased risk of dementia People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are mor

Naughty or Nice? Many parents rely on threats to manage misbNaughty or Nice? Many parents rely on threats to manage misbehavior -- from no dessert to no Santa National poll suggests 1 in 4 parents have threatened preschool-aged children with no Santa or gifts;

The Kármán Line: Where does space begin? Pinning down exactlThe Kármán Line: Where does space begin? Pinning down exactly where outer space starts isn't as easy as you might think. Earth's atmosphere is a thin band of air composed of five main layers. (Image c

Which Country Celebrates New Year First, and Who Rings in LaWhich Country Celebrates New Year First, and Who Rings in Last Compared to India? Find Out Here! Kiritimati Island in Kiribati is the first place to celebrate the New Year, welcoming 2025 at 5:00 AM U

2024

Physicists magnetize a material with light | Massachusetts Physicists magnetize a material with light | Massachusetts Institute of Technology The technique provides researchers with a powerful tool for controlling magnetism, and could help in designing faste

How many countries are there in 2024? While it may seem simpHow many countries are there in 2024? While it may seem simple, the question ‘How many countries are there in the world?’ has no easy and definitive answer. The total number of countries in the world

The longest living animals on Earth 2025 From mole rats to GThe longest living animals on Earth 2025 From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans. Pic: Naked mole rat in a burrow Time is a bit of a confusing concept

Mathematicians model a puzzling breakdown in cooperative behMathematicians model a puzzling breakdown in cooperative behaviour Darwin was puzzled by cooperation in nature—it ran directly against natural selection and the notion of survival of the fittest. But

Animal characters can boost young children's psychological dAnimal characters can boost young children's psychological development A study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit -- or Toad and Ratty from The Wind in the Willows -- can also play

Origins of creativity in the brain Have you ever had the solOrigins of creativity in the brain Have you ever had the solution for a tough problem suddenly hit you when you’re thinking about something entirely different? Creative thought is a hallmark of humani

Effortless robot movements New technology mimics nature and Effortless robot movements New technology mimics nature and makes rhythmic movements calculable Humans and animals move with remarkable economy without consciously thinking about it by utilizing the n

Right now, the Sun is far more active than predicted – and sRight now, the Sun is far more active than predicted – and small satellites are paying the price Last week, three tiny Australian satellites from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program burned up in

Nanoscale transistors could enable more efficient electronicNanoscale transistors could enable more efficient electronics Researchers are leveraging quantum mechanical properties to overcome the limits of silicon semiconductor technology. Silicon transistors,

A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities An iA rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities An international research team led by QuTech has demonstrated a network connection between quantum processors over metropolitan distances. Their

It's not to be. Universe too short for Shakespeare typing moIt's not to be. Universe too short for Shakespeare typing monkeys A new study reveals it would take far longer than the lifespan of our universe for a typing monkey to randomly produce Shakespeare. So

More social species live longer New research has revealed thMore social species live longer New research has revealed that species that are more social live longer and produce offspring for a greater time-span. This is the first study on this topic which spans

You're Taller in the Morning You might be surprised to learnYou're Taller in the Morning You might be surprised to learn that you're actually taller when you wake up in the morning. This fascinating phenomenon isn't just a trick of the light or your imaginat

What happened when a meteorite the size of four Mount EveresWhat happened when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests hit Earth? | Harvard Gazette Giant impact had silver lining for life, according to new study Billions of years ago, long before anythin

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory oThe Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024 The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024 was awarded jointly to Daron Acemoglu, S

The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awThe Nobel Peace Prize 2024 The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo "for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuc

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 The Nobel Prize in LiteraThe Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 was awarded to Han Kang, "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life."

Eyes on the fries: how our vision creates a food trend | UnEyes on the fries: how our vision creates a food trend | University of Sydney How we rate food is influenced by the food we’ve just seen Images of food are ubitquitous in modern culture. Image: Unspl

A river is pushing up Mount Everest’s peak | UCL News - UCLA river is pushing up Mount Everest’s peak | UCL News - UCL – University College London Mount Everest is about 15 to 50 metres taller than it would otherwise be because of uplift caused by a nearby e

How are pronouns processed in the memory-region of our brainHow are pronouns processed in the memory-region of our brain? A new study shows how individual brain cells in the hippocampus respond to pronouns. “This may help us unravel how we remember what we rea

This rocky planet around a white dwarf resembles Earth -- 8 This rocky planet around a white dwarf resembles Earth -- 8 billion years from now Existence of Earth-like planet around dead sun offers hope for our planet's ultimate survival By Robert Sanders |

Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore origins of horScientists turn to human skeletons to explore origins of horseback riding As anyone who’s spent time in the saddle knows, riding a horse can be hard on your body. But can it change the way your skelet

Online spaces may intensify teens’ uncertainty in social intOnline spaces may intensify teens’ uncertainty in social interactions Digital interactions differ from real-life ones, complicating social identity A feature on Snapchat lets people track their friend

Mega El Niños kicked off the world’s worst mass extinction MMega El Niños kicked off the world’s worst mass extinction Most species died off during the Great Dying 252 million years ago The vast majority of Earth’s species died out at the end of the Permian Pe

Path to prosperity for planet and people shrinking rapidly, Path to prosperity for planet and people shrinking rapidly, scientists warn Our planet will only remain able to provide even the most basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic sy

The Surprising Benefits of Gossip | Scientific American SocThe Surprising Benefits of Gossip | Scientific American Social scientists are uncovering the intricate group dynamics of gossip Scientists have studied gossip for decades. That’s not surprising given

Researchers Create Solution That Makes Living Skin TranspareResearchers Create Solution That Makes Living Skin Transparent | The University of Texas at Dallas ( utdallas.edu ) In a pioneering new study, researchers made the skin on the skulls and abdomens o

The impact of human activity on air quality: A look at aerosThe impact of human activity on air quality: A look at aerosol pollution before and after the Industrial Revolution A recent study led by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of

Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humanMosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down The recently discovered cue is one of many the insects integrate across various distances | The Current ( ucsb.edu ) While a mosq

Aston University researchers are part of a team that has senAston University researchers are part of a team that has sent data at a record rate of 402 terabits per second using commercially available optical fibre. This beats their previous record, announced i

Internet addiction affects the behaviour and development of Internet addiction affects the behaviour and development of adolescents | UCL News - UCL – University College London Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lea

A million light years and still going New, groundbreaking reA million light years and still going New, groundbreaking research shows that rotation curves of galaxies stay flat indefinitely, corroborating predictions of modified gravity theory as an alternative

Just thinking about a location activates mental maps in the Just thinking about a location activates mental maps in the brain MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain uses the same cognitive representations whether navigating through space physically or m

Benefits of failure are overrated Success follows failure leBenefits of failure are overrated Success follows failure less often than expected, study finds The platitude that failure leads to success may be both inaccurate and damaging to society, according to

Studies uncover the critical role of sleep in the formation Studies uncover the critical role of sleep in the formation of memories Sleep—or a lack thereof—has a dramatic effect on neurons in the hippocampus Imagine you’re a student, it’s finals week, and you’

What’s Going On in Our Brains When We Plan? Study uncovers hWhat’s Going On in Our Brains When We Plan? Study uncovers how the brain simulates possible future actions by drawing from our stored memories In pausing to think before making an important decision,

“People are never perfect, but they can be as accurate as si“People are never perfect, but they can be as accurate as single-digit degrees off, which is incredibly accurate,” says Nora Newcombe, a cognitive psychologist at Temple University who was a co-author

Researchers from The Australian National University have proResearchers from The Australian National University have proposed a new method for desalinating water that avoids many of the unwanted side effects of traditional desalinating techniques and that redu

Imagine a world in which some important decision — a judge’sImagine a world in which some important decision — a judge’s sentencing recommendation, a child’s treatment protocol, which person or business should receive a loan — was made more reliable because a

Can plants “think”? Do they “make plans”? Do they “talk” to Can plants “think”? Do they “make plans”? Do they “talk” to one another? Believe it or not, these are questions that scientists are asking quite seriously—and it’s starting to look like the answer mig

All over the world, ecosystems are threatened. From forests All over the world, ecosystems are threatened. From forests and drylands to farmlands and lakes, natural spaces on which humanity’s existence depends are reaching a tipping point. According to the

Ice’s melty coating appears even at temperatures well below Ice’s melty coating appears even at temperatures well below freezing, a phenomenon known as “premelting.” That layer acts as a lubricant, explaining why ice is slippery even under frigid conditions. B

The 3200-megapixel Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) CaThe 3200-megapixel Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera, the groundbreaking instrument at the core of the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, has arrived at the observatory site on Cerro Pachó

Strange Discovery Suggests Children Trust Robots Over HumansStrange Discovery Suggests Children Trust Robots Over Humans From The Iron Giant to Big Hero 6 , many of us will be familiar with tales of kids befriending robots , which suggest generations of yo

Charge your laptop in a minute or your EV in 10? SupercapaciCharge your laptop in a minute or your EV in 10? Supercapacitors can help; new research offers clues Imagine if your dead laptop or phone could charge in a minute or if an electric car could be fully

Mental disorders may spread in young people's social networkMental disorders may spread in young people's social networks A recently completed study demonstrates that mental disorders may be transmitted between individuals within social networks. The finding w

Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of WHeld every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essent

For the seventh year running, the Finns have taken the top sFor the seventh year running, the Finns have taken the top spot as the world’s happiest people. That’s according to the 2024 World Happiness Report, released March 20. Per usual, the remaining Nordic

The "entertainment to education ratio" refers to the balanceThe "entertainment to education ratio" refers to the balance between entertainment and educational content in various media, such as television, movies, video games, and online platforms. This ratio i

For a while vitamin D was looking like a bona fide health elFor a while vitamin D was looking like a bona fide health elixir. It was recognized a century ago as the cure for rickets, a childhood disease that causes weak and deformed bones. Then, in the early 2

New experiments by psychologists at the University of PittsbNew experiments by psychologists at the University of Pittsburgh and Temple University suggest varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for retaining memories —

Chronic stress is a ubiquitous problem shouldered by many peChronic stress is a ubiquitous problem shouldered by many people worldwide. Although the stressors are myriad (eg, loneliness, finances, health, discrimination), the corporal response to them either c

Ref: https://www.nasa.gov/image-detail/launch-of-sts-1-fromRef: https://www.nasa.gov/image-detail/launch-of-sts-1-from-ksc-complex-39/

A star’s magnetic field must be considered in order to correA star’s magnetic field must be considered in order to correctly determine the characteristics of their exoplanets from observations by space telescopes such as Kepler, James Webb, or PLATO. This is d

Characterizing social networks A new method to measure homopCharacterizing social networks A new method to measure homophily in large group interactions offers insights into how groups might interact in the future. Stephanie Martinovich | Department of Civil

Did a magnetic field collapse trigger the emergence of animaDid a magnetic field collapse trigger the emergence of animals? Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life The Ediacaran Period, spanning f

What is game theory and what are some of its applications? SWhat is game theory and what are some of its applications? Saul I. Gass, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, explains. | What is game theory and wha

Gender stereotypes in schools impact on girls and boys with Gender stereotypes in schools impact on girls and boys with mental health difficulties, study finds Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in sc

Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of WHeld every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essent

For more open and equitable public discussions on social medFor more open and equitable public discussions on social media, try “meronymity” A communication system whose users reveal only a few verified aspects of their identity can empower less confident par

Differing values of nature can still lead to joined up goalsDiffering values of nature can still lead to joined up goals for sustainability Recognising and respecting the different ways nature is valued can enable better environmental decision-making, accordin

Online spaces may intensify teens’ uncertainty in social intOnline spaces may intensify teens’ uncertainty in social interactions Digital interactions differ from real-life ones, complicating social identity | https://www.sciencenews.org/article/online-teens

Low intensity light to fight the effects of chronic stress SLow intensity light to fight the effects of chronic stress Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity li

Can Scientific Thinking Save the World? A physicist, a philoCan Scientific Thinking Save the World? A physicist, a philosopher and a psychologist are working together to bring better, smarter decision-making to the masses. A physicist, a philosopher and a psyc

Why can’t robots outrun animals? Robotics engineers have worWhy can’t robots outrun animals? Robotics engineers have worked for decades and invested many millions of research dollars in attempts to create a robot that can walk or run as well as an animal. And

INFECTED: UNDERSTANDING THE SPREAD OF BEHAVIOR A team of resINFECTED: UNDERSTANDING THE SPREAD OF BEHAVIOR A team of researchers found that long-tie connections accelerate the speed of social contagion Human beings are likely to adopt the thoughts, beliefs, an

If you’re like me, perhaps you’ve visited a contemporary artIf you’re like me, perhaps you’ve visited a contemporary art installation, seen a painting of a single plain square or a giant sculpture of a fork, and wondered, how on Earth is this art? I’ll bet you

Conspiracy beliefs are commonly seen during times of uncertaConspiracy beliefs are commonly seen during times of uncertainty. This study examined whether a chatbot offering counter-conspiracy information can mitigate conspiracy beliefs and the role of chatbot

Less than twenty minutes after finishing this article, your Less than twenty minutes after finishing this article, your brain will begin to store the information that you’ve just read in a coordinated burst of neuronal activity. Underpinning this process is a

Teens who participate in after-school arts activities such aTeens who participate in after-school arts activities such as music, drama and painting are more likely to report feeling depressed or sad than students who are not involved in these programs, accordi

What moves 100 times as much water as all the Earth’s riversWhat moves 100 times as much water as all the Earth’s rivers combined, measures 2,000 kilometres across at its widest point, and extends all the way down to the deep sea? The Antarctic Circumpolar Cu

Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries gTiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue color, researchers at the University of Bristol can reveal. This applies to a lot of fruits that are the same color incl

When over the course of development do humans become conscioWhen over the course of development do humans become conscious? When the seventeenth-century French philosopher René Descartes was asked about infant consciousness by his critics, he eventually sugges

A teacher’s gender and comfort with technology factor into wA teacher’s gender and comfort with technology factor into whether artificial intelligence is adopted in the classroom, as shown in a new report from the USC Center for Generative AI and Society .

Near the end of the last century, Bill Gates saw the prospecNear the end of the last century, Bill Gates saw the prospect of unifying citizens of nearly 200 countries, speaking more than 7,000 languages, coming together in common dialogue through the suddenly

The study showed that scents are more effective than words aThe study showed that scents are more effective than words at cueing up a memory of a specific event and could even be used in the clinical setting to help depressed individuals get out of negative th

Surprise! – How the brain learns to deal with the unexpectedSurprise! – How the brain learns to deal with the unexpected Growing up, the brain becomes more efficient at processing surprises. Studies on mice show the developments that take place. (Photo: Adobe

UCLA Health researchers suggest using Kundalini yoga to compUCLA Health researchers suggest using Kundalini yoga to compliment standard memory training exercises A new UCLA Health study found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and memory f

Music can be felt directly in the body. When we hear our favMusic can be felt directly in the body. When we hear our favourite catchy song, we are overcome with the urge to move to the music. Music can activate our autonomic nervous system and even cause shive

Digital texts, such as social media chats and blogs, tend toDigital texts, such as social media chats and blogs, tend to be much shorter and have worse linguistic quality compared to printed works. Phones and computers also expose readers to distractions from

While screen time is generally known to affect sleep, new reWhile screen time is generally known to affect sleep, new research suggests that interactive engagement, such as texting friends or playing video games, delays and reduces the time spent asleep to a g

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Digital puzzle games could be good for memory in older adultDigital puzzle games could be good for memory in older adults Older adults who play digital puzzle games have the same memory abilities as people in their 20s, a new study has shown. The study, from t

How our tastes influence our creativity The more we like ourHow our tastes influence our creativity The more we like our ideas, the faster we give them shape. But to be creative, we need to focus on out-of-the-box thinking. This is what Alizée Lopez-Persem and

Guide for Critical Thinking 🤔Guide for Critical Thinking 🤔

New research findings challenge the fears parents have been New research findings challenge the fears parents have been hearing for years that children who spend hour after hour playing video games, or choose games of certain genres, would manifest unhealthy r

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is aweing scientists aThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is aweing scientists and the public alike with its spectacular images of distant galaxies and its discoveries of dozens of new black holes. Yet JWST is also rewri

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Moon lander The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Moon lander Vikram and robotic rover Pragyan have now been told to go to sleep. ISRO hopes to awaken them at lunar dawn on 22 September. But in their tw

Quantum entanglement is a physical process through which paiQuantum entanglement is a physical process through which pairs of particles become connected and remain so even when separated by vast distances. This fascinating phenomenon has been the focus of nume

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 SeptInternational Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September every year. Sign language is a common language that is quite different from spoken languages. This day provides us with the opportunit

A tiny jellyfish has, for the first time, demonstrated a migA tiny jellyfish has, for the first time, demonstrated a mighty cognitive capacity — the ability to learn by association. Although it has no central brain, the finger-tip-sized Caribbean box jellyfish

Black holes should be thought of as “empty places” rather thBlack holes should be thought of as “empty places” rather than “dense objects.” While they are indeed formed from incredibly dense objects (collapsed stars), the black hole itself is nothing. Black ho

NASA wants astronaut boots back on the moon a few years fromNASA wants astronaut boots back on the moon a few years from now, and the space agency is investing heavily in its Artemis program to make it happen. It's part of an ambitious and risky plan to establ

Levels of organization of living things.Levels of organization of living things.

We’ve all heard of the five tastes our tongues can detect — We’ve all heard of the five tastes our tongues can detect — sweet, sour, bitter, savory-umami and salty. But the real number is actually six, because we have two separate salt-taste systems. One of th

Milán Janosov, network science researcher and chief data sciMilán Janosov, network science researcher and chief data scientist at Baoba, has been exploring the links underpinning countless everyday networks, novels, TV series and social groups. In one of his m

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 was awarded to Moungi G. BThe Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.” This year’s award goes to the discovery and de

Between 1901 and 2023, the Nobel Prizes and the Sveriges RikBetween 1901 and 2023, the Nobel Prizes and the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel were awarded 621 times to 1,000 people and organisations. With some receiving the

As they grow, children start doing certain activities withouAs they grow, children start doing certain activities without their parents watching over them, including trick-or-treating with friends, staying home alone or biking to a friend's house. And while mo

The present longitudinal study examined whether extracurricuThe present longitudinal study examined whether extracurricular activities in the arts and corresponding scores in art classes have a positive association with general academic performance. Data were

The new study found that students who were not the majority The new study found that students who were not the majority race at a predominantly white college reported significantly higher rates of depression than their white peers. At the mostly white universi

On a June afternoon in 1752, the sky began to darken over thOn a June afternoon in 1752, the sky began to darken over the city of Philadelphia. As rain began to fall and lightning threatened, most of the city’s citizens surely hurried inside. But not Benjamin

When babies first begin to talk, their vocabulary is very liWhen babies first begin to talk, their vocabulary is very limited. Often one of the first sounds they generate is “da,” which may refer to dad, a dog, a dot, or nothing at all. How does an adult liste

Curiosity paradoxically increases people's eagerness for ansCuriosity paradoxically increases people's eagerness for answers and their patience to see the whole picture, finds a new study by neuroscientists. The research might help teachers and students alike

“Get some exercise!” It’s one suggestion adults frequently h“Get some exercise!” It’s one suggestion adults frequently hear when they complain about stress in their lives. Exercise helps relieve stress. But does this also apply to children? Does exercise help

Four thousand Martian days after setting its wheels in Gal Four thousand Martian days after setting its wheels in Gale Crater on Aug. 5, 2012, NASA’s Curiosity rover remains busy conducting exciting science. The rover recently drilled its 39th sample then d

The senses help animals interpret their world. Some animals The senses help animals interpret their world. Some animals rely on unique senses. For example, bats and whales use echolocation (Ek-oh-loh-KAY-shun) — a sort of sonar system — to improve their unde

Circadian rhythms are powerful internal timekeepers that driCircadian rhythms are powerful internal timekeepers that drive a person's physiological and intellectual functioning throughout the day. Peaks in these circadian rhythms vary across individuals. Some

The study examined differences between bilingual and monolinThe study examined differences between bilingual and monolingual individuals when it comes to attentional control and ignoring information that isn’t important at the time, said its authors Grace deMe

In a new paper in a Nature Human Behavior special issue onIn a new paper in a Nature Human Behavior special issue on AI , researcher Janet Rafner from Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies and Center for Hybrid Intelligence at Aarhus University and Prof. J

At United Nations-led climate change talks at the 28th ConfeAt United Nations-led climate change talks at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), which start today, data will be presented for the first time to show the collective progress made since 2015.

People are more likely to believe misinformation if it comesPeople are more likely to believe misinformation if it comes from groups they belong to or if they judge the source as credible, according to the report “ Using Psychological Science to Understand and

In a study published today in Psychological Medicine , reseIn a study published today in Psychological Medicine , researchers in the UK and China found that 12 hours a week was the optimal amount of reading, and that this was linked to improved brain structu

In the 17th century, Prince Rupert from Germany brought someIn the 17th century, Prince Rupert from Germany brought some of these glass drops to England's King Charles II, who was intrigued by their unusual properties. While the head of the drop is so strong t

Exhaled human breath can contain small, elevated concentratiExhaled human breath can contain small, elevated concentrations of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), both of which contribute to global warming. These emissions from humans are not well understoo

Are you a morning person? Genetic material from our NeandertAre you a morning person? Genetic material from our Neanderthal ancestors may have contributed to this propensity of rising early, according to a study. In the study, the researchers combined ancient

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Whether it’s on television or in a movie, we love the villaiWhether it’s on television or in a movie, we love the villain. No matter how egotistical, power hungry or greedy the person is, many of us are still attracted to their dark side—in part because we sus

For most of us, the countless bright spots in the nighttime For most of us, the countless bright spots in the nighttime sky all seem to be stars. But in fact, some of those spots are actually planets, or distant suns, or even entire galaxies located billions o

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