A rare four-planet conjunction will be visible for most of January
January brings an extraordinary treat for stargazers: a rare four-planet conjunction lighting up the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will align in a …
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Food made without plants or animals will go on sale in the US in 2025
Imagine a future where butter, chocolate, and ice cream are created without relying on farms or livestock. That future is closer than ever as farmless …
MIT researchers figured out how to decode cellular signals using light
Decoding cellular signals has long been a cornerstone of biomedical research, offering insights into how cells communicate and respond to environmental changes. This knowledge is …
Researchers figured out how many bits per second of data the human brain can process
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have uncovered a surprising truth about the speed of human thought: our brains process ideas at a rate …
This cute little sea animal is actually a hybrid that’s part vegetable
In the vast and colorful—and sometimes terrifying—world of marine life, few creatures are as captivating as the Costasiella kuroshimae. Affectionately known as the “leaf sheep” …
We finally know the true health benefits of drinking more water each day
We all know that staying hydrated is important, but the benefits of drinking water go far beyond quenching your thirst. It’s the cornerstone of good …
Scientists bent atoms in an experiment everyone thought was impossible
Scientists have demonstrated that atoms can exhibit wave-like behavior, challenging long-held assumptions that experiments of this nature were impossible and opening new doors in quantum …
Luxury condos and hotels in Miami are sinking into the ground at an alarming rate
Miami’s iconic coastline, dotted with luxury high-rises and beachfront condos, is facing an unexpected challenge. Recent research by the University of Miami has uncovered that …
Northern lights might be visible across the US to ring in the new year
The last week of 2024 is ending with a cosmic gift—potential New Year’s auroras lighting up the skies over parts of the northern United States. …
Scientists may have discovered how to fight drug-resistant bacteria
Drug-resistant bacteria are one of the most pressing health crises of our time, with predictions that they could claim up to 2 million lives annually …
This solar paint tech could lead to nearly unlimited EV range
We’ve seen a few key improvements in both paint and electric vehicles over the past year. And while those two industries might not seem all …
Rare black moon will grace our sky tonight
Tonight’s new moon—the second new moon in a month—is going to be what scientists call a black moon. These rare moon types are similar to …
Mathematicians are getting close to uncovering the greatest mystery behind prime numbers
Prime numbers, the “atoms of arithmetic,” have captivated mathematicians for centuries. These numbers, divisible only by themselves and one, appear deceptively random yet hide intricate …
Geomagnetic super storms caused tractors to move on their own
Back in May, Earth was hit by five consecutive coronal mass ejections (CMEs) within a matter of two days. While the geomagnetic super storms that …
Cancer risk drops as we get older, and this may be why
Cancer risk is a numbers game. It rises steadily as we age, with our 60s and 70s seeing the highest risk. Decades of accumulating genetic …
A strange asteroid-comet could be key to understanding the birth of the solar system
A large asteroid-comet hybrid that orbits between Neptune and Jupiter is an intriguing oddball as far as cosmic rocks go. Chiron, as the strange centaur …
Disease-resistant, gene-edited pork may go on sale in the US in 2025
New reports suggest that gene editing could bring us disease-resistant pork as soon as 2025. It’s been thirty years since the first genetically modified tomato …
Scientists finally figured out how North American’s highest mountain formed
Mount Denali, North America’s highest mountain, is a beautiful sight. While beautiful, though, scientists have long wondered exactly how this mountain came to be. Now, …
Researchers found a way to 3D print plastic that’s cheap, stretchable, and recyclable
Researchers developed a special 3D-printed plastic that is cheap and flexible. The plastic is made up of a substance they call thermoplastic elastomer. This elastomer …
New study could completely change how we diagnose cancer patients
While we’re still learning how to best treat cancer, doctors have gotten better at spotting it in its earliest stage. That’s thanks to specific cancer …
Astronomers just found a massive water reservoir circling a black hole
Astronomers have discovered an unexpected reservoir of water circling a black hole in deep space. The water-bound black hole rests at the center of a …
Astronomers say they found a tunnel connecting our solar system to other stars
Astronomers have made a startling discovery. Using data from the eRosita X-ray instrument, researchers say they’ve discovered a “cosmic tunnel” that connects our solar system …
High-fructose corn syrup causes cancer in lab animals. Should you worry?
A new study has raised some interesting concerns, revealing that high-fructose corn syrup—a food additive used in many food items we ingest daily—can cause cancer …
Shocking changes were uncovered when scientists mapped Earth’s rivers over 35 years
New research shows that over the past 35 years, 44 percent of the largest downstream rivers have seen massive changes in the amount of water …
Drug that can regrow missing human teeth finally enters clinical trials
Earlier this year, scientists revealed that a new tooth-regrowing drug would enter human trials before the end of 2024. They’ve cut it close, but Japanese …
Officials say they finally eradicated murder hornets from the US
Murder hornets, known more formally as the northern giant hornet after the Entomological Society of America changed its name, are an invasive species of killer …
Researchers invented an electronic lollipop that lets you taste things in virtual reality
A new “VR lollipop” could soon let you taste things in virtual reality. Researchers highlighted the device in a new study published late last month …
Every world map you’ve seen is wrong – this is what maps should look like
Every map of the world that you have ever seen is inaccurate. Well, of course, you might think. How could they map out the world …
Mouse sperm could be key to humanity’s space colonization efforts
Freeze-dried mouse sperm stored aboard the International Space Station could help determine the future of humanity’s space colonization efforts. The sperm, which is stored in …
Study claims Io doesn’t actually have an ocean of lava inside it
Since the late 1970s, scientists have believed that Io could have an ocean of lava hidden beneath its surface, causing much of the Jovian moon’s …
