Physicists find superconductor behavior at temperatures once thought 'impossible'

Scientists have observed an unexpected new behavior in a superconducting material. If physicists can figure out the cause, it could help them to find room-temperature superconductors. | Continue reading


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Rare 'moonbows' light up night sky across US as blue supermoon rises — and you could still spot another one

At least two lunar rainbows, including a stunning "double moonbow," have been spotted above the U.S. in the lead-up to the blue supermoon. And there is still a chance to see one of these elusive arches for yourself. | Continue reading


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Celestron NexStar 8SE now $240 cheaper off in latest price drop

Save $240 on one of the world's most beloved telescopes at Amazon, now cheaper than it was during Prime Day — explore the skies with unbeatable clarity for $1,359. | Continue reading


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Real-time brain stimulation slashes Parkinson's symptoms by half in trial

A new device reacts to rising and falling levels of Parkinson's medication in the body and improves quality of life for some patients. | Continue reading


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Wet-bulb temperature: What is it, and how is it linked to human survival in extreme heat?

Scientists use "wet-bulb temperature" to gauge how extreme heat affects the body. But what is it? | Continue reading


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Earth from space: Picturesque plankton paint peculiar patterns in Patagonia

This 2014 satellite photo shows a gigantic, multicolor phytoplankton bloom swirling off the coast of Argentina. More recent research has shown that similarly massive algal outbreaks may become less likely in the future thanks to climate change. | Continue reading


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1st-of-its-kind 'cooling chip' could prevent AI smartphones from overheating — with 1st devices launching in 2026

The "xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling" chip aims to keep future smartphones from overheating as they become more powerful. | Continue reading


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Huge 13,600-year-old mastodon skull and bones unearthed in Iowa

A team of archaeologists recently excavated the first well-preserved mastodon bones ever found in Iowa, including the prehistoric animal's skull. | Continue reading


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'Final parsec problem' that makes supermassive black holes impossible to explain could finally have a solution

A new study helps solve the "final parsec problem" that has made supermassive black hole formation impossible to explain, pointing to a strange form of dark matter as the key. | Continue reading


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Why is a 'once-in-a-decade' Supermoon Blue Moon happening twice in 2 years?

A 'once in a blue moon' event might not be as infrequent as you think. | Continue reading


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'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthrough

Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease. | Continue reading


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The sun might've just had a record-breaking number of visible sunspots

On Aug. 8, NASA scientists may have spotted a record number of sunspots when hundreds of individual spots were estimated to occur within 24 hours. | Continue reading


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'Spectacular silver treasure' from Viking Age unearthed by college student on farm in Denmark

A metal detectorist found more than a half dozen pieces of silver jewelry while exploring farmland in Denmark. | Continue reading


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16th-century compass unearthed in Poland may have belonged to Copernicus

The 500-year-old compass is a two-pronged metal device that scientists used for precise measurements in cartography, geometry and astronomy. | Continue reading


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Human aging accelerates dramatically at age 44 and 60

A small study suggests that people in their 40s and 60s undergo sizable physiological changes that may be connected to age-related illnesses. | Continue reading


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Catastrophic collision between Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not happen after all, new study hints

Astronomers have long predicted that a collision between our galaxy and nearby Andromeda could be inevitable, but new calculations suggest this may be an over exaggeration. | Continue reading


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Quantum data beamed alongside 'classical data' in the same fiber-optic connection for the 1st time

Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time. | Continue reading


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Arthur's Stone: A 5,700-year-old monument in England linked to the legend of King Arthur

The large stone table is considered one of the most recognizable Neolithic monuments in England. | Continue reading


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What was the first animal on Earth?

Using fossil evidence and genetic dating, geneticists and paleontologists have backed strikingly different candidates for the world's first animal. | Continue reading


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Elon Musk said he's 'definitely going to be dead' before humans go to Mars — and you probably will be too

"If it's taken us 18 years just to get ready to do the first people in orbit, we've got to improve our rate of innovation." | Continue reading


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Scientists make breasts in a dish to study lactation

Scientists are making mammary gland organoids with 3D milk ducts that could shed light on lactation and breast cancer development. | Continue reading


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3 shipwrecks from 'forgotten battle' of World War II discovered off remote Alaskan island

This is the first time that wrecks from the almost-overlooked conflict in WWII have been studied scientifically. | Continue reading


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Oransi AirMend AMD-150H air purifier review

Can this US-made air purifier perform well enough to compensate for its lack of smart features? | Continue reading


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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope catches baby stars roaring to life

A new image of the Serpens Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope shows that when clouds collapse to form stars, all of those stars spin in the same direction. | Continue reading


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When did humans start cooking food?

When did humans first roast food over a fire? Archaeology and biology can shed light on this mystery. | Continue reading


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Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later

Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later | Continue reading


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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 running headphones review

We’ve tried a lot of running headphones and the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is our favorite. | Continue reading


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Silky anteater: The tiny, boxing ball of fur

The smallest species of anteater grows to just 14 inches, including its tail — but it packs a hefty punch when threatened. | Continue reading


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These 'living computers' are made from human neurons — and you can rent one for $500 a month

In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring living computers. | Continue reading


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New ISS images showcase auroras, moon and space station in glorious photos

The moon's glow meets a stunning aurora in a new astronaut image taken from space. | Continue reading


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Do opposites really attract in relationships?

When it comes to love, the adage is that opposites attract. But does that really hold? | Continue reading


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How will the trapped Boeing Starliner astronauts perceive time after 6 months in space?

The passage of time can slow to a crawl when you're waiting, and waiting, and waiting. How will the Boeing Starliner astronauts feel time move if they have to stay in space for another 6 months? | Continue reading


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Dodos were fast and powerful, not slow and inept, definitive preserved specimen suggests

A new study has cleared up misconceptions about the extinct dodo, identifying the reference specimen for the species and showing they were fast and powerful. | Continue reading


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Auroras headed to the US again in aftermath of gargantuan 'X-class' solar flare

Auroras may once again be visible in northern parts of the U.S. this weekend as Earth braces for impact from a powerful coronal mass ejection. | Continue reading


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Scientists finally explain MIS-C, the rare post-COVID sydrome seen in kids

MIS-C, a rare post-COVID inflammatory syndrome in children, may be triggered when the immune system mistakes its own proteins for those of the virus. | Continue reading


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Largest animal genome sequenced — and just 1 chromosome is the size of the entire human genome

Scientists sequenced the largest known animal genome in a species of lungfish — ancient fish that breathe air. | Continue reading


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Colossal X-class solar flare erupts from 'rule-breaking' sunspot — and Earth is in the firing line

A 'rule-breaking' sunspot has fired off an extremely powerful X-class solar flare, launching a CME toward Earth that could bring vibrant weekend auroras. | Continue reading


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Suunto Race GPS sports watch review

Will Suunto's Race push your sporting performance and help you reach personal bests like they claim? We think so. | Continue reading


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ChatGPT is truly awful at diagnosing medical conditions

The large language model gets medical calls wrong more often than not. | Continue reading


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'Golden spike' showing the moment Earth turned into a giant snowball discovered in ancient Scottish rocks

Geological evidence of the transition when Earth was plunged into a planetary-wide deep-freeze discovered in ancient Scottish rocks. | Continue reading


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Pompeii victims died in 'extreme agony,' 2 newfound skeletons reveal

Archaeologists have found the skeletons of a man and a woman, along with their valuables, in a room in Pompeii. | Continue reading


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Sweden reports 1st case of deadlier mpox outside Africa

Following the WHO's declaration that the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global health emergency, Sweden reported its first case of a deadlier clade of the virus. | Continue reading


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CRISPR could be used to treat UTIs, early trial hints

Scientists are testing a "genetically enhanced bacteriophage cocktail" as a treatment for urinary tract infections. | Continue reading


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Earth’s days were once 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests

The moon was once thousands of miles farther away than it is now, and Earth's days were 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds. | Continue reading


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Massive medieval coin hoard worth 'about 150 sheep' discovered in Germany's Black Forest

More than 1,500 medieval silver coins were unearthed in the Black Forest region of Germany. | Continue reading


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Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals

Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system. | Continue reading


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Bleak photo of polar bear with plastic in its jaws in the remote Arctic shows pollution's 'pervasive grip'

Image of polar bear with plastic hanging from its mouth shortlisted for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 award. | Continue reading


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Crocodile 'fingerprints' may reveal Australia's deadly, hidden predators

Crocodile attacks in Australia have risen since conservation measures helped their numbers skyrocket. Now, scientists are harnessing their environmental DNA to find these predators before they strike. | Continue reading


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