An "inverse vaccine," which selectively suppresses the immune system, treated multiple sclerosis in mice. But how well could this new approach work in people? | Continue reading
The next supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, is likely to get so hot so quickly that mammals cannot adapt, a new supercomputer simulation has forecast. | Continue reading
The antiviral molnupiravir may be shaping the evolution of the virus behind COVID-19, but we still don't know what this means for transmission or the emergence of variants. | Continue reading
Researchers tracked more than 200 bull sharks off the coast of New South Wales to find out exactly when they were most active and posed the greatest risk to humans. | Continue reading
Reduced by 33%, you can get the highly-rated Jabra Elite 4 Active running headphones for just $79.99 at Best Buy. | Continue reading
Ice can form on Earth at temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), and water can boil below 212 F (100 C). Here's how. | Continue reading
A capsule containing 2 ounces of rocky material from the "potentially hazardous" asteroid Bennu has landed safely in the Utah desert after a seven-year mission in space. | Continue reading
Sept. 24, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. | Continue reading
The skeletal remains of the 'Upper Largie Woman' were found in a quarry in Scotland. Now, scientists have reconstructed the Bronze Age woman's face. | Continue reading
Glass has unique properties, but is it a solid or a liquid, or does it fall into its own scientific category? | Continue reading
Lampreys belong to an ancient group of fish called Agnatha that evolved 450 million years ago, predating both dinosaurs and trees. | Continue reading
The sun's outer atmosphere was captured at previously impossible extreme ultraviolet wavelengths thanks to a last-minute engineering hack. | Continue reading
Here's how your brain might adjust to see color on another world. | Continue reading
A landslide in northern Spain has helped unearth two Iron Age gold necklaces that were likely buried in a hoard about 2,500 years ago. | Continue reading
The discovery of seemingly home-grown carbon dioxide suggests Europa's ice-covered ocean could be habitable. | Continue reading
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have discovered a hexagonal pyramid that served as a burial site in the Bronze Age. | Continue reading
A team of astronomers has used a tricky technique to study an ancient galaxy previously lost in the glare of a blazing quasar. | Continue reading
Analysis of the microscopic structure of an ancient shard of Roman glass has revealed how photonic crystals form, and might enable them to be grown. | Continue reading
Pharmacogenomic, or PGx, tests predict how your genes might affect your response to medications. But they have their limitations. | Continue reading
Astronomers have spotted a gigantic void they believe to be a baryon acoustic oscillation — a relic from when the universe was a fiery plasma soup. | Continue reading
Whether it's from a day at the beach or a trip to the swimming pool, getting water stuck in your ear is very common. But how does it happen? | Continue reading
A new study has found that the famous Australian lungfish Methuselah, who first arrived in the U.S. in 1938, could be up to 101 years old. | Continue reading
Scientists say a synthetic compound derived from Brazilian wandering spider venom could treat people with erectile dysfunction for whom drugs like Viagra don't work. | Continue reading
These stunning locations feel out of this world, but are actually right here on Earth. | Continue reading
El Niño is a climate cycle in which waters off the tropical eastern Pacific are warmer than usual, which in turn affects global weather patterns. | Continue reading
A bright, yellowish spot in the morning sky is actually Mercury making a rare daytime appearance. Here's how to see it at its highest and brightest this week. | Continue reading
A metal detectorist unearthed a pair of swords once used by the Roman cavalry. | Continue reading
Researchers have found a new virus, identified as a bacteriophage, at a depth of 29,199 feet (8,900 meters). | Continue reading
A rocket carrying a Space Force surveillance satellite may have created a hole in the ionosphere as it shot into space. The launch was carried out with just 27 hours' notice, which is a new record. | Continue reading
This fantastic smartwatch is now under $180 thanks to a hefty discount. | Continue reading
Archaeologists discovered the palace-like building ahead of railway construction in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. | Continue reading
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In the extreme hearts of neutron stars, fundamental particles are twisted into strange 'pasta' shapes that could reveal untold secrets about how dead stars evolve. | Continue reading
This striking composite shot of the lunar south pole appears in National Geographic Magazine's special space issue out on Sept. 19. | Continue reading
This Amazfit GTR 3 Pro fitness tracker is reduced by $50 at Amazon. | Continue reading
Archaeologists discovered a cache of treasure inside a sunken underwater temple and sanctuary in Egypt. | Continue reading
NASA's Parker Solar Probe plunged through a hellish coronal mass ejection (CME) to capture its mysterious swirlings on film. | Continue reading
A new study suggests that Spain's ancient peoples shared complex beliefs about death and the afterlife. | Continue reading
A new analysis of more than 1,500 papers and 60 types of tissue has revealed the total number of cells in the human body. | Continue reading
The seven-arm octopus, which actually has eight arms, is one of the largest octopus species and is rarely seen by people because it normally dwells in the deep sea. | Continue reading
A new finding in Zambia reveals the oldest known wooden construction shaped by the hands of a human ancestor and demonstrates the ingenuity and technical prowess of our ancient relatives. | Continue reading
Anglers in Texas reeled in a 283-pound alligator gar after a lengthy battle with the enormous fish. Experts say the catch likely breaks a 72-year record. | Continue reading
Researchers used 3D scans of a medieval man's skull to recreate a facial approximation of what he may have looked like when he was alive centuries ago. | Continue reading
New research suggests that the sun may hold dark matter in its fiery heart, and ghostly particles called neutrinos could lead us to it. | Continue reading
Scientists can now create realistic human embryo models in the lab, leading some to suggest that we rethink how we legally define an embryo. | Continue reading
The winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's 15th annual astrophotography contest will blow you away. | Continue reading
Crocodiles appeared to rescue a dog that had been chased into a river, and scientists said this unusual behavior could indicate empathy — but others are skeptical. | Continue reading
The Garmin Enduro 2 adventure watch has been reduced by $100 at Amazon, perfect if you're looking for masses of features and super-long battery life. | Continue reading