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Space photo of the week: See the gorgeous Rosette Nebula — before it destroys itself
By Jamie Carter published
The Dark Energy Camera imaged the Rosette Nebula, capturing a kaleidoscope of color created by the star cluster born within it.
How many times does a heart beat in a day? What about in a lifetime?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Celine Dion sings that "my heart will go on," but how many times does it actually beat in a day or even a lifetime?
Why does meat have more protein than vegetables?
By Marilyn Perkins published
The biological needs of plants and animals affect their cells' protein content, but the story goes deeper than that.
'Can you predict the future? Yes, of course you can.': Inside the 1 equation that can predict the weather, sporting events, and more
By Tom Chivers published
"Life isn’t chess, a game of perfect information, one that can in theory be 'solved.' It's poker, a game where you're trying to make the best decisions using the limited information you have. "
Do you know your meteor showers from your massive millipedes?
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news quiz It's been a busy week in science news. Can you get all the questions right in our quiz?
'Future You' AI lets you speak to a 60-year-old version of yourself — and it has surprising wellbeing benefits
By Drew Turney published
An MIT-led project asked young users to talk to an AI-powered simulation of their 60-year-old selves through a chatbot interface. The experience led to decreased anxiety and a boost in optimism.
13 crafty ways animals hunt their prey
By Elise Poore last updated
Spiders swinging lassos, ants setting deadly traps and turtles with deceiving tongues — these animals have the most cunning methods of hunting their prey.
Scientists are working on a poop test for endometriosis
By Emily Cooke published
A new study suggests that endometriosis could be detected using a simple stool test, which could accelerate diagnosis rates.
New DNA findings shed light on Tsavo's infamous man-eating lions
By Elise Poore published
Scientists extract DNA from hair embedded in the Tsavo lions' jaws that reveals the species of prey they ate while they were alive.
British explorer Sandy Irvine's foot discovered 100 years after he vanished on Everest
By Ben Turner published
The boot containing a sock bearing Irvine's name and the remains of a foot.
Man developed a 'headspin hole' after years of breakdancing, case report says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Doctors describe "breakdance bulge," a unique head injury among dancers, in a new case report.
Parasitic worms cause terrible diseases — could the viruses they carry be to blame?
By Rohini Subrahmanyam published
Roundworms harbor viruses, which could be responsible for these parasites' painful symptoms in humans, scientists theorize.
'Severe' solar storm that hit Earth Thursday could be 'global phenomenon' with auroras as far south as California
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A powerful solar outburst hit Earth Thursday, triggering a "severe" geomagnetic storm. Auroras could be visible as far south as California and Alabama, NOAA predicts.
Early development is inherently 'chaotic,' new atlas of mammal embryos reveals
By Emily Cooke published
A new "atlas" of early embryonic development in mammals suggests that the process is highly chaotic — but there is some method to the madness.
Daylight saving time 2024: When does the time change?
By Jeanna Bryner last updated
Here's a look at when the time changes for daylight saving time 2024, and what is the purpose of daylight saving time in the first place.
Google's Sycamore quantum computer chip can now outperform the fastest supercomputers, new study suggests
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Experiments on Google's 67-qubit Sycamore processor showed operations entering a new "weak noise phase" in which calculations were complex enough to outperform supercomputers, based on benchmark testing.
Toothbrushes and showerheads are teeming with viruses unknown to science, study shows
By Ben Turner published
Scientists identified more than 600 viruses in samples taken from bathrooms in the United States. The viruses infect bacteria — not people — and scientists say they may provide more benefits than causes for concern.
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and science kit
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale ends today: Snap up last-minute discounts on a range of health and science products.
Watch atoms fuse into world's 'smallest bubble' of water in 1st-of-its-kind 'nanoscale' video
By Harry Baker published
A new study captured never-before-seen footage of hydrogen and oxygen atoms combining to form a miniature water droplet out of "thin air." The newly improved reaction could one day help astronauts make water in space.
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