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'Alien's language' problem that stumped mathematicians for decades may finally be close to a solution
By Joanna Thompson published
The Inter-universal Teichmüller Theory, an infamous proof that has confounded mathematicians for over a decade, has been partially solved.

Mount Etna eruption in images: See Europe's largest active volcano blow from different angles
By Patrick Pester last updated
The latest Mount Etna eruption triggered an avalanche of volcanic material and sent ash miles into the air. Spectacular photos and videos capture the eruption of Europe's largest active volcano.

Australian 'trash parrots' have now developed a local 'drinking tradition'
By Olivia Ferrari published
Wild cockatoos in Western Sydney have learned to drink from water fountains — choosing to drink from them even if they have to queue.

Weed may be bad for your heart, whether you smoke or consume edibles
By Lauren Schneider published
Smoking cannabis and consuming THC edibles are both linked to impaired blood vessel dilation, possibly through separate mechanisms, a study finds.

Solar 'cannonballs' may have stripped Mars of its water, study reveals
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
After nearly a decade in orbit, NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has, for the first time, directly observed the process that scientists had long suspected was responsible for stripping Mars of its atmosphere.

Facing steep funding cuts, scientists propose using black holes as particle colliders
By Ben Turner published
New calculations have revealed that the super-energetic jets produced by spinning black holes could be a source for elusive dark matter particles.

Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man
By Laura Geggel published
Around 1,000 years ago, this Viking Age arm-ring from the Isle of Man was likely used not only to display its owner's wealth but also to serve as currency in financial transactions.

Mysterious 'mega-tsunamis' that shook the entire world for 9 days revealed by satellite
By Ben Turner published
A new satellite has captured the first direct evidence of a mysterious nine-day seismic signal that shook the world in 2023.

Blue-eyed 'Ice Prince' toddler was buried with a sword and a piglet 1,350 years ago in Bavaria
By Tom Metcalfe published
The "Ice Prince" burial sheds light on a toddler from a wealthy family who lived around 1,350 years ago in Bavaria, Germany.

'Strawberry Moon' 2025: June's full moon is about to break an annual record
By Jamie Carter published
June's full 'Strawberry Moon' will be at its fullest on Wednesday, June 11, but the best time to see it will be at dusk on Tuesday, June 10.

Cats recognize familiar BO and can spot strangers from the stink of their armpits and toes
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.

'It's like trying to grow a tree in an oven': Gold mining is sucking the Amazon rainforest dry
By María de los Ángeles Orfila published
Gold mining in the Amazon removes so much water from the ground that it's too hot and dry for seedlings to survive.

WATCH Mount Etna erupt: Europe's largest volcano blows as tourists scramble to safety
By Patrick Pester published
Italy's Mount Etna has erupted in spectacular fashion, sending ash, gas, and other volcanic material high into the sky above Sicily. Watch footage of the eruption.

Replika AI chatbot is sexually harassing users, including minors, new study claims
By Drew Turney published
User reviews of Replika, a popular AI companion, report they had been victims of sexual harassment. And some of those users claim to be minors, according to a new study.

Catastrophic collision between Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not happen after all, new study hints
By Ben Turner last updated
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.

Florida bobcat bites the head off of 13-foot Burmese python in the Everglades
By Skyler Ware published
Wildlife experts believe that predators native to the Everglades are beginning to fight back against the invasive species of snake.

New 'super laser' amplifier could make the internet 10 times faster
By Peter Ray Allison last updated
Scientists have designed an amplifier that can transmit 10 times more information per second than current fiber-optic systems can, which could be helpful for medical treatment and diagnosis.
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