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These are the sharpest images yet of planets being born around distant stars
ALMA observations of carbon monoxide emission from 15 protoplanetary disks reveal a stunning variety of gas structures, including gaps, rings and spirals.
AI is just as overconfident and biased as humans can be, study shows
Irrational tendencies — including the hot hand, base-rate neglect and sunk cost fallacy — commonly show up in AI systems, calling into question how useful they actually are.
Archaeologists discover hundreds of metal objects up to 3,400 years old on mysterious volcanic hilltop in Hungary
The findings shed light on the ancient people who lived in western Hungary, whose identity continues to confound scholars.
Physicists create a black hole bomb for the first time
Physicists have created a model of a black hole bomb in the lab for the first time, verifying a theory first proposed more than 50 years ago.
Amateur astronomer captures detailed photos of Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from backyard observatory
The Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies shine in astrophotography captured by Vermont-based night sky enthusiast Dr. Michele Hernandez Bayliss.
World's first computer that combines human brain with silicon now available
The CL1 computer is the first in the world that combines human neurons with a silicon chip. It could be used in disease modeling and drug discovery before it expires after six months.
Mathematicians devise new way to solve devilishly difficult algebra equations
Mathematicians have devised a new way to solve higher-order polynomial equations, ushering in a 'dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra'.
Planet Nine candidate detected deep in our solar system
Researchers have found a candidate for the hypothetical Planet Nine, which could be an undiscovered giant planet way out in our solar system. However, as with all ninth planet research, the new findings were met with some skepticism.
Ancient Egyptians drew the Milky Way on coffins and tombs, linking them to sky goddess, study finds
A new study links the Egyptian goddess Nut with the Milky Way galaxy.
La Niña is dead — what that means for this year's hurricanes and weather
Scientists thought La Niña was coming. It didn't — at least for now. What could that mean for this year's hurricane season, and how might long-term climate change affect El Niño and La Niña patterns?
Doomed Soviet spacecraft tumbling toward Earth may already have its parachute ou
Newly published images suggest that an unknown structure is trailing behind the Kosmos 482 probe on its descent to Earth. It could be the doomed craft's parachute.
Cuttlefish appear to wave at each other in what researchers think could be a form of communication
Cuttlefish flash patterns and colors on their skin to communicate, and they may wave their tentacles to send visual and vibrational signals, scientists hypothesize.
Unique genes pinpointed in legendary 'women of the sea' in South Korea
A new study explores the physiology of Jeju Haenyeo, the famous female freedivers in South Korea.
How wildfire smoke hurts the body — and how to protect yourself
Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.
Self-driving cars can tap into 'AI-powered social network' to talk to each other while on the road
A team of scientists upgrade communications between self-driving cars to improve efficiency and enable the vehicles to share current, accurate driving insights.
18th-century monk's anus was stuffed with wood chips and fabric to mummify him, researchers discover
An 18th-century Austrian monk who died of tuberculosis was mummified in an extremely unusual way.
Hidden messages found on 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk in Paris
A researcher believes he has found hidden messages on a 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk that is now in Paris.
A single molecule may treat rare, devastating mitochondrial diseases
Scientists found a compound that appears to counter common mutations behind POLG-related diseases, rare conditions that harm mitochondrial DNA.
ChatGPT update pulled after chatbot complimented users too much
A recent update caused ChatGPT to turn into a sycophant, with the chatbot excessively complimenting and flattering its users with reassurances — even when they said they'd harmed animals or stopped taking their medication. OpenAI has now reversed the changes.
