Vaccine denial leaves Americans with more chronic diseases
For most of modern medical history, scientists have framed infectious diseases as having two possible outcomes: recovery or death. Either you get better or you don’t survive. However, this dualism does not fully capture reality. For a significant number of people, the illness does not simply end, but lingers, reshaping and even permanently changing the […]
Snakes continue to evolve into man-eaters – what scientists think is happening
Although cannibalism may seem like a rare and unnatural event, scientists theorize that this behavior has occurred in several snake lineages throughout evolutionary history and is often triggered by environmental stressors. Researchers reviewed 500 reports of cannibalism across snake species and found that cannibalism has evolved independently at least 11 times, according to a study […]
‘The brain was constantly moving upwards and backwards’: Astronauts’ brains physically move inside their heads during spaceflight
Going to space is tough on the human body, and new research from our research team shows that after spaceflight, the brain moves upwards and backwards, deforming inside the skull. The magnitude of these changes was greater for those who spent longer in space. These discoveries will become more important as NASA plans longer space […]
The lucky few who were able to see the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse in Antarctica on February 17th
This Tuesday (February 17)’s new moon will pass by without much fuss in most parts of the world, but something more exciting will happen in parts of Antarctica. It is an annular solar eclipse, also known as an annular solar eclipse. During an annular solar eclipse, the moon passes directly in front of the sun, […]
Deepest views from the James Webb and Chandra telescopes reveal monster objects that defy theory — Space Photo of the Week
simple facts What is it: A young galaxy cluster, JADES-ID1 Location: 12.7 billion light years from Earth Share date: January 28, 2026 This astonishing image shows what astronomers believe to be the most distant primordial cluster of galaxies ever discovered, and contains extremely important clues about the history of the universe. Located 12.7 billion light-years […]
How long do most planets last?
Planets go through various life stages, forming, evolving, and eventually coming to an end. But the timeline of these processes is very different for Earth-like planets and worlds orbiting less powerful stars. So how long do most planets last? First, it’s important to understand the life cycle of a planet. you may like Sign up […]
Ancient rock art depicting hunters and geometric shapes discovered in Egypt’s Sinai desert – spanning 10,000 years
A rock shelter discovered in the southern Sinai desert contains designs and inscriptions dating back 10,000 years, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in two statements. This rock shelter, located on the Umm Arraq plateau, was discovered during an archaeological survey conducted by a team of Egyptologists. They were assisted by a local resident […]
AI griefbots could change the way we grieve – but there are serious risks ahead
When Lolo (not his real name) lost his mother to cancer, his grief was unfathomable. In her mid-20s, working as a content creator in China, she was troubled by the unfinished nature of their relationship. Their bond has always been complicated, shaped by unspoken resentments and a childhood where caring was often followed by criticism. […]
Research reveals that ‘impossible’ mantle earthquakes actually occur all over the world
Earthquakes that shake the Earth’s middle layers may be more widespread than scientists thought. A new map of these mysterious deep earthquakes shows they occur all over the world and may have a variety of causes. This is interesting, said study lead author Simon Klemperer, a geophysicist at Stanford University. That’s because mantle earthquakes were […]
New map reveals water equivalent to 13 Great Lakes hidden beneath the continental United States
Determining how much water there is across the landscape is not easy. Only 1% of the Earth’s freshwater is on the surface and relatively easy to see and measure. But below that, measurements vary widely, depending on the depth of the water table and the porosity of the ground, which can’t be seen directly. Reed […]