Thursday, November 21, 2024 3:24 AM ET
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Scientists take huge step forward in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Scientists published more than three dozen papers as part of the Human Cell Atlas, an effort to map the human body cell by cell.13 hours ago
This spot will be key to the inevitable collapse of a key Atlantic current -- Sascha Pare -- New modeling research reveals that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is particularly vulnerable to shifts in the Irminger Sea from increasing Arctic meltwater.12 hours ago
China reveals secrets of 1st sample taken from the far side of the moon - and it contains a volcanic surprise -- Stephanie Pappas -- Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal.13 hours ago
Lucy's last day: What the iconic fossil reveals about our ancient ancestor's last hours -- Kristina Killgrove -- Fifty years after a fossil skeleton of Australopithecus afarensis was unearthed in Ethiopia, we know so much more about how this iconic species lived and died.14 hours ago
Ancient human ancestor Lucy was not alone - she lived alongside at least 4 other proto-human species, emerging research suggests -- Kristina Killgrove -- Lucy lived in a wide range of habitats from northern Ethiopia to northern Kenya. Researchers now believe she wasn't the only australopithecine species there.14 hours ago
1,600-year-old amulet depicting King Solomon spearing the devil found in Turkey -- The "King Solomon" pendant likely belonged to a cavalry soldier stationed at the ancient Byzantine city of Hadrianopolis.8 hours ago
'Quantum hard drives' closer to reality after scientists resolve 10-year-old problem -- Scientists in Australia say they've cracked a key hurdle facing the the development of scalable quantum computers and practical quantum data storage.8 hours ago
Largest dinosaur ever auctioned sells for over $6 million - and it's twice as long as a school bus -- A 70-foot-long Apatosaurus skeleton, named Vulcan, recently became the biggest dinosaur fossil ever sold when it was acquired for around $6.4 million at an auction in France. The sizable remains weigh more than 22 tons.8 hours ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A man whose 'magic mushroom' tea led to a bad trip to the hospital -- A man's attempt at self-medicating with shrooms resulted in a trip to the intensive care unit.8 hours ago
Scientists analyze largest map of the universe ever created - and it proves Einstein right yet again -- The largest survey of our universe ever conducted suggests that it closely matches the model most favored by cosmologists. It's unclear what this means for alternative theories attempting to explain bizarre discrepancies.8 hours ago
39 sickened, 15 hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots -- U.S. health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli tied to now-recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots from Grimmway Farms.8 hours ago
James Webb telescope uncovers 1st-ever 'Einstein zig-zag' hiding in plain sight - and it could help save cosmology -- A new JWST study has revealed the true origins of a luminous quasar that has been duplicated six times as its light "zig-zags" through space-time via a phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein. The unusual light show could help tackle one of cosmology's biggest problems, experts claim.16 hours ago
The Leonid meteor shower is peaking. How to spot 'shooting stars' and 'fireballs' over the US tonight. By - Jamie Carter - last updated - 18 November 24 - The Leonid meteor shower peaks in North America overnight from Nov. 17 to 18, with fast-moving fireballs possible in US skies.15 hours ago
Space photo of the week: Stare into the 'bloodshot eyes' of a haunting galaxy pair - By - Shreejaya Karantha - published - 17 November 24 - The James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope recently released a chilling view of two spiral galaxies, IC 2163 and NGC 2207, merging into one.1 day ago
2,600-year-old inscription in Turkey finally deciphered - and it mentions goddess known 'simply as the Mother' By - Owen Jarus - published - 18 November 24 - An ancient inscription decorated with lions and sphinxes is finally deciphered, and it involves the "mother of the gods."16 hours ago
Scientists glean new details of mysterious, centuries-old shipwreck submerged in Norway's largest lake - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 18 November 24 - Researchers now think the boat was a local "f ringsb t" for passengers and cargo.1 day ago
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 review: Is this the best cheap fitness tracker? By - Anna Gora - published - 20 November 24 - Did our favorite budget fitness tracker get just even better?11 hours ago
How to clean the air in your home - By - Sarah Finley , Anna Gora - last updated - 20 November 24 - REFERENCE - Wondering how to improve the air quality in your home? This is what the experts have to say.15 hours ago
Dreo 713S Smart Humidifier review - By - Anna Gora - published - 19 November 24 - Review - A stylish humidifier that packs some nifty advanced features.1 day ago
Dolphin in the Baltic Sea has been talking to himself - and researchers think it's a sign he's lonely - By - Melissa Hobson - published - 18 November 24 - A solitary dolphin in the Baltic Sea has been recorded talking to himself, leading researchers to wonder whether he's lonely and calling out for friends.16 hours ago
Cantor's giant softshell turtle: The frog-faced predator that spends 95% of its time completely motionless - By - Lydia Smith - published - 16 November 24 - These leathery turtles spend most of their lives buried motionless in river mud, but burst into action to catch their unsuspecting prey.2 days ago
24 brain networks kick in when you watch movies, study finds - By - Jennifer Zieba - published - 13 November 24 - Researchers created the most detailed map of the brain's functional networks using data from people watching movies, including "Inception," "Home Alone" and "Erin Brokovich."5 days ago
33 best science books for kids and young adults - By - Ben Biggs - last updated - 8 November 24 - Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.12 days ago
How many weeks are there in a year? By - Richard Pallardy - published - 3 November 24 - We take our timekeeping rules for granted, but the history of these rules is long and complex.15 days ago
'Gravity waves' from Hurricane Helene seen rippling through the sky in new NASA images - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 9 November 24 - Hurricane Helene sent gravity waves rippling through the atmosphere far above the southeastern United States, new NASA images reveal.8 days ago
What is the Fibonacci sequence? By - Tia Ghose - last updated - 6 November 24 - Almost everything you know about the famous Fibonacci sequence is wrong.13 days ago
'Hawking radiation' may be erasing black holes. Watching it happen could reveal new physics. By - Andrey Feldman - published - 6 November 24 - Primordial black holes may be exploding throughout the universe. If we can catch them in the act, it could pave the way to new physics, a study suggests.12 days ago
What are VOCs? The facts about volatile organic compounds - By - Kimberly Hickok - last updated - 20 November 24 - Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gaseous chemicals that are emitted by various household items, as well as natural sources.14 hours ago
Scientists just got 1 step closer to creating a 'superheavy' element that is so big, it will add a new row to the periodic table - By - Harry Baker - published - 7 November 24 - Scientists have discovered a new way of creating superheavy elements by firing supercharged ion beams at dense atoms. The team believes this method could potentially help synthesize the hypothetical "element 120," which would be heavier than any known element.12 days ago
Chemists broke a 100-year-old rule to make extremely unstable molecules - By - Skyler Ware - published - 1 November 24 - Scientists have just broken a 100-year-old chemistry rule and synthesized a type of 3D, unstable molecule called an anti-Bredt olefin.16 days ago
Mathematicians devised novel problems to challenge advanced AIs' reasoning skills - and they failed almost every test - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 19 November 24 - Current AI models struggle to solve research-level math problems.8 hours ago
Communicating with aliens one day could be much easier if we study the way AI agents speak with each other - By - Olaf Lipinski - published - 18 November 24 - Decoding emergent languages in AI can have many benefits.22 hours ago