Friday, December 13, 2024 1:47 PM ET
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Angelman syndrome: A disorder that stops people walking and speaking - By - Emily Cooke - published - 12 December 24 - Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.1 minute ago
'Like they were demon possessed': Geomagnetic super storms are causing tractors to dance from side to side across US farms - and the sun is to blame -- Harry Baker -- published -- Powerful solar storms in May and October painted auroras across large parts of North America. But some U.S. farmers also witnessed unusual activity from their high-tech machinery, which started boogying back and forth as a result of the geomagnetic disturbances.32 minutes ago
The gut 'remodels' itself during pregnancy, study finds -- Emily Cooke -- published -- The inner lining of the small intestine nearly doubles in size during pregnancy and breastfeeding, according to new research in mice and human tissue.1 hour ago
38 BEST SCIENCE BOOKS FOR KIDS AND YOUNG ADULTS -- Ben Biggs -- last updated -- Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.2 hours ago
Nearby exoplanet has grown a tail 44 times longer than Earth - and it's acting like a giant 'stellar windsock' -- Harry Baker -- published -- Researchers have detected a giant tail of gas leaking from an exoplanet near Earth. The giant structure, which is up to 350,000 miles long, is being blown away from the alien world by stellar gusts, allowing researchers to use it like a windsock.2 hours ago
Marble Caves: Chile's ethereal turquoise caverns with 'mineral ice cream' on the walls -- Sascha Pare -- published -- The Marble Caves sit on the shores of a turquoise glacial lake in southern Chile. Light bounces off the water onto the walls, creating a magical, ever-changing display inside the caverns.5 hours ago
Satellites reveal stunningly detailed maps of Earth's seafloors -- A newly-deployed satellite has created the most-detailed map yet of the ocean floor, finding hundreds of hills and underwater volcanoes that were previously missed.2 hours ago
Burials of 28 people Andrew Jackson enslaved found at his Hermitage plantation in Tennessee -- Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, enslaved hundreds of people. Archaeologists have discovered where 28 of them were buried.2 hours ago
How does fluoride prevent cavities? -- Whether delivered in water or toothpaste, fluoride can help guard teeth against decay. But how?2 hours ago
Modern human ancestors and Neanderthals mated during a 7,000-year-long 'pulse,' 2 new studies reveal -- An analysis of genomes from some of the earliest modern humans to live in Europe reveals their ancestors interbred with Neanderthals in one period between 43,000 and 50,000 years ago.2 hours ago
Our sun may be overdue for a 'superflare' stronger than billions of atomic bombs, new research warns -- Observations made using a new method have revealed that sun-like stars produce cataclysmic superflares once every hundred years. Could our sun create one soon?2 hours ago
Geminid meteor shower 2024: How to see the year's last big display of 'shooting stars' before it's too late -- The Geminid meteor shower is upon us. Up to 120 "shooting stars" per hour will rain down on Earth during the shower's peak on Dec. 13 and 14, but a near-full moon may hamper viewing.7 days ago
Flesh-eating human parasite sweeping across Central America is raising concerns in US - what to know -- New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the potentially fatal parasite is starting to make a comeback, U.S. officials say.18 hours ago
Otherworldly stripes and shadowy dunes share center stage in 'hottest place on Earth' -- Harry Baker -- published -- Earth from space -- This 2012 satellite photo shows a series of giant windblown ridges, known as yardangs, and a group of towering sand dunes at the heart of Iran's Lut Desert.1 day ago
Are Neanderthals and Homo sapiens the same species? By - Amanda Heidt - last updated - 11 December 24 - Scientists have been vollying the question back and forth for more than a century.32 minutes ago
By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 11 December 24 - Human bones discovered in a house that burned down 5,700 years ago are providing archaeologists "CSI"-style clues about the deaths of seven people in prehistoric Ukraine.2 hours ago
'Medicine needed an alternative': How the 'phage whisperer' aims to replace antibiotics with viruses - By - Lina Zeldovich - published - 11 December 24 - "Both understood phages as medicinal agents, which the rest of the medical field viewed as nonsensical."7 hours ago
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Male humpback whale crossed 3 oceans for sex, inadvertently breaking distance record for species - By - Sascha Pare - published - 11 December 24 - A male humpback whale swam 8,106 miles (13,046 km) from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, mingling with other whale populations and potentially having sex with them along the way.22 hours ago
Large, ghostly white crab-like predator discovered at the bottom of the Atacama Trench - By - Jacklin Kwan - published - 10 December 24 - A never-before-seen predatory crustacean that feeds on other smaller creatures in the hadal zone was discovered in the Atacama Trench at a depth of 25,900 feet.1 day ago
Turuchan pika: The adorable ball of fluff that just loves to play - By - Lydia Smith - published - 7 December 24 - Turuchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding them jumping out at each other.3 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."28 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.1 month ago
Infamous 'sofa problem' that boggled mathematicians for decades may finally have a solution - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 10 December 24 - A math problem delineating the largest-size sofa that can fit around a corner has finally been solved, though it may not help you move.23 hours ago
The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever - By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 29 November 24 - Using a groundbreaking new technique, researchers have unveiled the first detailed image of a photon - a single particle of light - ever taken.11 days ago
Is light a particle or a wave? By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 21 November 24 - Does light behave more like a particle, or like a wave? Today we know the surprising answer. Here's why it took so long to get there.21 days ago
Scientists discover revolutionary method that makes fuel from water and sunlight - but it's not finished yet - By - Ben Turner - published - 5 December 24 - The hydrogen fuel tank of a Toyota vehicle on display.6 days ago
Periodic table of elements: How it works and who created it - By - Jeanna Bryner, Tim Sharp - last updated - 21 November 24 - The Periodic Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev, organizes all of the known elements in an informative array.21 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.23 days ago
Who invented the car? The history of the automobile -- Lauren Cox -- last updated -- Reference -- Discover the complex history of the automobile, from early self-propelled vehicles to Karl Benz's invention of the first modern car, and explore the key innovators who shaped the cars we drive today.1 day ago