FDA approved the first new kind of pain medication in 27 years. Here’s how it works
For the first time in over two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new pain medication that could change how …
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The Moon isn’t as dead as we thought, new study claims
For centuries, we’ve viewed the Moon as dead, its surface frozen in time since ancient volcanic activity faded billions of years ago. However, new research …
The ocean is warming 400% faster than it was four decades ago
Over the past few decades, rising ocean temperatures have become a major concern for scientists and environmentalists alike. While climate change has long been linked …
Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?
Scientists have discovered a new asteroid with a one-in-83 chance of hitting Earth directly. The asteroid, known as Asteroid 2024 YR4, is currently 27 million …
Scientists used gene-editing to create a mouse with two male parents
A gene-edited mouse created with two male parents has now survived to reach adulthood. This is a momentous occasion for genetics, as previous attempts to …
Scientists may have found a habitable exoplanet just 20 light-years away
Scientists say they may have discovered an exoplanet capable of supporting life. The planet, a super-Earth named HD 20794 d, is located just 20 light-years …
A massive underwater volcano 300 miles off the US coast is getting ready to erupt
Beneath the Pacific Ocean, about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, a massive underwater volcano is preparing to erupt. Scientists monitoring Axial Seamount have …
President Trump calls for Elon Musk to ‘go get’ astronauts ‘stranded’ aboard ISS and bring them home
In a very not surprising move, President Trump has apparently asked Elon Musk to “go get” the two astronauts “stranded” by NASA aboard the ISS …
Scientists are trying to make AI suffer. What could go wrong?
Scientists are playing with fire. Researchers at Google DeepMind and the London School of Economics have been running a new study that uses a game …
Study says children are getting sick and dying from exposure to plastics and chemicals
Over the past five decades, the health of children worldwide has taken a concerning turn, with rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) rising dramatically. Now, scientists …
We may finally know where dinosaurs came from
For decades, the question of where dinosaurs came from has fascinated scientists and the public alike. Fossils unearthed in Argentina, Brazil, and Zimbabwe have helped …
Earth’s temporary mini-moon might have actually been a piece of the Moon
Earth has its fair share of fleeting companions. But sometimes, these so-called “mini-moons” have a surprising origin story. Take 2024 PT5, a bus-sized asteroid that …
New ‘single-crystal’ electrode battery tech could power EVs for millions of miles
The electric vehicle industry is on the brink of a major breakthrough with the development of a longer-lasting EV battery featuring single-crystal electrodes. According to …
Indoor temperatures can affect the brain function of elderly people, study shows
New research is shedding light on how environmental factors, particularly indoor temperature, can affect brain function in older individuals. A study has revealed that deviations …
US military is trying to biohack blood to make better soldiers
The Pentagon’s top research division, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), is looking to recreate science fiction in the real world. According to new …
Researchers found a bacteria that eats forever chemicals and their toxic waste
When you think about bacteria, your mind might jump to germs or yogurt, but have you ever thought of them as possible environmental heroes? Turns …
An ‘alien visitor’ might have warped our solar system, study claims
Billions of years ago, while the solar system was still young, a massive object may have drifted into it. It’s not a spaceship, but it …
Revolutionary new one-second cancer treatment could replace radiation
Cancer treatment is on the brink of a revolution, and at the center of it all is an innovative approach called Flash radiotherapy. This ultra-fast …
Great Barrier Reef has reached ‘catastrophic’ coral bleaching levels, study warns
A new study has awful news for the Great Barrier Reef. Located off the coast of Australia, this reef is one of the largest in …
This nuclear propulsion reactor fuel could take humans to Mars in 45 days
General Atomics and NASA have successfully tested a new type of nuclear thermal propulsion reactor fuel at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. …
This is your last chance to see the January planetary conjunction
Reports of a “great planetary alignment” have been making the rounds on the internet. And while these reports are greatly exaggerated, you still have a …
An AI model just simulated 500 million years of evolution
Well, scientists are playing god again, at least in the world of computer simulations. This time around, instead of recreating dinosaurs like John Hammond and …
China’s record-breaking nuclear fusion test burned 6 times hotter than the sun
Nuclear fusion has the potential to completely change how we generate energy. And now, it looks like China’s “artificial sun” has managed to break yet …
This bizarre animal was just captured on camera for the first time ever
Deep in the dense, mist-laden jungles of Cambodia’s Virachey National Park, a camera trap has captured something extraordinary. Among the usual suspects—sambar deer and curious …
Paralyzed people can feel and touch again with this mind-controlled robotic arm
New research could soon help patients suffering from years of paralysis once again feel the shape of an object. This accomplishment is a massive leap …
First-of-its-kind video shows meteor striking the Earth at 37,000 mph
In a once-in-a-lifetime event, a meteor strike captured on video stunned scientists and one very lucky Canadian homeowner. Joe Velaidum, from Marshfield, Prince Edward Island, …
This new, all-optical computer has blistering 100 GHz clock speeds
The computing world is on the cusp of a transformative leap forward, as researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have unveiled an all-optical …
Exciting new species of mosasaur might have been a forgery, researchers claim
Scientists were beyond excited when miners discovered the skull of a shark-toothed sea predator that swam alongside dinosaurs. The fossil was classified as Xenodens calminechari, …
These ‘magic’ mushrooms don’t make you hallucinate – they delay signs of aging
Move over kale—there’s a new superfood in town, and it might just help you turn back the clock. Golden oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) are now …
Plant-based diets linked to improved health in massive study across US and Europe
The connection between diet and gut health has never been clearer, and plant-based diets are emerging as a top contender for improving overall wellness. A …
