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Scientists discover matrilineal societies in Iron Age Britain, revealing women’s central roles in power...
A groundbreaking study has uncovered evidence of a society in Iron Age Britain where women played central roles in family, politics, and society.
Using DNA...
Neutron star mountains: Ripples in space-time
Neutron stars, the dense remains of massive stars that have exploded in supernovae, are some of the most fascinating objects in the universe.
These dead...
Curiosity finds ancient wave ripples on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars since 2012 and, more recently has found evidence of ice-free ancient ponds and lakes on the surface.
The...
Black holes are spinning faster than expected
There’s a Universe full of black holes out there, spinning merrily away—some fast, others more slowly.
A recent survey of supermassive black holes reveals that...
Tips to prevent muscle loss as you age
As we get older, maintaining muscle strength and size becomes more challenging.
Starting around the age of 30, people begin to lose muscle mass at...
This type of exercise can help fight Alzheimer’s
A new study offers promising evidence that regular aerobic exercise may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers from the University of Bristol in...
Tooth infection leads doctors to giant brain aneurysm
A visit to the doctor for tooth pain uncovered a woman’s “giant” brain aneurysm that required innovative, minimally invasive technology to treat.
Her health care...
Millions of Americans exposed to harmful chemicals in drinking water, warns study
A new study reveals that nearly a third of people in the United States—around 97 million residents—are exposed to harmful, unregulated chemicals in their...
Chainmail-like material could revolutionize armor and tough materials
Scientists have created a groundbreaking new material inspired by chainmail, and it could change the future of armor.
A research team led by Northwestern University...
Do aliens exist?
News stories about the likely existence of extraterrestrial life, and our chances of detecting it, tend to be positive.
We are often told that we...
Which blood pressure medicine is safer? A 17-year study sheds light
A large study from Columbia University has revealed important findings about two popular medicines used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
The study...
Scientists discover 13,000-year-old 3D map in France
A groundbreaking discovery in France has revealed what may be the world’s oldest three-dimensional map, created by Paleolithic people around 13,000 years ago.
This incredible...
Nanotechnology plays a big role in military defense
Nanotechnology, the science of working with materials at the scale of atoms and molecules, is transforming many areas of life, and military defense is...
Humans on Mars: How space agencies are getting ready
Sending humans to Mars is one of the most ambitious goals in the history of space exploration. Unlike missions to the Moon, which only...
How robots are shaping smart cities tomorrow
As cities grow larger and busier, technology is stepping in to make urban life smarter, safer, and more efficient. One of the most exciting...
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Space itself may have created galaxies
According to new research, the earliest seeds of structures may have been laid down by gravitational waves sloshing around in the infant universe.
Cosmologists strongly...
Nanotechnology leads to better fuel efficiency in cars
Fuel efficiency is a top priority for car manufacturers and drivers alike. With rising fuel costs and increasing concerns about the environment, there’s a...
How living without gravity affects the human body
Imagine living in a place where there’s no up or down, where you float instead of walking, and where gravity doesn’t pull on your...
Astronomers are watching a newly forming super star cluster
Six or seven billion years ago, most stars formed in super star clusters. That type of star formation has largely died out now.
Astronomers know...
How space exploration advances medicine
Space exploration might seem like it’s all about rockets and far-off planets, but it has quietly revolutionized healthcare here on Earth.
The technologies and research...