Scientists Simulated the Universe – And Discovered the Milky Way May Be One of the Best Places for Life
Galaxy evolution in an EAGLE simulation. Credit: The EAGLE project/Durham University Galaxy simulations suggest the Milky Way offers…
Not All Exercise Protects Your Brain – One Type Is Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Exercise may support brain health through changes in blood flow, metabolism, and inflammation, but those benefits do not…
Aussies pour millions into superannuation following budget negative gearing, CGT changes
Australia’s major super funds have revealed a surge in members making extra contributions as the government’s negative gearing…
Stardust Buried in Antarctic Ice Exposes an 80,000-Year-Old Cosmic Mystery
A radioactive isotope hidden in ancient Antarctic ice may trace the Solar System’s passage through nearby clouds of…
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later…
Astronomers Detect a Record-Breaking “Cosmic Laser” From 8 Billion Light-Years Away
Illustration of the distant galaxy 8 billion light-years away (red), magnified by an unrelated foreground disk galaxy, resulting…
Scientists Discover an Odd Genetic Trait in an Ancient Aboriginal Food Plant
During fieldwork in 2025, a large field of channel millet was located in the center of an extensive…
Underwater Cameras Expose the Secret Lives of Whale Sharks
Shark-mounted cameras reveal that whale sharks feed far beyond the surface, using diverse strategies from shallow krill pursuits…
An abandoned SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the Moon. Here’s why that’s a problem
In the early hours of August 5 (UTC), an abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to slam into…
Forgotten for 20 Years, This 240-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals a New Reptile Species
Part of the fossil was accidentally lost for more than two decades. Its rediscovery allowed the animal to…
The Exercise Paradox: Why Workouts Don’t Guarantee Weight Loss
Exercise may do less for initial weight loss than commonly assumed, but it could be crucial for preventing…
Scientists Discover a 5-Million-Year-Old Whale Graveyard Deep Beneath the Indian Ocean
Deep beneath the Indian Ocean, researchers found an ancient whale graveyard filled with fossils and active ecosystems. Credit:…