Chimpanzees Keep Throwing Stones at the Same Trees – Scientists Want To Know Why
Accumulative stone throwing is a rare, potentially cultural, behavior that has been observed among four groups of wild…
The universe isn’t as uniform as we thought
Modern cosmology rests on a simple assumption: if we look on large enough scales, matter should be distributed…
What Happened to Australasia’s Lost Crocodiles? New Research Reveals a Dramatic Extinction Story
Australia’s crocodiles are the last survivors of a far more diverse group of ancient crocodylians that once dominated…
Enter Helios: quantum computer sets high watermark for accuracy
In a laboratory in Broomfield, Colorado, 98 atoms are suspended in mid-air, held in place by electric fields…
Is Planet Nine Real? New Discovery at the Edge of the Solar System Adds a Twist
The Sun’s gravitational pull extends more than 160 times further into space than Neptune. Credit: Vadim Petrakov The…
Psilocybin Unlocks Lost Memories in an Alzheimer’s Patient
Summary: An extraordinary clinical case report tracking an octogenarian managing advanced Alzheimer’s disease has prompted neuroscientists to re-evaluate…
Physicists Have Measured “Negative Time” in Bizarre Quantum Experiment
A quantum physics experiment showed photons can exhibit negative dwell time while traveling through atoms. Scientists confirmed the…
Experts Reveal the Surprising Cancer Link Behind a Common Vitamin
Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA repair, nerve function, and healthy blood cells, but emerging research suggests its…
Physicists May Be on the Verge of Discovering “New Physics” at CERN
Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have uncovered new hints that certain particle decays may not behave as…
Scientists Solve 320-Million-Year Mystery of Reptile Skin Armor
While skin bone plates are well studied in crocodylians (shown here in a gharial, in purple), their presence…
This Simple Home Device May Boost Brain Power in Adults Over 40
A recent study finds that using a HEPA air purifier at home for just one month can modestly…
Forgotten Medicinal Plant Shows Promise in Fighting Dangerous Superbugs
Scientists are revisiting a centuries-old herbal remedy and uncovering evidence that it can weaken dangerous bacteria in unexpected…