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A Random Influx of DNA from a Virus Helped Vertebrates Become So Stunningly Successful
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Insertion of genetic material from a virus into the genome of a vertebrate ancestor enabled the lightning-quick electrical impulses that give animals with backbones their smarts
Does Dark Energy Change over Time?
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In just one year of observations, a program that is creating the largest 3D map of the universe to date has sniffed out hints that dark energy may be stranger than scientists supposed
How Do Tides Shape Earth and the Solar System?
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The ocean’s twice-daily rise and fall is only the most obvious effect of tides—they slow Earth’s spin and shape stars and galaxies, too
What Is Pollution Doing to Our Brains? 'Exposomics' Reveals Links to Many Diseases
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The new science of "exposomics" shows how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, bipolar disorder and other brain diseases
Black Scientists Are Building Their Own Vital Communities
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A person-centric scientific conference demonstrates that gathering can counter the isolation of underrepresentation
Space Junk from the International Space Station May Have Struck a Home in Florida
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Three years ago astronauts threw out the largest piece of trash ever tossed from the International Space Station. Now some of it seems to have punched a hole through a house in Naples, Fla.
Measles Is Back, and That's Scary
About an hour ago
The deadly virus was practically eliminated in the U.S., but now it’s infecting more people.
Brightest-ever explosion's mystery of missing gold
9 hours ago
The brightest burst of light ever recorded was caused by a supernova, but that prompts new questions.
How Will EPA's New Rule about 'Forever Chemicals' Protect Your Drinking Water?
15 hours ago
A new EPA rule will limit PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” in your drinking water for the first time. Here’s what that means for you
Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge Cancer-Fighting Cells
15 hours ago
The bioengineered immune players called CAR T cells last longer and work better if pumped up with a large dose of a protein that makes them resemble stem cells
Four-minute showers - a parched Bogota rations water
16 hours ago
The reservoir that provides around 70% of water in Colombia's capital is at less than 17% capacity.
Why Some People Always Get Lost-And Others Never Do
17 hours ago
Experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction
UK food production at threat after extreme flooding
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Record-breaking rainfall leaves fields under water, threatening this year's harvest yield and quality.
U.S. Carbon Removal Needs Have a $100-Billion Price Tag-Per Year
19 hours ago
The U.S. needs to vastly increase taxpayer spending on direct carbon removal technology to meet President Biden’s climate goals, the Rhodium Group says
Did the Eclipse Give You the Amateur Astronomy Bug? Here's How to Get Started
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, a professional astronomer, talks about her own adventures in astrophotography—and offers tips and tricks for new amateur astronomers.
Climate Action Is a Legal Obligation, European Court Rules
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The European Court of Human Rights found that climate change is a human rights issue, providing a blueprint for Europeans to force their governments to tackle rising temperatures
Peter Higgs, a Giant of Particle Physics, Dies at 94
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The Nobel Prize-winning theorist’s prediction of the Higgs boson sparked a half-century quest of discovery that reshaped physics—and our understanding of the universe
Dazzling artwork found at ancient city of Pompeii
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Archaeologists unearth significant new paintings in the ancient Roman town buried by a volcano in AD79.
Why We Believe the Myth of High Crime Rates
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The crime issue, a focus of the 2024 presidential election, is sometimes rooted in the misplaced fears of people who live in some of the safest places
Why Batteries Come in So Many Sizes and Shapes
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A rectangular nine-volt battery is basically just a bunch of smaller batteries in a trench coat
How a Theory about Climate Change Led to The Feminine Mystique
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In 1958 Betty Friedan wrote an article that changed science journalism—and her career
Could Gravitational-Wave 'Memories' Prove Einstein Wrong?
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According to Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, the universe remembers every gravitational wave—and scientists could soon test these cosmic recollections
Peter Higgs - the man who changed our view of the Universe
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The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.
'Forever chemicals' limited in US tap water
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Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water - designed to protect people from toxic substances.
Ring This 'Fish Doorbell' to Help Migrating Animals Get Through a Dutch Canal
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An online underwater livestream lets worldwide volunteers ring a “fish doorbell” to help fish fulfill their reproductive missions
Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses to Share the Awe with Others
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The nonprofit Astronomers Without Borders is collecting gently used eclipse glasses through Warby Parker and other sites to enable people to see future eclipses
COVID Vaccination during Pregnancy Protects Newborn Babies
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Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for vulnerable infants too young to receive the vaccine on their own
No Spoilers, Please! Why Curiosity Makes Us Patient
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Curiosity makes people hungry for knowledge—but not necessarily in a hurry
An Eclipse Is a Moment of Solitude-Even When You're in a Crowd
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Even among hundreds of people, experiencing an eclipse is a joyous solitude
Rural Americans Are Dying at Increasingly Higher Rates Than City Dwellers
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The urban-rural mortality rate gap in the U.S. is increasing, especially among young women and Native Americans. Limited access to health care could help explain why
Think Seeing is Believing? Think Again
2 days ago
We think that what we see represents stone-cold reality. Science has found out how wrong we can be.
How Likely Is a Major Earthquake in New York City-And Is the City Prepared for It?
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After an unexpected magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattled the New York City area, questions abound regarding how likely it is that a major earthquake could occur there and whether the city is prepared
Animal "Queens" Reveal Surprising Complexities of Social Power
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In a new nature documentary about matriarchal species, the males are mostly absent
Red Dots around Total Solar Eclipse Explained
3 days ago
During the total solar eclipse, skywatchers saw ruby-colored prominences sticking out of the moon's shadow. Here's the science of those red dots
This Hellish Alien World's Skies May Create an Eerie Rainbow 'Glory' Effect
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The atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-76b may rain iron and form a strange, rainbow-like phenomenon called a “glory” never yet seen outside the solar system
Record hot March sparks 'uncharted territory' fear
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Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating.
Your Metabolism May Contain Health Clues
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An elite athlete’s metabolism mostly looks different from that of a person with COVID—but their occasional similarities can reveal important insights into health and disease
Why Climate Change May Be Worsening Your Seasonal Allergies
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Longer growing seasons and increased pollen production driven by climate change could be aggravating your seasonal allergy symptoms
Feeling Angry? Chilling Out Helps More Than Blowing Off Steam
3 days ago
When anger strikes, decreasing arousal is more likely to reduce aggression than venting is, according to a massive review of 154 studies
Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse
3 days ago
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
Forensic Genealogy Offers Families the Gift of Closure
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The forensic scientist’s toolbox is growing thanks to creative methods that generate reliable leads, analyze evidence, identify suspects and solve cold cases
First ever climate change victory in Europe court
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"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
See Stunning Images Captured by Scientific American Staff during the Total Solar Eclipse
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Scientific American staffers headed to locations ranging from Texas to Vermont to try to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse
A Veteran Eclipse Chaser Explains the Thrill of Totality
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Kate Russo has seen 13 total solar eclipses, and even she isn't ready for this one.
The Milky Way Illuminated Ancient Egypt's Goddess of the Sky
4 days ago
Astronomical simulations and ancient Egyptian texts show the Milky Way was linked to the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut. This fits within multicultural myths about our home galaxy
The Solar Eclipse Is Almost Here: Everything You Need to Know
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Here’s how to pick a viewing spot, stay on top of the weather and pack the right gear to see the total solar eclipse on April 8
New Books Help Parents Explain Climate Disasters to Kids
5 days ago
Books are becoming a key part of disaster recovery, helping toddlers—and their parents—cope with increasing hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires
One woman's battle to push Africa's space race
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Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.
Renewable Energy Shatters Records in the U.S.
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The U.S. has never had as much wind, solar and hydropower. But experts say it’s not enough to meet future electricity demand
Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, and More
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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Lebanon, N.J., at 10:23 A.M. EDT. Shaking was felt over a broad area, including parts of New York State, Pennsylvania and Connecticut
AI Chatbots Will Never Stop Hallucinating
6 days ago
Some amount of chatbot hallucination is inevitable. But there are ways to minimize it
How Do Periodical Cicadas Know When to Emerge?
6 days ago
Periodical cicadas have a clever hack to help them figure out when to emerge after more than a decade underground
What Causes Earthquakes in the Northeast like the Magnitude 4.8 One in New Jersey?
6 days ago
Earthquakes in the Northeast are usually too small to feel, but larger temblors like the 4.8 magnitude quake in New Jersey aren’t unheard of
The Dunning-Kruger Effect Shows that People Don't Know What They Don't Know
6 days ago
David Dunning explains how people can avoid overestimating their own knowledge, a psychological bias called the Dunning-Kruger effect
How Ancient Humans Studied-And Predicted-Solar Eclipses
6 days ago
Dragon bones, mysterious carvings and simple math reveal ancient eclipses
It's Never Too Late to Take Climate Action
7 days ago
The depiction of the climate crisis as a cliff—once we fall off the edge, it’s game over—is nonsense
Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into Atmosphere
7 days ago
A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect sunlight. The risks are numerous
Three Times Eclipses Eclipsed Previous Science
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Total solar eclipses have set the stage for major scientific advancements—everything from the discovery of helium to the testing of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
A Solar Eclipse Is Too Special to See Through Your Smartphone
7 days ago
To make the most of any total solar eclipse, put down your gadgets and bask in one of our solar system’s most glorious spectacles
To Ancient Maya, Solar Eclipses Signified Clashing Gods
7 days ago
Ancient Maya saw solar eclipses as a “broken sun” that was a sign of possible destruction
White House wants Moon to have its own time zone
9 days ago
The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
UK firm's 4K video cameras head to space station
21 days ago
London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.
Elon Musk's Starship goes 'farther than ever'
29 days ago
The world's most powerful rocket makes a huge leap in progress in its third test flight.
Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record
more than 30 days ago
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Nino.
University proud of space station astronaut
more than 30 days ago
Dr Mike Barratt, who teaches in Devon, is pilot of the mission to the International Space Station.
'Ice bumps' reveal history of Antarctic melting
more than 30 days ago
Satellites reveal a 50-year record of climate change by tracing the lumpiness in ice surfaces.
Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia
more than 30 days ago
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.
UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue government
more than 30 days ago
The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits.
World breaches 1.5C warming threshold for full year
more than 30 days ago
The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark.
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