This Neanderthal Gene Might Be Holding Back Your Athletic Performance

(Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:10:00 GMT)

Genetic legacy of our ancient cousins could be making it harder for some people to reach their athletic potential.

The First-Ever Whole Genome of an Ancient Egyptian Reveals What Life Was Like 4,800 Years Ago

(Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT)

Learn about the first whole genome from Ancient Egypt, which has shed light on the life and ancestry of a potter who lived during a period of great change.

Living Fossils Like the Coelacanth Have Remained Unchanged for 400 Million Years

(Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:45:00 GMT)

What is a living fossil? Learn more about the living fossils among us and why this topic is highly debated among scientists.

Flashing Light May Guide a Firefly to Mate, but Scent "Seals the Deal"

(Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:30:00 GMT)

Learn more about how some firefly species may use pheromone receptors along with bioluminescence to attract partners.

The Universe Started as a “Hot Soup of Particles and Photons" 13.8 Billion Years Ago

(Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT)

How old is the universe? Learn more about the age of the Universe, from it's explosive beginnings to how we on Earth can measure its age.

Water Hidden Within Lunar Soil Could Make Life on the Moon Possible for Astronauts

(Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT)

Learn about the technology that may help astronauts survive on the moon by extracting water from lunar soil and producing fuel ingredients.

Does Your Dog Watch TV? Here's What Screens Can Say About Their Personality

(Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:20:00 GMT)

Understanding how dogs react to screens could help us train them better and expand their entertainment options.

Tear Gas Is a Chemical Weapon Used to Disperse Crowds — Here's How It Works and Its Risks

(Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:50:00 GMT)

What is tear gas? Learn more about the evolution of tear gas and why some scientists recommend a revaluation of its use.

New Cannibalistic Robots Consume Other Machines to Grow and Heal on Their Own

(Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT)

Learn how “robot metabolism” allows machines to take material from their surroundings to “grow” and to “heal."

People in the Middle Ages Spread Wellness Trends Like We Do Today on TikTok

(Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT)

Looking for alternative wellness hacks? Current social media trends strangely resemble medieval cures.

The Drunk Hypothesis Claims Ancient Societies Were Built With Alcohol

(Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:30:00 GMT)

Learn how alcohol became a vital tool in the evolution of early societies and what drinks ancient people enjoyed at feasts and ceremonies.

A Merger of the "Most Massive Black Hole Binary We've Observed" Is Revealed

(Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:45:00 GMT)

Learn more about LIGO, the observatory that detected two massive black holes merging, the largest in recorded history.

A Medieval Preacher’s Meme Helps Solve a 130-Year-Old Literary Mystery

(Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT)

Learn how a new reading of an 800-year-old medieval sermon has revealed fresh insights into the famous English poem 'Song of Wade.'

Magic Mushroom Compound Psilocybin May Have Anti-Aging Properties

(Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:40:00 GMT)

In a mouse study, psilocybin showed to have anti-aging properties. Learn more on what they could mean for age-related treatments in humans.

These Ancient Dogs Have Pulled Sleds in Greenland for Nearly 1,000 Years

(Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:15:00 GMT)

Meet the Qimmit, Greenand's genetically diverse sled dogs that have been long-time Artic companions.

Neanderthal Genes May Cause a Rare Brain Condition That Impacts Balance and Posture

(Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:50:00 GMT)

Learn more about Chiari malformation type 1, a rare brain condition that may be present in certain genes thanks to Neanderthals.

This New Wearable Device Could Notify You When You Need a Drink of Water

(Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT)

Learn how bioimpedance, a method that measures the movement of electrical currents through the body, could help you track your daily hydration.

Treating a Viral Infection in Cats May Solve the Mystery of Long COVID

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT)

Learn about the disease in cats that shows striking similarities to long COVID and the treatment that can restore feline immune dysfunction.

Series of Hydrothermal Explosions Likely Created New Blue Hot Spring in Yellowstone

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:30:00 GMT)

Learn about the new hydrothermal feature that appeared last winter in Yellowstone National Park, possibly on Christmas Day.

The 2025 Perseids Meteor Shower Could Feature 50 to 100 Meteors Per Hour, and Fireballs

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:55:00 GMT)

Find out when, where, and how to watch the best celestial show of the year, the 2025 Perseids Meteor Shower, despite the moon’s interference.