The first ancient DNA sequences from peoples of the medieval Swahili civilization push aside colonialist stories and reveal…
Neuroscientists have typically thought of energy supply to the brain as demand-based. A supply-limited view offers another…
Researchers are turning to computer models, drones and other methods to improve tornado forecasting.
Superconductors make highly efficient electronics, but the ultralow temperatures and ultrahigh pressures make them costly…
In a world of increasingly convincing AI-generated text, photos and videos, it’s more important than ever to be able to…
Even fake guns can be dangerous if they are mistaken for real ones by the police or other armed adults.
Organ models that more accurately capture finer details could reduce surgical error and lead to personalized implants.
Superconductors are materials that can transmit electricity without any resistance. Researchers are getting closer to creating…
A US-led coalition and China are both planning to establish bases on the Moon. How the two nations will navigate actions…
Banning TikTok: What data privacy risk does the app pose, and what could the Chinese government do with data it collects?…
Researchers have developed a method for producing strong plastic materials by tweaking the chemical structure of superglue.
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The European Union’s 10-year Human Brain Project is coming to a close. Whether this controversial 1 billion-euro project…
From ‘Breaking Bad’ to James Bond, certain chemicals are popular options for characters looking to achieve nefarious…
Friendships are important, but are they always healthy? New research finds that teens who feel dominated by their friends…
The final report in the IPCC’s sixth assessment series says countries will have to cut their greenhouse gas emissions…
Your experience of time is relative because it depends on motion – more specifically, your speed and acceleration.
The new National Cybersecurity Strategy reiterates the government’s focus on resilient infrastructure and taking the offensive…
Powerful AI tools available to anyone with an internet connection make it easy to impersonate someone’s voice, increasing…
The drinking water systems serving over 70 million people may not meet newly proposed water quality standards. It could…