There is a massive black hole in the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Measurements of star orbits near this black hole suggest…
If you're thinking about a smartphone, talk with your parents.
Researchers say it's time to finally discard a decades-old theory about the origins of human language – and revise…
A manufacturing engineer describes the concept for a technology that could lead to more efficient production – and perhaps…
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Largely unknown today, Bourbaki was the last mathematician to master nearly all aspects of the field. There’s just one…
Moths and insects cluster around lights at night. Why?
You probably know about the collection of microorganisms that live in, on and around us. But did you know that not everyone…
Research into public health benefits of integrating nature into cities has focused on green spaces. New studies suggest…
Modified commercial drones are getting more powerful and can easily be turned into weapons. A researcher argues for ways…
Google claims quantum supremacy – IBM says not so fast. One researcher explains why he doesn't see quantum computers…
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We have more neurons in our cortices than any other species, courtesy of an early technology – and along with them came…
Little bits of Jupiter's Great Red Spot seem to be flaking off. Is it a sign of the demise of this enigmatic red cloud,…
Bread. Yeast. Wine. Cheese. All these delicious foods are courtesy of various forms of domesticated fungi. So how, exactly,…
Self-proclaimed gluten sensitivity is on the rise, and so is the stereotype that it goes along with being a politically…
One in six US adults binge drinks, consuming about seven drinks per binge. A new study can predict which mice are hardwired…
Sit down to Thanksgiving dinner ready to amaze your companions with physiological facts about why different cuts of the…
Every person's blood is identified by type. Why does this matter?