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- Traces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place thereon April 26, 2024
An environmental DNA analysis of soil collected at an ancient Maya ball court reveals that the site was once part of a ritual.
- PTSD tied to 95 'risk hotspots' in the genomeon April 26, 2024
In a group effort, scientists from all over the world came together to create a detailed map of the genetic causes behind PTSD.
- New UTI vaccine wards off infection for years, early studies suggeston April 26, 2024
More than 50% of the patients who used a new mouth-spray-based vaccine didn't have a UTI for up to nine years.
- A Solar Panel Standoff Threatens U.S. Climate Planson April 26, 2024
Inexpensive Chinese solar panels are pitting Americans who want cheap equipment against those who want to make it
- Blood test powered by AI could catch osteoarthritis 8 years earlier than X-ray, early data showby emily.cooke@futurenet.com (Emily Cooke) (Livescience) on April 26, 2024
A new blood test could determine whether someone will develop knee osteoarthritis up to eight years before structural damage is picked up by an X-ray.
- We've never seen the Fitbit Versa at this rock bottom price before, surely it won't be around longon April 26, 2024
Amazon is offering 48% off the versatile fitness tracker-come-smartwatch, so long as you like pink or black.
- Bacteria could replace fossil fuels for making valuable chemicalsby ETH Zurich (Futurity) on April 26, 2024
Engineered bacteria could pave the way for "renewable chemicals to be produced that do not burden the environment," researchers say.
- Paid family leave may prevent child abuseby Kim Ward-Michigan State (Futurity) on April 26, 2024
Child abuse is a serious public health issue in the United States. Paid family leave can help prevent it, researchers report.
- Kids who wait for big rewards are more likely to do well in schoolby National University of Singapore (Futurity) on April 26, 2024
Kids who are better able to delay gratification are more likely to do well in school and have fewer behavioral problems, research finds.
- 1,430 ancient Roman graves scattered with funerary festival leftovers unearthed in southern Franceby sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) (Livescience) on April 26, 2024
Archaeologists in southern France have excavated an ancient Roman cemetery containing 1,430 graves and traces of a funerary festival, during which […]
- ‘Caregiving travel’ may boost stress for women but not menby Kate McAlpine-Michigan (Futurity) on April 26, 2024
Caregiving travel, such as taking a child to school, is linked to higher stress and decreased happiness in women, but not men.
- Lavish 2,200-year-old tomb unearthed in China may be that of ancient kingon April 26, 2024
It's not known who was buried in the tomb, but one expert says it was probably the Chu state ruler.
- Early trauma cuts squirrel lifespansby Mikayla Mace-Arizona (Futurity) on April 26, 2024
Early-life trauma can cut short the lives of red squirrels in the Yukon. But "food booms" can help boost their resilience to adversity.
- As Bird Flu Spreads through Cows, Is Pasteurized Milk Safe to Drink?on April 26, 2024
H5N1 influenza virus particles have been detected in commercially sold milk, but it’s not clear how the virus is spreading in cattle or whether […]
- People Keep Secrets Because They Overestimate Harsh Judgmentson April 26, 2024
Research suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others
- How Unhealthy Are Ultra-Processed Foods?on April 26, 2024
Processed foods have been blamed for many health problems, but dietary research is tricky and nuanced
- Cicadas Are Basically Safe for You—And Your Dog—to Eat. Here’s What to Knowon April 26, 2024
Here’s what a chef, a vet and two anthropologists have to say about eating periodical cicadas
- The Threat of a Solar Superstorm Is Growing—And We’re Not Readyon April 26, 2024
Someday an unlucky outburst from our sun could strike Earth and fry most of our electronics—and we’ve already had some too-close-for-comfort near […]
- Lasers reveal prehistoric Irish monuments that may have been 'pathways for the dead'on April 26, 2024
Archaeologists used lidar to detect a cluster of rare Neolithic monuments hidden in farmland in Ireland.
- A Long-Awaited Climate Experiment Is Poised to Launch in the Amazon. What Will It Find?on April 26, 2024
Ahead of a project to spray carbon dioxide into jungle plots, researchers contemplate what its results might signal about the forest’s future.
- Tweak to Schrödinger's cat equation could unite Einstein's relativity and quantum mechanics, study hintsby andrew.l.feldman@gmail.com (Andrey Feldman) (Livescience) on April 26, 2024
Physicists have proposed modifications to the infamous Schrödinger's cat paradox that could help explain why quantum particles can exist in more […]
- Elizabeth Bates and the Search for the Roots of Human Languageon April 25, 2024
In the 1970s a young psychologist challenged a popular theory of how we acquire language, launching a fierce debate that continues to this day
- New Pollution Regulations Could Largely Eliminate Coal Power by the 2030son April 25, 2024
The EPA has released four new pollution rules, most focusing on coal-fired power, as the final pieces of Biden’s push to clean up the power sector
- Alzheimer’s moves faster in people with Down syndromeby Jessica Church - Washington U. in St. Louis (Futurity) on April 25, 2024
A new study that finds Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome highlights the need for therapies.
- World's thinnest gold leaf, dubbed 'goldene,' is just 1 atom thickon April 25, 2024
Goldene is the latest 2D material to be made since graphene was first created in 2004.
- Enjoy $1,600 in savings on this highly-rated BirdBike e-bikeby Stack Commerce (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
Stack CommerceMake your commutes more eco-friendly. The post Enjoy $1,600 in savings on this highly-rated BirdBike e-bike appeared first on Popular […]
- Makers of the world’s largest 3D printer just beat their own recordby Andrew Paul (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
The new industrial-sized 3D printer uses sustainable building materials like biobased polymers. University of MaineFactory of the Future 1.0 can […]
- Rejoice! Voyager 1 is back from the deadon April 26, 2024
The craft embodies a golden age of space exploration
- Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV review: Stunning in any settingby Stan Horaczek (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
Stan HoraczekSamsung's flagship OLED TV shines because glare doesn't. The post Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV review: Stunning in any setting appeared first […]
- Bird flu virus traces detected in 1 in 5 pasteurized cow milk samplesby Laura Baisas (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
The FDA believes that the commercial milk supply remains safe. The agency's testing revealed small genetic traces of bird flu and not live virus that […]
- A new button battery dyes kids’ mouths blue if swallowedby Andrew Paul (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
The number of emergencies involving children ingesting batteries has spiked in recent years. Deposit PhotosThe 'color alert technology' could save […]
- Lab mice might be doing their own experimentsby Lauren Leffer (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
Over consecutive trials, the mice would turn the wheel left for a bit, then switch to turning it right, seemingly making mistakes but actually being […]
- Early trauma can shorten a red squirrel’s lifespanby Laura Baisas (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
Red squirrels of the Yukon who survive their first year can expect to live three and a half years on average. Ryan TaylorFood scarcity–and food […]
- Science is closing in on the frailties of old ageon April 26, 2024
Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a disease
- Transform your 8mm and Super 8 films into timeless digital keepsakes with this Kodak digitizer and save $50by Stack Commerce (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
Stack CommercePreserve your memories with this innovative reel digitizer and five-inch screen. The post Transform your 8mm and Super 8 films into […]
- Nearsightedness is at epidemic levelsby Andrew Herbert / The Conversation (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
Nearsightedness is also known as myopia. DepositPhotosThe problem begins in childhood. The post Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels appeared first […]
- Save $150 on this Apple Magic Keyboard that attaches to your iPad through April 30by Stack Commerce (Popular Science) on April 26, 2024
Stack CommerceDon't miss this limited-time offer to upgrade your tablet. The post Save $150 on this Apple Magic Keyboard that attaches to your iPad […]
- The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companieson April 26, 2024
The FT’s fifth annual ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth. Plus: outsourcers tap into remote work boom; Shopify targets more […]
- Oura Ring Gen3 health tracker review: It’s a complicated relationshipby Abby Ferguson (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
The Oura Ring is a fashionable take on a health tracker. We wore it for most of eight months to find out if it prioritizes style over substance. Abby […]
- Rare quadruple solar flare event captured by NASAby Andrew Paul (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
Similar activity will likely increase as the sun nears its 'solar maximum.'. Credit: NASA/SDO/AIAThe 'super-sympathetic flare' might affect […]
- Can AI help tell the difference between a good and bad sweet potato?by Mack DeGeurin (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
Researchers used a hyperspectral camera to create images of 141 potatoes and inspect their firmness and dry matter content. Llez/WikimediaScientists […]
- Gassy geysers create ‘spiders’ on Marsby Laura Baisas (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
Mars' Inca City formation (left) is home to Martian ‘spiders’ every spring (right). ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (left) ESA/TGO/CaSSIS (right)ESA captures […]
- Newest luxury submersible offers ocean explorers champagne and blackjackby Mack DeGeurin (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
Eight passengers and a pilot can dive up to 200 meters in Triton’s new luxury submersible. Triton/Nick Verola'...you feel at one with the water.' […]
- The latest battery-powered Ring doorbell is at its lowest price everby Brandt Ranj (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
Brandt Ranj If you've put off setting up a home security system, take the first step by snagging this Ring doorbell at Amazon. The post The latest […]
- Astronomers fight to save a major X-ray space telescopeby Briley Lewis (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
In about 5 billion years, our Sun will run out of fuel and expand, possibly engulfing Earth. These end stages of a star’s life can be utterly […]
- How to use emulators to play retro video games on your phoneby David Nield (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
You've got access to a wealth of games on your smartphone. Screenshots: Lemuroid, DeltaJust like the old days. The post How to use emulators to play […]
- Through April 30, pay only $29.97 for these highly-rated Windows and Mac Microsoft Office bundlesby Stack Commerce (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
Stack CommerceSpur productivity on professional or personal projects. The post Through April 30, pay only $29.97 for these highly-rated Windows and […]
- How deep does life go?by James Lawrence Powell / MIT Press Reader (Popular Science) on April 25, 2024
Microbial life may be pervasive everywhere beneath Earth’s surface under conditions long thought to be inhospitable, if not fatal. […]
- NASA HQ picked their best photos of the year. Here are our 13 favorites.by PopSci Staff (Popular Science) on April 24, 2024
2023 was a stellar year for NASA images. Upper-right, clockwise: NASA/Keegan Barber, NASA/Bill Ingalls, NASA/Bill IngallsFrom space rock chunks to […]
- A ‘bionic eye’ scan of an ancient, scorched scroll points to Plato’s long-lost gravesiteby Andrew Paul (Popular Science) on April 24, 2024
New imaging tools uncovered text that revises the timeline of Plato's life. Deposit PhotosTechnology continues to reveal new details written on […]
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