Science News

Archaeologists have discovered a 5,400-year-old stone tomb beside a prominent lone mountain in southern Spain, indicating it was a local focus for the prehistoric people of the region.

Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a folded sword, scissors and other artifacts at a Celtic cremation tomb.

Researchers discovered targeted dream incubation during the sleep onset phase may enhance creativity. The study found that participants given a specific topic to dream about during this phase performed more creatively in...

Superconductors with high transition temperature (high-Tc SCs) are long-sought targets in the condensed matter physics and materials communities because of significant scientific and application values. Since the discove...

A new study identified a brain circuit responsible for rapid, unified response to threats in animals, a phenomenon observed in fish schools and mammal herds. The research, focused on synchronized immobility in pairs of m...

Researchers have developed a new smaller, lighter design for space-based imaging spectrometers with high spectral resolution. These high-dispersion imaging spectrometers could be used onboard spacecraft or satellites to ...

The James Webb Space Telescope took its first close look at a "mini-Neptune" -- the most common type of planet beyond our solar system -- and found signs of water.

A new study discovered not all microglia are the same, challenging existing beliefs. A unique subset of these cells, the ARG1+microglia, important for proper cognitive functions, were identified in mice, with evidence su...

A diver off the coast of Israel discovered an 1,800-year-old Roman shipwreck containing 44 tons of artifacts.

Researchers provide new insights into the progression of Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the role of synapses in transporting toxic proteins called tau. The researchers discovered small clumps of tau, known as tau oligo...

A team of physicists has discovered a new role for a specific type of turbulence--a finding that sheds light on fluid flows ranging from the Earth's liquid core to boiling water.

Are we alone in the universe? It's a question that fascinates scientists and the public alike. In science, the focus tends to be on our search for life elsewhere. The idea that we might be watched by a distant alien civi...

The study offers insights into the neurochemistry of social learning and draws parallels with language acquisition in humans. The researchers suggest these findings might contribute to understanding autism, as they shed ...

Researchers reveal distinct roles for two types of neurons in the cerebellum. The study offers compelling in vivo evidence that a specific group of excitatory glutamatergic neurons plays a key role in acquiring motor and...

Although nearly all spiders are venomous, a few stand out from the crowd for their potent toxins. So, which spider is the deadliest in the world?

In a new study, players of a modified two-person Tetris game perceived their partners as less likable when they had fewer turns, irrespective of whether a human or algorithm determined the turn allocation. The researcher...

Researchers conducted a detailed study on serotonin, a key molecule in influencing mood and behavior, tracing its impact from the molecular level to the brain's overall functioning. Using the simple animal model of C. el...

In a paradigm shift, researchers found over 100 genes associated with schizophrenia risk operate primarily through their role in the placenta, rather than the developing brain. The research emphasizes the placenta's sign...

Strange sea creatures called ctenophores have a fused nerve net where scientists expected to see synapses. Did they evolve their nervous system separately from other animals?

The writers' strike was initially about compensation in an era of streaming services. Now the role of AI has also become a major point of contention in negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and companies such...

Certain kinds of "forever chemicals" can be dismantled using bacteria found in wastewater. This points to a possible way of making more of these compounds biodegradable

The finding suggests existing theories about the cause of dementia may need to be rethought