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The volcano beneath Italy erupted 40,000 years ago and had catastrophic impact on Earth's climate -- around the same time that the Neanderthals began their slow march to extinction.

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Scientists detected a peculiar blob of heat-emitting material buried on the far side of the moon. The most likely culprit is a rock that is very rare outside of Earth.

A novel study suggests that silence can indeed be 'heard.' Philosophers and psychologists, using auditory illusions, demonstrated how silence distorts our perception of time, much like sounds do.

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Recent research has debunked claims that THC-O-acetate, a cannabinoid compound, has psychedelic effects similar to LSD or psilocybin. The study surveyed nearly 300 participants' experiences with the compound and found no...

A recent paper aims to dispel common misconceptions about hypnosis that are widely circulated in popular culture. Contrary to the myth that hypnotized individuals can't resist suggestions, the authors clarify that people...

A new study uncovers a subset of neurons in the hypothalamus that sense and respond to changes in blood sugar levels, akin to insulin-secreting pancreatic cells. The research brings forth crucial insights into our unders...

New research finds that SpaceX's Starlink satellites are leaking radiation that could interfere with radio astronomy.

A distant planet named LTT9779 b reflects 80% of its star's light, making the strange world with metal clouds the biggest known "mirror" in the universe.

A recent study dentified a neurobehavioral signature that can predict the risk of future mania or hypomania in bipolar spectrum disorders (BSD). Researchers identified three profiles: healthy, moderate risk, and high ris...

Geologists hoping to declare a new epoch dominated by humanity's influence on Earth have chosen Crawford Lake in Canada as the location where the start of the Anthropocene is defined

Mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki's Inter-universal Teichmüller theory has attracted controversy since it was published in 2012, with no one able to agree whether it is true. Now, a $1 million prize is being launched to ...

Magpies and crows have been seen making nests using spikes placed on buildings to deter birds from nesting

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Instead of a uniform tax on carbon emissions, countries should apply higher taxes to luxury products to reduce social inequality and tackle climate change, say researchers

The lithium-ion batteries found in electric cars work best when kept within a certain temperature range, so researchers have created a blanket to keep your car cool in the sun and warm in the cold

Wegovy and Ozempic have made headlines, but a new wave of more effective drugs like Mounjaro have the potential to end obesity altogether. How will they work and are they safe?

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Invasive pythons across the state are about to start laying their eggs after spring's mating season, with the 16-foot (5 meter) female caught being no exception.

A new study in mice shows that Krause corpuscles are specialized to respond to vibration and light touch, and are key to normal sexual behavior.

Researchers have calculated the "ninth Dedekind number," which belongs to an exponentially complex series of numbers that define outputs of logical functions based on different spatial dimensions.