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An explosion that was billions of times brighter than the sun but faded within a month may have occurred when a rare medium-sized black hole ate a star

The topographical features of DNA in the body may dictate where and when cancer-causing mutations appear in its code.

Dubbed 'Luminous Fast Coolers,' this new class of extreme cosmic explosion is incredibly rare -- and unbelievably bright.

Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing have used machine learning to perform error correction for quantum computers--a crucial step for making these devices practical--using an autonomous correction syst...

From pterodactyls flying overhead in a game to virtually applying cosmetics prior to making a purchase, augmented reality and other immersive technologies are transforming how we play, observe, and learn. Cheap and ultra...

Researchers are closing in on the relationship between cognitive adaptability and adult neurogenesis. They developed a novel animal model to test cognitive flexibility by adding layers of complexity to a maze challenge.

The possible moonquake was detected by India's Chandrayaan-3 mission on its third day on the lunar surface.

The destruction of telecommunications cables during the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha apai volcano in 2022 shows that underwater debris currents can travel at 122 kilometres per hour

Researchers unveiled the neural pathway linking chronic stress to sleep disturbances, shedding light on how bright-light treatment rectifies these issues. The study, involving mouse models, emphasized the crucial role of...

Psychedelic drugs, notably psilocybin found in "magic mushrooms," are under the spotlight for their potential to treat various mental health disorders. Recent studies reveal promising outcomes using psilocybin for major ...

A study reveals the likely origins of 27,000 Africans left on the island of St. Helena as part of Britain's attempt to eliminate the transatlantic slave trade.

The price of carbon capture technology for power plants could be slashed using a design that relies on the reaction between CO2 in flue gas and a fine mist of electrically charged particles

In late 2020, AI pioneer DeepMind achieved a breakthrough 50 years in the making. By predicting the shape of proteins with atomic accuracy, its deep learning algorithm, AlphaFold, all but solved one of biology’s grand ...

Researchers accidentally stumbled on a way to measure the size of the accretion disks of dust, gas and plasma that surround black holes.

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) in carpenter ants isn't just a protective boundary, but actively shapes ant behavior. The BBB produces an enzyme called Juvenile hormone esterase (Jhe) that degrades the Juvenile Hormone (JH...

Past research suggests that some whale species are more likely to get lost and accidentally beach themselves during periods of increased solar activity, such as the upcoming solar maximum.

Even with their in-depth knowledge of language patterns, their reasons for classifications often missed the mark. The study raises questions about AI's role in academia and the need for improved detection tools.

Quantum technology's future rests on the exploitation of fascinating quantum mechanics concepts--such as high-dimensional quantum states. Think of these states as basic ingredients of quantum information science and quan...

Early kidney structures made of mostly human cells have been grown in pig embryos for up to 28 days as part of efforts to grow human organs in other animals for transplants

Researchers shed light on the puzzle of Parkinson's disease progression. They discovered that a mutated version of the α-synuclein protein moves through the brain's lymphatic system, known as the glymphatic system, befo...

June through August 2023 were the hottest three months ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Surviving a fall from a great height is medically improbable, but not impossible. How do some people survive?