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Amazon's Project Kuiper, which uses optical inter-satellite link (OISL) technology to connect more than 3,000 satellites in a mesh network that blankets Earth, just cleared a final hurdle needed to launch next year.

Researchers have mapped the magma plumbing system beneath Tonga's underwater volcano and discovered three magma chambers, two of which fed the record-shattering 2022 eruption.

Scientists have discovered complex molecules in the gas and vapor plumes escaping from Enceladus's icy core -- and one of them, hydrogen cyanide, is a precursor for life.

The generation and manipulation of high-repetition pulses hold great promise across various applications, including high-speed photography, laser processing, and acoustic wave generation. Gigahertz (GHz) burst pulses, wi...

This excellent fitness tracker is reduced already, and only launched a few months ago.

The Manhattan Project was a top-secret program that culminated in the development of the first atomic bombs during World War 2. This covert and controversial research endeavor involved many gifted and reputable scientist...

The fascinating patterns of 35 repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) reveal new properties of these mysterious blasts of deep-space radiation that appear and disappear in milliseconds.

After analysing the way half a million snowflakes fell during mountain storms in Utah, researchers found surprising similarities

A winter wonderland calls to mind piles of fluffy, glistening snow. But to reach the ground, snowflakes are swept into the turbulent atmosphere, swirling through the air instead of plummeting directly to the ground.

In quantum mechanics, particles can exist in multiple states at the same time, defying the logic of everyday experiences. This property, known as quantum superposition, is the basis for emerging quantum technologies that...

After taking control of Twitter in 2022, Elon Musk hired a new CEO to replace himself, all while continuing to transform the social media platform into X

One inescapable word dominated biomedicine this year: Ozempic. Physicians were amazed at the drug's efficacy in treating diabetes, for which it is FDA approved, and obesity. Social media propelled it into the year's zeit...

An AI-powered test that claimed to be "clinical grade" listens for signs of stress in people's voices. But it provides inconsistent results when tested on the same person twice, according to a study

A fiery volcanic eruption, a flower preserved in amber and a 'superbloom' of wildflowers feature in New Scientist's selection of stunning nature images from the past year

A volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula that began on Monday (Dec. 18) appears to be slowing down, but only time will tell how long the unrest will last, officials say.

From David Attenborough on dinosaurs to Michael J. Fox's insight into living with Parkinson's disease, our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley picks the year's best science documentaries

Quantum computers could become more useful now researchers at Google have designed an algorithm that can translate complex physical problems into the language of quantum physics

The volcano on Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland began erupting on Monday (Dec. 18).

A recent study highlights the cognitive benefits of Interlingual Respeaking (IRSP), where language professionals collaborate with speech recognition software to create live subtitles in another language. This process, wh...

Researchers discovered a unique feature of the human brain's communication networks: the transmission of information via multiple parallel pathways, a trait not observed in macaques or mice. This finding emerged from a s...

A recent survey reveals that the holiday season is more stressful than tax season for many Americans, impacting their mental and physical health. Conducted in December 2023, the survey encompassed 1,000 U.S. adults, find...

An algorithm reduced rates of antibiotics use in kids treated at Tanzanian primary care facilities without compromising their chances of getting better.