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During 37 years of operations, the now-closed Argyle mine produced more than 865 million carats (191 tons) of rough diamonds and 90% of the world's pink diamonds.

Scientists used 3D imaging to reconstruct the anatomy of Cambrian trilobites discovered buried under layers of volcanic ash.

ISS astronauts, including the stranded Butch Willmore and Sunni Williams, have sought refuge inside their docked spacecraft after the Resurs-P1 satellite splintered apart in orbit.

On Saturday (June 29), an asteroid larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza will fly past Earth at about three-quarters the distance from Earth to the moon. The asteroid, named 2024 MK, poses no risk to our planet.

Researchers have enhanced auditory processing in young mice by increasing inner ear synapses using neurotrophin-3. This study supports the hypothesis that synapse density impacts hidden hearing loss in humans. The findin...

A new study reveals that using digital devices to manage children's tantrums hampers their ability to regulate emotions later in life. Researchers found that frequent use of tablets or smartphones for calming children re...

A new study reveals a 1250% increase in Google searches for microdosing from 2015 to 2023, driven by relaxed regulations on cannabis and psychedelics. The research shows policy changes correlate with growing interest in ...

Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans and animal models. This breakthrough offers insights into conditions associated with memory loss, suc...

Researchers identified unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease. They discovered altered communication between brain vascular cells mediated by VEGFA and SMAD3 molecules. Thes...

A new study in mice and human cells suggests that a small molecule can help reverse signs of aging by extending telomeres and modulating key genes.

For hundreds of years, the clarity and magnification of microscopes were ultimately limited by the physical properties of their optical lenses. Microscope makers pushed those boundaries by making increasingly complicated...

Two major US healthcare organisations have offered contradictory advice about the use of weight loss drugs in adolescents with obesity, underscoring just how little we know about the effects of these medications

When ultrafast electrons are deflected, they emit light--synchrotron radiation. This is used in so-called storage rings in which magnets force the particles onto a closed path. This light is longitudinally incoherent and...

A captive Brazilian rainbow boa initially declared male by a vet gives birth to 14 snakelets in a rare case of parthenogenesis at a U.K. college.

To biologists, a "species" is the fundamental unit of categorization for life on Earth and a key tool for protecting living creatures.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way scientists monitor wildlife and find new species, but how effective are these new systems?

The definition of a species is surprisingly unsettled, and the classifications of some of the best-known animals have come under scrutiny.

The question of what defines a species has vexed scientists across the ages, particularly in conservation, where decisions require a firm understanding of biodiversity.

An updated model reconciles the gap between recent experiments and theory concerning polarization in wurtzite semiconductors--paving the way for the development of smaller, faster and more efficient electronic devices, a...

If you had to sum up what has made humans such a successful species, it's teamwork. There's growing evidence that getting AIs to work together could dramatically improve their capabilities too. Despite the impressive per...

South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost...

Millions of tonnes of water vapour have been lingering in the atmosphere since the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted in 2022- possibly contributing to global warming