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When the 'God of chaos' asteroid Apophis makes an ultraclose flyby of Earth in 2029, our planet's gravity may trigger tremors and landslides that totally change the asteroid's surface.

Fine tuning an experimental setup improved a detector's sensitivity to neutrinos and perhaps eventually dark matter--two difficult-to-measure forms of matter which hold great importance for understanding particle physics...

A surprising reversal of our usual understanding of the second law of thermodynamics shows that it may be possible for heat to move in the "wrong" direction, flowing from a cold area to a warm one

New research suggests the ketogenic diet could help manage multiple sclerosis (MS) by promoting the production of beneficial compounds in the gut. In a study, mice on a keto diet produced the ketone body β-hydroxybutyra...

Two-photon vision is a novel method with great potential for the future of ophthalmic diagnostics. Although it has many advantages, it requires improvement in key areas. International Centre for Eye Research (ICTER) scie...

Young children grasp possibilities and distinctions between improbable and impossible events well before they can explain them in words. In a new study, two- and three-year-olds were found to learn more effectively after...

Although the COP16 summit in Colombia ended with some important agreements, countries still aren't moving fast enough to stem biodiversity loss

Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked with a lower risk of several types of cancer, including brain, colon, stomach, and lung cancer, according to a study of over 250,000 participants. The findings ...

The unique properties of baseball's famed "magic" mud have never been scientifically quantified--until now. In a paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Sch...

Radio frequency (RF) and microwave power measurements are widely used to support applications across space, defense, and communication. These precise measurements enable engineers to accurately characterize waveforms, co...

The Green Mediterranean diet may help slow brain aging by controlling blood sugar levels, benefiting cognitive health in older adults. The study found that lower blood sugar levels were linked to a younger brain age, par...

Researchers have identified potential drug targets in glioblastoma cancer stem cells, providing a new approach to treat this aggressive brain cancer. By analyzing stem cells derived from patient tumors, scientists found ...

Researchers identified 16 distinct types of nerve cells involved in human touch and compared them with those in mice and macaques, showing both shared and unique traits. The study reveals unexpected complexities in how n...

Graphene is a simple material containing only a single layer of carbon atoms, but when two sheets of it are stacked together and offset at a slight angle, this twisted bilayer material produces numerous intriguing effect...

Imperial researchers have proposed a new way to directly probe quantum entanglement, the effect that led to the puzzling concept of "spooky action at a distance," where previously grouped particles' quantum states cannot...

Satellite images show the true extent of the flash flooding in Valencia during a freak weather event that killed at least 214 people across Spain.

An analysis of previous sacrifices at the same site suggests the victims were conquered people brought to work on the land.

Using simple circuitry, polarizing film, and LEGO toy bricks, an undergraduate physics student from the Ateneo de Manila University built an improvised polarimeter that can optically assess the purity of Vitamin C (ascor...

From seed oils to olive oil, we now have an overwhelming choice of what to cook with. Here's how they all stack up, according to the scientific evidence

Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, has died in Australia. The saltwater croc may have been over 120 years old -- but no-one knows his true age for sure.

A new study reveals that personality traits influence both physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns. People with resilient personalities, marked by high conscientiousness and extraversion, tend to engage in long...

A mother's ability to regulate her response to trauma can significantly lessen PTSD symptoms in her children, particularly in high-stress regions. The research observed 131 mothers and young children in southern Israel, ...