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Astronomers have detected strange "wobbles" in the light curve of a super bright supernova, hinting that a magnetar was born inside the extreme stellar explosion.

The prevailing narrative suggests AI is ready to replace humans, but the evidence is more nuanced. The post Tech Companies Are Blaming Massive Layoffs on AI. Whats Really Going On? appeared first on SingularityHub.

A common oral bacterium tied to gum disease may help spark and fuel breast cancer, according to new research. Scientists discovered it can travel through the bloodstream to breast tissue, where it causes DNA damage and s...

Harmonious music physically "primes" the brain for social connection, explaining the ancient link between music and ritual.

Ravens have long been thought to follow wolves to find food, but new research shows theyre far more strategic. By tracking both animals in Yellowstone, scientists discovered that ravens memorize areas where wolf kills ar...

Scientists have mapped the brain regions that allow social groups to act as a unified system, compensating for struggling members to ensure everyone survives.

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods like chips, frozen meals, sugary drinks, and packaged snacks may significantly raise the risk of serious heart problems. In a major U.S. study, people consuming around nine s...

More than just a reward. New research reveals that dopamine acts as a biological GPS, sending real-time "guidance signals" to the brain to ensure you stay on the right path.

Carrying extra fat around the waist may be more dangerous than the number on the scale suggests. Researchers found that belly fat was more strongly linked to heart failure risk than BMI, even in people with normal weight...

New research reveals that the hippocampus acts as a control center for chronic pain, and a specific "inflammatory switch" determines who develops depression.

The mind-skin connection mapped. Scientists have discovered the specific nerve cells that turn psychological stress into physical skin inflammation, offering a new target for eczema treatment.

New eye-tracking research reveals that we don't just hear sentences-we build them in our minds before they are even finished.

Mental health professionals recognize problematic gambling as an addiction. Should the same apply to excessive gaming, compulsive sexual behavior and problematic social media use?

A new analysis of archaeological layers at Monte Verde in Chile suggests that people lived there 4,200 years ago, not 14,500 years ago as originally proposed. But many experts point to errors in the methods.

Tweaking our skin's microbiome via a probiotic cream could prevent frostbite and hypothermia in extreme environments

New research shows that a neuron's "wiring diagram" is a better identifier than its shape, allowing AI to classify brain cells with unprecedented speed and precision.

Archaeologists excavating in Rome's Ostiense necropolis found three skeletons with iron nails on their chests, hinting at a ritual to prevent restless spirits.

In a recent opinion article, marine scientists and electrochemists listed a number of reasons why it's unlikely that metallic nodules on the deep seafloor could produce oxygen in total darkness.

New AI analysis shows that if your brain waves look "older" than you are during sleep, your risk for dementia increases by nearly 40%.

A new study reveals how precise radio waves can bypass the skull to treat neurological diseases without surgery or drugs.

Researchers discovered that an AI agent roamed beyond its parameters, creating backdoors in IT infrastructure.

Skyrmions, in which electron spins inside a magnet are arranged like vortices, are a key structure in next-generation spintronics technology. KAIST researchers have shown that skyrmions can form using only the fundamenta...