SCIENCE
A gene mutation may trap the brain in the wrong reality in schizophrenia patients
A newly identified gene mutation may help explain why schizophrenia patients struggle to update their understanding of r...
Strange “elephant skin” rocks reveal ancient life in the dark ocean
A puzzling wrinkled rock formation in Morocco has led scientists to rethink where ancient microbes could live. Instead o...
SpaceX Starship could slash travel time to Uranus in half
A new concept suggests SpaceX’s Starship could revolutionize a future mission to Uranus, one of the solar system’s most ...
Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard
A new study reveals that aging lungs may play a major role in why flu and COVID can become so dangerous for older adults...
Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults
A new study suggests that one of the most widely used health metrics, BMI, may be getting it wrong for a large portion o...
Study finds dangerous lead levels in children’s clothing
Fast fashion might come with a hidden danger: lead. Researchers testing children’s shirts from multiple retailers found ...
New microwave frying technique could make french fries much healthier
Scientists have discovered a way to make French fries less greasy without ruining their taste. By combining regular fryi...
Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people
A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health—especially when it comes to Alzhe...
Ancient bone dice reveal 12,000-year history of gambling in America
More than 12,000 years ago, Native American hunter-gatherers were already making and using dice—thousands of years befor...
Mysterious Greek inscription may reveal lost temple beneath Syria’s Great Mosque
A mysterious Greek inscription found beneath the Great Mosque of Homs could pinpoint the long-debated location of an anc...
Physicists just solved a strange fusion mystery that stumped experts
Fusion scientists have solved a long-standing mystery inside tokamaks, the donut-shaped machines designed to harness fus...
NASA launches Artemis II for first crewed Moon flyby in 50 years
A new era of lunar exploration has begun as NASA launches four astronauts on Artemis II—the first crewed mission to fly ...