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'A dream come true': Nuclear clock breakthrough could revolutionize study of the universe's fundamental forces -- Ben Turner
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EV batteries could last much longer thanks to new capacitor with 19-times energy density that scientists created by mistake -- Electric cars and laptop batteries could charge up much faster and last longer thanks to a new structure that can be used to make much better capacitors in the future.13 minutes ago
Hoard of 17th-century coins hidden during English Civil War unearthed during kitchen renovation -- During a kitchen renovation, a family in England unexpectedly discovered a hoard of coins that was likely buried for safekeeping during the first English Civil War.13 minutes ago
Siberia's 'gateway to the underworld' is growing a staggering amount each year - By - Sascha Pare - published - 6 May 24 - The Batagay megaslump - a 3,250-foot-wide (990 meters) depression in the permafrost in the Russian Far East - is "actively growing" by a massive amount every year, scientists have found.13 minutes ago
Record-shattering Tonga volcanic eruption wasn't triggered by what we thought, new study suggests -- Sascha Pare -- Scientists think Tonga's record-breaking 2022 eruption was triggered by gas building up to a "critical point" rather than by a reaction between magma and seawater as previously assumed.1 hour ago
Circus 'Wall of Death' stunt may keep astronauts fit on the moon -- Emily Cooke -- Just a few laps of the wall a day may be enough to keep muscle wasting at bay, scientists say.1 hour ago
'Hostilities began in an extremely violent way': How chimp wars taught us murder and cruelty aren't just human traits -- Jessica Serra -- Can chimpanzees wage war? In this excerpt from "The Beast Within: Human as Animals," scientific researcher Jessica Serra looks at the dark side of our cousins' behavior.6 hours ago
Epic NASA video takes you to the heart of a black hole - and destroys you in seconds -- What would it be like to fall past the event horizon of a black hole? A new NASA simulation provides a peek into the bizarre physics of spaghettification.4 hours ago
2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet found in burial mound likely caused 'awe in the enemy' -- Archaeologists excavating a burial mound in Croatia have discovered a 2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet that may have been a votive offering.4 hours ago
Japan captures 1st image of space debris from orbit, and it's spookily stunning -- A new Japanese mission to photograph space junk from orbit marks a milestone in orbital debris cleanup efforts.7 hours ago
Could cannabis treat cancer someday? Here's what the science says so far -- For decades, cannabis has been studied for its potential antitumor properties, but whether it can actually treat cancer is still unknown.4 hours ago
China has launched a secret robot to the far side of the moon, new Chang'e 6 photos reveal -- A tiny, previously undisclosed lunar rover has been spotted strapped to the side of China's moon-bound Chang'e 6 lander in newly released pre-launch photos. The true purpose of the rover, which is scheduled to land on the moon's far side, remains a mystery.4 hours ago
Earth from space: Mysterious wave ripples across 'galaxy' of icebergs in Arctic fjord - By - Harry Baker - published - 6 May 24 - A puzzling arc was spotted in the water of a Greenland fjord littered with iceberg fragments. There are a couple of possible explanations for this bizarre phenomenon but we will likely never know what caused it, experts say.1 hour ago
Best telescopes 2024: Beginner and advanced scopes for stars, galaxies, and nebulas - By - Jase Parnell-Brookes - last updated - 8 May 24 - Discover the heavens with one of the best telescopes: models for all budgets from reflectors to refractors, catadioptrics and more.6 hours ago
Wahoo KICKR bike V2 review -- Anna Gora -- published -- 8 May 24 -- Is the Wahoo KICKR Bike worth the gasp-inducing price tag?1 hour ago
Gut bacteria sometimes get people drunk, leading to DUIs and liver disease - By - Bill Sullivan - published - 5 May 24 - Sometimes bacteria lurking in people's guts can get them drunk, even if they don't consume any alcohol.7 hours ago
Boost your running speed with training - but don't fall for these myths, scientists say - By - Dawn P. Coe, Elizabeth (Kip) Webster - published - 4 May 24 - Your running speed partly comes down to factors you can't control, like genetics, and partly relies on your training.21 hours ago
Why do most mammals have 5 fingers? By - Katherine Irving - published - 6 May 24 - The simple question of "why five" has puzzled scientists from multiple fields, and the answer still isn't entirely clear.1 hour ago
Why do dogs sniff each other's butts? By - Clarissa Brincat - published - 5 May 24 - And like dogs, why do cats also sniff fellow felines' behinds?19 hours ago
'We're meeting people where they are': Graphic novels can help boost diversity in STEM, says MIT's Ritu Raman - By - Alexander McNamara - published - 5 May 24 - In a new series of comics, where young, female scientists take center stage, MIT's Ritu Raman explains how the format can inspire the next generation of young people into the world of STEM.6 hours ago
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Why do people feel like they're being watched, even when no one is there? By - Angely Mercado - published - 18 April 24 - The causes range from innocuous media exposure to severe mental illness.19 days ago
Why did the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima leave shadows of people etched on sidewalks? By - Stacy Kish - last updated - 27 March 24 - The nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WWII left shadows of people on the ground and buildings. Here's why.1 month ago
Stunning image shows atoms transforming into quantum waves - just as Schr dinger predicted - By - Ben Turner - published - 1 May 24 - A new imaging technique, which captured frozen lithium atoms transforming into quantum waves, could be used to probe some of the most poorly understood aspects of the quantum world.5 days ago
Quantum mechanics: Definitions, axioms, and key concepts of quantum physics -- Adam Mann -- last updated -- 29 April 24 -- Quantum mechanics, or quantum physics, is the body of scientific laws that describe the wacky behavior of photons, electrons and the other subatomic particles that make up the universe.1 hour ago
Tweak to Schr dinger's cat equation could unite Einstein's relativity and quantum mechanics, study hints - By - Andrey Feldman - published - 26 April 24 - Physicists have proposed modifications to the infamous Schr dinger's cat paradox that could help explain why quantum particles can exist in more than one state simultaneously, while large objects (like the universe) seemingly cannot.9 days ago
Why does striking flint against steel start a fire? By - Laurel Hamers - published - 27 April 24 - What's the science behind starting a fire with flint and steel?7 days ago
World's thinnest gold leaf, dubbed 'goldene,' is just 1 atom thick - By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 25 April 24 - Goldene is the latest 2D material to be made since graphene was first created in 2004.9 days ago
Inside the 20-year quest to unravel the bizarre realm of 'quantum superchemistry' By - Sam Lemonick - published - 29 March 24 - More than two decades ago, scientists predicted that at ultra-low temperatures, many atoms could undergo 'quantum superchemistry' and chemically react as one. They've finally shown it's real.1 month ago
32 weird technologies that never took off - By - Tim Danton - published - 6 May 24 - We've seen many big hitters capture our imagination, alongside a handful of oddities and misfits that were less successful.1 day ago