Latest scientific discoveries and research news
Riley Black’s ‘Tyrant Lizard Queen’ offers a fresh perspective on T. rex, moving beyond its monstrous Hollywood image to explore its complex life, evolutionary journey, and ecological impact. The book uses a fictional narrative to delve into the science behind this iconic dinosaur.
A new study reveals climate change is shifting malaria hotspots in Africa. Rising temperatures favor transmission in East and Southern Africa while potentially reducing it in historical West and Central African hotbeds. Experts urge increased awareness and mitigation efforts.
A new study suggests Mercury may have shrunk 10%-30% more than previously thought, with total diameter contraction reaching nearly 12 miles. This revised understanding, obscured by impact crater debris, offers clues to the planet's formation and internal composition.
A new study highlights the success of a novel tsunami detection system using distant sensors. This technology offers a critical window for early warnings, potentially saving lives and reducing damage from these devastating natural disasters.
A new study reveals that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan plateau may be a key driver of severe winter flooding in California, explaining up to 56% of the extreme rainfall in 2017. This finding challenges traditional weather models and suggests climate change is creating unexpected teleconnections.
New research indicates that synchronized bursts of pink noise during deep sleep can significantly improve cerebrospinal fluid flow, a key mechanism for clearing brain waste linked to Alzheimer's. The study utilized AI to precisely time sound stimulation with slow brainwave peaks, paving the way for potential non-invasive interventions.
An excerpt from Leah Stokes' upcoming book, "The Carbon Wave," details the pivotal 2018 moment when the Green New Deal concept entered mainstream US climate policy, fueled by grassroots activism and events like Hurricane Maria.
A 55-year-old Bangladeshi man presented with severe abdominal pain, later diagnosed as peritonitis caused by a live 2.2-foot eel that had entered his rectum. The rare case highlights unusual foreign body complications.
Scientists have captured unprecedented video footage of a deep-sea armored searobin, Scalicus engyceros, walking backward on the seafloor. This groundbreaking observation, published in Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research, marks the first documented instance of backward locomotion in fish, offering new insights into deep-sea adaptations.