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'Something's missing': Most thorough-ever study of the cosmos proves we still can't explain how the universe is expanding
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (640+ words) A comprehensive new study combines decades of research to reveal that we're missing an essential component in our understanding of how the universe works. There's a central crisis in cosmology: Different measurements yield different values for the expansion rate of…...
'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just missing the signal': Large DNA study reveals natural selection led to more redheads and less male-pattern baldness
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (387+ words) Over the past 10, 000 years, evolution in West Eurasia has been selecting for light skin, red hair and resistance to HIV and leprosy in humans, according to a new study. Over the past 10, 000 years, natural selection has contributed to the evolution…...
New study confirms lobsters feel pain, driving scientists to call for a ban on boiling them alive
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (588+ words) A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that lobsters feel pain, with the crustaceans seemingly responding to electrical shocks with emotional distress. New research on Norway lobsters adds to a growing body of evidence that these crustaceans…...
Artemis II quiz: Is your knowledge of NASA's historic moon mission out of this world?
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (399+ words) Sophie is a U. K. -based staff writer at Live Science. She covers a wide range of topics, having previously reported on research spanning from bonobo communication to the first water in the universe. Her work has also appeared in outlets including…...
Strange mammal ancestor laid huge, leathery eggs " and it was key to surviving the world's worst mass extinction
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (399+ words) Using synchrotron X-ray CT scans of a fossilized, intact embryo, researchers found evidence that the plant-eating mammal Lystrosaurus laid eggs, which answers a key question about mammalian evolution. Scientists have cracked a major mystery about mammal evolution after discovering a…...
This humanoid robot does all your housework for you " and its makers say it's ready for your home
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (417+ words) Panther has been filmed doing basic household chores, like making the bed and cooking breakfast. Could a humanoid robot perform household chores for you? Soon, that might be the case. Chinese robotics company Uni X AI has announced the release…...
Ancient process that created rare earth elements discovered " and it could help us locate desperately needed deposits
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (415+ words) A new study suggests rare earth elements form in magma above ancient subduction zones, as that magma reacts with substances that are released when one tectonic plate dives beneath another. Researchers may have found a new way to locate deposits…...
73 moon landings? NASA's 'Moon Base User's Guide' reveals the agency's 'most ambitious space project' will be fraught with challenges
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (920+ words) NASA has released a 'Moon Base User's Guide' to expand on its plans for a permanent lunar base and a trip to Mars. The guide reveals the major gaps that NASA and its partners must fill in to land and…...
Diagnostic dilemma: A woman heard voices telling her she had a brain tumor " and scans confirmed she did
12+ hour, 40+ min ago (757+ words) In a strange medical case, a woman suddenly started hearing voices, and they directed her to seek care for a brain tumor. The patient: A woman in her 40s in the United Kingdom The symptoms: One day, as the woman was…...
Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen" " here's how close they are.
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (988+ words) A nasal spray in mice boosted lung immunity against viruses, bacteria and allergens " but a truly universal vaccine is still years away. Imagine a single vaccine that protects against the flu, COVID-19, lung-invading bacteria and seasonal allergens all at once....