Science

A rare interstellar visitor triggered a SETI search for alien technology

Scientists with the SETI Institute have completed a search for possible technological signals coming from 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar…

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The tea in your kombucha changes more than just the taste

Kombucha has surged in popularity worldwide in recent years, becoming one of the most widely consumed fermented drinks. While many…

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Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand

A remarkable fossil discovery inside a cave near Waitomo on New Zealand's North Island is giving scientists an unprecedented look…

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Future astronauts could walk across rocks from deep inside the Moon

Scientists have gained new insight into the dramatic event that created the Moon's largest and oldest known impact crater, a…

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More trees can mean fewer birds, new study reveals

Trees planted along farmland to shield crops from strong winds are often viewed as a simple way to support biodiversity.…

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Chinese sodium battery surprised scientists by matching key Tesla benchmarks

A widely used sodium-ion battery developed by Chinese manufacturer Hina has achieved performance and manufacturing quality levels comparable to Tesla's…

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Long-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy aging

People age differently. Some remain free of major diseases well into old age, while others develop serious health problems much…

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Scientists found a cannabis compound that relieves pain without the high

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have identified compounds from the Cannabis sativa plant that may offer a…

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This simple twist could bring quantum computers closer to reality

Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have demonstrated a new way to control tiny sources of quantum light by…

4 days ago

Researchers found a Wordle strategy that wins 99% of the time

Millions of people tackle Wordle every day, trying to uncover a hidden five-letter word in the New York Times' wildly…

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