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Engineers solved an airflow mystery hidden nearly a mile underground

Running a facility deep beneath Earth's surface requires constant control of two essential elements: air and water. Workers in underground…

10 hours ago

Scientists solve a 30-year rye pollen mystery that could transform cancer research

Nearly 30 years ago, researchers discovered two unusual molecules in rye pollen that appeared to slow tumor growth in animal…

20 hours ago

Planet nine mystery deepens as new discovery challenges hidden planet theory

Is there a massive undiscovered planet on the outer reaches of the Solar System? The idea has been around since…

4 weeks ago

Astronomers finally solve Saturn’s decades-long spin mystery

For years, Saturn appeared to be doing something impossible. Measurements suggested the giant planet's rotation rate was changing over time,…

1 month ago

DNA solves 250-year-old mystery of the Seychelles’ lost crocodiles

For more than 250 years, stories from early explorers described crocodiles as a common sight along the shores of the…

1 month ago

Scientists finally solve mystery of strange “golden orb” found 2 miles deep

A strange object known as the "golden orb" puzzled scientists and captured public attention after it was collected during a…

2 months ago

Supercomputers just solved a 50-year-old mystery about giant stars

Recent advances in supercomputing have allowed scientists to tackle a long-standing question in astronomy. Researchers have been trying to understand…

3 months ago

Ancient DNA solves 12,000-year-old mystery of rare genetic growth disorder

An international team led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Centre has uncovered genetic changes linked to…

5 months ago

Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery

Scientists have learned a great deal about the universe, yet that knowledge represents only a small fraction of the full…

6 months ago

The 98% mystery: Scientists just cracked the code on “junk DNA” linked to Alzheimer’s

When people picture DNA, they often imagine a set of genes that shape our physical traits, influence behavior, and help…

7 months ago