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Is ranch dressing a solid or a liquid? A physicist explains that the short answer is both … and neither.

A 2022 satellite photo shows a large plume of discolored water rising from the undersea Kavachi volcano, during an eruption that likely scat...

The U.S. military's top-secret X-37B space plane has returned from a mysterious 434-day mission in orbit. The enigmatic mission 'broke new g...

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The polar vortex could be reversing in a sudden stratospheric warming event, with the potential to send Arctic air and storms to the central...

Buried "megaripples" — some the size of five-story buildings — are helping scientists piece together the devastation following the impact th...

New research suggests that a binary pair of Kuiper Belt objects, known as the Altjira system, is actually made up of three separate bodies o...

Providing a closer look at the stars, galaxies and nebulas on a budget, these astronomy binoculars are a great first pair to start your star...

The common diabetes drug metformin works partly by excreting sugar from the bloodstream into the intestines, where gut bacteria then convert...

Experts explain the difference between what it means to experience cancer remission versus being cured of the disease.

An AI model can scan your brain with non-invasive equipment and convert your thoughts into typed sentences — with no implants required.

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More than 800 years ago, a Russian boy named Onfim sketched himself on his schoolwork.

The OmniBook Ultra 14 does everything right, including packing plenty of power and a stellar battery life. The only black mark is a dim scre...

New study suggests megalodons may have grown 15 feet longer than some previous estimates, had enormous babies, and didn't look like supersiz...

"The Voyagers have been deep space rock stars since launch, and we want to keep it that way as long as possible!"

Researchers discuss the lasting impact that being disbelieved by doctors can have on patients.

The legendary Hubble Space Telescope has turned its gaze to the Ursa Major-adjacent galaxy UGC 5460, revealing spiral arms, star clusters an...

How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats likely carried the...

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A first-of-its-kind stem cell transplant has changed the life of a man who was left blind in one eye following a firework accident.

An archaeological site in the area dates back about 4,200 years.

Predictions on the dawn of the AI singularity vary wildly but scientists generally say it will come before 2040, according to new analysis,...

The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords. But could medieva...

March 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the...