Australia’s tropical forests now emit CO₂, clouding the COP30 talks
These tropical forest CO₂ emissions may warn of similar shifts in other regions, a key topic for COP30 climate talks in Brazil.
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Differences in red blood cells may have ‘hastened the extinction’ of our Neanderthal cousins, new study suggests
Gene variants in red blood cell function may have doomed the hybrid babies of Neanderthals and modern humans.
Is the Oura Ring Gen 4 worth it? Here’s what we think after four months of testing
We liked the Oura Ring Gen 4 so much that we named it the best smart ring and the best sleep tracker on the market.
Being mean to ChatGPT increases its accuracy — but you may end up regretting it, scientists warn
Being curt or outright mean may make a newer AI model more accurate, a new study shows, defying previous findings on politeness to AI.
DNA reveals Neandertals traveled thousands of kilometers into Asia
DNA and stone tool comparisons suggest Eastern European Neandertals trekked 3,000 kilometers to Siberia, where they left a genetic and cultural mark.
These simple knife tricks stop onion tears instantly
With a high-speed camera and a tiny guillotine, scientists showed that chopping onions slowly and with sharper knives cuts down on tears.
Sheep, soldiers, and grains: Studying the physics of crowds
In Pamplona, where the bulls run, a scientist studies the physics of crowds. (Image credit: Ari Daniel)
There is such a thing as ‘settled science’ — anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you
How bad-faith arguments sow doubt by weaponizing scientific humility.
Decapitator nose ornament: 1,500-year-old gold jewelry depicting a bloodthirsty South American god
The Moche made human sacrifices to their gods, including Ai Apaec, the Decapitator.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured newborn stars forming in clouds of dust and gas (colored golden and orange in this image) in a star-forming
Handwashing: Cool Water as Effective as Hot for Removing Germs
We all know that washing our hands can keep us from spreading germs and getting sick. But a new Rutgers-New Brunswick study found that cool
A Recipe For Concrete That Can Withstand Road Salt Deterioration
Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made
Why can pumpkins grow so large, but blueberries can’t?
Most fruit is pretty small, so why do pumpkins grow to such enormous sizes?
California euthanizes 4 gray wolves after ‘unprecedented’ surge in livestock kills
California wildlife officials have been working to mitigate the impact of the state’s rebounding wolf population on its ranchers. The Northern California wolves that were