Kissing goes back 21 million years, to the common ancestor of humans and other large apes, study finds
Scientists traced kissing back to a primate ancestor that lived around 21 million years ago.
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‘Impossible’ black hole collision pushed relativity to its breaking point — and scientists finally understand how
In 2023, scientists detected the gravitational waves from a black hole collision that seemed impossible. New research finally explains how this “forbidden” black hole came
‘From another world’: 3I/ATLAS photobombs a galaxy and shows off its multiple tails in stunning new image
An incredible new image shows the multi-tailed alien comet 3I/ATLAS shooting past a distant galaxy in the night sky. The stunning scene is a reminder
3 massive changes you’ll see as the climate careens toward tipping points
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.
U.S., China Agree To Cooperate On Climate Crisis With Urgency
The Associated Press | NPR SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to
Secretive SpaceX satellites operated by US government are shooting disruptive radio signals into space, astronomer accidentally discovers
An amateur astronomer has accidentally uncovered a series of puzzling radio signals coming from SpaceX’s government-operated “Starshield” network. The signals overlap with protected frequencies and
Medieval spear pulled from Polish lake may have belonged to prince or nobleman
Four medieval spearheads have been found in Lake Lednica in Poland. One may have belonged to a nobleman or prince.
New ‘Transformer’ humanoid robot can launch a shapeshifting drone off its back — watch it in action
Developed at Caltech, a new robot is a humanoid that can launch an M4 drone, switching between different modes of motion, with wheels that can
See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025
In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that
Sunken city discovered in Kyrgyzstan lake was a medieval hotspot on the Silk Road — until an earthquake wiped it out
Archaeologists in Kyrgyzstan have discovered the remains of a drowned medieval city that was once a Silk Road hotspot.
CTE may stem from rampant inflammation and DNA damage
New research shows that CTE may stem from DNA damage and inflammation set in motion by blows to the head.
Our favorite AirPods are now a huge 42% off and at their lowest-ever price
Save $100 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds at Walmart — but hurry, this early Black Friday deal will not last long.
Chatbots may make learning feel easy — but it’s superficial
People who use search engines develop deeper knowledge and are more invested in what they learn than those relying on AI chatbots, a study reports.
Funding chaos may unravel decades of biomedical research
Battles between the Trump administration and academic institutions are putting important biomedical advances in limbo.