What happened when humans encountered Gigantopithecus?
At nearly 10 feet (3 meters) tall and around 500 pounds (230 kilograms), Gigantopithecus was the largest primate that ever lived. Foraging across the dense
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NASA Kicks Off Inspiration Tour with Steelers vs. Falcons Game
Fans pose for a photo with an astronaut in the NASA Experience Zone at an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons
The human voice
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the power of the human voice, hopeful advances in treating stiff person syndrome and new controversy about using AI
AI giants are one big mistake away from catastrophe. They could learn a lot from the nuclear industry.
The largest artificial intelligence (AI) firms increasingly understand that they are hostages of one another. If one firm pushes ahead recklessly, others may feel compelled
Watch the full ‘Hunter’s Moon’ rise next to Saturn this weekend
October’s full “Hunter’s Moon” is about to rise, and skywatchers will get two great chances to see it appear on the eastern horizon around sunset.
Why were the Nazca Lines built?
The Nazca Lines are the most famous geoglyphs in the world. Dating back around 2,000 years and reaching a combined length of more than 800
Christina Applegate misdiagnosis: Why can MS be difficult to diagnose?
Actor Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) over five years ago — but this week, she announced that a recent reevaluation found that
RS-25 Engine Tests at NASA Stennis
Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi tested RS-25 engine No. 10001 on Oct. 21, 2026.
Malaria Parasite Caught in the Act of Breaking and Entering
In medieval Italy, it was accepted wisdom that anyone walking near a swamp risked falling ill from “bad air” — mala aria. Victims were struck
Why did humans’ brains surpass chimps’? A tiny foe might help explain it
A viral infection from millions of years ago may have influenced chimp brain evolution through DNA leftovers in the genome.
Eating too much sugar on antibiotics could squash helpful gut bacteria
In people being treated for blood cancer, consuming sugar while on antibiotics boosted harm to the diversity of the gut microbiome.
‘Most people can’t handle driving in 2 dimensions let alone 3’: Readers respond to our poll about flying cars
Last week, Tesla unveiled a new “flying” edition of its Roadster electric vehicle. While some experts remain skeptical that the new “Rocket” EV is feasible
Electric stoves could help people with asthma breathe easier
Switching to an electric stove from a lung-irritating gas one may improve asthma symptoms. But if you’re stuck with gas, reducing exposure may help.
Scientists can now ‘watermark’ AI-generated proteins to deter bioweapon creation. But will it really work?
With artificial intelligence (AI), scientists have a powerful new tool for creating never-before-seen proteins, which can be used to make either groundbreaking new medicines or