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Scientists say ancient black holes could hold the key to a hidden FIFTH dimension beyond our universe

Black holes are already some of the strangest objects in the universe, but scientists now say they could unlock an even…

Neuroscience Can Make Decluttering Easier

Decluttering is a challenge for many Americans, but neuroscience indicates we can make the process easier on ourselves…

'I watched Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong'

Dermot Gethings was 16 when Nasa picked him to watch the Apollo 17 launch alongside Neil Armstrong.

Wild horses and donkeys dug desert wells used by 57 vertebrate species

Researchers studied wild horses and donkeys in the Sonoran Desert, which dig wells that attract diverse wildlife. The…

The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed

Scientists have discovered a hidden cleanup system at the back of the eye that drains fluid and waste through a…

ESA director general reveals €10bn plan to get to space without NASA

The space industry, currently valued at €600 billion, is expected to grow by 10% a year, according to European Space…

The people this year’s Nobel Prizes left out

The number of winners every year should not be confused with the number of people it takes to do excellent science

Eating olive oil before carbs has a surprising effect on blood sugar

A simple change in the order you eat your food could help prevent blood sugar spikes. Scientists discovered that giving…

AI scientists attempt Jurassic Park revival of dire wolves and woolly mammoths

Colossal Biosciences is pioneering efforts to resurrect extinct species through cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR.…

APOD: 2026 October 11 – Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos

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Astronomers identify host galaxy of most distant fast radio burst

Astronomers have identified the host galaxy of the most distant fast radio burst (FRB) ever detected, using South…

David Ellison’s Skydance deal was approved — but it may not be smooth sailing

With $80 billion in debt and a sprawl­ing media empire to combine, David Ellison will have his hands full with the now…

UK Vegetables 20-50% Less Nutritious Than In the 1960s

The Telegraph reports that the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables has fallen by up to 50% since the Sixties,…

A plastic once thought harmless may be fueling fatty liver disease

One of the world's most common plastics may pose a hidden threat to liver health. Texas A&M researchers discovered that…

Trump, Netanyahu Unload on Nobel Prize Committee After Bizarre Pick: 'Lost Its Moral Compass'

Neanderthals may have used prehistoric glue as an ancient antibiotic

Neanderthals may have used a sticky substance made from birch bark to treat wounds thousands of years before…

Zimbabwe's dinosaurs were different from South Africa's: New species offers clues

Africa boasts up to 25% of Earth's animal and plant species. This diversity is driven by varied habitats: harsh…

Scientists created a tiny device that can control your nerves to treat chronic pain

Scientists have developed a tiny, injectable device that can control nerve activity without surgery, batteries, or…

Ultraviolet laser pulses engineer diamond defects selectively, leaving quantum qubits intact

When we think about a diamond, we often think about a material whose value comes from its perfection. In my research,…

The 2D physics prototype behind GTA’s vehicles

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How to meal prep safely: A microbiologist's step‑by‑step guide

Meal prepping is a great way to save money, spend less time in the kitchen and stick to a meal plan. But while cooking…

Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here's what to know

As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo's pimples weren't too bad—just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.

Utah needs a 'Code Red' policy to protect the homeless from extreme heat, report says

University of Utah researchers studied the impact of heat on people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, how…

Scientists may have found a shortcut to fusion energy

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory may have found a dramatically more efficient route to fusion energy by reversing…

MIT astronomers catch a star in a feast that could last billions of years

Astronomers have discovered a bizarre star system about 300 light-years from Earth where a small star is slowly…

‘Mind After Midnight’: Why scientists think your brain changes after dark — and your worst impulses take over

In the dark of night, your brain changes to become more impulsive, more negative, and more emotional, they say — making…

How to quickly check your Samsung Galaxy's warranty info

You don't have to guess how long is left on your Samsung device's warranty; the company makes it easy to confirm.

Nearly 300,000 at risk from Himalayan floods, as flood zone building accelerates

Nearly 300,000 people may live in areas at risk of flooding in the Nepalese, Indian and Chinese areas of the Himalayas.…

New stability rules distinguish quantum phases of matter that an older method wrongly groups together

Most of us recognize basic phases of matter and their properties: solids maintain their shape, liquids flow freely with…

165-million-year-old fossil reveals mammal ancestor with modern feeding traits

Scientists have identified a 165-million-year-old mammal predecessor from China that had a broad tail for swimming and…

USU researchers study wildfire burn scars and lingering dangers

Researchers at Utah State University are studying how burn scars respond to rainfall and how communities can prepare…

Deseret News archives: Qing dynasty drew to a close in 1911 after revolt by groups who wanted modern governance

Editor’s note: This story was published on Oct. 10, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through…

Preschool boys favor bigger groups while adults' choices hint at political attitudes

Two cartoon characters appear on a screen. One belongs to a group of three, and the other to a group of two. Which…

America's pet cats often infected with 'beaver fever' that transmits to humans, scientists warn

A parasite which causes long-lasting diarrhea and lingering health issues in people has been found in a large portion…

Will We Ever Understand Dementia?

Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a…