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Archaeologists have recently made a fascinating discovery along the Italian coast near Naples. The remains of an ancient temple, believed to be around 2,000 years old, have been found submerged in the waters off...

An amateur mathematician and former Nvidia employee recently discovered the largest prime number known to date, surpassing the previous record by over 16 million digits. Prime numbers, which are only divisible by themselves and...

Forty-four leading climate scientists have issued a warning about the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), including the Gulf Stream. This giant ocean conveyor belt plays a crucial role in transporting...

Breast cancer is a serious concern for many women, and early detection is crucial for successful treatment. In the past, doctors recommended regular breast self-exams to help detect any abnormalities. However, recent studies have...

Anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell, has gained more attention recently due to its association with the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers have long studied anosmia and its impact on quality of life, mental...

Each day at 10 in the morning, a group of volunteers gathers outside Gold’s Gym just south of downtown Asheville, North Carolina. They come together to tackle the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which brought...

Jeff VanderMeer is a novelist known for his ability to evoke both horror and wonder in his readers. His most famous work is the Southern Reach series, which explores the mysteries of Area X,...

A groundbreaking discovery has been made in China, where six tiny dinosaur eggs belonging to a newly identified species have been unearthed. These eggs, known as Minioolithus ganzhouensis, were found at a construction site...

Researchers in China have recently made a significant claim in the field of quantum computing. They have successfully broken RSA encryption using a D-Wave quantum computer. This development has sparked concerns about the future...

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is known for its impressive collection of moons. One of the most notable moons is Ganymede, which was recently captured by the Hubble Space Telescope as...

In June 2026, residents of Sanjay Camp in New Delhi faced water shortages during severe heatwaves, leading them to fill plastic containers with water from a tanker to meet their needs. This situation is...

Disruptions in melatonin signaling may be the reason why some people develop osteoporosis at a young age, according to new research. Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that affects about 0.4 people per 100,000 every...

People recovering from substance use disorders require more than just a bed in a residential treatment center. Quality health care, medication-centered treatment, homes, and jobs are essential for their recovery. In a medical training...

William Housty learned the importance of preparing for the annual salmon arrival from his grandparents. They believed it was their duty to ensure the waterways were ready for the salmon by clearing debris and...

A strange phenomenon known as the "Taieri Pet" cloud has been spotted in a recent satellite photo of New Zealand. This unique cloud formation is an altocumulus standing lenticular cloud (ASLC) that forms when...

Around 3.26 billion years ago, Earth experienced a catastrophic event when a massive meteorite, known as S2, crashed into our planet. This meteorite, estimated to be four times the size of Mount Everest, had...

Scientists have recently discovered the earliest known animal with an asymmetrical body, dating back over 555 million years ago in what is now the Australian outback. This ancient creature, named Quaestio simpsonorum, was described...

A captivating new video has been released by the European Space Agency, showcasing Earth's magnetic field going haywire and almost disappearing during a polar reversal event that occurred around 41,000 years ago. The video,...

Patients with depression may soon have a new treatment option available to them - a brain-stimulation device that can be used at home. A recent clinical trial has shown promising results, suggesting that patients...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a fascinating discovery of a unique "inside-out" galaxy in the early universe. This galaxy, known as JADES-GS+53.18343?27.79097, emerged just 700 million years after the Big Bang...

Sixty-six million years ago, a catastrophic asteroid impact changed the course of Earth's history. The impact, which occurred in what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, wiped out 75 percent of species on...

The Orionid Meteor Shower is set to light up the night sky with a stunning display of celestial fireworks caused by debris left by Halley's Comet. The shower peaks for several hours from midnight,...

Sparkling diamonds and verdant emeralds are some of the most sought-after and valuable gemstones in the world. But when it comes to rarity, which gemstone takes the crown? According to a 2019 review in...

In this excerpt from "Your Face Belongs to Us" by Kashmir Hill, the emergence of Clearview AI is described as a game-changer in the world of facial recognition technology. Clearview AI claimed to have...

The Mask of Agamemnon, a gold funerary mask of a man's face, was discovered at the Mycenae archaeological site in Greece around 1500 B.C. Initially believed to belong to the mythical king Agamemnon, further...

Happy Monday, everyone! I'm Rachel Feltman, and this is your weekly science news update from Scientific American's Science Quickly. Let's dive into some interesting discoveries and developments in the world of science.First off, the...

Worldschooling has become a popular trend among families, where parents take their children out of traditional schooling to travel the world and learn on the go. While there is limited scientific research on the...

The opioid epidemic in the United States has been devastating, with various waves of addiction leading to a significant rise in overdose deaths. However, recent data shows a glimmer of hope, with a decrease...

Observations from a retrofitted spy plane hint at a connection between powerful gamma-ray flashes and a thunderstorm’s lightning. Lightning never strikes the same place twice, but in the case of an enormous tropical lightning...

The concept of zero has always been a fascinating topic, especially when it comes to understanding how the brain processes this seemingly abstract notion. Recent studies have shed light on the intricate ways in...