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Archaeologists recently made an incredible discovery at Petra in Jordan - a 2,000-year-old tomb containing 12 skeletons buried beneath the famous "Treasury." The Treasury, also known as "Al-Khazneh," is a well-known site and may...

In Ursula K. Le Guin's timeless novel, The Dispossessed, we are introduced to Shevek, a physicist navigating between two contrasting societies. Born and raised in an anarchist collective on the desolate planet Anarres, Shevek...

Citrus fruits have played a significant role in shaping modern society, from their origins in the Han Dynasty to the booming orange juice industry of today. In his book "Citrus: A World History," botanist...

Fifty years ago, a groundbreaking discovery was made in the Afar region of Ethiopia that revolutionized our understanding of human evolution. A partial skeleton of a human ancestor who lived 3.2 million years ago...

Alfred Wegener, a name not often heard, but a man whose ideas changed the way we see the world. In a time when science was still trying to grasp the concept of continental drift,...

Alyson Velasquez shared her fear of needles, which prevented her from getting vaccinated for years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic changed her perspective, and she eventually received the vaccine despite her phobia. Velasquez's experience highlights...

Anduril, a U.S. defense technology company, has recently introduced its new Bolt family of military drones powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These drones, developed for the U.S. Marine Corps as part of the Force...

Scientists are testing a new drug inspired by spider venom to reverse heart attack damage. The drug, called Hi1a, mimics a protein made by Australian funnel-web spiders and works by preventing heart tissue from...

The solar maximum, the explosive peak in the sun's 11-year cycle of activity, has been confirmed by scientists, with solar activity expected to remain high for around another year. This announcement came earlier than...

In November 1924, there were several significant scientific events that took place. One of them was the announcement of the total eclipse of the sun that was set to occur on January 24, 1925....

In his latest book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future, journalist Vince Beiser delves into the environmental impact of electric power generation in the “Electro-Digital Age.” Building on...

Recognition and treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults have been improving over time. In the past, there was a misconception that ADHD was a childhood disorder that individuals would outgrow as...

In today's world, the facts of climate change are well-known and widely reported. However, communicating these numbers effectively can be a challenge due to high levels of innumeracy and math anxiety among the general...

Doctors are changing treatment plans for American patients with kidney failure three weeks after Hurricane Helene damaged a medical supply manufacturer in North Carolina. The plant, owned by Baxter International, makes half the nation's...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making significant discoveries since its launch in December 2021. It has provided groundbreaking insights into the earliest and most distant known galaxies, dating back to just...

Long ago, humans defined a day as the time it takes Earth to make one rotation about its axis. However, Earth's rotation has been slowing down over the years, leading to the addition of...

Occam’s razor is a well-known principle that suggests the simplest explanation is often closest to the truth. However, when we look at the complexity of the natural world, we must question whether simplicity always...

Implicit bias in healthcare is a serious issue that can impact patient care and outcomes. Doctors, like all humans, have unconscious biases that can lead to unfair judgment calls. These biases can affect communication...

The impact of the 2024 election on climate change action is a crucial issue that will determine the future of our planet. The stark differences between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald...

Parenting a flock of Northern Bald Ibises is no easy task. Over the last six months, biologists Barbara Steininger and Helena Wehner have dedicated themselves to hand-feeding and nurturing dozens of endangered chicks. They...

Sir Keir Starmer is being asked to support a new law that would ban smartphones in schools to prevent children from "doom-scrolling." This request comes after Number 10 declined to endorse the plan. Former...

A team of astronomers using Europe's Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. They have found 55 runaway stars being...

Something unusual is happening in the world of dark energy. Dark energy is a mysterious force that is causing the universe to expand at an increasing rate. Despite not being directly detectable, its effects...

In the November 2024 issue of Scientific American, various contributors have shared their innovative and enlightening stories that shed light on different aspects of science and technology.Miriam Quick and Duncan Geere, hosts of the...

Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future is a book written by Lauren E. Oakes that delves into the importance of forest ecosystems in the face of climate change. Oakes, an ecologist and journalist,...

The June 2024 issue of Scientific American sparked a variety of responses from readers, shedding light on different aspects of the articles featured in the magazine.One reader, Dirk Windolf, shared insights on the article...

The recent devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton has raised concerns about the financial stability of state-run insurance plans and the increasing climate risks they are facing. With more intense hurricanes, wildfires, and...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently reported a slight increase in hospitalizations among COVID patients, with the admission rate at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to 6 October. This marks...

Archaeologists recently made a groundbreaking discovery at the Treasury monument in Petra, Jordan - a site known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A secret tomb containing the remains of 12...

Giant worms are reproducing beneath the seafloor at hydrothermal vents in the eastern Pacific, near the Galápagos Islands, according to new research. Scientists believed that only microbes and viruses could survive in this harsh...