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Mathematics and poetry may seem like two completely different worlds, but Peter Rowlett has uncovered unexpected links between the two. From the Fibonacci sequence to the Bell numbers, there is a surprising amount of...

A recent study has found that heavy and regular cannabis use may increase the risk of developing head and neck cancers. The study analyzed medical records from over 116,000 adults in the U.S. with...

In 1896, a scientist named Svante Arrhenius discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the greenhouse effect. This means that every time the concentration of CO2 doubles in the...

After Hurricane Ike devastated southeast Texas in 2008, engineers proposed a $34 billion plan to protect the region from future hurricanes. The project, known as the Ike Dike, aims to safeguard coastal refineries and...

NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, which spent over a decade scanning the skies for asteroids and comets that could potentially threaten Earth, has officially reached the end of its mission. The final image captured by NEOWISE...

Grizzly bears in the contiguous United States have been a topic of concern for almost 50 years. They have been taken off and put back on the endangered species list twice. Now, scientists are...

Cloning technology has taken a new turn in 2024 with the introduction of the X-Me AI Avatar generator. This innovative tool allows you to create a digital twin of yourself by simply uploading a...

Suni Williams and Commander Barry Wilmore are currently in space, facing the uncertainty of when they will return to Earth. They were supposed to be in space for only eight days, but due to...

When we first looked at the soil sample under the microscope, we saw bits of organic material. We found a tiny poppy seed, the eye of an insect, broken willow twigs, and spikemoss spores....

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 52 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 17, 2023. This marked the 22nd time this particular Falcon 9 rocket has been launched, tying...

Glucose Deficiency Syndrome Type 1, also known as Glut1 deficiency syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain's ability to use glucose for energy. This condition is caused by mutations in the...

An archaeologist in Corinth, Greece made a fascinating discovery of a Roman-era prison within the ruins of the ancient city. The prison, dating back around 1,600 years, is one of the few prisons from...

In an unprecedented scientific expedition, a team of researchers has delved deeper into the Earth's mantle than ever before, obtaining a groundbreaking sample that could revolutionize our comprehension of geology and the origins of...

The United Nations recently passed its first international cybercrime treaty, despite opposition from tech companies and human rights groups. This treaty, known as the Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and...

Deaf experimental psychologist Rain Bosworth has discovered that babies have a natural ability to understand sign language, according to Meghan Rosen in “Primed to sign” (SN: 4/26/24). This has led reader Suzanne Lijek to...

nanotubes. The flames produced by this combustion process are visible because they emit light in the visible spectrum. However, flames can also emit light in the ultraviolet and infrared spectra, which are invisible to...

Antarctica is a place of extremes, with harsh living conditions that challenge even the most resilient organisms. The recent discovery of green vegetation across the continent is a sign of changing times, as warmer...

Ternary computing, also known as base 3 computing, is gaining attention for its remarkable efficiency compared to traditional binary systems. In a binary system, two bits can represent four numbers, while two trits in...

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland is abuzz with activity as scientists embark on a groundbreaking mission to unravel the mysteries of life itself. A tiny vial containing four grams of asteroid...

The Perseids meteor shower, a beloved event for skywatchers, is currently at its peak, offering a dazzling display of colorful streaks across the night sky. This annual event, which has been active since mid-July...

Invasive sea lampreys have become a major concern in the Great Lakes, with their populations skyrocketing during the pandemic. These parasitic fish, often referred to as "vampires of the sea," have wreaked havoc on...

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools for enhancing online security and privacy. By rerouting and encrypting internet traffic, VPNs protect users from cyber threats and surveillance. Additionally, VPNs enable users to bypass...

Stargazers across the UK are in for a celestial treat as the Perseid meteor shower, considered the "best meteor shower of the year," is expected to peak on the night of August 12, continuing...

In space, there are clouds that contain gas and dust from stars. Our solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago from a molecular cloud. Most dust grains were destroyed during this formation. The dark...

SpaceX is gearing up for the fifth test flight of its Starship megarocket, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built. The company has confirmed that the Starship and Super Heavy are ready for...

Improving Code Quality Through Peer ReviewResearchers in the field of earth and planetary science now have a new tool at their disposal to enhance the quality of their work. By using Code Ocean, authors...

NASA's NEOWISE telescope, dedicated to planetary defense, has officially ended its mission after 15 years of detecting near-Earth asteroids and comets. Originally designed for a seven-month mission, NEOWISE exceeded expectations by discovering over 200...

Ray Kurzweil, a well-known futurist and director of engineering at Google, predicts that humans will merge with machines in the near future. This concept, known as "The Singularity," suggests that artificial intelligence will reach...

On August 8, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever “megaquake alert” following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. The earthquake caused minor tsunamis and injured 16 people. The quake originated offshore...

Antarctica is experiencing a rare event as its polar vortex is showing signs of splitting, a phenomenon not seen since 2002. This split in the southern vortex could result in a sudden warming of...