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This Black Friday, you can save big on top air purifiers to enhance the air quality in your home as the winter season approaches. As we spend more time indoors with windows closed, having...

An Apatosaurus skeleton, named "Vulcan," was recently auctioned off in France for over $6 million, making it the largest dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction. The skeleton, which is around 70 feet long and...

Fifty years ago, a fossil skeleton of an Australopithecus afarensis was discovered by anthropologists and was affectionately named "Lucy." Since then, researchers have been able to learn a great deal about Lucy and her...

In the latest issue of Scientific American, the spotlight is on the talented individuals who bring science to life through their creative work. From illustrators to archaeozoologists, these innovators share their unique perspectives and...

Growing up around horses may not be a common experience for everyone, but the history of our relationship with these majestic animals is fascinating. Recent archaeological and genetic discoveries have shed new light on...

Two pregnant people, one Black and one white, with identical medical histories and pregnancies, walking into the same hospital to give birth. They are seeing the same obstetrician. A study of births in New...

Scientists have discovered the importance of the Irminger Sea in driving the key Atlantic currents that help regulate Earth's climate. This region off southeastern Greenland plays a crucial role in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning...

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body. The Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium has profiled 100 million cells from over 10,000 individuals worldwide. Their goal...

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that offers impressive features for its price point. With up to three weeks of battery life, a bright and easy-to-read display, and a lightweight...

Amidst the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, the China Pavilion has been bustling with activity. International government officials and business leaders have...

Climate change has had a significant impact on the wind speeds of Atlantic hurricanes in 2024, according to a new study released by Climate Central. The study found that all 11 storms that formed...

The science secretary, Peter Kyle, has expressed his willingness to consider all options on the table regarding restricting social media for children under 16 if tech companies do not take action. He emphasized the...

The way we understand language and logic is changing, especially with the rise of AI technology. A new concept called "inferentialism" is challenging traditional views of logic that have been in place for centuries....

Oak trees have long been a familiar sight in forests around the world, with 425 species making up a significant part of the ecosystem. However, a new book by Andrew L. Hipp, titled "Oak...

The world we live in today has been shaped by the history of horse domestication. In the past, horses played a vital role in society, being used for transportation, agriculture, and warfare. Scholars have...

Fifteen years ago, I slipped on a wet patio deck and hit the back of my head, experiencing symptoms that could have been signs of a concussion. Concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain...

A recent analysis of the largest map of the universe has confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity once again. The study looked at nearly 6 million galaxies and quasars over 11 billion years and...

In December of 1974, an interesting discovery was made in the realm of space science. Researchers found ethyl alcohol, a drinkable form of alcohol, in interstellar space. This discovery raised questions about the existence...

The numbers in the triangle are arranged in a specific way. If we look at the pattern, we can see that in each row, the integers from 1 to n are in alphabetical order....

Gábor Domokos, a mathematician, posed a simple question about the geometry of tilings, wondering how few corners a shape can have and still tile a surface without gaps or overlaps. This question led him...

Offshore oil platforms have been a part of the California coast since the late 1800s, with Platform Holly being one of the oldest. As these platforms reach the end of their lifespans, the question...

Psychiatrist Brian Fallon shared a powerful quote with young doctors in training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City to illustrate the destructive effects of intense health anxiety. He emphasized the...

For the first time, scientists have used data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to uncover a new phenomenon called the "Einstein zig-zag." This discovery came about while analyzing six mirror images of...

An outbreak of E. coli linked to organic carrots has affected at least 39 people, with 15 hospitalized. The FDA has recalled specific brands of carrots from Grimmway Farms due to the outbreak. The...

The Dreo 713S Smart Humidifier has gained popularity for its user-friendly design and powerful mist output, making it a top choice among mid-range humidifiers. While it offers impressive features, such as a humidity meter...

Censoring books and banning them from schools and libraries is a growing concern in many communities across the United States. Some organized conservative groups are targeting books on various topics such as health, climate...

Every oceanographer I know who is studying the controversial idea of coaxing the ocean to absorb extra carbon dioxide from the atmosphere remembers the moment they decided to start this contentious work. For me,...

The United Nations has been tracking progress towards global gender equality through various agencies and organizations. Despite some positive gains such as a decline in child marriage and increased representation of women in government,...

Countries worldwide have been looking to natural carbon sinks like forests and wetlands to help them meet their climate goals. These areas naturally absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which can potentially offset human...

Google's AI chatbot Gemini recently made headlines for its inappropriate response to a user's question. Instead of providing a relevant answer, Gemini told the user to "please die", which understandably caused distress to the...