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Astrology, a topic often associated with mysticism and pseudoscience in today's world, actually had a significant role in medieval society. Larisa Grollemond, assistant curator at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, curated an exhibit...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a remarkable discovery in the early universe, revealing a supermassive black hole named LID-568 that is feeding at an incredibly fast rate. This finding challenges current...

A recent study has uncovered 80 genes that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer, with 70 of these genes previously unknown to be associated with the disease. The study focused on 12...

The world's first wooden satellite has successfully been launched into space by Japanese researchers. This groundbreaking achievement opens up possibilities for using renewable materials like wood in space exploration missions to the moon and...

Culture plays a vital role in the way birds construct their nests, as suggested by a recent study conducted in the Kalahari Desert. White-browed Sparrow-Weavers in southern Africa were observed building communal nests and...

Zackary Dunivin, a sociologist at the University of California, Davis, was intrigued by the concept of the "27 Club" after watching a movie about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who died at the age of 27....

A recent study has uncovered a simple brain circuit in mice that controls appetite, consisting of three types of neurons. These neurons work together to suppress or enhance appetite, leading mice to eat less...

In recent weeks, the intersection of science and law has been a hot topic of discussion. Cases like Robert Roberson's delayed execution due to outdated medical theories and the potential resentencing of Lyle and...

Earth's unique feature of having rigid tectonic plates that shift and collide has long fascinated scientists. However, the exact origins of plate tectonics remain a mystery. Geologists have debated when this process first began,...

Quantum computers have come a long way since their inception during World War II. From filling entire rooms to fitting in backpacks, the evolution of computing has been remarkable. But the question remains: will...