An 11th-century astrolabe, a complex instrument for precisely mapping the heavens, recently turned up in an Italian museum.An 11th-century astrolabe, a complex instrument for precisely mapping the heavens, recently turned up in an Italian museum. Read More
This 1,000-Year-Old Smartphone Just Dialed In Read More »
Researchers are documenting a phenomenon that seems to help the dying, as well as those they leave behind.Researchers are documenting a phenomenon that seems to help the dying, as well as those they leave behind. Read More
What Deathbed Visions Teach Us About Living Read More »
Scientists never imagined that the blind cave salamanders called olms willingly left their caves. But at numerous aboveground springs, there they were.Scientists never imagined that the blind cave salamanders called olms willingly left their caves. But at numerous aboveground springs, there they were. Read More
Subterranean ‘Baby Dragons’ Are Revealed to Sneak to the Surface Read More »
A new study reveals that cicadas can discharge urine with far more force than their size would suggest. This spring’s output could be significant.A new study reveals that cicadas can discharge urine with far more force than their size would suggest. This spring’s output could be significant. Read More
Cicadas’ Emergence May Feel a Little Wet From the Power of Their Pee Read More »
In February, Peter Kaestner beat out the competition to document his 10,000th bird species.In February, Peter Kaestner beat out the competition to document his 10,000th bird species. Read More
With an Orange-Tufted Spiderhunter, Birder Breaks Record for Sightings Read More »
In 2014 a fireball from outer space was posited to be an alien artifact. A recent study suggests otherwise.In 2014 a fireball from outer space was posited to be an alien artifact. A recent study suggests otherwise. Read More
Surprise: An ‘Extraterrestrial’ Gadget Was Something More Familiar Read More »
Grieving families want official records and popular discourse to move away from reflexive use of “overdose,” which they believe blames victims for their deaths.Grieving families want official records and popular discourse to move away from reflexive use of “overdose,” which they believe blames victims for their deaths. Read More
Overdose or Poisoning? A New Debate Over What to Call a Drug Death. Read More »
The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding
100 New Marine Species Discovered Off Coast of New Zealand Read More »
Given troves of data about genes and cells, A.I. models have made some surprising discoveries. What could they teach us someday?Given troves of data about genes and cells, A.I. models have made some surprising discoveries. What could they teach us someday? Read More
A.I. Is Learning What It Means to Be Alive Read More »
A physician, scientist and academic, he brought together experts across disciplines to focus on the economic, political and social causes of poor health, not just the biological factors.A physician, scientist and academic, he brought together experts across disciplines to focus on the economic, political and social causes of poor health, not just the biological factors. Read
Howard Hiatt, 98, Dies; Steered Public Health Toward Greater Accountability Read More »