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A Penn team says missing Neanderthal DNA on the human X chromosome may reflect ancient mate choice, not toxic genes.
New genome discovery challenges the idea that human evolution was driven solely by survival of the fittest.
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Study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male births in Africa and India, through biology and behavior.
HealthSurprising new study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male birthsHannah Shavit-Weiner
A Michigan State study tests AI in a classic cooperation game, and finds mimicry can push groups toward cooperation.
AIHow artificial intelligence can reduce selfish behavior and reshape societyShy Cohen
Bi2Te3 shows a room-temperature nonlinear Hall effect that can flip with heat, hinting at compact AC-to-DC energy harvesters.
DiscoveriesThe quantum effect that could power next-gen, battery-free devicesRebecca Shavit
A Cell Metabolism study reports that EVT0185 reduced scarring in disease models and may offer a new path for treating MASH.
HealthNew treatment could lower liver fat, improve blood sugar control, and reduce cholesterolMelanie Livingstone
Researchers tested what happens when a nutrient-rich liquid made from recycled waste meets fake Moon and Mars dirt.
SpaceRecycled waste could make the moon or Mars suitable for growing foodJoseph Shavit
A 12-year-old Dallas student built a working fusion device at home and is seeking a Guinness World Record.
InnovationsHomemade fusion reactor built by a 12-year-old draws national attentionJoshua Shavit
A long-term trial follow-up finds repeat dieting may improve visceral fat and metabolic markers, even after weight regain.
HealthResearchers reveal the hidden benefits of ‘yo-yo dieting’Mac Oliveau
New research shows how soybean oil may trigger weight gain through liver metabolism and why some bodies are more vulnerable than others.
HealthWhy some people gain weight more easily on diets high in soybean oilHannah Shavit-Weiner
New hybrid solar device captures energy from both sunlight and raindrops using a protective thin film coating.
Green ImpactNew coating helps solar panels generate electricity from raindrops and sunlightJoshua Shavit
Daily avocado and mango improved blood vessel function in adults with prediabetes, according to a new clinical trial.
HealthEating mangoes and avocadoes daily is good for your heart health, study findsRebecca Shavit
Quantum interference in photonic chips can mimic Hopfield associative memory, and it hits a spin-glass blackout limit.
AIThe unprecedented link between quantum physics and artificial intelligenceShy Cohen
Study findings suggest tirzepatide activates brown fat and improves metabolism beyond appetite reduction, but human confirmation is needed.
HealthAnti-obesity drug improves metabolism beyond weight loss, study findsMac Oliveau
A new “stochastic siren” method uses the gravitational-wave background to sharpen estimates of the Hubble constant.
SpaceScientists develop a new way to measure the expansion rate of the universeJoseph Shavit
High-resolution image taken with the Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham in Arizona, USA, displaying the two lens galaxies in a warm tone, and the five lensed copies of SN Winny in blue.
SpaceWhat a rare lensed supernova could mean for measuring cosmic expansionJoseph Shavit
DiscoveriesIron Age mass grave reveals targeted violence against women and childrenJoshua Shavit
Novel quantum gate. A new heralded photonic gate entangles two four-level qudits, using orbital angular momentum instead of polarization.
DiscoveriesScientists reveal a four-dimensional twist on photonic quantum logicShy Cohen