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New research finds sambaqui societies in Babitonga Bay hunted large whales 5,000 years ago, far earlier than expected.
Study finds Indigenous communities in southern Brazil hunted large whales 5,000 years ago, rewriting early whaling history.
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MIT engineers used a language model to pick yeast-friendly codons, boosting production of six proteins, including trastuzumab.
AIAI breakthrough could dramatically lower the cost of drug developmentShy Cohen
A Blood study finds ultra-endurance races can stiffen red blood cells and speed molecular aging, with stronger effects at 171 km.
HealthResearchers link ultra-endurance running to accelerated red blood cell agingAmyn Bhai
The June 12, 1991, eruption column from Mount Pinatubo was taken from the east side of Clark Air Base.
Green ImpactVolcanic eruptions in the distant past may have led to ocean current collapseRebecca Shavit
This view was taken from above the ringplane and looks toward the unlit side of the rings. Here, the probe gazes upon Titan in the distance beyond Saturn and its dark and graceful rings.
SpaceSaturn’s rings and moon Titan formed through ancient moon collisionsJoseph Shavit
New human antibodies block Epstein-Barr virus infection in mice, offering hope for transplant patients at high risk.
HealthFirst-of-its-kind antibody blocks Epstein Barr virus – carried by 95% of peopleMac Oliveau
A small mare ridge in Northeast Mare Imbrium taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera.
SpaceNew global map finds recent tectonic activity across the Moon’s surfaceJoshua Shavit
ESO 137-001, a jellyfish galaxy like the one recently observed by astrophysicists at the University of Waterloo.
SpaceAstronomers spot ‘jellyfish galaxy’ torn apart 8.5 billion years agoJoseph Shavit
Scarisoara Ice Cave in Romania. A 5,000-year-old cave bacterium shows resistance to modern antibiotics while producing compounds that kill pathogens.
Health5,000-year-old ice bacterium found resistant to 10 modern antibioticsRebecca Shavit
A Ukrainian skeleton racer banned from the Olympics receives $200,000 after honoring fallen athletes on his helmet.
Global GoodUkrainian skeleton racer banned from the Olympics receives $200,000 after honoring fallen athletesAmyn Bhai
A new study links age-related hearing loss to brain network changes using a Functional-Structural Ratio on MRI.
HealthScientists reveal a link between hearing loss and cognitive declineHannah Shavit-Weiner
Seishiro Tada (left) standing next to an awe-inspiring Triceratops skull, with its enormous nasal cavity visible at the front.
DiscoveriesWhy triceratops and other horned dinosaurs evolved such massive nosesMac Oliveau
A new cyclocopter prototype with barrel rotors completes its first flight, hinting at quieter urban air travel.
InnovationsReinventing the helicopter: The next chapter of sustainable air travel takes flightShy Cohen
New analysis of nearly 100,000 people across 66 countries shows autonomy ties to well-being everywhere, with stronger effects in rich nations.
DiscoveriesWhy freedom of choice feels more powerful in wealthy nationsJoshua Shavit
Examining a lead-halide perovskite crystal in the lab using optical methods. The sample (center right) glows green.
InnovationsPhysicists explain the remarkable energy-harvesting efficiency of perovskite solar cellsRebecca Shavit
Prof. Hoorn’s study highlights music as a key enhancer of empathetic communication in human-robot interaction.
HealthResearchers use music and empathetic speech in robots to combat lonelinessShy Cohen
NBA data shows unfair pay among key teammates reduces cooperation and wins, with lessons for workplaces.
DiscoveriesNBA study finds the pay gap inside a team can quietly undermine performanceAmyn Bhai