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New MRI research shows yawning shifts brain fluid in unexpected ways, offering clues to why the behavior evolved.
A new MRI study reveals that yawning can push protective brain fluid in a surprising direction, setting it apart from deep breathing.
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured the most powerful volcanic eruption ever seen on Jupiter’s moon Io.
SpaceNASA spots colossal eruptions shaking Io — Jupiter’s most volcanic moonJoshua Shavit
Magnetic clues in Colombian volcanic rocks show the Americas collided earlier than believed.
Green ImpactCentral and South America collided much earlier than previously thoughtRebecca Shavit
Image taken by a high-speed camera during molding with the rod‑leading method.
InnovationsScientists can now 3D print one of the world’s hardest tool materialsMac Oliveau
Simulations suggest dark matter near the Milky Way forms a vast sheet with voids above and below, explaining galaxy motions.
SpaceGiant dark matter ‘sheet’ may shape galactic motion in the Milky WayJoseph Shavit
The species, known scientifically as Homo neanderthalensis, has been debated for more than a century.
AINew study finds AI depictions of Neanderthals are outdated and wrongShy Cohen
A new pill lowered bad cholesterol by nearly 60% in a major trial and could change heart disease prevention.
HealthOnce-daily pill called enlicitide lowers bad cholesterol levels by 60%Hannah Shavit-Weiner
Ancient Neandertal DNA weakened a muscle enzyme still affecting athletic performance and health in people today.
HealthNeanderthal enzyme appears to play a significant role in athletic performanceAmyn Bhai
A large study finds city trees linked to lower heart disease risk, while grass and shrubs show higher risk.
HealthNeighborhood trees linked to lower rates of heart disease, study findsMac Oliveau
Stanford researchers mapped rare mantle earthquakes worldwide, revealing clusters near the Himalayas and the Bering Strait.
DiscoveriesScientists create the first global map of rare, deep-mantle earthquakesShy Cohen
A Johns Hopkins study shows a bonobo can engage in pretend play, reshaping views of animal imagination.
DiscoveriesApe’s pretend tea party challenges long-held beliefs about animal imaginationHannah Shavit-Weiner
Artist's concept of a black hole drawing material and emitting jets.
SpaceBlack hole ‘Jetty McJetface’ keeps brightening years after it shredded a starJoseph Shavit
A 27-year study finds nitrate from vegetables may protect brain health, while nitrate from meat and water links to higher dementia risk.
HealthVegetable nitrates linked to lower dementia risk in long-term studyRebecca Shavit
Tiny methane-eating microbes could fight climate change and produce fuels, protein, and biodegradable plastics from waste gas.
Green ImpactMethane-eating microbes turn greenhouse gas into fuel, food, and bioplasticsShy Cohen
An artist’s depiction of a superfluid plasmonic wave. With the terahertz scope, the team observed a frictionless “superfluid” of superconducting electrons that were collectively jiggling back and forth at terahertz frequencies.
InnovationsGlobal first: Physicists use light to reveal quantum vibrations in a superconducting materialShy Cohen
A new nickel-based catalyst can break down mixed plastic waste into useful oils, cutting sorting costs and boosting recycling efficiency.
Green ImpactPowerful catalyst could make mixed plastic recycling a realityRebecca Shavit
New research reveals baby sauropods fed Jurassic predators and shaped one of Earth’s most famous dinosaur ecosystems.
DiscoveriesThe surprising role of baby dinosaurs within the Jurassic food chainRebecca Shavit