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New research links Earth’s orbital wobble to 4,000–5,000-year climate swings during a hot, ice-free Cretaceous period.
Ancient lake and ocean sediments reveal that Earth’s orbital wobble; not ice sheets; can drive rapid climate swings in warm eras.
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New research outlines how focused ultrasound could reveal which brain regions cause conscious perception in healthy humans.
HealthFocused ultrasound could reveal how consciousness worksMac Oliveau
Two spinners inside a circular container and surrounded by liquid with bubbles that help to visualize the flows. The left spinner is actively driven to rotate with a motor (not shown) and the right one passively rotates due to the flows.
InnovationsGroundbreaking water-driven gear works without teeth or direct contactJoshua Shavit
Family provided photo shows Suze Lopez, and her son, Ryu, in California in October 2025.
Good NewsDoctors Stunned as Baby Survives Full-Term Pregnancy Beating 1-in-a Million OddsRebecca Shavit
Images of PDLC/TW as one side of the showcase during the day and at night.
Green ImpactScientists develop smart transparent woods that block UV and save energyShy Cohen
By copying how natural polymers fold and fall apart, researchers created materials that stay strong in use, then break down under everyday conditions without heat or harsh chemicals
Green ImpactNew smart plastics can be programmed to break down on scheduleRebecca Shavit
Researchers in Japan report that oral health may affect dementia risk through eating, nutrition, and social connection
HealthOral health and dementia have a surprisingly complex relationship, study findsHannah Shavit-Weiner
Large Danish study finds depression can appear up to eight years before Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia.
HealthDepression can be an early warning of Parkinson’s and dementia, study findsMac Oliveau
Dark matter may have started hot and cooled during reheating after the Big Bang.
SpaceScientists reveal how dark matter formed in the early universe and why its still hereJoseph Shavit
Mahapatra with a R&D detector mounted in a dilution fridge that cools it to 100,000 times cooler than room temperature.
DiscoveriesSilicon vibrations add a new twist to dark matter research and quantum computingJoshua Shavit
A new study reveals that dialing down specific forms of the Homer1 gene during development quiets background brain activity and sharply improves attention in mice.
HealthADHD news: Researchers discover a gene that shapes how well the brain filters noiseMac Oliveau
A new NYU tool turns your language history into a multilingualism score and a dominance measure, aiming to standardize how multilingualism is described.
InnovationsAre you truly multilingual? A new calculator has the answerMelanie Livingstone
A Penn State-led study reveals the hidden chain reaction that starts lightning, linking electrons, X-rays, and gamma rays.
DiscoveriesScientists finally explain how lightning forms inside storm cloudsShy Cohen
Optimism and self-talk shape stress, disease risk, and well-being, with simple ways to build a healthier mindset.
HealthPositive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your healthRebecca Shavit
The central square image, taken with the MUSE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope, shows shock waves around the dead star RXJ0528+2838.
SpaceAstronomers spot an ‘impossible’ shock wave around a dead star systemJoseph Shavit
New research from Boston University shows that as BMI rises, so does the chance of low back pain, with risk climbing steadily up to obesity.
HealthWhy weight matters more than you think for your lower backJoshua Shavit
A University of British Columbia study finds that riders feel cooler at visually pleasant, greener bus stops, showing that design and trees can soften the sting of extreme urban heat without changing the actual temperature.
Green ImpactYour eyes and emotions help shape your sense of temperature, study findsHannah Shavit-Weiner