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A new sociological study reveals how Bigfoot hunters lean on scientific tools and careful fieldwork as they search for signs of the legendary creature.
New research shows how Bigfoot hunters use scientific tools, fieldwork and shared expertise to search for evidence of the creature.
Joseph Shavitupda
Artificial light at night harms sleep, mood, and health. A leading neuroscientist explains why it matters and what you can do.
HealthThe hidden health costs of artificial nighttime lightMac Oliveau
Black and white illustration of a cross-section of a Solarion cell
Green ImpactMicrobe discovery reveals ancient clues to how complex life beganJoseph Shavit
Daily oral GLP-1 pill orforglipron shows strong weight loss and blood sugar gains in two major trials.
HealthDaily oral GLP-1 pill delivers strong results treating diabetes and obesityRebecca Shavit
The second Molecular Muscle Experiment, MME-2, was launched to space from Cape Canaveral, USA, on 3 June 2021 with thousands of tiny C. elegans worms to live on board the International Space Station.
SpaceWorm experiments expose hidden health risks of deep space travelJoshua Shavit
Researchers at UCL have uncovered why individuals who experience anxiety and depression often struggle with persistent low self-belief in their abilities.
HealthNew research explains the root cause of persistent self doubtMac Oliveau
During the 'dripfest' experiment adults and children were asked to recreate a painting in Pollock’s style.
DiscoveriesCould a child have painted that Jackson Pollock?Rebecca Shavit
A new study shows that people bring deep-rooted gender expectations into interactions with AI
AIDoes AI have a gender? Your answer is surprisingly importantShy Cohen
Scientists combine sky wide gamma ray data to refine tests of Einstein’s constant light speed.
SpaceNew analysis challenges Einstein’s theory on the speed of lightJoseph Shavit
AI framework studies entire chemical profiles to spot signs of life in Martian samples with high accuracy.
AILifeTracer: New AI tool can help identify life in Martian samplesShy Cohen
Clinical trial and lab study suggest that black cumin seed may help lower cholesterol and slow fat cell development while keeping appetite steady.
HealthHuman clinical trials reveal anti-obesity and heart-protective effects of black cuminMac Oliveau
New 3D imaging shows that giant magnetofossils acted as ancient magnetic sensors, offering the earliest evidence of internal navigation in animals.
DiscoveriesMagnetofossil crystals reveal Earth’s first animal navigation systemJoshua Shavit
Colin Shaw and his Human Evolutionary EcoPhysiology research group investigate the effects of the environment on people's health.
HealthLife may be reshaping our bodies and brains faster than evolution can handleRebecca Shavit
Cygnus X is about 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, or the Swan.
SpaceFrench astronomers discover a glowing ‘diamond ring’ in spaceJoseph Shavit
Study identifies shingles vaccine, sildenafil, and riluzole as promising Alzheimer’s treatments.
HealthShingles vaccine proves most promising drug for prevention of Alzheimer’s diseaseJoseph Shavit
In northern Kenya, the quiet surface of Lake Turkana hides a deeper story.
Green ImpactNew study reveals the links between climate, earthquakes and human evolutionMac Oliveau
New research shows bumblebees can sense short and long flashes of light and use timing to guide foraging choices.
Green ImpactBumblebees use light to tell time, study findsRebecca Shavit