Research

Health Scientists reveal what triggered the Black Death plague in Europe

When the Black Death tore through Europe in 1347, it felt like the end of the world. Entire villages emptied. Bells rang without pause.

Space At 50 million-light-years long, scientists discover one of the universe’s largest structures Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Microplastics are filling the deep ocean faster than scientists feared Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries The ‘Batman effect’ found to double acts of kindness Shy Cohen

Discoveries Complex life developed much earlier than previously thought, study finds Mac Oliveau

Space Supercomputer simulations reveal why some black holes shine and others stay dim Joseph Shavit

Health Modest amounts of lean, unprocessed beef can be heart friendly, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Ancient DNA reveals southern Africa’s hidden role in the rise of modern humans Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Fermilab experiment finds no evidence for a fourth neutrino, ending a long-debated theory Joshua Shavit

Health New injectable gel could help scarred vocal cords sing again Rebecca Shavit

AI The future of human grief in the age of artificial intelligence Shy Cohen

Space Time moves faster on Mars than on Earth, study finds Joseph Shavit

Health Experimental RNA drug helps hearts heal after heart attacks Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Anacondas became giants long before humans walked the Earth Joseph Shavit

Health Scientists recharge and repair human cells using donated mitochondria Mac Oliveau

Health Researchers diagnose previously unknown cellular health condition called MINA syndrome Joshua Shavit

Health Dying for the nest: Sick ants choose the colony over life Rebecca Shavit