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Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
Researchers have confirmed that a fossil discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and stored in a drawer for four decades is the continent’s first known dinosaur bone, belonging to a long-necked Titanosaur.
World-class Jodrell Bank is under threat and UK risks a physics brain drain
UK’s Jodrell Bank radio observatory faces closure in 2028 as funding cuts threaten the country’s world-class astronomical research capabilities and risk driving talented physicists abroad.
DNA on the Shroud of Turin reveals centuries of hidden history
Advanced DNA analysis of the Shroud of Turin has revealed diverse human, microbial, plant and animal genetic material accumulated over centuries of handling and environmental exposure.
Strange quantum experiment shows “negative time” is more than an illusion
A quantum experiment demonstrates that photons can spend negative time dwelling in an atomic cloud, with measurements confirming this counterintuitive result rather than dismissing it as mere artifact.
Scientists catch a “jumping gene” mid-leap between species
Scientists observed a jumping gene moving between microbial species for the first time, revealing an unexpected mechanism for genetic transfer that doesn’t rely on viruses or plasmids as intermediaries.
Did T. rex leave these 66-million-year-old bite marks?
Researchers identified tooth marks on fossilized dinosaur bones in Wyoming that were likely made by Tyrannosaurus rex, providing rare evidence of predatory behavior in ancient ecosystems.
A colossal magma system has been hiding beneath Tuscany
Scientists have detected approximately 6,000 cubic kilometers of magma beneath Tuscany using seismic imaging, despite the region showing few surface indicators of such a system.
This school-bus-sized “terror croc” ate dinosaurs. Now it’s back
A 31-foot ancient crocodilian predator from the Late Cretaceous has been reconstructed as a full-scale skeleton replica at a Georgia museum, based on decades of paleontological research.
80-million-year-old snake brain reveals a surprising evolutionary secret
A newly discovered 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil reveals that early snakes occupied multiple habitats and developed diverse adaptations, contradicting the theory of a single evolutionary pathway.
Teen cannabis use linked to slower memory and thinking growth
Researchers found that teenagers who use cannabis develop memory and thinking abilities more slowly than non-users, according to a new study of over 11,000 adolescents.
Sunlight creates quantum entanglement once thought to require lasers
Researchers demonstrated that sunlight can generate quantum entanglement between photons, potentially offering a more energy-efficient alternative to laser-based quantum technologies.
Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
A pilot study suggests restricting eating to a nine-hour window and avoiding food four hours before bed may help protect cognitive abilities in older women with overweight or obesity.
Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory
Over 100 artists, scientists and writers have urged the UK government to secure funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory after its radio telescope network faced a significant budget cut.
Children using social media at younger age appear to do worse in school tests
Children who open social media accounts at age 11-12 score lower on standardized tests than those who delay, with researchers attributing the gap partly to constant phone checking.
Forget the sperm race: Fertilization may depend on teamwork
New research suggests fertilization in some arthropod species depends on sperm cooperation rather than competition alone, with sperm organizing into coordinated groups to reach and fertilize eggs.
A drug already used for osteoporosis blocked spinal damage in a new study
A study using zebrafish found that altered gene activity causes mineral accumulation in the spine, resembling abnormal bone formation. An existing osteoporosis drug blocked this spinal damage in the research.
Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change
New research from Lund University suggests nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.
Legal warning after increase in seahorse disturbance
UK authorities are warning the public about disturbing legally protected seahorses, citing increased incidents during warmer weather as more people enter the water to swim and dive.
E-scooters far more dangerous than motorbikes or cycles, analysis suggests
A new analysis finds e-scooter riders face three times greater risk of traumatic brain injuries than motorcyclists, with women experiencing disproportionately higher injury rates in a study of accidents across England and Wales.
Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions
Scientists tracked 12 crew members at a remote Antarctic station for ten months to understand how isolation and cramped conditions affect teamwork, with findings potentially applicable to future Moon and Mars missions.
UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature
UCLA researchers demonstrated that heat can be guided through materials in concentrated paths at room temperature using phonon focusing, a quantum phenomenon previously observable only at extremely cold temperatures.
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Recent Deadly Crash Halts Uber’s Progress with Autonomous Vehicles
Following several car crashes and one recent fatality in its testing of autonomous vehicles, Uber has temporarily stopped testing of these self-driving cars. In the most recent incident involving a self-driving vehicle driving in Tempe, Arizona, a Volvo SUV hit and...
Scientists in Sweden has made a material that challenges spider silk as the strongest bio-based material
The challenge of producing a bio-based material that can compete with the strength spider dragline silk has since long been pursued, primarily by trying to make fibers synthetically from silk. Now, by using nanocellulose, the component that makes trees and plants...