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Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old
Researchers analyzing ancient dental tartar found that Western aversion to eating insects has deep evolutionary roots dating back roughly 9,000 years, shaped by ecology and genetics rather than recent cultural factors alone.
“I jumped from my chair” – Astronomers spot Betelgeuse’s hidden companion
Astronomers have captured the clearest image yet of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, a famous red supergiant visible to the naked eye, ending a century-long search for evidence of the stellar companion.
Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Two decades after Pluto’s 2006 demotion from planet to dwarf planet status, scientists remain divided over whether the International Astronomical Union’s decision was justified, with some arguing the definition is flawed.
Some signs of quantum gravity may be an illusion
Researchers found that some proposed quantum gravity experiments could be explained using classical gravity, suggesting apparent quantum gravity signatures may be illusory rather than definitive evidence.
The next Cascadia megaquake could hit Oregon harder than expected
New seismic analysis indicates the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate beneath northern Oregon lies shallower than previously estimated, potentially increasing ground shaking intensity from future Cascadia megathrust earthquakes by 9 to 17 percent.
Ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with weapons. Their bones reveal why
Analysis of ancient Egyptian royal mummies reveals physical evidence that princesses were trained in weapons use, including archery and combat, rather than merely receiving ceremonial burial items.
Astronomers detect fastest known star in Milky Way
Astronomers have identified S301, the fastest known star in the Milky Way, orbiting the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole at approximately 25,000 km per second.
Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor
International researchers identified seven previously unknown frog species in Madagascar, bringing the total known diamond frogs to 27 and highlighting the region’s hidden biodiversity.
A new recipe unlocks “impossible” nanocrystals for LEDs, implants, and superconductors
Chemists have developed a novel method to create nanocrystals from metal nitrides, materials that previously resisted conventional synthesis, opening possibilities for flexible electronics and medical implants.
Scientists find evidence for two origins of life on Earth
An international research team found evidence that life on Earth may have originated independently twice, with bacteria and archaea emerging separately about 4 billion years ago from hydrothermal vents.
A strange crystal made of electrons just revealed its hidden motion
Researchers developed a light-based method to observe electron motion in Wigner crystals, revealing previously hidden collective behavior in this exotic quantum state of matter.
James Webb captures a cosmic lion sculpted by a dying star
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed infrared images of NGC 2392, a planetary nebula shaped like a lion’s head, revealing structures created by a dying star at its center.
Scientists turn sheep’s wool into a material that helps regrow bone
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a wool-based material containing keratin that successfully supported bone regeneration in animal tests, offering a sustainable alternative to current bone repair methods.
3,500-year-old skeletons challenge what scientists thought they knew about syphilis
A study of 3,500-year-old skeletal remains from Vietnam reveals that congenital transmission of treponemal disease may not be exclusive to venereal syphilis, challenging long-held assumptions about identifying ancient infections.
Scientists turn Starlink into a giant scanner for Earth’s upper atmosphere
Researchers at Kyoto University developed a technique using Starlink satellites and tomography to measure Earth’s upper atmosphere density, potentially improving satellite collision forecasting.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Vulture populations across West Africa face near-extinction from hunting linked to traditional beliefs, but one Nigerian community protected by sacred forest status is successfully reversing the decline.
Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying approximately 500 amphorae has been discovered off the coast of Sicily, described by Italy’s culture minister as one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years.
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new cosmic object called a black hole “star” spanning the size of the solar system, emitting 100 billion times more energy than known stars while displaying characteristics of both black holes and stars.
A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself
Researchers identified that a stress hormone called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) helps regulate brain cell maturation and myelin repair following injury in mice.
Immune cells flood into the aging brain, Stanford scientists discover
Stanford researchers discovered that immune cells from throughout the body enter the human brain during aging and transform into specialized brain immune cells, challenging decades of scientific assumptions about brain immunity.
Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways
Cambridge researchers found that activating and blocking the same brain receptor both promote weight loss through different mechanisms in different brain regions, offering insights for developing more effective obesity treatments.
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