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Beluga whales appear to change the shape of their melon heads to communicate, scientists discover -- Richard Pallardy -- Beluga whales appear to change the shape of their heads during encounters with one another in what scientists believe is a form of visual communication among this highly social species.
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Lavish, 800-year-old tombs in China may hold remains of Great Jin dynasty elites -- Tom Metcalfe -- Three newfound brick tombs date to the Golden Khanate, a non-Chinese people who ruled in northern China centuries ago.1 hour ago
'This is a journey, not a destination': Stunning map of the Milky Way's center exposes new mysteries about our galaxy -- Robert Lea -- A stunning new map of the magnetic fields at the Milky Way's center charts never-before-seen features, and raises new questions about how our galaxy's central engine works.2 hours ago
Dozens of Neolithic burials and 'sacrificed' urns and ax discovered in France -- Jennifer Nalewicki -- The site was occupied throughout much of the Neolithic period and contains dozens of ancient burials and artifacts.3 hours ago
Spring equinox 2024: 'Equal night' signals changing seasons across the globe today -- Brandon Specktor -- The Spring equinox (March 19, 2024) signals the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, and a rare moment of "equal night" across the world.3 hours ago
Ice-cold plunges and breath-holding: Does the 'Wim Hof method' do anything? -- Stephanie Pappas -- Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," purports a combination of breathing exercises and cold exposure has many health benefits. But a new review of studies finds there's limited evidence.3 hours ago
Betelgeuse's mysterious spin could be a cosmic illusion caused by its enormous 'boiling' surface -- The gigantic star Betelgeuse, which could be close to exploding, has previously been seen spinning much faster than it should be. However, a new study suggests that these observations were misinterpreted because of the star's shape-shifting surface.2 hours ago
Worm-like creature squirts 'milk' from its butt to feed its young in 1st-of-its-kind video -- Video footage captures an egg-laying amphibian "nursing" its babies with a nutritious liquid similar to mammalian milk.15 hours ago
Iceland volcano: 'Most powerful' eruption yet narrowly misses Grindavik but could still trigger life-threatening toxic gas plume -- The submerged volcano in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has erupted for the fourth time in four months. The resulting lava flow narrowly missed Grindavik but could still reach the sea and potentially unleash a toxic gas plume.15 hours ago
Computing 'paradigm shift' could see phones and laptops run twice as fast - without replacing a single component15 hours ago
'Potentially hazardous' asteroid Bennu contains the building blocks of life and minerals unseen on Earth, scientists reveal in 1st comprehensive analysis -- Scientists shared the first comprehensive science results from NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sampling mission at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, revealing the out-of-this-world makeup of asteroid Bennu.15 hours ago
How total solar eclipses help us measure ancient history -- Total solar eclipses, like the upcoming one on April 8, occur on reliable schedules that we can calculate far into the past. This information helps researchers date mysterious events from ancient history.20 hours ago
Explosive, green 'devil comet' has hidden spiral swirling around its icy heart, photo trickery reveals -- New, specially edited photos show a previously unseen swirl of light surrounding the city-size comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which is currently racing toward the sun and will later zoom past Earth.20 hours ago
Oldest evidence of earthquakes found in strange jumble of 3.3 billion-year-old rocks from Africa - By - Patrick Pester - published - 15 March 24 - Geologists have found that the rocks of the Barberton Greenstone Belt are similar to those subjected to earthquakes and landslides in New Zealand.5 hours ago
20 biggest historical mysteries that will probably never be solved - By - Owen Jarus - last updated - 18 March 24 - From the identity location of Cleopatra's tomb to the fate of the Ark of the Covenant, some historical mysteries may never be solved.3 hours ago
Winged 'basilisk' on medieval pilgrim's badge discovered in Poland - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 14 March 24 - Such badges were common among Christian pilgrims in the Middle Ages, but it's not clear what the basilisk represents.2 days ago
These Samsung earbuds are great for runners because they rarely fall out of ears - and they're on sale at Walmart -- Orla Loughran Hayes -- The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are one of our favorite all-time running headphones thanks to qualities like their comfort. They're also now selling with $43.28 off at Walmart.16 hours ago
One of our favorite smart scales for measuring body fat just got its price slashed in a Walmart deal -- Orla Loughran Hayes -- Unlike regular bathroom scales, the RENPHO Smart Scales provide 13 body composition metrics like body fat and muscle mass - and they've been reduced to $29.99 at Walmart.16 hours ago
What does python taste like? Because it could be slithering onto our dinner plates. By - Sascha Pare - published - 15 March 24 - A study conducted on two snake farms has found that breeding pythons for meat is more energy and resource-efficient than current livestock production, offering a viable protein alternative.18 hours ago
Why some whales go through menopause - By - Gennaro Tomma - published - 13 March 24 - Toothed whales appear to have lengthened their lifespan without lengthening their reproductive life so they can help care for their grandchildren, a new study suggests.4 days ago
Best movies about famous scientists that aren't Oppenheimer - By - Erin Macdonald - last updated - 11 March 24 - Oppenheimer cleaned up at the Oscars this year, so what better time to look back at the best biopics based on history's most influential scientists?7 days ago
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What's the difference between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning? By - Alina Bradford, Mindy Weisberger, Nicoletta Lanese - last updated - 6 March 24 - Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning are easy to mix up. Learn what the difference is and see examples of each type of scientific reasoning.12 days ago
Pi calculated to 105 trillion digits, smashing world record - By - Harry Baker - published - 15 March 24 - A U.S. computer storage company has calculated the irrational number pi to 105 trillion digits, breaking the previous world record. The calculations took 75 days to complete and used up 1 million gigabytes of data.2 hours ago
Flight MH370 vanished 10 years ago. Will it ever be found? By - Charitha Pattiaratchi - published - 14 March 24 - Malaysia airlines flight 370 disappeared somewhere in the Indian ocean a decade ago. Now, Malaysia's transport minister wants to renew the search for the missing airplane.3 days ago
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Can you solve NASA's Pi Day 2024 riddle? By - Meredith Garofalo - published - 14 March 24 - Hungry for Pi? Check out NASA's Pi Day challenge and put your wits to the test solving problems just like NASA scientists and engineers.3 days ago
Best chemistry sets 2024: amazing at-home chemistry sets for kids and adults - By - Jake Green - last updated - 15 March 24 - Get the reaction you're looking for with the best chemistry sets for kids and adults.2 days ago
Can static electricity cause a fire? By - Charles Q. Choi - published - 3 March 24 - It's commonplace to get a jolt from static electricity. But does it have enough electrical charge to start a fire?13 days ago
Why are blueberries blue? By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 19 February 24 - We finally understand why blueberries are blue - and the secret lies not in the flesh or skin, but the waxy coating around it.27 days ago
Watch scientists control a robot with their hands while wearing the Apple Vision Pro - By - Keumars Afifi-Sabet - published - 15 March 24 - Scientists built an app that let them control a robot using hand gestures while wearing the Apple Vision Pro VR headset.20 hours ago
World's largest computer chip WSE-3 will power massive AI supercomputer 8 times faster than the current record-holder - By - Keumars Afifi-Sabet - published - 14 March 24 - Cerebras' Wafer Scale Engine 3 (WSE-3) chip contains four trillion transistors and will power the 8-exaFLOP Condor Galaxy 3 supercomputer one day.3 days ago
Watch a 'robot dog' scramble through a basic parkour course with the help of AI - By - Keumars Afifi-Sabet - published - 14 March 24 - Scientists used AI neural networks to teach a robot dog new tricks, enabling it to climb wooden crates and hop between them.3 days ago