A foraging teenager was mauled by a bear 27,000 years ago, skeleton shows

A 15-year-old boy's remains from 27,000 years ago show evidence of a bear attack, providing rare insight into ancient human-predator interactions.

Advanced Wound Care Certification Explained: Everything About ABWMS Exam

With the increasing complexity and prevalence of chronic wounds, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and other wound-related issues, properly trained and certified clinicians are more important than ever. By earning ABWMS certification, clinicians not only enhanc

Eye believe you: gaze direction affects the perceived believability of facial expressions displayed by computer-generated people

What Are Living Fossils? Meaning, Examples, and Why They Still Exist Today - Sassy Feeds

Living fossils are species that have remained almost unchanged for millions of years. Learn about incredible survivors like the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, and ginkgo tree that still exist today.

A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season, a hopeful sign for a species estimated to be below 400. Despite this baby boom, the species remains critically endangered due to threats like ship strikes and entanglements. Conservation efforts and regulatory interventions are ongoing to protect these whales.

White Hydrogen: The Goldilocks of Future Fuel?

France has discovered 46 million tons of 'White Hydrogen,' a clean, natural fuel that costs just $1/kg. Unlike Green Hydrogen, it is abundant, inexpensive, and produced by a deep, active source where water reacts with iron minerals. This discovery could lead to energy independence and a shift away from polluting hydrocarbons.

A sudden signal flare reveals the hidden partner behind fast radio bursts

A repeating fast radio burst has just given up one of its biggest secrets. Long-term observations revealed a rare signal flare caused by

The science of why video evidence can mess with our brain

Why can people watch the same video footage and see different things? Neuroscience can help explain

As data from space spikes, an innovative ground station company seeks to cash in

Northwood Space, a company aiming to revolutionize space data transmission, has secured $100 million in Series B funding and a $49.8 million contract from the US Space Force. The company's Portal phased-array radar system, capable of handling multiple satellites simultaneously, is designed to address the growing demand for space data processing. Northwood's technology is expected to significantly enhance the capabilities of the US Space Force's Satellite Control Network and support the increasing number of satellites in low-Earth orbit.

Research has found gene regulators that turn genes on and off that could restore the aging body’s ability to self-repair

New research from UC San Francisco identifies gene regulators that can restore the aging body’s ability to self-repair by improving fibroblast function, leading to better health in old mice.

Artificial Superintelligence Must Be Illegal.

Kyle Hill's video discusses a new book by AI researchers Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, arguing that the creation of artificial superintelligence must be stopped due to the extreme risks involved.

Electrifying boilers to decarbonize industry

AtmosZero, co-founded by MIT alumnus Addison Stark, has developed a modular heat pump capable of cost-effectively electrifying the centuries-old steam boiler, aiming to decarbonize industry.

True Facts: New Species Naming Competition

Ferreiraella Diggnius?

U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office

Some 10,109 doctoral-trained experts in science and related fields left their jobs last year as President Donald Trump dramatically shrank the overall federal workforce. That exodus was only 3% of the 335,192 federal workers who exited last year but represents 14% of the total nu

U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office

A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies.

Former astronaut on lunar spacesuits: "I don't think they're great right now"

Former astronaut Kate Rubins expressed concerns about the current lunar spacesuits for NASA's Artemis missions, stating they are heavier and less flexible than those used during the Apollo era. Rubins, who has extensive experience in spacewalks, highlighted the physical strain and challenges astronauts will face, including difficulty bending and the risk of falls. Despite improvements, Rubins believes the suits still have significant issues and that continuous improvement is crucial for the success of the Artemis program.

Astronomy - Live On Twitch

This Hackaday article describes how [Thomas] made his remotely controllable telescope more accessible by streaming it on Twitch, allowing viewers to control what it's looking at. He overcame the telescope's limitations by building a wireless bridge with a Raspberry Pi, reverse-engineering the proprietary software, and creating a Twitch-integrated control system. This project offers an interactive way to explore amateur astronomy, though some limitations remain.

SpaceX eyes mid-March for first test of upgraded Starship rocket

SpaceX plans to test its upgraded Starship rocket in mid-March, after a previous explosion in November. The new version, V3, is larger and more powerful, intended for launching next-generation Starlink satellites and for potential docking in Earth orbit. The rocket is crucial for NASA's mission to return U.S. astronauts to the moon and is part of SpaceX's push towards an IPO and increased competition in the space industry.

A natural aging molecule may help restore memory in Alzheimer’s | ScienceDaily

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have identified a natural aging-related molecule, calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG), which can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease. This compound improves communication between brain cells and restores early memory abilities that typically fade first. Because it already exists in the body and declines with age, boosting it may offer a safer way to protect the brain. The discovery hints at a new strategy for slowing cognitive aging before severe damage sets in.

Scientists Identify Brain Waves That Define The Limits of 'You'

Scientists from Sweden and France have identified specific brain waves in the parietal cortex that correlate with a sense of body ownership, using the rubber hand illusion and EEG readings. The frequency of alpha waves appears to control the sensation of body ownership, with faster waves leading to a tighter sense of self and slower waves making it harder to distinguish between the body and the outside world. These findings could lead to new insights into psychiatric conditions and the development of more realistic prosthetic limbs and virtual reality tools.

James Webb telescope peers into 'Eye of God' and finds clues to life's origins — Space photo of the week | Live Science

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Helix Nebula, revealing intricate structures inside the nebula where a dying sunlike star is enriching the galaxy with the elements needed for life.

Science Is Drowning In AI Slop

Scientific publishing is facing a crisis as generative AI makes it easier to create and pass off fraudulent research papers. This article explores how AI is being used to generate fake citations, images, and entire papers, overwhelming the peer review process and polluting scientific discourse. It highlights the challenges faced by journals and preprint servers in detecting and filtering out AI-generated content, and warns of a potential future where most scientific papers are AI-generated and reviewed by AI, leading to a permanent epistemological pollution.

This Mysterious 407-Million-Year-Old Fossil May Represent a Previously Unknown Branch of Life

Earth’s first large land organisms—tree trunk-like beings that stood up to 26 feet tall—weren’t early fungi but, rather, something else entirely, a study suggests

Back from the dead, a black hole is erupting after a 100-million-year hiatus | Scientific American

After a 100-million-year hiatus, the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy J1007+3540 has erupted, emitting a one-million-light-year-long stream of star-forming particles and gas. This 'cosmic volcano' is an episodic galaxy, where the central black hole intermittently emits jets of particles and gas. Researchers believe that studying this eruption can provide insights into the structures, evolution, and influence of episodic galaxies on their surroundings.

NASA is about to send people to the moon… in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly

As NASA prepares to launch Artemis II, the upcoming mission around the moon, concerns have been raised by some experts about the spacecraft's heat shield, which has a known flaw. Despite investigations and adjustments to the mission's flight path, there remains uncertainty about the safety of the heat shield, which is crucial for protecting astronauts during reentry. While NASA asserts confidence in the spacecraft's safety, dissenting opinions highlight the risks involved in proceeding with the mission.

Blue Origin makes impressive strides with reuse; next launch will refly booster

Blue Origin is pushing the boundaries of rocket reusability with its New Glenn rocket. The company plans to refly the booster used in its second mission, NG-2, for the upcoming NG-3 mission, scheduled for late February or early March. This would mark the third flight of the New Glenn fleet, and if successful, it would represent a significantly shorter turnaround time compared to SpaceX's first refly of a Falcon 9 booster, which took nearly 11 months.

The giant reptiles reclaiming the world's most visited city

Once driven to the city’s edges, Bangkok’s giant monitor lizards are now thriving in parks and canals – and becoming an unexpected part of the visitor experience.