Latest scientific discoveries and research news
Researchers have identified the largest known nesting site for the threatened giant South American river turtle, counting over 41,000 individuals using advanced drone technology along the Guaporé River. This breakthrough enhances conservation monitoring accuracy.
The 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards showcase 18 breathtaking images, from solar eruptions to distant galaxies, revealing the universe’s beauty and scale. These works highlight the blend of scientific curiosity and artistic vision driving astrophotography today.
Researchers have developed a new lithium-ion battery prototype with built-in flame-retardant polymers that prevent fires by releasing flame-inhibiting radicals when overheating occurs, potentially transforming battery safety and reducing destructive fire incidents.
Scholars have resolved a 600-year-old enigma in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales by correcting three spelling errors in a medieval manuscript, revealing a more realistic tale rooted in chivalry rather than fantasy. The findings uncover how medieval priests used popular stories as sermonic 'memes.'
The GoBalance Sport Balance Board and Yoga Roller bundle, now 27% off at $115.99, offers an interactive, app-driven approach to core strengthening. Combining balance training with gaming elements, it promises a fun, effective alternative to traditional workouts.
A limited-time offer lets users access Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 and Windows 11 Pro for $45.97, down from $428. This lifetime license package is ideal for upgrading older PCs without recurring fees, blending productivity with the latest OS features.
Ear popping during flights is a natural response to altitude changes caused by pressure differences between the middle ear and the environment. Audiologist Patricia Gaffney explains the role of the Eustachian tube and offers tips to ease discomfort during air travel.
Su Filindeu, a Sardinian pasta known as 'threads of God,' is considered the rarest pasta worldwide due to its painstaking preparation. Passed down by a few women for centuries, the craft faces extinction, raising questions about tradition preservation and culinary commodification.
A 183-million-year-old ichthyosaur fin fossil reveals unique cartilage structures and serrations that may have reduced swimming noise by up to 10 decibels, suggesting these marine reptiles hunted with stealth in Jurassic seas.