Summer is a busy season at Schirmacher Oasis, a rocky, ice-free plateau in Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica. Located near the grounding line of Nivlisen Ice Shelf and about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the open waters of the Lazarev Sea,…
The Moon is nearing its full phase, which means most of its surface is being illuminated by the sun. It works through eight phases, gradually moving from completely dark to fully lit…
A sweeping genetic survey of Antarctic waters reveals a hidden microbial world with untold influence on Earth’s climate. The ocean surrounding Antarctica may look remote and empty, but it quietly helps regulate the planet’s climate. This…
A University of Michigan study suggests that the nitrile and latex gloves scientists commonly use could be causing microplastics levels to appear higher than they actually are.
Researchers found that these gloves can unintentionally transfer…
When were dogs born? A new study sought to finally answer that age-old, burning question.
Researchers might have believed that they evolved from grey wolves during the last Ice Age, but they couldn’t confirm it as fact.
But dog remains…
OpenAI’s decision last week to shut down Sora, its AI video-generation tool, just six months after releasing it to the public raised immediate suspicions. The app had invited users to upload their own faces — so was this some kind of…
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Starting a family beyond Earth could be more challenging than expected. New research from Adelaide University shows that sperm struggle to navigate in low gravity, suggesting that gravity plays a key role in helping them reach an egg.
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Many different factors play into your risk of a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, and a lot of them involve lifestyle choices most people can do something about – including three small upgrades in sleep, diet, and physical activity…
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