In an ancient dwarf galaxy on the outskirts of the Milky Way, astronomers have discovered one of the most chemically primitive stars ever seen. Named PicII-503, the star’s extreme lack of heavy elements indicates it’s from the…
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The best air purifier we have tested is now 20% off at Walmart and Amazon
The spring is almost here, and this means one thing — it won’t be long before the sudden rise in pollen count starts wreaking havoc on hay fever sufferers. If that’s you, do not worry. Investing in a good air purifier can help you reduce your…
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Piezoelectric materials enable a new approach to searching for axions
Dark matter, a type of matter that does not emit, reflect or absorb light, is predicted to account for most of the matter in the universe. As it eludes common experimental techniques for studying ordinary matter, understanding the nature and…
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We thought we knew the shape of the universe. We were wrong
March 27, 2026
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We thought we knew the shape of the universe. We were wrong
Decades of data have suggested the universe is flat, much like an infinite plane. But a new analysis reveals deep flaws in that simple…
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Live Science Today: Jaw-dropping first glimpse of sperm whale birth and how NASA is turning astronauts into test subjects
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Sperm whales lift a newborn calf out of the water in this first-of-its-kind footage. (Image credit: Project CETI) Researchers have filmed a sperm whale giving birth while being assisted by 10 other females in her social…
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You Can Now Use Two WhatsApp Accounts On One iPhone: Here’s How It Works
WhatsApp has introduced several new features, including support for two accounts on the same iPhone, something Android users have had for a while but is now finally available on iOS. The update also brings cross-platform chat transfer,…
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Darkness can move faster than light without breaking relativity
A dark point inside a wave of light sounds like a contradiction. It is also something researchers say they have now viewed in real time, moving so quickly that, by one measure, it outran light itself.
That claim comes from a team led by…
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Palm-sized drones with sensors mimic bats to navigate blind conditions
US researchers have developed palm-sized drones that use bat-inspired ultrasound and AI to navigate through fog, smoke, and other challenging conditions.
The breakthrough by a team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) mimics how bats…
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The mobile app traffic your security team can’t see — and AI agents are generating it
AI agents don’t knock before entering. They write code, trigger workflows, and hit production APIs directly — and in most organizations, no one on the security team knows they’re there.
This isn’t a future risk. A recent poll found 48% of…
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Scientists Uncover a New Way to Keep Astronauts Fit on Mars, Thanks to Mice
As NASA and the China National Space Agency plan missions to Mars, one major concern is how the planet’s weaker gravity will affect astronauts. A recent study sheds light on the potential risks, particularly for our muscles. Since gravity…
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