James Webb telescope to zoom in on Uranus and Saturn in study of mysterious auroras
Two projects using the James Webb Space Telescope will look at the auroras of Uranus and Saturn to discover what processes make them tick.
Planet Earth
Iceland volcano: Gigantic plume of toxic gas from latest eruption is moving across Europe, satellite data shows
A massive column of sulfur dioxide that was pumped out by the erupting volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is currently traveling across northern Europe. Scientists are concerned it could impact the ozone layer.
Space
archaeology
7,000-year-old canoes from Italy are the oldest ever found in the Mediterranean
The wooden vessels were likely used by Neolithic people for fishing and transport.
Obsidian blades with food traces reveal 1st settlers of Rapa Nui had regular contact with South Americans 1,000 years ago
The earliest settlers of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, appear to have had some sort of contact with people from South America as early as 1,000 years ago, a new plant study finds.
Health
Pig kidney transplanted into human patient for 1st time ever
Doctors in Boston performed the first pig kidney transplant in a living patient.
Workout in a pill: Scientists move one step closer to an exercise-mimicking drug
Scientists are in the early days of creating a drug that can mimic cellular benefits of exercise for people unable to engage in physical activity.
1st Neuralink patient shown using brain chip to control computer and play chess in unexpected livestream
In a surprise video, Elon Musk's Neuralink revealed the first recipient of the company's brain-computer interface using the device to play online chess. They also discussed the "life-changing" procedure for the first time.
Animals
'Ghost shark' with enormous head and giant iridescent eyes discovered off Thailand
A new species of deep-sea chimaera with a ghoulish appearance has been discovered in the Andaman Sea.
Human Behavior
Why do babies rub their eyes when they're tired?
Babies usually rub their eyes when they're tired, but why?
Physics & Mathematics
Rare 'super-diamonds' may already exist on other planets, and could be made on Earth, study hints
A simulated form of carbon called BC8, or 'super-diamond', could be 30% tougher than normal diamonds, but synthesizing it on Earth won't be easy.
'Emergent gravity' could force us to rewrite the laws of physics
The idea of emergent gravity is still new and requires a lot of assumptions in its calculations to make it work. But if experimental evidence ever proves it real, we would need to totally rewrite the laws of physics.
Chemistry
Best chemistry sets 2024: amazing at-home chemistry sets for kids and adults
Get the reaction you're looking for with the best chemistry sets for kids and adults.
Tech
Hurry, 'arguably Panasonic’s greatest camera ever' is at its lowest price this year
Deal Amazon is selling the Panasonic Lumix S5 II along with a 35mm lens for $1,997.98 in a limited-time deal for the Amazon Big Spring Sale, and it’s highly regarded for shooting video.
