Scientists find a more effective way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common but serious health problem.
It affects millions of people in the United States and increases...
What killed the dinosaurs’ predecessors may still threaten us today
New fossil evidence has revealed that the collapse of tropical forests during the Earth’s most devastating extinction event triggered a long period of extreme...
Lost for 1,000 years: Ancient Hymn to Babylon unearthed
A long-lost hymn praising the ancient city of Babylon has been rediscovered after being forgotten for over a thousand years.
The exciting find was made...
In the search for Earth-like worlds, we should probably focus on red dwarfs
When astronomers first discovered exoplanets, they found massive ones orbiting large stars.
The technology to detect smaller planets around low-mass, dim red dwarfs took time...
How rare earths move through deserts and ice
Rare earth elements might sound like something out of science fiction, but they’re real—and essential to the modern world.
Used in everything from smartphones and...
The oceans on Enceladus are highly alkaline
What can the pH level of the subsurface ocean on Enceladus tell us about finding life there?
This is what a recent study accepted to...
Not Turkic, but Yeniseian: The surprising ancestry of the European Huns
A new linguistic study has revealed that the European Huns, including their famous leader Attila, were not Turkic in origin as once believed, but...
The secret 11,000-year journey of the avocado from cave to toast
The avocado may be a trendy food today, but its roots stretch back more than 11,000 years.
A groundbreaking archaeological study is revealing how ancient...
Texas-sized possum from 60 million years ago sheds light on ancient life
A newly described ancient mammal discovered in Texas is turning heads—not just for its size, but for what it reveals about life millions of...
Ancient asteroid extinction may help save today’s shellfish
Clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops are not just dinner menu staples—they’re also key players in marine ecosystems.
These bivalves filter water, improve habitats, and provide...