Santorini ongoing earthquake swarm

The ongoing swarm of earthquakes near Santorini continues to baffle scientists.

Earth's Inner Core Is Mysteriously Changing Shape, Study Reveals

The internal, infernal machinations of our planet may be way more complex than we suspected.

Magnetic Sense in Animals Could Be Shockingly Close to Quantum Limits

Physicists have now discovered two types of sensors in animals that can detect magnetic fields close to the quantum limit, information that could improve our own design of magnetometer devices.

Researchers discover new third class of magnetism

A new class of magnetism called altermagnetism has been imaged for the first time in a new study. The findings could lead to the development of new magnetic memory devices with the potential to increase operation speeds.

Quantum Experiment Reveals Light Existing in Dozens of Dimensions

A paradox at the heart of quantum physics has been tested in an extraordinary fashion, pushing the boundaries of human intuition beyond breaking point by measuring a pulse of light in 37 dimensions.

Scientists Just Achieved a Major Milestone in Creating Synthetic Life

After more than a decade of work, researchers have reached a major milestone in their efforts to re-engineer life in the lab, putting together the final chromosome in a synthetic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) genome.

Diamond From 400 Miles Deep Reveals a Water-Rich Environment

Deep below the surface of our world, far beyond our feeble reach, enigmatic processes grind and roil.

Antarctic Ice Core Unlocks 1.2 Million Years of Unbroken Climate History

An international team of scientists has extracted a 2.8 kilometers long ice core in Antarctica, hitting the frozen continent’s bedrock. The core represents a chronological register of Earth’s climate and atmosphere

New class of particles could take quantum mechanics one step further

In a new study, physicists at Brown University have now observed a novel class of quantum particles called fractional excitons

Cephalopods Pass Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children

Back in 2021, a test of cephalopod smarts reinforced how important it is for us humans to not underestimate animal intelligence.

Scientists Discover Mystery Volcano That Cooled The Globe in 1831

In 1831, somewhere on Earth's surface a massive volcano opened wide its jaws and belched forth so much ash and smoke that the skies dimmed, cooling the Northern Hemisphere.

Damaged Hearts May Have Hidden Self-Healing Powers

The right therapy can dramatically boost the self-healing capabilities of the human heart after heart failure, a new study has found - giving the vital organ regenerative powers even beyond those of a healthy heart.

Altered States of Consciousness Can Distort Time, And Nobody Knows Why

However, some of the most extreme Tees are linked to psychedelic substances, such as LSD or ayahuasca. 

166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints unearthed in Oxfordshire, UK

The UK’s largest dinosaur trackway has been uncovered in a quarry in Oxfordshire, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the Jurassic past.

Researchers discover new blood group system - MAL

Researchers identified the genetic background of the previously known but mysterious AnWj blood group antigen. The findings allow identification and treatment of rare patients lacking this blood group.