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Scientists Reveal What's Inside Mars: It's Chunky, With a History of Violence

Scientists Reveal What's Inside Mars: It's Chunky, With a History of Violence

The interior of Mars is as chunky as a delicious macadamia cookie. A new analysis of the acoustic waves that ripple through and bounce around the red planet's guts reveals that the ancient, early crust of Mars is sequestered in its mantle. It...

Scientists Are Flocking to Bluesky

Scientists Are Flocking to Bluesky

Marine biologist and conservationist David Shiffman was an early power user and evangelist for science engagement on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Over the years, he trained more than 2,000 early career scientists on how to...

“Scientists Call Discovery Staggering”: Massive Hydrogen-Rich Hydrothermal System Found 100x Larger As Nations Race To Exploit Untapped Energy Reserves

“Scientists Call Discovery Staggering”: Massive Hydrogen-Rich Hydrothermal System Found 100x Larger As Nations Race To Exploit Untapped Energy Reserves

IN A NUTSHELL 🔍 Scientists discovered a massive hydrogen-rich hydrothermal system beneath the western Pacific, challenging existing geological assumptions. 🌊 The Kunlun system is over a hundred times larger than the Lost City, providing new...

Science proficiency scores sink as Montana schools battle shorter weeks, more absences

Science proficiency scores sink as Montana schools battle shorter weeks, more absences

McKenna Akane, a STEM teacher in Alberton, said a subject like science was harder for kids to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic. “You can give a kid a textbook,” Akane said. “But reading how an experiment goes in a textbook and actually...

Science Forum 8/28/25

Science Forum 8/28/25

Is something in the physical world perplexing you? The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time, 2pm. Email: VoxPop@WAMC.org Joining us today: Ed Stander - professor of geology,...

Science AFP Bison herds 'reawaken' Yellowstone's prairies

Science AFP Bison herds 'reawaken' Yellowstone's prairies

There are few symbols of the American West more iconic than the bison -- shaggy giants that once roamed in the tens of millions before being nearly annihilated by European settlers. A new study published Thursday in Science finds that bringing...

Scientists Crack a 40-Year Puzzle in Unbreakable Encryption

Scientists Crack a 40-Year Puzzle in Unbreakable Encryption

Quantum Cryptography with quantum dot-based compact and high-rate single-photon nano-devices. Credit: Lars Luder For decades, scientists thought unbreakable quantum encryption required flawless light sources, a nearly impossible feat. But a team...

Scientist unmasks potential explanation to Bermuda Triangle mystery

Scientist unmasks potential explanation to Bermuda Triangle mystery

A scientist claimed to solve the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, which has been the site of shipwrecks, plane crashes, and paranormal sights for more than 500 years. Dr. Simon Boxall, an oceanographer from the University of Southampton, contends...

Scientist finds earliest evidence the Shroud of Turin was NOT wrapped around Jesus' crucified body

Scientist finds earliest evidence the Shroud of Turin was NOT wrapped around Jesus' crucified body

For centuries, Catholics have flocked to the Italian city of Turin to be in the presence of its famous shroud. The venerated piece of linen, measuring 14ft 5in by 3ft 7in, bears a faint image of the front and back of a man – interpreted by many as...

“Scientists Warn Planet Unsafe”: Report Reveals 60% Of Global Land Now Beyond Limits As Governments Struggle With Escalating Environmental Threats

“Scientists Warn Planet Unsafe”: Report Reveals 60% Of Global Land Now Beyond Limits As Governments Struggle With Escalating Environmental Threats

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 A new study highlights the critical state of Earth’s biosphere, emphasizing human impact since the 1600s. 📊 Researchers use the LPJmL model to track ecological changes, revealing alarming trends over centuries. 🌿 The study...

Science Nautilus Heart Attacks in Space

Science Nautilus Heart Attacks in Space

Heart attacks happen in space. And space agencies have a panoply of contortionist protocols that astronauts can use when such emergencies occur out there among the stars. NASA, for example, recommends rescuers in the International Space Station...

Scientists Make Succulents That Glow in the Dark Like Living Night Lights

Scientists Make Succulents That Glow in the Dark Like Living Night Lights

Succulents glow in shades of red, green, blue, and more after being infused with afterglow phosphor particles that absorb and slowly release light. Credit: Liu et al., Matter. Imagine walking down a city street lit not by neon signs or LED bulbs...

Scientist reveals how much sleep is too much sleep

Scientist reveals how much sleep is too much sleep

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Scientists use ultrafast lasers and terahertz radiation to explore quantum effects at the nanoscale

Scientists use ultrafast lasers and terahertz radiation to explore quantum effects at the nanoscale

This new method creates new avenues for advancing technologies such as superconductors, spintronics and quantum computing. Cracking open a complex interface Studying the interface between two materials where they meet and interact has always been...

Science in Sport supports Gym Possible's Great North Run World Record attempt

Science in Sport supports Gym Possible's Great North Run World Record attempt

Leading performance nutrition brand, and nutrition partners of The Great North Run, Science in Sport [SiS], has announced its support for Drew Graham and his foundation, Gym Possible, as it chases a World Record at the 2025 Great North Run....

Scientists Discover Another Hormone That Could Revolutionize Weight-Loss Drugs

Scientists Discover Another Hormone That Could Revolutionize Weight-Loss Drugs

Even though weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are medical breakthroughs, scientists are continuing to work on the next generation of obesity drugs. The latest discovery involves another hormone known as amylin, which scientists say could...

Scientists link immune markers to mental health symptoms in children with chronic illness

Scientists link immune markers to mental health symptoms in children with chronic illness

Specific immune system proteins may help forecast mental health symptoms in children living with chronic physical illnesses, according to new research published in Brain and Behavior. The study found that certain inflammation-related biomarkers...

Scientists Finally Tested If Your Zodiac Sign Means Anything. Spoiler: It Doesn’t.

Scientists Finally Tested If Your Zodiac Sign Means Anything. Spoiler: It Doesn’t.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Astrology has been used to give insight into people’s personalities and futures for thousands of years, and science has finally found a way to test it. A research team developed a test that would...

Scientists seek to discover what came before the Big Bang

Scientists seek to discover what came before the Big Bang

Back to Article List Here’s how computer simulations of spacetime are pushing the boundaries of science Complex computational methods could solve cosmic mysteries. Credit: Gabriel Fitzpatrick for FQxI, © FQxI (2025) A research team proposes...

Science CNN Earliest evidence of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens discovered

Science CNN Earliest evidence of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens discovered

In a rocky outcrop on Mount Carmel, in what is now Israel, a group of ancient humans buried their dead about 140,000 years ago. Scientists uncovered the site, called Skhul Cave, in 1928, and about three years later they found the remains of more...

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