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Science Martha Stewart Living A Rare Space Rock From a Different Planet Is for Sale—and Bidders Are Expected to Pay Millions

Science Martha Stewart Living A Rare Space Rock From a Different Planet Is for Sale—and Bidders Are Expected to Pay Millions

Key Points A rock from Mars is going up for auction at Sotheby's and is estimated to sell for $2 to $4 million. The rock was found in the Agadez Region of Niger in West Africa in 2023. Finding pieces of Mars is extremely rare; out of more than...

Scientists look to space quantum tech to protect us from hackers

Scientists look to space quantum tech to protect us from hackers

Hyperspace wants to build and test the tech needed to make secure quantum communication possible between Europe and Canada. Guglielmo Marconi was just 27 years old when he did something that changed the world. The Italian-Irish inventor, after...

Scientists have ‘grim outlook’ on Doomsday Glacier as main countries at risk if it collapses revealed

Scientists have ‘grim outlook’ on Doomsday Glacier as main countries at risk if it collapses revealed

Scientists are worried about the fate of one of the most important glaciers in the world, because if it collapses it'll have a catastrophic effect on nations around the globe. Rising global temperatures are resulting in glaciers melting at an...

Scientists make astounding breakthrough that transforms old garbage into futuristic fuel: 'Opens a new path'

Scientists make astounding breakthrough that transforms old garbage into futuristic fuel: 'Opens a new path'

The future of clean hydrogen fuel is one step closer, thanks to a group of Korean scientists. Tech Xplore reported that a team of researchers from the Institute for Basic Science Center for Nanoparticle Research, led by professors Hyeon Taeghwan...

Scientists Reveal Atomic Resolution of Tick-Borne Virus for the First Time

Scientists Reveal Atomic Resolution of Tick-Borne Virus for the First Time

As summer kicks into full gear and people are spending more time outside, there’s one thing on many people’s minds — ticks. Tick season is starting earlier and lasting longer, and ticks are popping up in areas they haven’t been found before,...

Scientists discover volcanoes that shaped Scotland’s islands

Scientists discover volcanoes that shaped Scotland’s islands

The Isle of Mull fissures. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS) By Talker By Elizabeth Hunter Scotland's dramatic volcanic landscape once rivalled the fiery activity of modern-day Hawaii, scientists have discovered. Geologists from the University of...

Scientists surprised by study on whether medical cannabis works for insomnia

Scientists surprised by study on whether medical cannabis works for insomnia

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...

Science National Geographic Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor—what is it?

Science National Geographic Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor—what is it?

On July 1, scientists operating a planetary defense facility saw something glimmering in the shadow of Jupiter, about 420 million miles from Earth. It certainly wasn’t a near-Earth asteroid, nor was it a regular comet. Within a matter of hours, it...

Scientists discover a way for the body to produce 'natural Ozempic' without the nasty side effects

Scientists discover a way for the body to produce 'natural Ozempic' without the nasty side effects

A one-time gene modification may help the body produce its own 'natural Ozempic,' a study suggests. Researchers in Japan used gene editing to alter the livers in mice to produce an internal supply of exenatide, the active ingredient in GLP-1...

Scientists issue warning after observing concerning phenomenon in the Arctic: 'More vulnerable'

Scientists issue warning after observing concerning phenomenon in the Arctic: 'More vulnerable'

"There is yet more to learn." by Zachary EhrmannJuly 10, 2025 Arctic sea ice has plummeted to near-record lows, creating potentially severe threats to how millions of people live, eat, and survive on our rapidly changing planet. What's happening?...

Scientists discover rare phenomenon that could unlock next-gen energy source: 'We have not previously seen'

Scientists discover rare phenomenon that could unlock next-gen energy source: 'We have not previously seen'

The more we explore these questions, the closer we get to unlocking energy solutions. by Christine DulionJuly 10, 2025 In a breakthrough that could pave the way for more efficient and cleaner energy, researchers at Chalmers University of...

Scientists Discover Chimps Use Stones as Long-Distance Communication

Scientists Discover Chimps Use Stones as Long-Distance Communication

Portrait of a common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)© KensCanning/Shutterstock.comChimpanzees are our closest living relatives, and this adds to the fascination of learning how they behave and interact with each other. We know that they, like humans,...

Scientists have discovered that the frequency of children's crying is determined by genetics

Scientists have discovered that the frequency of children's crying is determined by genetics

Swedish researchers from Uppsala University conducted a large-scale study, examining data from almost a thousand twin infants to understand the nature of infant crying and the factors that influence babies' sleep. The study involved 998 twins,...

Science Café Presents Volcano Discussion

Science Café Presents Volcano Discussion

Photo Courtesy of Elk Grove Science Café ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - The Elk Grove Science Café hosts its monthly science-related conversations for adults and teens to create a community connection as well as enjoy complimentary treats. The theme for...

Scientists Found a Place Where the Earth’s Layers Are Upside Down

Scientists Found a Place Where the Earth’s Layers Are Upside Down

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Usually, geologic layers build on one another, with younger rocks piling on top of older ones. A new...

Science, sex & spot: European court to rule on Semenya’s right to run

Science, sex & spot: European court to rule on Semenya’s right to run

A top European court will decide on Thursday whether double Olympic champion Caster Semenya can be required to lower her testosterone levels to compete as a woman in a key decision on contested gender testing. The European Court of Human Rights’...

Scientists Succeed in Reversing Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice

Scientists Succeed in Reversing Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice

Cases of Parkinson’s disease have doubled in the last 25 years, according to figures from the World Health Organization. For decades, the scientists have investigated what triggers this disorder to mitigate its symptoms and anticipate its onset....

Science CNN It’s not just humans – chimpanzees also like to follow trends, study shows

Science CNN It’s not just humans – chimpanzees also like to follow trends, study shows

Chimpanzees living in a sanctuary in Africa have developed a “fashion trend” for dangling blades of grass or sticks from their ear holes and their behinds, a new study shows. In 2010, researchers working at Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust...

Science, scripture & Scopes: 100 years since Dayton, Tennessee trial captivated the nation

Science, scripture & Scopes: 100 years since Dayton, Tennessee trial captivated the nation

DAYTON, Tenn — 100 years ago this week, a trial Dayton, Tennessee was the center of the world's attention. A biology teacher was charged with violating state law by teaching Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution to his students. The jury wound up...

Scientists discover the ‘missing link’ that causes giant volcanic eruptions

Scientists discover the ‘missing link’ that causes giant volcanic eruptions

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...

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