Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old, according to estimates. However, rocks dating back to the planet's earliest days are extremely rare. Hence the excitement over the discovery in northern China of some of the oldest known rocks on Earth, dating back 3.95 billion
"It isn’t clear that ice baths really are the best way to recover post exercise"
Lake Baikal in Siberia holds around 20% of the world's surface freshwater, making it the most voluminous freshwater lake (Lake Superior on the United States–Canada border is the largest by surface area). This makes the lake one of the most important environments for
Leaving Madagascar with smaller pollinators The post Giant, Fruit-Eating Bats Are Shrinking appeared first on Nautilus .
How unequal were prehistoric societies? And how can archaeologists measure wealth in cultures that left behind no written records, no tax registers and no census data?
The images are part of Euclid’s first major data release
In propulsion system design, engineers have long faced a trade-off between solid and liquid rocket fuels. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and in an effort to try to min/max the efficacy of different types of fuel, researchers have long placed an emphasis on a hybrid
A landmark study proposes a new way to identify people whose excess body fat is affecting their health
There was a time when Earth didn’t have plate tectonics The post A Chemical Fingerprint in Ancient Rocks Suggests Plate Tectonics Began 2.5 Billion Years Ago appeared first on Nautilus .
A simple change to your daily routine could make a surprising difference in how you feel, both physically and mentally. University of Missouri researchers found that older adults who followed consistent daily schedules reported less physical pain and fewer symptoms of
Scientists have developed a promising new fiber supplement that improves gut health in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) without worsening bloating, pain, or other digestive symptoms. The specially designed blend also improved gut-related anxiety and produced
Stanford researchers have discovered that hidden patterns of brain activity can predict Alzheimer’s risk years before memory problems appear, potentially offering an earlier warning than traditional biomarkers. The same patterns also reveal which brains are unusually resistant
A new study suggests that the right kind of exercise could help protect young adults from early knee osteoarthritis following ACL surgery. Researchers found that a four-month supervised rehabilitation program improved pain, muscle strength, and quality of life without damaging
In his Alaskan community, fisherman Bob Candopoulos has long welcomed tourists to his business that's showcased by a sign featuring a king salmon.
Screwworm, which can devastate livestock, was eliminated from the U.S. in 1966. Now they’re back and the same old technique won’t be enough to get rid of them
Astronomers have uncovered a potentially enormous new dwarf planet beyond Pluto, hidden for years in one of the most crowded regions of the night sky. The discovery of 2026 ED138 could expand the solar system's official dwarf planet family and hints that more mysterious worlds
Scientists have developed an efficient method to transform used coffee grounds into a potential source of biodiesel while preserving the leftover material for other renewable fuels and valuable chemicals. The discovery could turn millions of tons of discarded coffee waste into
California was bracing Friday for a storm series packing heavy rain and surf that could once again flood coastal communities and potentially send monster waves pounding shores.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft was "healthy" as it orbited the Earth and on track to return Saturday to its Texas launch site, where Elon Musk's company was planning to "catch" the vehicle for the first time.
Some people are excellent at visualizing scenes and images in their head, while others can’t do it at all
SpaceX's attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the launch pad was thwarted when the booster fell into the Gulf of Mexico and exploded Friday, but the spacecraft still soared into orbit in its boldest test yet.
Yale researchers have discovered that certain prescription drugs, healthy diets, and exercise can measurably slow biological aging, while popular anti-aging supplements appear largely ineffective. Their analysis of 51 studies could transform how scientists evaluate anti-aging
A 5,000-year-old mystery surrounding the tombs of Egypt’s first kings has taken a disturbing turn. Scientists reexamining 46 ancient skulls discovered evidence of potentially fatal head injuries in 18, suggesting that at least 39% of those studied may have been deliberately
A study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems reveals that, although partnerships and institutional collaboration feature prominently in climate-oriented agricultural research, their relationship with the scaling of innovations is rarely explicitly documented. The
Smiling may not always make you happier, and new research suggests that forcing yourself to smile repeatedly could actually make you feel worse. In a University of Florida study involving more than 1,100 participants, researchers discovered that while a single artificial smile
Power electronic devices help control the flow of electricity and convert it into forms needed by different machines, such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and industrial equipment. Some electrical energy is lost as heat during this process, reducing efficiency
Scientists have captured electrons making seemingly impossible jumps across forbidden energy gaps in graphene, with some transitions occurring at a remarkable 100% probability. The breakthrough offers an unprecedented look at quantum behavior and could help unlock a new
National ground stops of this kind are exceedingly rare
Researchers at Stanford, UCLA, and SLAC have developed an AI system that simulates complex laser interactions thousands of times faster than conventional methods. The breakthrough allows scientists to predict how laser pulses behave inside special crystals in just milliseconds,
A new study details scientists' search for one of the planet's rarest birds in the waters off Fiji's Gau Island. Spanning 10 days, the expedition yielded no verified sightings of the critically endangered Fiji petrel, one of the world's most elusive birds. Fewer than 50
Fusion power is expected to be a sustainable energy source that emits no carbon dioxide during electricity generation. To achieve this, research is underway worldwide to confine high-temperature plasma using magnetic fields. To initiate a fusion reaction, high-energy particles
To reduce nitrogen pollution stemming from synthetic fertilizer and livestock waste, California's Central Valley relies on five data sets to estimate surplus nitrogen. However, most parts of the United States use just one or two data sets—the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Nesting leatherbacks chase cooler waters to Ecuador’s beaches The post The World’s Largest Marine Turtle Makes a Move South appeared first on Nautilus .
Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine have uncovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which bacteria rapidly compromise the body's protective barriers, a finding that could reshape how scientists approach a wide range of serious diseases.
Most DNA in an organism is inherited from its parent or parents. This form of genetic inheritance is referred to as vertical inheritance because genes are passed down from generation to generation.
Living materials created with a 3D printer are like living tissues with one notable exception: You get to choose exactly which cells are in them, as well as their final 3D shape. Depending on the type of bacteria included in the print, the material can clean up contaminated
Our brains need a nightly scrubbing The post Why Sleep Might Not be as Restorative as We Get Older appeared first on Nautilus .
An international team of scientists working with Queensland Museum's CoralBank project has uncovered previously hidden coral diversity on Australia's east coast, revealing that 12 corals once considered variations of other species are distinct species in their own right.
Extra time on assignments. Frequent breaks. A quiet place to work. For students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these are some of the most common accommodations schools provide to make learning easier. But are they actually helping children succeed? A new
Dogs, having lived alongside humans for tens of thousands of years, are keenly tuned in to our emotions. Behavioral experiments, brain studies and even measurements of heart rate all suggest dogs respond differently depending on the emotional expressions they encounter in humans.
The road to hell is paved in good intentions, the roads in Trondheim were paved in something else The post What Public Health Initiatives Looked Like in the Middle Ages appeared first on Nautilus .
They say opposites attract, and many couples do fit this pattern. One is pragmatic and down-to-earth, while the other is a dreamer with their head in the clouds. Yet, these differences make them perfect for each other. According to researchers at ICFO, chemical interactions
It probably walked on two legs and weighed about 400 kilograms (880 pounds), despite still being a youngster. Meet Nyana rooiwalensis, a newly identified dinosaur species that lived more than 200 million years ago in what is now South Africa.
Mercury contamination presents an obvious challenge: it is invisible. A glass of water or a piece of fruit can seem perfectly normal to the naked eye, even when trace amounts of toxic mercury are present. Detecting such minute levels usually requires specialized laboratory
Researchers at University of Tsukuba and collaborating institutions have identified short antimicrobial peptides derived from Nemuri, a sleep-inducing protein in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.
The enormous trove of galaxies and quasars will help astronomers piece together the most in-depth 3D map of the universe yet made
For around 10,000 years, humans have selectively bred sheep for desirable traits. Generation after generation, we have chosen animals for their wool, size and reproductive characteristics and gradually left our mark on their DNA.
Surface rocks can reveal records of regions they occupied millions of years ago, even if those areas were kilometers below ground. On Türkiye's Marmara Sea's southern shores and islands, granitic rocks that are now exposed originated as molten material deep in Earth's crust.
What makes the human brain so much larger and more complex than the brains of many other mammals? Scientists have long sought clues in our DNA. Some discoveries show how genetic changes enable the developing brain to produce more cells. Others help explain how long those cells
