What was our ancient magnetic field like? A new finding suggests the oldest estimate of the age of the planet’s current magnetic field.
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Jupiter’s 8,700-Mile-Wide Great Red Spot Keeps Shrinking
The largest storm in our solar system, an 8,700-mile-wide anticyclone on Jupiter long beloved by astronomers, may be slowly fizzling out.
Synthetic Reality Can Generate Worlds and Drive Innovative Solutions
What is a synthetic reality and what are Deepfakes? Discover more about the good and bad of the emergence of synthetic realities.
Bioluminescence First Evolved in Invertebrates About 540 Million Years Ago
An ancient soft coral species first lit up about 540 million years ago, according to a statistical model.
How the Stopped Clock Illusion Can Distort Our Sense of Time
Time is personal to everyone, which makes it difficult to study. Paul Sutter explains how our brains can sometimes bend time and touches on the Stopped Clock Illusion..
Beyond Weight Loss and Diabetes, Ozempic Could Help Certain Heart Conditions
Everyone has been talking about Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss. But Semaglutide could be used for heart conditions and even alcohol use disorder.
Ice Age Fashion: The Murky Origins of Neanderthal Clothing
Did Neanderthals wear clothing, jewelry or other accessories? There’s not much in the archaeological record to suggest so, but researchers are turning to indirect evidence for clues about ancient fashion styles.
If Strep Throat Is Highly Contagious, Why Isn’t There a Vaccine for It?
Though it’s one of the most common bacterial diseases, strep throat is still subject to uncertainty as scientists explore treatment options.
Fermented Foods Sustain Both Microbiomes and Cultural Heritage
Each subtle cultural or personal twist to a fermented dish is felt by your body’s microbial community.
Citizen Science Month and #OneMillionActsOfScience Needs You!
It’s a packed week, with Earth Day, Arbor Day, The City Nature Challenge and more!