A Norwegian scientist built a microwave pulse device to disprove Havana Syndrome, but ended up with brain damage, prompting US officials to investigate and fueling theories about energy weapons.
Archaeologists have finally determined the purpose of enigmatic cone-shaped vessels from the Copper Age, identifying them as beeswax lamps used in ancient community vigils.
Michael Pollan's new book delves into consciousness, critiquing machine-based metaphors and exploring plant sentience, AI, and human emotion in a mind-expanding investigation.
Sir Nick White, a leading figure in malaria research and treatment, has passed away at 73. His work saved millions of lives globally through groundbreaking clinical trials.
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Evolutionary biology reveals humans have dual drives for romantic bonds and sexual novelty, with genetics playing a role in infidelity predispositions.
After their two-year-old daughter succumbed to a rare brain cancer, her parents preserved her brain through cryonics, aiming for a second chance at life through future scientific advances.
The Cognitive Reflection Test, a three-question IQ assessment, determines if you can outthink 80% of the population. Recent viral TikTok videos have sparked global debate about these deceptively simple questions.
Scientists clarify the properties of dart frog toxin, reportedly used in Alexei Navalny's death, explaining its potency and historical use in poisonings.
A groundbreaking review suggests consciousness can continue after brain activity ceases, redefining death as a 'negotiable condition' rather than an instantaneous event.
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Scientists reveal how 36 questions in 45 minutes can fast-track emotional closeness, based on psychological research from the 1990s. Learn the secrets behind this 'fast friends procedure'.
Joseph Dituri, a retired US naval officer, emerged from a 93-day stay in a pressurised Atlantic pod with telomeres 20% longer and dramatically improved health markers.
New research from Abertay University shows that thoughts, fantasies, and emotional context are more crucial than physical technique in determining kissing quality, with implications for couples therapy.
New research from Abertay University shows kissing is shaped by thoughts, fantasies and emotional context, not just physical sensation, with implications for couples therapy.
A groundbreaking study uncovers that 11,000-year-old remains in Cumbria belong to a young girl, dubbed 'Ossick Lass,' marking the oldest human discovery in Northern England.
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A Northwestern Medicine study finds levetiracetam, a common seizure medication, could prevent Alzheimer's by stopping toxic protein buildup, but it may need to be taken up to 20 years before symptoms appear.
Scientists have discovered that applying targeted electrical currents to specific brain regions can temporarily make people less selfish and more likely to share money with others, revealing hardwired altruistic circuits.
New research reveals that specific neurons in the brain's hypothalamus are crucial for improving exercise endurance and post-workout recovery in mice.
Ice skating's science involves pressure, frictional heating, and a quasi-liquid layer on ice, explaining why narrow blades glide. Historical bone skates date back to 1173 London.
Scientists have developed innovative smart underwear that monitors flatulence, revealing healthy adults fart far more frequently than previously thought. The device could transform research into digestive conditions like IBS.
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Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have created a novel oral compound that reduces dietary fat absorption in the intestines without affecting appetite or brain chemistry, offering an alternative to injectable weight loss drugs.
A groundbreaking study reveals the HOXD13 gene enables melanoma to grow and evade immune attacks, offering hope for new treatments to save thousands of lives annually.
Scientific review reveals He Shou Wu, a traditional Chinese herb used for centuries, may combat pattern baldness by targeting multiple biological causes simultaneously, offering potential for actual hair regrowth.
Creatine, a popular gym supplement, shows promise in Alzheimer's treatment, with a pilot study revealing cognitive improvements and expert backing on a major podcast.
Scientists warn a common food poisoning bacteria producing colibactin toxin could explain the surge in colorectal cancers among under-50s, following actor James Van Der Beek's death.
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A groundbreaking study analyzing 6,000 years of Himalayan earthquake data finds major quakes are unpredictable, challenging the myth of an 'overdue' massive seismic event in the region.
Explore how the heart evolved from a mystical organ in ancient Egyptian judgment to a symbol of love today, through medieval relics and scientific discoveries.
Professor John Donoghue, creator of the first brain chip BrainGate, believes brain-computer interfaces are approaching a breakthrough for restoring speech and movement.
New genetic research reveals the Bell Beaker people who replaced Stonehenge's Neolithic builders originated from a mix of hunter-gatherers and steppe migrants in northwest Europe, not Iberia as previously thought.
Archaeologists have uncovered 12,000-year-old sewn animal hide clothing in Oregon caves, revealing advanced Ice Age craftsmanship that predates Egypt's pyramids by millennia.
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A study of 26,000 people in their 50s found moderate cannabis users had larger brain areas linked to memory and cognition, while heavy users showed no such benefit.
