Category Science

Wild chimpanzees demonstrate remarkably sophisticated action sequences when using stone tools, suggesting cognitive abilities previously thought unique to humans. New research analyzing video footage of chimpanzees cracking nuts shows they can plan and execute complex behavioral sequences, with some individuals…

Scientists have achieved unprecedented control over quantum transport using a 31-qubit superconducting processor, opening new possibilities for next-generation electronics and thermal management. This approach allows researchers to observe and manipulate quantum particles with extraordinary precision, potentially revolutionizing how we develop…

Astronomers have uncovered evidence showing how ancient star-forming galaxies evolved into the massive elliptical galaxies we see today. By analyzing over 100 galaxies from the universe’s most active period of star formation, researchers found that these early galaxies were already…

A destructive 2022 storm in Spain produced large hailstones up to 12 centimetres in diameter Tomeu Rigo Ribas A scanner at a dentist’s office has produced the first high-resolution 3D images of the internal structure of large hailstones. Such detailed…

Two female botanists—Elzada Clover and Louis Jotter—made headlines for riding the rapids of the Colorado River in 1938 in an effort to document the Grand Canyon’s plant life. In Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who…

Archaeological findings from Alaska reveal that humans and canines formed close relationships in the Americas 12,000 years ago – about 2,000 years earlier than previously known. The discovery of ancient canine bones showing evidence of a fish-based diet suggests these…

There was a sharp fall in the number of low-lying clouds in 2023 Busà Photography/Getty Images Changes in cloud cover may account for why global temperatures for the past two years have exceeded the predictions of climate models. 2023 and…

December 5, 2024 5 min read Bird Flu Virus Is One Mutation Away from Binding More Efficiently to Human Cells A new study finds tweaking part of the H5N1 virus infecting dairy cows in a single spot could allow it…

A comprehensive 25-year study reveals that 32% of Chicago residents have carried a concealed handgun on city streets before reaching age 40, with stark differences between gender and racial demographics. The research suggests similar patterns may exist across major U.S.…

A highly infectious strain of bird flu has been circulating worldwide since 2020 ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images The H5N1 bird flu virus that has spread worldwide is already better at infecting people than earlier strains. What’s more, a single…