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The Leonid meteor shower is peaking. How to spot 'shooting stars' and 'fireballs' over the US tonight.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks in North America overnight from Nov. 17 to 18, with fast-moving fireballs possible in US skies.
1 gene may explain 30 mysterious medical conditions
While investigating a rare developmental disorder, researchers ended up discovering a spectrum of conditions that are all linked to one gene.
West Coast bracing for 'bomb' cyclone
A low-pressure system headed for Northern California and Oregon is likely to bring extreme rain and strong winds.
Massive saving on Sony A7 IV at Walmart — lowest ever price
Deals Walmart has Amazon beat in this Sony A7 IV camera deal, and Black Friday is still weeks away. Save $650 on one of the best cameras for astrophotography.
2,600-year-old inscription in Turkey finally deciphered — and it mentions goddess known 'simply as the Mother'
An ancient inscription decorated with lions and sphinxes is finally deciphered, and it involves the "mother of the gods."
Dolphin in the Baltic Sea has been talking to himself — and researchers think it's a sign he's lonely
A solitary dolphin in the Baltic Sea has been recorded talking to himself, leading researchers to wonder whether he's lonely and calling out for friends.
Communicating with aliens one day could be much easier if we study the way AI agents speak with each other
Decoding emergent languages in AI can have many benefits.
Scientists glean new details of mysterious, centuries-old shipwreck submerged in Norway's largest lake
Researchers now think the boat was a local "føringsbåt" for passengers and cargo.
Book of Kells: A 1,200-year-old manuscript made by monks escaping the Vikings
The Book of Kells is considered one of the finest surviving medieval manuscripts.
Monster 4,400-qubit quantum processor is '25,000 times faster' than its predecessor
D-Wave says its new Advantage2 processor, which is designed for complex applications in AI, optimization and data science, is faster and more accurate than its existing 5,000-qubit system.
Why isn't the darkest time of the year also the coldest?
Why aren't the solstices the coldest and hottest days of the year?
Women are at higher risk of dying from heart disease. Here's why.
Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies that excluded women.
Evidence of 2,200-year-old hallucinogenic ritual found in Egyptian vase depicting dwarf god
An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.
Space photo of the week: Stare into the 'bloodshot eyes' of a haunting galaxy pair
The James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope recently released a chilling view of two spiral galaxies, IC 2163 and NGC 2207, merging into one.
China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean
Data from China's Zhurong rover has revealed what appears to be an ancient shoreline streaking through Mars' northern hemisphere.
Meet Evo, an AI model that can predict the effects of gene mutations with 'unparalleled accuracy'
Evo is a large language model that is not trained on words but on the genomes of millions of microbes. It can accurately predict the effects of mutations.
Can gray hair be reversed?
Gray hair is often a sign of aging, but is it possible to delay its advance or reverse the color change?
'Dengue is coming': Climate-fueled rise in cases will affect the US, scientists warn
New research suggests that climate change is currently driving a surge in global dengue infections and that case rates could increase by 60% by 2050.
Neuroscientists taught rats to drive tiny cars. They took them out on 'joy rides.'
Scientists taught rats to drive to a certain destination, but the rodents took a detour, suggesting they enjoy both the journey and the rewarding destination.
Large language models not fit for real-world use, scientists warn — even slight changes cause their world models to collapse
Large language model AIs might seem smart on a surface level but they struggle to actually understand the real world and model it accurately, a new study finds.
