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Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire's frontlines
By Margherita Bassi published
A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a hoard of nearly 3,000 Roman-era coins in an unusual place — north of the empire's defensive lines.
How long is the flu contagious?
By Marilyn Perkins published
Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of thumb for when it's safe to return to work or school.
The Milky Way could be part of a much larger 'cosmic neighborhood' than we realized, challenging our understanding of the universe
By Harry Baker published
A probabilistic new map of the universe surrounding the Milky Way reveals that our galaxy is likely part of an even larger "basin of attraction" than we previously assumed.
Future 6G data speeds could hit 1 Tbps — up to 10,000 times faster than 5G — after transmission breakthrough
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Scientists combined two existing wireless technologies — high-speed electronics and millimeter wave photonics — for the first time to achieve record-breaking wireless data transmission speeds.
NASA finds signs of hellish, lava-covered 'exomoon' circling an alien world — and it could meet a 'destructive end'
By Harry Baker published
A new analysis of a peculiar metallic cloud surrounding the exoplanet WASP-49 b provides further evidence that it may have been birthed by a volcanic satellite, which may become the first officially recognized "exomoon."
Spatulas and takeout containers made from recycled black plastic may carry flame retardants
By Michael Schubert published
New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.
Mouse brains, cannabis plants and spider eyes: 20 jaw-dropping images of the microscopic world around us
By Hannah Osborne published
See the top 20 winning photographs from the 50th Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.
Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say
By Samantha Mathewson published
Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.
Malfunctioning mitochondria may drive Crohn's disease, early study hints
By Emily Cooke published
A new study in mice suggests that dysfunctional mitochondria may change the composition of the gut microbiome and thus drive Crohn's disease.
Orionid meteor shower 2024: When to see 'shooting stars' from Halley's comet next week
By Jamie Carter published
The Orionid meteor shower will peak this week as Earth busts through a stream of meteoroids left in the inner solar system by the famous Halley's comet.
Most complete Tasmanian tiger genome yet pieced together from 110-year-old pickled head
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers working with Colossal Biosciences have assembled a near-complete Tasmanian tiger genome and developed artificial reproductive technologies that could help de-extinct the species.
2,000-year-old tomb holding 12 skeletons found at Petra where 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' was filmed
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb containing the remains of 12 individuals at Petra in Jordan.
Ancient humans waited out last ice age in frigid Central Europe, surprising study finds
By John Stewart, Jeremy Searle published
Most animals retreated to small, warmer enclaves. But some, like humans, seemed to have stayed where they were.
Scientists finally confirm that solar maximum is well underway — and the worst could still be to come
By Harry Baker published
A surprise announcement from scientists involved in monitoring the solar cycle has finally confirmed that the sun's most active and dangerous phase — solar maximum — is already well underway, and could continue for at least a year.
Drug inspired by spider venom aims to reverse heart attack damage
By Emily Cooke published
A clinical trial will test whether a synthetic version of a spider venom molecule can reverse tissue damage after a heart attack.
Defense startup developing AI-powered 'kamikaze drones' for the U.S. Marines
By Ian Stokes published
The AI-powered drones come in two configurations and can be assembled by human operators in less than five minutes, its creators say.
Are we wrong about the age of the universe? The James Webb telescope is raising big questions.
By Sandro Tacchella published
Some of the earliest galaxies found with JWST are also the brightest. That's a problem for our ideas about the universe.
Gaia space telescope discovers 55 'runaway' careening away from stellar cluster at 80 times the speed of sound
By Robert Lea published
Using the Gaia space telescope, astronomers have observed 55 massive stars ejected from their home star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud at speeds equivalent to 80 times the speed of sound.
WWII British sub that sank with 64 on board finally found off Greek Island
By Tom Metcalfe published
The discovery of the WWII wreck solves an 81-year-old mystery about the submarine's fate.
Rare illusion gives 'once-in-a-lifetime' comet a seemingly impossible 2nd tail after closest approach to Earth for 80,000 years
By Harry Baker published
New photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appear to show a faint "anti-tail" pointing away in the wrong direction. The puzzling extra limb is the result of a rare illusion that is only possible when our planet is in a certain position.
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