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Why Can’t You Turn Off Your Brain at Night? New Research Uncovers the Surprising Cause of Insomnia
For many people, sleep doesn’t come easily. As the evening sets in, the quiet of the night contrasts sharply with…
Electrons Move Faster Than Expected in New Quantum Material
In the world of quantum mechanics and semiconductor materials, surprises are rare but often transformative. Researchers at the University of…
This New Solar Cell Converts Sunlight Like Never Before
In a quiet laboratory tucked away in a Chinese manufacturing facility, a breakthrough was quietly taking shape. In early 2025,…
This AI Can Turn X-Ray Images Into ‘Movies’ of Proteins and Viruses in Action
Imagine being able to watch a virus or protein move, twist, and interact in real-time, as if it were a…
Is Your AI Too Agreeable? New Study Reveals How Over-Accommodating Chatbots Can Get It Wrong
If you’ve ever conversed with ChatGPT or any other AI chatbot, you may have noticed something curious: the system always…
Scientists Discover How Sun-Dried Raisins Could Have Been Ancient Wine’s Secret Ingredient
In the heart of Kyoto, a group of researchers recently made a discovery that sends a ripple of excitement through…
Newly Discovered X-Ray Burst Reveals Explosive Death of Giant Star
In the vast, dark expanse of space, a mysterious event erupted on October 21, 2024. A burst of X-rays, bright…
Scientists May Have Just ‘Seen’ Dark Matter for the First Time Ever
In the early 1930s, a Swiss astronomer named Fritz Zwicky made an observation that would leave the world of science…
Quantum Physics Just Got Even Weirder—And It Could Revolutionize Technology
In the realm of quantum mechanics, reality is notoriously elusive. Imagine a world where particles can be in two places…
Can Your Brain’s ‘Focus Mode’ Tell You If You Have Alzheimer’s? New Study Says Yes
Imagine your brain as a bustling city, with different neighborhoods working together or competing for attention. In one corner, you…
Scientists Discover the Secret Life of Tumors That Can Shapeshift to Escape Cancer Treatments
Some cancers are notoriously elusive, shifting form and evading treatments that would normally target them. This is especially true for…
New Study Shows How Narcissism Drives Sexually Motivated Serial Killers
In the darkest corners of the criminal mind, there exists a chilling complexity that challenges the very idea of what…
Your Impulsive Decisions Might Be More Than Just a Bad Habit—They Could Be Written in Your Genes
Imagine standing in front of a vending machine, your stomach growling for a quick snack. There are two choices: a…
This Korean Superfood Could Be the Secret to a Stronger Immune System—Science Says So!
As winter approaches and the flu season looms large, many of us are bracing for the inevitable onslaught of cold…
Mystery of the Hanging Coffins Solved: How Modern Bo People Are Descended from an Ancient Tradition
In the rugged cliffs and hidden caves of Southwest China, an ancient burial tradition has captivated archaeologists and historians for…
Is Consciousness the Secret to Understanding the Universe? A Radical New Theory Says Yes!
Maria Strømme, a professor of Materials Science at Uppsala University, has spent most of her career studying the building blocks…
3,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains Found on Isolated Island—What This Tells Us About Prehistoric Humans
In a remote corner of the Baltic Sea, on the tiny island of Stora Karlsö, researchers have uncovered a stunning…
Scientists Solve 150-Year-Old Mystery of Ancient Fish Species With Stunning New Discovery
For more than a century, a small mystery slept in museum drawers and private collections. Three fragmentary remains of a…
Could Boiling Oceans Lie Beneath Saturn’s Moons? New Study Reveals Shocking Geology
Far beyond the warm embrace of the Sun, the outer planets of our solar system are home to mysterious moons…
Astronomers Discover Bizarre “Anti-Ordered” Planet System That Defies All Expectations
Far beyond the familiar twinkling lights we see in the night sky, in a distant corner of the universe, a…
Scientists Discover How DNA Itself Controls Epigenetics
In the bustling world of plant cells, an unexpected discovery has just turned everything we thought we knew about epigenetics…