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Earth’s core contains up to 45 times more hydrogen than the oceans do, making it the largest hydrogen reservoir on the planet, a new study suggests.Researchers found that this vast…
Brain-training exercises may reduce the risk of dementia if they involve speedy thinking, whereas exercises involving memorization or reasoning have no effect on dementia risk, a two-decade-long trial suggests.The finding…
Scientists may have solved a long-standing mystery surrounding Uranus’ extraordinarily strong radiation belt.A new analysis of Voyager 2 data suggests that a temporary space weather event may have made the…
In the Hollywood blockbuster “Inception” (2010), a dedicated team of “dream extractors” is hired to alter a CEO’s decision-making by manipulating his dreams. In the movie, this feat involves a…
The famous Inca “ice mummies” have been holding secrets since their discovery decades ago, and CT scans are now revealing what these children’s last moments were like, a new study…
Astrophotography — the craft of capturing the night sky — is a captivating blend of art and science, and a hobby that rewards patience and technique. For many photographers who…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Salinas Las Barrancas, Argentina [-38.75293078, -62.95083234]What’s in the photo? A pink salt lake in the shape of a heartWho took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on…
Archaeologists have unearthed a Viking Age pit filled with the dismembered remains of 10 people in the outskirts of Cambridge, England. The unusual mass grave, which also contained the skeleton…
At least 25 million Americans — including roughly half of Texas’ population — were swept up in a massive data breach at tech firm Conduent, exposing sensitive information such as…
Astronomers have discovered an exciting new “sungrazing” comet that will have a perilously close encounter with our home star in less than two months. Some experts predict the hefty ice…