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One of the greatest achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope is how it has allowed scientists to push the boundaries of astronomy by observing galaxies that existed during the…
Quick factsWhat it is: NGC 1514, the Crystal Ball NebulaWhere it is: About 1,500 light-years from Earth, in the constellation TaurusWhen it was shared: May 21, 2026Hidden in the night…
Whether using family records, DNA tests or genealogy websites, many people can trace their family histories back generations. The world-record holder for the longest family tree is Chinese philosopher Confucius…
Around 1 in 5 Americans say they’ve seen a ghost. I’m not one of them, and I probably never will be. I blame my brain.Let me explain. No one can…
Scientists have developed new eye drops that allow mouse eyes to perform certain steps of photosynthesis.The drops, which contain photosynthetic machinery extracted from spinach leaves, use light-driven reactions to improve…
Researchers in Japan have created a device that promises to boost computer processing speeds, without generating massive amounts of additional heat.Two of the limiting factors in high-performance computing, especially for…
Space dominated this week’s science news, with NASA announcing its imminent next steps in plans to develop a permanent moon base being slightly overshadowed by the spectacular explosion of a…
Most long-distance travelers have felt the discombobulation of changing time zones: being excessively tired during the daytime but struggling to sleep at night.Jet lag often emerges when people hop several…
Skywatchers will be treated to a rare sight this month: a Blue Moon that is also a “micromoon.” It marks the first time since August 2023 that there have been…
Archaeologists working in a 14th-century monastery in Barcelona were surprised to find 25 skeletons when they opened eight graves — including the remains of a medieval queen.Seven centuries after Queen…