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This week’s science news featured some big headlines for health, including the landmark decision to officially rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).The name change —…
A hefty, never-before-seen asteroid is racing toward Earth at around 20,000 mph (32,000 km/h) and will zoom past our planet closer than some satellites on Monday (May 18), scientists say.…
It’s a plotline that has haunted science fiction for decades: Humans become infected by plant pathogens, causing illness, death or a zombie-like state. But is there any truth to this…
Non-humans aren’t eligible for the real-life Academy Awards, so the AI Personality of the year awards has been set up. Four of the creators behind top AI nominees – who…
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is planning to price its blockbuster initial public offering as early as June 11 and has picked Nasdaq as its listing venue, people familiar with…
A “super” El Niño is now the most likely scenario from October 2026 to February 2027, according to a new forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate…
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are generating new forms of violence against women and girls and amplifying existing forms of abuse such as stalking and harassment. This is no accident: the…
Tired of bulky, rugged fitness trackers that weigh down your wrist and clash with your everyday outfits? Consider a hybrid smartwatch instead. These wearables combine smart technology with the timeless…
Antarctica’s sea ice started shrinking dramatically in 2015 after resisting global warming for decades, and researchers now know why.A study published May 8 in the journal Science Advances reveals that…
QUICK FACTSName: Don Juan PondLocation: McMurdo Dry Valleys, AntarcticaCoordinates: -77.5625, 161.1915Why it’s incredible: The lake’s high salinity keeps it from freezing even in subzero temperatures.Don Juan Pond is a lake…