They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in reality it is much deeper than that. The concept of physical beauty resides in the mind, defined by the …
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Increasingly, it seems that the existence and persistence of life on Earth is the result of sheer luck. According to a new analysis of the history of the Milky Way, the best …
Read More »Humans now control most of all freshwater fluctuations on Earth’s surface
There has been a regime change on an almost unimaginable scale in the natural world, reflecting humanity’s vast and growing dominance over one of our planet’s most vital resources: fresh water. In …
Read More »Humans evolved to be more water efficient than other primates, but we don’t know why
Humans have developed large, energy-hungry brains that require us to consume far more calories than our closest animal relatives. However, the same does not seem to be the case with our water …
Read More »Astronomers have found the first evidence of tectonic activity on an exoplanet
You may not be very familiar with the planet LHS 3844b, but it now has its own particular distinction: It is the first planet outside our Solar System where astronomers think they …
Read More »Asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower pierced by Earth in a dress rehearsal for a closer flyby in 2029
An asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower will swiftly pass Earth on Friday (March 5) and will be out of our planetary neighborhood until 2029. The space rock, nicknamed Apophis (an …
Read More »Scientists develop ‘elevator’ to generate seaweed for biofuels 4 times faster than normal
In the fight to slow the runaway freight train of humanity’s destructive impact on Earth, scientists are increasingly looking at the role our oceans can play. Teaming up with industry, scientists at …
Read More »How did this skull end up alone in a cave in Italy? We finally have an answer
It was found in 2015, an isolated clue to a macabre mystery that was set in motion thousands of years ago. This ancient puzzle consisted of a single piece: a solitary human …
Read More »Scientists detect signs of a hidden structure within the Earth’s core
While most of us take the ground beneath our feet for granted, written within its complex layers, like the pages of a book, is the history of Earth. Our history. Now researchers …
Read More »Engineers have proposed the first model for a physically possible deformation unit
The idea of a warp drive that takes us through large areas of space faster than the speed of light has long fascinated scientists and science fiction fans alike. While we’re still …
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