Category: 7. SciTech

Archaeologists have unearthed what could be a significant Iron Age Roman settlement, potentially including a Roman villa, following the…

For years, doctors have cited swimming and running as two of the best ways to strengthen your muscles and improve cardiovascular health. But now, new research says that racket-based sports like tennis could be even better for your body.

The new study, published in Mayo Clinic…

If we consider the individual elements, a typical 70kg adult body consists of about 46kg (101lbs) of oxygen, 13kg (27lbs) carbon, 7kg (15lbs) hydrogen, 2kg (4lbs) nitrogen and a kilo (2lbs) of calcium, plus another kilo (2lbs) combined of phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, sodium, chlorine,…

Astronomers have just confirmed the discovery of a rare visitor from beyond our solar system — a newly detected interstellar comet. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the comet was first spotted on July 1 by NASA’s ATLAS survey telescope in Chile.

This is only the third known interstellar…

Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” paving the way for a major overhaul of the country’s Medicaid program. If passed by the House, which could happen before the July Fourth holiday,…

Some 252 million years ago, almost all life on Earth disappeared.

Known as the Permian–Triassic mass extinction – or the Great Dying –…

Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate.

“There are no differences in overall intrinsic aptitude for science and mathematics among women and men,” the researcher declared.

A new paper in the journal…

Astronomers may have just discovered a new interstellar object passing through our solar system.

The object, a celestial body from another…

Whether it’s lava carving through frozen terrain or sharks gliding through shimmering shoals in turquoise seas, seeing nature from above reveals a stunning new perspective on our planet’s landscapes and wildlife.

Enter the inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition….

Some 252 million years ago, almost all life on Earth disappeared.

Known as the Permian–Triassic mass extinction – or the Great Dying –…