Category: 7. SciTech

Antarctic penguins are being forced to breed earlier due to rising temperatures, a phenomenon that poses a significant threat to two species…

“Toxic masculinity” is a trait shown by only a small subset of men, according to a new study that narrows down the definition of…

It’s long been assumed cows are not intelligent enough to make or use tools. But that assumption is being challenged by a back-scratching…

Just as Earth’s skies can be darkened by cloud and smog, the oceans too can be shrouded in darkness.

These prolonged periods of darkness aren’t just passing shadows; they can take over parts of the ocean for months, with devastating effects on the ecosystem below.

Now, scientists have…

A previously unseen network of cells plays a critical role in helping hair emerge from the roots, according to a study that may rewrite…

There’s no denying the allure of alien artifacts. Science fiction is awash in the material remnants of extraterrestrial civilizations, which surface in everything from the classic books of Arthur C. Clarke to game franchises like Mass Effect and Outer Wilds.

The discovery of the first…

The Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA Array) at Georgia State University has generated detailed images of the early stages of two nova explosions that were detected in 2021. Through near-infrared interferometry, a process that combines light from multiple telescopes, the CHARA…

Hot food may cause plastic containers to release much more microplastics, according to a new review of studies that offers practical ways to…

A plant thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in northern Queensland after 58 years, with the help of a community-driven species…

A surprising new study has found that blocking reproduction in some mammals may increase their life expectancy by an average of 10 percent.

The research is primarily based on captive creatures kept in zoos and aquariums around the world, but it found that many animal groups, such as primates,…