For centuries, humans have been trying to figure out the ultimate destiny of the universe, will it collapse, freeze, or disappear into nothingness? Today, a new study indicates the universe’s end date could come much sooner than anyone ever thought. Picking up on the groundbreaking ideas of Stephen Hawking, astrophysicists estimate that the final traces ...
Under our feet, a sea of untapped energy is potentially waiting for one that could fuel human civilization for 170,000 years without the carbon footprint of fossil fuels. Scientists now think that the Earth’s crust contains enormous reservoirs of natural hydrogen, a gas that burns clean and could change energy production. The catch? Locating where ...
The concept of a fungus transforming people into zombie mind slaves, as seen in The Last of Us, is currently firmly in the world of fantasy. But the premise of the show is not entirely unrealistic. In the real world, fungal infections are becoming increasingly dangerous, with climate change increasing their reach and drug-resistant strains ...
Imagine swimming in warm, shallow seas, feeling something shift in the water around you, and realizing – too late – that the shadow above you is not a cloud but a colossal shark longer than a city bus. That was the reality of the oceans millions of years ago when megalodon ruled as one ...
The Mediterranean, sea of legend and thousand-year-old maritime heritage, is also a war zone for survival. Behind its glistening facade, an unseen conflict runs one of energy, competition, and precarious cohabitation between marine megafauna and humanity. A landmark research project has now charted the “energyscapes” of the Mediterranean’s largest predators to show where whales, sharks, ...
In a landmark move for reproductive biology, researchers have grown the most advanced artificial amniotic sacs yet developed in a lab raising basic questions regarding the future of pregnancy science and treatment for infertility. The sacs filled with liquid, grown from stem cells, mimic the natural protective shell that surrounds an embryo developing, providing scientists ...
Deep within the unmapped depths of the Brazilian Amazon, where the rain forest reverberates with life unseen by human eye, researchers have chanced upon an animal so dramatic it appears to have been plucked from legend. Step forward Ranitomeya aetherea, a recently found poison dart frog with its glistening sky-blue stripes, a living gem concealed ...
Celestial Influences Sparking Connection (Image Credits: Unsplash) As the first full week of 2026 unfolds, celestial alignments promise a refreshing shift in personal connections for select zodiac signs. Celestial Influences Sparking Connection Early January brings a harmonious blend of planetary energies, with Venus emphasizing emotional bonds and Mercury facilitating clearer communication. This configuration encourages introspection ...
Every year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists resets the Doomsday Clock—a stark, metaphorical measure of humanity’s proximity to self-destruction. At its conception in 1947, it was set at 7 minutes to midnight. Seventy-six years later, in 2023, it had run down to a mere 90 seconds left. Now, it has moved forward yet again: ...
Climate change, an accelerating global phenomenon, is profoundly impacting wildlife across the planet. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events are radically transforming ecosystems, endangering species, and challenging the survival of countless forms of life. Understanding these impacts and exploring mitigation strategies is vital for preserving biodiversity. Shifting Habitats As ...
