Hells Canyon, a winding cut through the American West, has kept its origins a geological mystery for hundreds of years. Scientists have been trying to figure out how this 1.5-mile-deep (2.4 km) chasm, carved by the Snake River, came to be for a long time. It runs through Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. How could the ...
Science isn’t always about meticulous planning and precise calculations. Sometimes the most groundbreaking discoveries happen when researchers least expect them – when experiments go wrong, when accidents occur, or when someone simply notices something odd. These serendipitous moments have given us some of humanity’s most important scientific breakthroughs. From life-saving medications to revolutionary technologies, many ...
In a stunning medical breakthrough that effectively brings designer babies out of the realm of science fiction, a nine-month-old baby named KJ is the first person in the world to receive a genetically customized CRISPR therapy to treat a genetic mutation that, if left untreated, would cause severe and deadly inborn epilepsy. Born with a rare disorder ...
Beneath the brain’s inner sanctums, an enigmatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes neurons with mystery, delivering nutrients and clearing away waste products while quietly affecting mental well-being. Scientists have long believed the fluid is nothing more than an inert cushion for decades. But a new study now uncovers it as a front line where immune cells ...
Despite covering 66% of Earth’s surface, the deep ocean remains largely unexplored. A new study reveals that humans have visually observed only 0.001% of the deep seafloor, an area roughly the size of Rhode Island. This lack of exploration leaves vast ecosystems, potential scientific discoveries, and unknown species hidden beneath the waves. How Scientists Measured ...
New research reveals that rapid, sulfur-heavy volcanic eruptions plunged Earth into deadly cold snaps, wiping out competitors and giving insulated dinosaurs an unexpected edge. For decades, scientists believed that rising carbon dioxide levels from ancient supervolcanoes slowly cooked the planet, triggering the end-Triassic extinction 201 million years ago. But a groundbreaking study published in Proceedings ...
