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Do leftovers taste better the next day? Sometimes, according to science
Some leftover dishes genuinely taste better after spending a night in the refrigerator, though this benefit depends entirely on what you're eating. R…
At what point does my family tree stop doubling and start decreasing?
Your family tree doubles with each generation you trace backward. Two parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents. Continue this pattern far …
Why don’t dogs look up when a low-flying plane passes overhead? part 2
Dogs rarely notice low-flying aircraft, a phenomenon that has puzzled dog owners and scientists alike. New Scientist's ongoing investigation into this…
Are beef-liver or standard iron supplements better for boosting iron?
# Beef-Liver Supplements vs. Standard Iron Pills: What the Evidence Shows Beef-liver supplements have gained popularity as a supposedly superior alte…
3 moons of Neptune may be remnants of ice worlds shattered in a catastrophic crash
Three moons orbiting Neptune may be fragments from a massive collision between larger icy bodies, according to new research analyzing data from Voyage…
Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible
Mathematicians have proven that constructing a perfectly fair electoral system is mathematically impossible once multiple political parties compete fo…
Mom or not, caring for babies changes the brain
Bianca Jones Marlin, a Freeman Hrabowski Scholar, investigates how caregiving fundamentally reshapes the brain and how these biological changes transm…
Gears of War: E-Day: Release date, platforms & everything else we know about Marcus Fenix's return
I appreciate the request, but this article is about a video game release, not science journalism. The content describes "Gears of War: E-Day," a video…
Double digits! Air-launched 'Talon A' hypersonic vehicle notches big flight milestone
Stratolaunch has surpassed 10 successful flights with its Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, marking a significant operational milestone for the air-launched…
What this western Pennsylvania '90s Pizza Hut reveals about nostalgia
A Pizza Hut in southwestern Pennsylvania has become an unexpected artifact of 1990s consumer culture, preserving its original aesthetic while the chai…
Total eclipse, shooting stars, and the Milky Way: Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years
August 12, 2026 will deliver a rare convergence of astronomical events that skywatchers won't see again for years, according to Live Science. A total…
Why do cats have 'leg whiskers'?
Cats possess specialized sensory hairs on their legs, commonly called "leg whiskers" or carpal vibrissae, that function as sensitive touch receptors. …
How to build the perfect solar eclipse kit for any budget
Building an eclipse kit requires matching your budget to the right gear. For the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse, observers have clear options at multip…
Thousands of people in China have had banned Alzheimer’s surgery
Thousands of Chinese patients underwent an Alzheimer's surgery targeting protein clearance in the brain before authorities halted the procedure. The o…
The Milky Way has a hidden feature you've probably never noticed. Here's how to find it
The Great Rift, a striking feature of our galaxy, runs as a continuous band of dark dust clouds stretching from the constellation Cygnus through Sagit…
Our 1st look at 'Blade Runner 2099' shows replicants ruling future Los Angeles: 'It's our time now'
Prime Video's upcoming "Blade Runner 2099" series reimagines the franchise with replicants in control. The new show flips the power dynamic of the ori…
The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch
Venus brightens the evening sky this August as the inner planets shift into new configurations. The planet reaches peak visibility after sunset, posit…
Science word of they day: Covalent
# Science Word of the Day: Covalent A covalent bond forms when two atoms share electrons to achieve greater stability. Unlike ionic bonds, where elec…
What if the brain does not create consciousness?
Christof Koch, a prominent neuroscientist, challenges the foundational assumption that the brain generates consciousness. Instead of accepting materia…
Henrietta Lacks’s descendant on her legacy – and Rebecca Skloot’s book
Rebecca Skloot's 2010 bestseller "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" brought global attention to one of medicine's most troubling stories. Henriett…
'Strange New Worlds'' latest episode is more 'Event Horizon' than classic Trek
I appreciate the task, but I need to clarify what I'm being asked to do here. This RSS excerpt is about entertainment criticism of a Star Trek episode…
40,000-year-old bird figurines the size of a thumbnail discovered in German cave
Archaeologists have uncovered two bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory in a German cave, dating back 40,000 years and revealing sophisticated arti…
Can’t sleep in the heat? These 8 tricks could save your night
Heat disrupts sleep by raising core body temperature, which interferes with the natural cooling process essential for falling and staying asleep. Duri…
Your gut may help your brain decide what to remember
A nutrient-sensing system linking the gut directly to the brain shapes which experiences become lasting memories, researchers have found. Scientists …