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Stephen Hawking's black hole laws just got a major upgrade
Physicists have extended Stephen Hawking's thermodynamic laws for black holes to account for real, dynamic black holes that change over time, moving b…
Spider-like creatures help uncover the surprising origins of fatherhood
Citizen scientists using the iNaturalist platform have helped researchers solve a decades-old puzzle about how parental care evolved in harvestmen, sp…
Jellyfish videos reveal why science content sparks curiosity for some viewers
Researchers at the University of Georgia investigated why certain science videos captivate viewers while others fail to engage, examining the role of …
Trees for hotter cities: New approach can bolster community input in meeting targets
A new framework developed by researchers in partnership with UK communities aims to improve urban tree-planting strategies that balance human needs wi…
The public isn't bored with economists, management scholars and sociologists but engaging people has conditions
Social scientists face a persistent myth: the public finds their work boring and prefers expertise from business leaders and politicians over academic…
Scientists discover how the brain rewires itself to truly multitask
Neuroscientists have discovered that intensive practice literally rewires brain circuitry, enabling true multitasking rather than rapid task-switching…
Tiny bubbles could revolutionize inkjet printing
Researchers have discovered that ultra-fine bubbles embedded in ink droplets can fundamentally transform inkjet printing for advanced electronics manu…
'Some people called it horrifying': 'Dinner with King Tut' author on using Egyptian mummification techniques on a modern-day human body
Sam Kean, author of "Dinner with King Tut: Adventures in Experimental Archaeology," deliberately applied ancient Egyptian mummification techniques to …
Songbirds are in crisis as trappers and smugglers force them into lucrative bird-singing competitions
Millions of songbirds across Southeast Asia face capture and trafficking annually in a booming black market driven by illegal pet trade and high-stake…
Science news this week: Time emerges inside a mini-universe, scientists thicken Arctic ice, and one of the oldest graves of a free Black person in the US found
Researchers made progress on three distinct scientific fronts this week. A team working with quantum systems created conditions inside a miniature lab…
2026 eclipse: 5 citizen science projects you can contribute to
Amateur observers will play a critical role in studying the August 2026 solar eclipse through citizen science projects that require no special trainin…
Collective agreements are least common where workers need them most
Researchers at the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin and the Institute for Employment Research in Nuremberg found a stark gap in collective bargaining covera…
Understanding anti-blackness at Hispanic-serving research universities
Researchers at the University of New Mexico have documented how anti-blackness operates within Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) classified as R1 r…
The biggest problem with solid-state batteries may finally be solved
Researchers have identified the mechanism behind a critical failure mode in solid-state batteries, opening a path toward more reliable energy storage …
Research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiency
Mississippi State University researchers have identified farming practices that boost irrigation efficiency, allowing growers to conserve water while …
New sodium metal battery design charges in just 4 minutes and retains its capacity for years
Researchers at Chinese institutions have developed a sodium metal battery that charges fully in four minutes while maintaining stable capacity over ex…
Lost in Curiosity reveals the messy reality of doing science
Science journalist Roberta Kwok's new book "Lost in Curiosity" pulls back the curtain on how scientists actually work, revealing a process far messier…
June heatwave may have killed around 20,000 people in Europe
Researchers estimate that Europe's June heatwave killed approximately 20,000 people across the continent, making it potentially the deadliest heat eve…
The Matua people: Sounds and rituals strengthen cross-border sense of community
Carola Lorea of the University of Tübingen has completed a decade-long ethnographic study documenting how the Matua people maintain cultural cohesion …
Parents direct more threats toward school administrators than teachers
# Parents Direct More Threats Toward School Administrators Than Teachers School administrators face higher rates of threats from parents than teacher…
Dirty 'button' unearthed by metal detectorist turns out to be a rare 900-year-old coin from Norway's last Viking king, Magnus Barefoot
A metal detectorist in Norway discovered what appeared to be a corroded button but turned out to be a rare silver coin minted during the reign of Magn…