Some of the faintest, coldest stars in the universe may be powered not by fusion—but by the annihilation of dark matter deep within them. These “dark dwarfs” could exist in regions like the galactic center, where dark matter is thickest. Unlike typical stars, they glow without burning hydrogen, and their heat could come from invisible …
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After baffling scholars for over a century, Cambridge researchers have reinterpreted the long-lost Song of Wade, revealing it to be a chivalric romance rather than a monster-filled myth. The twist came when “elves” in a medieval sermon were correctly identified as “wolves,” dramatically altering the legend’s tone and context. After baffling scholars for over a …
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Feeling profound grief years after a loved one has died could affect our own longevity Feeling profound grief years after a loved one has died could affect our own longevity Feeling profound grief years after a loved one has died could affect our own longevity
A new study reveals that swapping a typical nighttime carbohydrate snack for pistachios may beneficially alter gut bacteria in people with prediabetes. Conducted by Penn State researchers, the 12-week clinical trial found that pistachio consumption increased beneficial gut microbes like Roseburia and reduced harmful ones such as Blautia hydrogenotrophica. These microbiome changes could potentially support …
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After devastating wildfires scorched the Brazilian Pantanal, an unexpected phenomenon unfolded—more jaguars began arriving at a remote wetland already known for having the densest jaguar population on Earth. Scientists discovered that not only did the local jaguars survive, but their numbers swelled as migrants sought refuge. This unique ecosystem, where jaguars feast mainly on fish …
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Researchers have developed an ultra-thin drumhead-like membrane that lets sound signals, or phonons, travel through it with astonishingly low loss, better than even electronic circuits. These near-lossless vibrations open the door to new ways of transferring information in systems like quantum computers or ultra-sensitive biological sensors. Researchers have developed an ultra-thin drumhead-like membrane that lets …
Tiny quantum drumhead sends sound with 1-in-a-million loss—poised to rewrite tech Read More »
President Trump signed an executive order requiring companies with US government contracts to make their AI models “free from ideological bias”. That could get messy for Big Tech President Trump signed an executive order requiring companies with US government contracts to make their AI models “free from ideological bias”. That could get messy for Big …
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President Trump signed an executive order requiring companies with US government contracts to make their AI models “free from ideological bias”. That could get messy for Big Tech President Trump signed an executive order requiring companies with US government contracts to make their AI models “free from ideological bias”. That could get messy for Big …
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Fierce marine heatwaves were recorded globally in 2023 and 2024, and some researchers now believe they mark the start of a fundamental change with devastating consequences for life on Earth Fierce marine heatwaves were recorded globally in 2023 and 2024, and some researchers now believe they mark the start of a fundamental change with devastating …
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A massive global survey has revealed that people with eating disorders often turn to cannabis and psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD to ease their symptoms, rating them more effective than traditional medications. Surprisingly, common prescriptions like antidepressants were seen as helpful for overall mental health but fell short for eating disorder relief. A massive …