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This Fungus Can Make Water Freeze

Fungi may be the real-life superheroes of the natural world.

Biology Gayoung Lee

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Astronomers Just Found a Monster Cosmic Explosion in the Last Place They Expected

“We got a rare glimpse into how destruction can be a catalyst for creation."

Space & Spaceflight Gayoung Lee

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Scientists Just Used Some of Earth’s Worst Chemicals to Produce Battery-Grade Lithium

A new method transforms a "persistent environmental liability" into a much-desired resource, the researchers say.

Energy Gayoung Lee

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6 Freaky Particles That Could Fix Physics—If They Exist

The magnum opus of particle physics is far from complete, requiring physicists to devise many alternatives—some weirder than others.

Physics & Chemistry Gayoung Lee

In Ancient Peru, Feather Traders Transported Live Parrots Across Treacherous Mountains

New findings challenge an “Inca-centric” view of South American history, the researchers say.

Human History Gayoung Lee

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‘Lightning-in-a-Box’ Concept Could Shrink a Thunderstorm to the Size of Your Thumb

If the concept comes to life, scientists would have a field day exploring lightning with remarkable ease.

Earth Science Gayoung Lee

2,000-Year-Old Graffiti in Egyptian Tombs Reveals an Unexpected Source of Ancient Tourists

The ancient scribbles, written in Tamil, read, “Cikai Korran came here and saw.”

Human History Gayoung Lee

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Scientists Claim They’ve Finally Made the Elusive ‘Hexagonal’ Diamond

After decades of chasing after a rare hexagonal diamond, a Chinese team says their iteration of the elusive material is the most important yet.

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Chemists Create Wacky ‘Half-Möbius’ Molecule, Quantum Computers Prove It’s the Real Deal

Chemists have created a never-before-seen type of molecule with a nearly impossible shape.

Physics & Chemistry Gayoung Lee

If Alien Dyson Spheres Are Real, These Are the Stars They’d Pick

Assuming intelligent aliens know how to harvest energy from stars, would humanity be able to spot these high-level structures?

Space & Spaceflight Gayoung Lee

World’s Biggest Acidic Geyser Springs Back to Life After Years of Dormancy

The geyser is likely to fall back into dormancy soon, but there's a slim chance the spectacular eruptions will continue into summer.

Earth Science Gayoung Lee

Did Life Hitch a Ride to Earth? Scientists Smashed the Living Crap Out of Microbes to Find Out

The microbes "proved very hard to kill."

Space & Spaceflight Gayoung Lee

Historian Finds Copy of 16th-Century Astronomy Textbook—Belonging to Galileo

The renowned physicist, mathematician, and philosopher would later reject the ideas presented in this very book.

Human History Gayoung Lee

The Race to Build the World’s First Commercial Fusion Plant Is Heating Up

Private and government stakeholders alike seem to believe that fusion energy is right around the corner.

Energy Gayoung Lee

Scientists Finally Found Something Tardigrades Can’t Survive

Tardigrades are practically invincible on Earth, so scientists looked to outer space in search of their kryptonite.

Space & Spaceflight Gayoung Lee

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From Quantum Spam to Quantum Minds: Why the ‘Best’ Revolution in Physics Is Only Getting Started

Physicist Paul Davies looks back at the past century of quantum mechanics—the most disruptive theory in the history of modern science.

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The Pentagon Wants X-Ray Vision to Spot Hidden Threats From Over Half a Mile Away

The futuristic tech, funded by DARPA, would allow the U.S. military to preemptively detect danger from a remarkably long distance.

Physics & Chemistry Gayoung Lee

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The Most Elusive Color in Chemistry Might Surprise You

The answer is a “perfect red,” and its discovery might be worth billions of dollars.

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Neanderthal Men and Human Women Were Most Likely to Hook Up, Study Finds

Geneticists have found an interesting pattern in how early humans and Neanderthals interbred—and it wasn't balanced.

Human History Gayoung Lee

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Humans Sketched Oddly Precise Geometric Patterns Onto Ostrich Eggs 60,000 Years Ago

Prehistoric humans had a surprisingly sophisticated understanding of geometric rules, as this study suggests.

Human History Gayoung Lee

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This Fungus Can Make Water Freeze

Astronomers Just Found a Monster Cosmic Explosion in the Last Place They Expected

Scientists Just Used Some of Earth’s Worst Chemicals to Produce Battery-Grade Lithium

6 Freaky Particles That Could Fix Physics—If They Exist

In Ancient Peru, Feather Traders Transported Live Parrots Across Treacherous Mountains

‘Lightning-in-a-Box’ Concept Could Shrink a Thunderstorm to the Size of Your Thumb

2,000-Year-Old Graffiti in Egyptian Tombs Reveals an Unexpected Source of Ancient Tourists

Scientists Claim They’ve Finally Made the Elusive ‘Hexagonal’ Diamond

Chemists Create Wacky ‘Half-Möbius’ Molecule, Quantum Computers Prove It’s the Real Deal

If Alien Dyson Spheres Are Real, These Are the Stars They’d Pick

World’s Biggest Acidic Geyser Springs Back to Life After Years of Dormancy

Did Life Hitch a Ride to Earth? Scientists Smashed the Living Crap Out of Microbes to Find Out

Historian Finds Copy of 16th-Century Astronomy Textbook—Belonging to Galileo

The Race to Build the World’s First Commercial Fusion Plant Is Heating Up

Scientists Finally Found Something Tardigrades Can’t Survive

From Quantum Spam to Quantum Minds: Why the ‘Best’ Revolution in Physics Is Only Getting Started

The Pentagon Wants X-Ray Vision to Spot Hidden Threats From Over Half a Mile Away

The Most Elusive Color in Chemistry Might Surprise You

Neanderthal Men and Human Women Were Most Likely to Hook Up, Study Finds

Humans Sketched Oddly Precise Geometric Patterns Onto Ostrich Eggs 60,000 Years Ago

Apple Offers Rare Olive Branch to Liquid Glass Haters

Mamdani Lifts NYC TikTok Ban for City Employees, but with Some Unusual Restrictions

Tesla Goes Ahead and Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Fully Human-Controlled

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset