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‘I did not expect to find a shipwreck!’ says boy whose treasure is being excavated

Lucas Atchison found metal spikes on a Lake Huron beach with a metal detector.

Wasp mothers have remarkable memory when it comes to feeding their young

Mothers feed their young in age order, adjusting the order if one dies, and they can even delay feeding offspring that had more food at the first visit.

Vanishing vultures could have hidden costs for the planet

Notably, other scavengers do not fill the void left by the absence of the birds, except for flies, whose numbers were seen to double with the reduced competition.

Chimpanzee groups drum with distinct rhythms, research finds

New research shows that eastern and western chimpanzees—two distinct subspecies—drum with distinguishable rhythms.

ALICE detects the conversion of lead into gold at the Large Hadron Collider

Transforming the base metal lead into the precious metal gold was a dream of medieval alchemists.

Previously unknown accordion worm discovered off the coasts of Spain

This recently identified marine ribbon worm, colored brown to dark green, measures 110–250 mm long and 3–4 mm wide in its unbothered state.

Lithium Deposit Valued At $1.5 Trillion Discovered In Oregon

Volcanic white gold: some geologists say these ancient volcanic sediments could contain between 20 and 40 million metric tons of lithium.

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I tried Microsoft’s free AI skills training, and you can too - for another few weeks

Microsoft’s AI Skills Fest offers free AI lessons for beginners and pros, as well as prizes to win and discounts to check out. Register now for free access through May 28th.

Ghost Students Are Creating an ‘Agonizing’ Problem For California Colleges

When the pandemic upended the world of higher education, a professor at City College of San Francisco began to see one puzzling problem in her online courses: Not everyone was a real student.

Dangerous Fungal Spores May Travel the Globe On ‘Stratospheric Superhighway’

Airborne device captures hitchhiking species from all over the world floating many kilometers above Earth’s surface.

Ontario greenlights construction of Canada’s first small modular reactor

Ontario Power Generation wants to build 4 mini nuclear power plants at a total cost of $20.9B.

‘Landmark’ McMaster University study links ultra-processed food to range of health risks

Researchers studied data from a demographically-accurate sample of 6,000 Canadians.

Tiny cellular ‘antennae’ could be fueling cancer, scientists warn

Microscopic command centers in our bodies called primary cilia—once thought irrelevant—could be hidden switches powering cancer growth and drug resistance, new research reveals.

Lianas are taking over the rainforests, and it’s visible from space

A pandemic of lianas is sweeping through tropical forests, reducing their ability to store carbon and limiting their role in mitigating climate change.

Why bumblebees prefer yellow flowers to red, and why it matters for biodiversity

Two species of red Mimulus (monkeyflowers) normally pollinated by hummingbirds have unusual, yellow-flowered populations at the edge of their ranges.

New method identifies pathogens within minutes instead of days

Researchers have developed a new method to identify bacteria with unprecedented speed. Waiting times can be reduced from several days to just a few minutes.

Can a wooden spoon really stop a pot from boiling over?

One moment, your spaghetti is happily bubbling away in the pot. A minute later, after busying yourself with something else, you turn around to find a hot mess all over your stove.

Okra and fenugreek extracts remove most microplastics from water, finds research

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer.

AI systems are built on English—but not the kind most of the world speaks

English is an international lingua franca with about 1.5 billion speakers worldwide, and countless varieties.

Soundwave recycling technology turns ‘forever chemicals’ into renewable resources

High-power ultrasound rapidly separates valuable catalyst from underlying polymer membranes in under a minute.

Astronomers tune into the music of a nearby star to unlock a surprising discovery

Although we cannot directly hear them with our own ears, stars are not silent. Like musical instruments, stars resonate with natural frequencies that astronomers can “hear” with the right tools.

It’s hard to get meds to the lungsBreathable algae offers a new path

Breathable algae offers a new path.

An electronic band-aid that delivers therapy directly to organs

A team of biomedical engineers has developed a thin patch resembling a band-aid that can be applied to an internal organ to directly deliver therapeutic drugs.

Alternative black hole models suggest quantum effects may erase need for singularities

Ever since general relativity pointed to the existence of black holes, the scientific community has been wary of one peculiar feature: the singularity at the center.

Key genetic code identified for ‘displacing’ bacterial antibiotic resistance

Scientists have identified an essential genetic code for a method called plasmid curing, which aims to “displace” antibiotic-resistance genes from bacteria.

Striking intelligence of Neanderthal stone knappers revealed

Researchers have experimentally confirmed that changes in hammer strike angle significantly affect the fracture path and form of stone flakes produced by Neanderthals during the Middle Paleolithic.

Scientists Identify New Mutation That Enables Three-Hour Sleepers

The genetic variant is one of a handful that have been identified in people who don’t need a lot of sleep.

Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 Prototype Goes Hypersonic After Dropping From World’s Largest Airplane

Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 vehicle went hypersonic for the first time in December, then repeated the feat in March.

Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, remain high worldwide despite available solutions

Methane accounts for a third of all global warming. Experts say it’s relatively easy to reduce in some sectors.

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The artichoke so prized that people sell fakes

For just two weeks each spring, a rare violet artichoke is harvested by hand on Venice’s northern islands – and locals go to great lengths to keep it authentic.

How individuals grasp an object may offer simpler diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder

The team used machine learning to analyze naturalistic hand movements—specifically, finger motions during grasping—in autistic and non-autistic individuals.

New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care

In most cancer deaths, it is not the original tumor that proves fatal, but the cancer spreading to other organs, a process called metastasis.

Alzheimer’s ‘genetic clock’ model offers timeline for disease onset in families

Familial Alzheimer’s disease is a rare, early-onset type of Alzheimer’s disease that is caused by mutations in three important genes involved in this system. Researchers found very clear correlations between specific mutations and the age of onset for familial Alzheimer’s disease.

Possible evidence found of cuttlefish waving to each other as a form of communication

The researchers suggest more work is required to show conclusively that the cuttlefish are communicating messages of some sort with their waving.

Rare grasshopper thought extinct rediscovered after 40 years

The Monte Gordo grasshopper (Eyprepocprifas insularis) has proved to be a rare and elusive species: its last, and, until now, the only sighting was a single specimen found in 1980.

Saving the Asian unicorn—if it still exists

The saola is evolutionarily unique—it sits on a 12–15 million-year-old branch of the tree of life and is the only surviving descendant on that branch.

Harriers evolved owl-like hearing to locate hidden prey in tall grass

A new study has found that harriers across the world are able to keep a much better ear out for their next meal than previously thought.

Why whale urine is so important to life in the sea

Scientists are learning more about the role that whales play in marine ecosystems and the services that they provide.

How millions of people can watch the same video at the same time

The defining aspect of streaming is its on-demand nature.

Unlocking a new class of materials with origami

Practiced in Japan since the early 1600s, origami involves combining simple folding techniques to create intricate designs.

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Physicists uncover how geometric frustration shapes the rose’s iconic blossom

Roses have been prized for their beauty and sweet aromas for thousands of years, but until now, the mechanics behind rose growth have not been explored.

New quantum theory of gravity brings long-sought ’theory of everything’ a crucial step closer

The main idea is to have a gravity gauge theory with a symmetry that is similar to the standard model symmetries.

A snapshot of relativistic motion: Special relativity made visible

In 1959, physicists James Terrell and Roger Penrose (Nobel laureate in 2020) independently concluded that fast-moving objects should appear rotated. However, this effect has never been demonstrated.

Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this week, could make it to the surface

Half-tonne probe isn’t expected to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.

Beijing’s ‘Made in China’ Plan Is Narrowing Tech Gap, Study Finds

Beijing unveiled the “Made in China 2025” plan about two years after Xi came to power in late 2012, making it the centerpiece of Xi’s industrial ambitions.

Did Peking U. Just Make the World’s Fastest Transistor - Without Using Silicon?

Turning laboratory breakthroughs into commercial chips typically takes years — sometimes decades…

AI-Driven Robot Installs Nearly 10,000 Solar Modules in Australia

In the brutal Australian sun, where manual laborers need regular hydration breaks and safety protocols for heatstroke, this squat machine didn’t stop. It marked a quiet inflection point in the story of solar construction.

Boy’s life saved after ‘death sentence’ disease

The four-year-old was born with a severe form of leukocyte adhesion deficiency 1 (LAD-1) which is a rare, inherited disorder that disrupts the immune system’s ability to fight infections.

Scientists Build First-Ever ‘Black Hole Bomb’ Analog

As Roger Penrose proposed in 1971, the powerful rotational energy of a spinning black hole could be used to amplify the energy of nearby particles.

The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes

Autonomous trucking firm Aurora announced it launched commercial service in Texas under its first customers.

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Scientists develop antivenom that neutralizes the neurotoxins of 19 of the world’s deadliest snakes

By using antibodies from a human donor with a self-induced hyper-immunity to snake venom, scientists have developed the most broadly effective antivenom to date.

Intensifying farmland can sometimes be worse for biodiversity than agricultural expansion, study finds

They showed that neither expansion nor intensification is consistently better for biodiversity, as it varies by factors including region, crop type and local vegetation.

Centuries-old Austrian mummy found to be exceptionally well preserved thanks to unusual embalming method

Detailed analyses provided insights into little-known mummification techniques and allowed them to identify the body.

Ancient bone spear tip found in Russia is oldest in Europe and made by Neanderthals

The team was also able to date the spear back to between 80,000 and 70,000 years ago.

Gene-editing therapy shows early success in fighting advanced gastrointestinal cancers

In the study, researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing to modify a type of immune cell called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs).

Unique molecule may lead to smaller, more efficient computers

The team shared what they believe is the world’s most electrically conductive organic molecule.

Skin wounds in humans found to heal nearly three times slower than those in other primates

The research team suggests the reason for the difference lies in humans having lost their fur.

Mathematician solves algebra’s oldest problem using intriguing new number sequences

His method uses novel sequences of numbers that represent complex geometric relationships. These sequences belong to combinatorics, a branch of mathematics that deals with number patterns in sets of elements.