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The animal organ kept Tim Andrews off dialysis for 271 days and represents the first time a pig kidney has been used as a bridge to human organ transplantation
Ultrafast current pulses let scientists push superconductors beyond their usual experimental limits before vortices and heat could interfere. The method revealed striking…
A new paper suggests that limiting protein intake triggers a coordinated response throughout the body that may help explain how protein restriction affects healthy aging. Animals…
Particle accelerators aren’t just for testing the Standard Model. They’re also used to diagnose and treat disease and study world history.
Uneven supernova explosions may explain the unusual mix of elements in Milky Way stars once thought to be evidence of hypernovas.
The special scent made only by breeding queens keeps the commoners in her colony from fighting or reproducing.
Scientists assumed that energy flows in only one direction in a turbulent system. What they didn’t know, until they looked closely at brine shrimp, was that a simple factor can…
Scientists have directly observed a subtle geometric property of electrons in a three-dimensional topological insulator. Electrons moving across the surface of a topological…
Scientists have built an “atomic cannon” to test whether exotic matter falls as Einstein’s theory predicts. Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in…
Beneath the dusty surface of Mars’ north pole, scientists have uncovered surprisingly clean layers of ice that may preserve a hidden record of the planet’s dramatic climate…
The BBC recently spoke with a sleep scientist who’s spent much of his career studying the sleeping habits of the last remaining, contactable, hunter-gatherer societies on Earth.…
A 100-year-old equation helps scientists build solar cells, develop biofuels and even study quantum computers.
102 years ago today, former President Jimmy Carter was born The 39th president of the United States from 1977–1981, is one of the few American presidents to receive the Nobel…
As one of nature’s most spectacular structures, Venus’ flower basket glass sponges can live thousands of years more than 2 km (3,300 ft) below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.…
NPR's Short Wave podcast talks about really loud birds, the benefits of eating with company and what asteroid samples could tell us about the early Earth.
A new study sheds light on which animal groups evolved from life on land to living in the water again. Spinosaurus, one of the most debated dinosaurs in paleontology, may have…
In a world first, Chinese engineers have achieved brief nuclear fusion with a much cleaner and abundant fuel supply in what an international review team called a “significant and…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Researchers at the University of Manchester developed a non-invasive womb cancer test that correctly identified most cancers and returned a…
Maggie Miller explains why our intuition about three dimensions breaks down in four, and how she visualizes 4D spaces as a reel of three-dimensional snapshots. The post What Does…
Decorated pots made in Tampa Bay may preserve the skills and broken vessels that migrant artisans brought from their homeland. A century ago, archaeologists digging around Tampa…
Say hello to Kayrasaurus changliensis The post This Newly Discovered Dinosaur Looks Terrifying—But Probably Wouldn’t Eat You appeared first on Nautilus .
Can you entice kids away from screens with a screen? A new kid-friendly phone called Freckle is betting on it. The phone resembles a handheld gaming device (think Tamagotchi or…
If you're new to observing the night sky, check out our top 10 stargazing tips for beginners. We'll help you explore and expand your love for astronomy. The post Stargazing tips!…
Humans think farts are funny — but some animals rely on farts for flotation, communication and more.
A mouse study suggests that neighboring visual areas may build agreement by sustaining shared activity patterns while mismatches fade. A shape in the dark might briefly resemble a…
A remarkably well-preserved fossil from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert is reshaping scientists’ understanding of mammal evolution during the age of dinosaurs. The new species, described…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every fall, the same conversation starts about how to stay well through cold and flu season. Most of the advice points to supplements: vitamin…
People make a lot of gas, and it’s got to come out one end or the other. Understanding those farts and burps could tell us a lot about our health.
Unexpected patterns traveling across the human brain may be reorganizing its activity in real time. The post Surprisingly Complex Waves Reveal the Brain’s Inner Workings first…
The sketch of a young girl, in the red chalk characteristic of Manet’s 1860s life studies, is thought to be linked to several of the artist’s paintings
Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a concerning number of neighbors were living on the streets, these…
Mars calendar year 39 begins on September 30, 2026. If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate, here’s to a Happy New Year ... on Mars. The post Mars calendar year begins…
What do we keep, and what do we throw away? The post Ice Age Spear Points Tell a Fascinating Story of Human Progress appeared first on Nautilus .
An under-the-sea autobiography The post One Giant Clam Contains a Month‑by‑Month Diary of the Great Barrier Reef’s Climate 200 Years Ago appeared first on Nautilus .
Even planets billions of years older than Earth may host only microbes if photosynthesis supplies too little energy. Science fiction often imagines Earth’s galactic neighborhood…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most of the damage noise does to your body is preventable, and the tools you need are either free or already in your pocket. The missing…
NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of ancient complex water systems on early Mars, including hot hydrothermal activity. The post Water systems on early Mars were complex…
By targeting the retina’s protective barrier, oral Danegaptide could help treat diabetic eye damage earlier, though its lasting benefits remain to be tested. For millions of…
Ancient meteorites reveal a powerful magnetic field that may have helped feed the growing sun.
Watch for the beautiful daytime moon this week, a pale orb floating against a blue sky in the morning hours. Look west! You'll see it! The post Watch for the daytime moon after…
SpaceX has raised the bar for spaceflight again as its Starship, history's largest rocket, reaches Earth orbit. Despite the failure of an upper stage engine, an abort was avoided,…
Equuleus the Little Horse is a diminutive constellation that lies south of the Summer Triangle. September nights are a great time to view the Little Horse. The post Equuleus the…
The latest excavation at Aristotle’s gymnasium in ancient Mieza has revealed ornate, mosaic-covered halls where researchers believe Alexander the Great learned his formative…
After a long hiatus, the problem, which was likely inspired by juggling, has finally been resolved by a group of young mathematicians. The post Mathematicians Harness Randomness…
Deindustrialization hit Chicago's south suburbs hard. Can the Southland Development Authority breathe new life into the area and promote a template for reviving regions?
New orbital evidence suggests the young Moon may once have generated its own magnetic field from deep within its interior. A buried volcanic structure on the Moon’s far side may…
Lutetium clocks have achieved record accuracy and comparison precision, making them promising candidates for future time standards and measurements of gravity. An atomic clock…
It gives them a leg up in survival The post Frogs Wear Bacterial Armor to Defend Against Fungus appeared first on Nautilus .
Conceived with both donor eggs and sperm, a woman tracked down her genetic relatives on both sides and discovered two new families.
Startup Star Catcher is launching a system that, if successful, would be the first time energy has been beamed between two separate spacecraft.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has powered up its 300-megapixel cosmic camera, bringing its first sweeping views of the universe closer than ever. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space…
For the first time, scientists have discovered a microblazar, a black hole system in our own galaxy with a jet pointed at Earth. It lies about 12,000 light-years away. The post A…
After making history around the Moon, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are beginning a new chapter while helping NASA prepare for what comes next. NASA astronauts Victor Glover and…
An elegant account of the physicist’s unusual life story highlights the relationships that inspired him.
A newly identified frog-like creature that lived before the dinosaurs has been named by the student scientists who discovered it—and they named it after their moms. Allison…
Even though clothing is a fundamental human need, it doesn't seem to be advancing as rapidly as many others. That said, scientists have now created a printable textile that can…
Your dog may prick up its ears at its name or run to the door when it hears "walk." But can its brain separate unfamiliar words when it hears them without a pause? In a new…
In a win for pollinator conservation, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have identified chemical compounds that can safely repel honey bees from…
In 1960, astronomer Frank Drake listened for signals from alien worlds. Reporter Brendan Byrne's podcast When We Find Them picks up the search and asks what would happen if we…
High school seniors have a lot on their plate as it is between planning for prom, studying for exams, and applying to universities. Yet for 18-year-old Max Owobu from the Bronx,…
A split in early brain development helped researchers grow human hindbrain neurons that could shed light on SMA and ALS. The human hindbrain, the region at the back of the brain…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If the book on your nightstand has been gathering dust, here’s your reason to finally open it. A new review from Cambridge University…
Like the three-banded armadillo, this device can roll up to shield its innards, such as sensitive electronics and a small payload.
Ten healthy dietary patterns were linked to slower biological aging, suggesting that eating for healthy aging can accommodate different tastes and traditions. Mediterranean,…
Is there enough water on the moon for future cities? New estimates say there could be enough for smaller villages or towns, but not larger metropolises. The post Is there enough…
Over the past few centuries, inventors have tweaked the design of the receptacles here and there, but overall, not much has changed about the dependable medical supply
A new type of object found in the early universe has puzzled astronomers for years, but they may finally have some answers.
Before Chris Downey lost his sight, he had a wind chime on his front porch. After he became blind, he realized that he could listen out for it to help him find his way home. But…
BAE Systems is giving its Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35) solar-powered stratospheric drone an upgrade under a £15.7-million (US$21 million) contract to install…
Scientists engineered roses that made both a blue pigment and a colorless helper molecule that brought out its shade.
As the world considers redefining the precise length of a second, Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies has delivered a new contender for the ultimate master timekeeper.…
Mounting evidence suggests that regularly cozying up with a book can increase brain and mental health, improve literacy and math skills, and even slow cognitive decline. What's…
In a nature reserve in Senegal, a life lesson unfolded: A mother chimp named Soukki poked a stick into an ant nest, then pulled her daughter, Saïsaï, over to see it. Saïsaï then…
With a new platform called Who Eats Whom, citizen scientists reveal the fascinating, sometimes shocking interactions between species.
The steps were poorly preserved, but still hint at an ambling pace of 1.6 meters per second, roughly equivalent to a quick walking speed for a human.
Bite marks on a 2-million-year-old human jaw suggest leopards once hunted people as prey. People likely survived by learning to team up.
A camping search on satellite maps led to the discovery of a massive 390-million-year-old impact crater hidden in the Quebec wilderness. An amateur astronomer searching satellite…
The Nullarbor terrain isn’t that different than the red planet The post What Australia’s Hidden Caves Can Teach Us About Martian Terrain appeared first on Nautilus .
There are dozens of types of exotic ice, but this one could help solve an outstanding astrophysics mystery in the outer solar system.
Incendiamoeba cascadensis can replicate at 145° F, breaking the heat tolerance record for eukaryotes, a domain of life that includes plants and animals.
The joy that author Alexis Nikole Nelson injects into this cookbook makes foraging approachable.
A new study suggests that our solar system’s smallest planet has shrunk by up to 30 percent since its birth roughly 4.5 billion years ago
Oceanographer Lily Dove uses remote robots to study Antarctica’s perilous oceans.
Rare tracks from northeastern British Columbia reveal an ornithopod-dominated dinosaur community from a poorly documented period when much of western North America lay beneath an…
In the late 1990s, a group of scientists were birdwatching in a remote forest in Ecuador when they heard a call like no other. Following the mysterious avian siren, they saw a…
The World Alzheimer Report 2026 contains some encouraging news about the devastating neurodegenerative disorder, namely that we’re on a path to making Alzheimer’s a treatable…
Botanists in Thailand have identified a new-to-science species of “fairy lantern” — plants that live almost entirely buried under leaf litter, emerging aboveground only…
While one part of your brain processes these words, another part is keeping you alive, regulating your heartbeat, maintaining your breathing, and hopefully ensuring you don’t nod…
One of the oldest known animal fossils preserved in three dimensions has been discovered in a sheep field in the Norwegian Arctic, marking the first major new fossil site of its…
The growth of digital services across Africa creates opportunities for businesses, but success often depends on understanding individual countries. A service that performs well in…
There was a time when you could just go out and buy an Enigma machine. In the early nineteen-twenties, any organization with a need to keep its communications secret could order a…
An experimental blood test could help detect early pancreatic cancer and precancerous changes, guiding decisions about further testing. People at high risk of pancreatic cancer…
Artificial intelligence has brought about a revolution in medical screening practices, with the technology able to make detections across hundreds of scans in seconds which can be…
Trace fossils — such as burrows, footprints and vomit — offer snapshots of ancient life.
Consistently walking from heel to toe distinguished early humans from other great apes and helped them hunt and gather food efficiently, according to new research. Landing on the…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A company in India is reporting more than 90 percent accuracy in detecting seven types of cancer from breath samples. The diagnostic engine is…
Joby Aviation has scored a world first, completing the first-ever fully autonomous flight from sea to shining sea across the continental United States – a distance of 3,199 miles…
Researchers have turned a fragile vaquita skeleton into freely accessible 3D models, preserving detailed anatomy as the porpoise nears extinction. Only an estimated handful of…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Think about a memory that still makes you wince. Maybe it is the time you said something embarrassing in front of people you wanted to…
As a food supplement, arginine might one day help cut tumor formation and the proliferation of viruses in the body, mouse data suggest.
A single infusion of an experimental CRISPR-Cas9 therapy was reported to safely lower LDL cholesterol by 52.5% and triglycerides by 47.8%, as measured 12 months after treatment.…
The future is invented by people no smarter than you or me.
Studies found an immediate financial reward can help students meet a seven-hour sleep goal,
Once, at the gym with a physicist friend, I was struck by how no one else in the room had any idea that while she was sweating on the treadmill with a blank stare into space, she…
Before humanoid robots fully integrate into our societies and inhabit our homes, factory floors, and workspaces, a Japanese firm is thinking one step ahead. GMO has just unveiled…
The Great Square of Pegasus consists of 4 stars of nearly equal brightness in a large square pattern. It's a great jumping-off point for star-hopping. The post Great Square of…
Scientists have developed ultra-bright nanoparticles that can detect tiny amounts of chemicals and distinguish between molecules that look almost identical. The technology could…
Large Binocular Telescope data cut helium measurement uncertainty threefold. Helium, a light chemical element, carries clues to what the universe was like during its first five…
The fastest known star in the Milky Way could give astronomers their first direct measurement of the spin of Sagittarius A*. Near the center of the Milky Way, a star is racing…
It's not you, it's physics.
A decade-long NIST experiment has produced a new measurement of the universal gravitational constant that differs unexpectedly from another leading result, deepening a…
Researchers recreated a damaged ancient scroll to test a new way to study the past. Lead in ancient ink could help researchers read the Herculaneum papyri, Roman scrolls buried…
An unspoiled, undiscovered tomb containing the remains of an elite society belong to a major Andean civilization has been uncovered in Peru. Located in the UNESCO World…
In 1878, the Russian mathematician Chebyshev gave a talk in Paris entitled “On cutting cloth”. In 1993, the British topologist Zeeman, one of the founders of catastrophe theory,…
The Dakar Rally could be the world’s most punishing motorsport event. Historically, conquering the thousands of miles of brutal sand dunes, jagged rocks and extreme desert…
A secret 15-year effort has produced genetic evidence that one of the nation’s Founders fathered children with a woman he enslaved.
The horse’s intact body, and the pieces of decorative harness fittings found with it, suggest a deliberate and perhaps honorific interment.
The lunar surface is more dynamic than you might think The post The Moon has a New Once-in-a-Century Crater appeared first on Nautilus .
One of the more impressive tent innovations to emerge from 2025, Cube Air Tent debuted as a spinoff of South African inflatable tent trailer brand Alphago. The brand quickly took…
International Observe the Moon Night is September 19, 2026. It's a global event for celebrating the moon. Here's how you can participate online or in person. The post…
The new instrument, called TEMPO, captures hourly snapshots of the pollutants swirling in the daytime atmosphere over North America—“chemical weather” reports that are helpful to…
This week: An experimental treatment erases a boy's cancer, a plane flies across the US with no pilot, and scientists make mice with half-human brains.
Keeping children home from school if they have COVID-19 protects family and school community members at high risk of serious illness.
Paleontologists have discovered the tracks of a giant — the fossilized footprints of T. rex. Plus, solar "superflares" and the brain benefits of reading in this week's Short Wave…
Meats were important, too. But throughout human evolution, fruits may have fueled much of the brain growth in our primate cousins and early ancestors.
The natural biodegradable material, which costs less than $1 for a piece the size of a sheet of paper, could provide an purification for vulnerable communities.
In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.
The most abundant microbes on your skin may not be the ones doing most of the work. Human skin supports vast communities of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can influence its…
The shift from placing mummies individually to stacking bodies in a Theban tomb shows how burial practices and their symbolic meanings changed over time. In tomb TT 209, an…
Researchers have identified 51 environmental solutions to save the planet. Here are five of the most promising The post 51 ways to get the planet tipping the right way appeared…
Researchers ran the numbers on a worldwide sustainable-diet transition—and found a food system that looks nothing like today’s.
Heliconius butterflies live longer and age more slowly than close relatives, with experiments suggesting that pollen alone cannot explain their longevity. Some Heliconius…
Scientists have revealed how tiny metal ions help DNA molecules overcome electrical repulsion and “zip” together with striking precision. DNA molecules carry the same negative…
"Such generosity is the mark of people with huge hearts." The post A family won $54M in the lottery, then quietly paid their town’s school lunch bill for 16 years appeared first…
Social learning boosts feeding success of young’uns The post Chimps Hand Down Tools Across Generations appeared first on Nautilus .
Pterostilbene, a compound found naturally in some foods, affects how skeletal muscles process fats by stabilizing a protein called PPARδ and increasing its signaling activity.…
Lake sturgeon may be among the longest-living vertebrates, second only to Greenland sharks, according to recent research. However, scientists note that follow-up work is necessary…
Earth has experienced several ice ages. These can emerge almost overnight in films. Although dramatic, that timeline is truly Hollywood fiction.
Tanzania’s Nyasasaurus may not have been the first dinosaur on Earth after all The post The Ancient Mammal That Changes Our Understanding of Dinosaur Origins appeared first on…
ESA has unveiled a spectacular new Webb image. One of the largest shots yet, it features protostars, jets, distant spiral galaxies and a gravitational lens. The post Huge new Webb…
The year's fastest sunsets and sunrises happen around the equinoxes, and the slowest sunsets and sunrises happen around the solstices. The post See the year’s fastest sunsets and…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM At a Baked Bites pop-up in Frisco, Texas, the transaction looks simple: you place a pre-order, you pick up a homemade cookie. Buried inside…
Researchers used a specially designed cavity to strengthen quantum vacuum fluctuations and enhance superconductivity in a thin material. Empty space is not truly empty. Even a…
Researchers have directly observed the optical Magnus effect for the first time, revealing a tiny shift in laser interactions that could affect the precise control of qubits in…
New observations by the James Webb Space Telescope show that the rings of Chariklo, a Centaur in the outer solar system, changed over a period of a few years. The post The rings…
Researchers used two quantum devices and a math trick to ensure that newly generated “random” numbers are truly unpredictable.
The first planet from the sun has been hiding its wrinkles The post Mercury Has Gotten Smaller Than We Thought appeared first on Nautilus .
And you can even run it on your own phone The post A Process Made for Mars is Now Uncovering Ancient Art on Earth appeared first on Nautilus .
Venus had a moon a long time ago, scientists in the US and France say. It likely survived for nearly 2 billion years until Venus' gravity tore it apart. The post Venus had a moon…
In today's edition: Mexico has cut its daily homicide rate by 51% under the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum, India has reached gender parity in higher education for the first…
Archaeologists excavating Chan Chan, the capital of the pre-Inca Chimú civilization, found an undisturbed mausoleum that held the remains of at least 38 individuals, as well as a…
The James Webb Space Telescope spots mysterious “little red dots” everywhere. A bold new theory suggests they’re suns dozens of times larger than our entire solar system. The post…
A feather preserved inside dinosaur dung could help explain why birds survived the mass extinction that wiped out most life on Earth. Specifically, it could explain whether it…
A convenient nasal spray is a serious contender for treating a bunch of respiratory viral infections, including the common cold. Continue Reading Category: Infectious Diseases ,…
A new invention could significantly improve electron microscopy by integrating a small quantum computer directly into the microscope. For delicate samples such as individual…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced it has certified Timor-Leste as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. The leading infectious cause of…
Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.
Rather than simply forgetting a memory, your brain has likely misplaced it. Aging can make memory confusion worse.
Scientists recreated cosmic rays in a massive underground particle collider.
It might seem like a weird thing to do, but more than two-thirds of people have talked in their sleep at some point.
An expedition of a deep-sea trench near Australia uncovered the eerie sea spider specimens, whose glow may have been chronicled in 19th century documents.
Antarctic ice preserves traces of iron-60 from ancient stellar explosions, helping scientists track the Solar System’s movement through interstellar clouds and changing cosmic…
A small iguanodontian fossil from Japan adds evidence that Late Cretaceous coastal ecosystems supported dinosaurs of widely different body sizes. Iguanodontians were widespread…
Millions of people playing their daily Wordle games will be eager to hear about this new research. Using information theory, the team of researchers from Binghamton University and…
If I can give those of you who start their day by throwing back a freshly made cup of tea or coffee a word of advice – maybe wait a few minutes before taking that first sip.…
A model of lunar soil mixing could help scientists reconstruct millions of years of supernova debris preserved on the Moon. When massive stars die, some end in supernova…
A lot of the memories that you thought were gone forever can be retrieved. The post Neuroscientists share how to ‘revive’ memories that you thought you had forgotten forever…
The Buriganga River, which flows by Dhaka city, is one of Bangladesh’s most polluted waterways and ranks among the most contaminated urban rivers in the world. Every day, the…
Scientists have found a vast hidden heat imbalance inside Mars, with the southern interior hundreds of degrees hotter than the north and possibly partially molten. Scientists have…
Could there be alien tech on the moon? Scientists propose a new search for microscopic particles shed by alien technology. The post Alien tech on the moon? Scientists propose…
You can spot Venus in the daytime. One of the best ways is when its near the moon. Here are 3 tips to help you spot the brilliant planet Venus in daylight. The post See Venus in…
And it helped kick‑start life on Earth The post Gondwana Really Was a Supercontinent appeared first on Nautilus .
"The ability to detect these changes opens a new window for understanding the evolution of these systems and, possibly, that of other ring systems in the solar system."
The tricky thing about defensiveness is that it “feels protective in the moment,” licensed marriage and family therapist Linda Carroll told Nice News. “But over time, it quietly…
There's no getting around the fact that living in a tiny house with a family in tow is going to be a challenge. Still, some models are better equipped than others to make it work.…
There are a few things in motorcycling that make me immediately suspicious. A 200-hp Chinese V4? Sounds about right. A Honda Dax dressed as a hot rod chopper? I'll raise an…
See Venus brightest in the evening sky this week, with greatest brilliancy coming around September 18, 2026. Look west after sunset. The post Venus brightest in the evening sky…
Widely used osteoporosis drugs were associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in a study of more than 120,000 older adults. A medication already…
One asteroid impact may have carved Deimos, buried its surface in debris, and reshaped the entire Martian moon. An international team led by the University of Bern has found…
A mysterious signal deep underground may offer LUX-ZEPLIN its most intriguing clue to dark matter yet. For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to identify dark matter,…
A new study tries to map why humans can experience beauty collectively
AI reveals a striking two-speed cleanup system that helps the sleeping brain clear away harmful waste. During deep sleep, a waterlike fluid moves through and around the brain,…
American rider Patrick Cornell, also known as "Vroom Old Man," has notched up 201,901 miles (roughly 324,928 km) over 12 consecutive months across the United States and Canada…
Missing from the archaeological record, fiber innovations like string played a huge role in the daily lives of our ancestors. Researchers are working to weave together new…
The largest solar telescope in the world captured swirling plasma structures on the sun’s surface. Take a look.
NASA has demonstrated a new way for satellites to navigate without GPS by using the objects around them as landmarks in space. NASA’s Starling mission has reached another…
The case for not filling up every minute of your day
Mulberry’s potential benefits may begin with gut microbes, but the way it is prepared could make all the difference. Researchers are examining whether bioactive compounds in…
The Universe still has plenty of hydrogen, but its ability to turn that fuel into new stars appears to be fading. The Universe is producing far fewer new stars than it did…
It’s all in the head bob The post Even 10 Minutes of “Slow Running” Can Give Your Brain a Boost appeared first on Nautilus .
Living yeast yurts on Mars! The post Genetically Engineered Yeast Could Transform Martian Soil into Living Building Materials appeared first on Nautilus .
As heatwaves become more frequent and severe, scientists are studying whether heat acclimation can help protect vulnerable populations.
More than 15,000 families in Michigan have received cash support from Rx Kids. Participants say the program helps them pay bills and maintain their health.
Reprinted with permission from World at Large. On September 3rd, the European Space Agency marked the successful arrival of its BepiColombo mission to Mercury, just the third…
In Kenya, an entrepreneur has created a robotic hand that can translate a teacher’s voice into sign language for deaf students. Some 300,000 children in Kenya are either deaf or…
These bulky units can link qubits together like never before The post Inside IBM’s New Quantum Computing Fridges, 180 Times Colder Than Deep Space appeared first on Nautilus .
The Vikings beat Columbus to North America by centuries, but identifying the exact year is proving much harder. A surge of carbon-14 could help.
The international Cloud Appreciation Day is September 11, 2026. Learn how to participate here and see a gallery of beautiful clouds. The post International Cloud Appreciation Day…
Lipid droplets in the kidneys may help cats maintain a consistent chemical “scent identity.” Scent marks can linger long after an animal has moved on, allowing urine and other…
Ancient meteorite minerals reveal a surprisingly strong magnetic field from the solar system’s first 200,000 years. About 4.6 billion years ago, before the Sun and planets existed…
Image by Fakhri “Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in Really Old Teeth” may sound like odd headline language, at least by the traditional standards of the New…
Chang’e-6 samples suggest the Moon’s two very different sides may have formed when uneven heating drove magma from one hemisphere to the other. The Moon presents two dramatically…
A massive solar flare could seriously disrupt life on Earth – but new NASA missions and others in development will help monitor the Sun.
"I followed it and had one of the most productive 3 hour blocks of my life." The post Easy ‘3-2-1 method’ uses neuroscience to trick your brain into incredible concentration…
Teeth and bone fragments unearthed in a cave in China, along with animal bones and stone tools, help paint a picture of Denisovan life.
An arthritis drug of all things was recently found in a study to restore up to 100% of hair in patients with severe alopecia. Around 2% of the world population live with alopecia…
A conversation with neuroscientist and author Antonio Damasio about intelligence, feelings, and robots The post Does Consciousness Require a Body? appeared first on Nautilus .
The most carefully packed embryo of all the vertebrates The post Why Snake Embryos Form in Spirals appeared first on Nautilus .
The zodiacal light is an eerie light extending up from the horizon before dawn around the Northern Hemisphere autumn. Southern Hemisphere? Look after sunset! The post Zodiacal…
A new study from MIT shows that peptides in Venus' clouds could survive in the sulfuric acid droplets and fold into the shapes need for biological life. The post Peptides in…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Scientists at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia developed light-activated compounds that restored light perception and visually…
A major trial found that implantable cardioverter-defibrillators may benefit some patients younger than 70 with mild-to-moderate heart dysfunction and cardiac scarring. A more…
Medicine and technology may have advanced, but the dangers of the wilderness remain unchanged. The Oregon Trail game provides timeless tips on how to enjoy nature safely.
A South Dakota-based instrument built to detect theoretical dark matter particles has sensed a particle interaction that's difficult to explain with known phenomena. But more data…
“Whatever inspiration is, it’s born from a continuous ‘I don’t know,'” the Polish poet Wisława Szymborska observed in her magnificent Nobel Prize acceptance speech. But despite…
The discovery offers new insights into the funerary traditions and administrative structures of the late Fifth Dynasty, a pivotal moment in Old Kingdom religion and politics
One sleepless night can blur the brain, but just 20 minutes of exercise or a well-timed nap may help new memories survive for days. In a McGill University-led study, participants…
Smokers who want to quit are most likely to succeed when they use nicotine e-cigarettes, according to a new Cochrane review. For someone trying to leave cigarettes behind, the…
You’re going to want to pick up the pace The post How Fast You Walk May Determine How Long You Live appeared first on Nautilus .
Lessons resonate more with students when they can see that what they are learning in class has real, tangible meaning.
A biodegradable wash may help remove surface pesticide residues and keep fruit fresh longer, though more testing is needed before real-world use. Many shoppers follow the same…
A restless night doesn’t just make for an irritable day at the office. It can eat away at our recall, making it harder to retain information and learn new skills. Continue Reading…
If you find it hard to focus or stay present in the moment, you can now buy a device that tells you just how often your mind drifts elsewhere. Continue Reading Category: Wearables…
Concerts and football games shake the ground. Other events, such as eclipses, can lead to a seismic hush.
Autocracy wasn’t inevitable in early civilizations—many were more egalitarian. But when riches were there to monopolize, strongmen and inequalities emerged The post What…
Have you ever wondered how many stars are visible on a given night? It depends on factors including how dark your sky is and what your age is. The post How many stars can you see…
A small asteroid impacted Earth's atmosphere harmlessly on Sunday. Scientists spotted it just 6 hours earlier. It was the 13th asteroid spotted before impact. The post Small…
One day in the near future you could be lying incapacitated in the middle of an earthquake-ravaged landscape where wheeled vehicles can’t reach you. Or in the very distant future,…
A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates improved heart function by up to 80% in experimental models of a type of heart failure with limited treatment options.…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In an NHS trial of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland, an at-home urine test detected 92 percent of bladder…
See that red backpack there? Sampson James used it to carry around his meager possessions during a stint of homelessness. Little did James know at the time this photo was taken,…
Space scientists have put together a photo gallery of ‘cosmic gems’ to showcase the variety of sizes, shapes, and high-energy features of distant galaxies. Astronomers put…
From Korean cosmetic sperm injections to experimental peptides, the wellness industry has become one of the world's most lucrative, projected to be worth nearly US$10 trillion by…
Maternal age effects may arise from reversible epigenetic changes whose impact depends partly on genetics and evolutionary pressures. A mother’s age can leave a biological imprint…
Women with the most antioxidant-rich diets had a strikingly lower prevalence of cervical cancer in a nationwide analysis. A cervical cancer diagnosis is usually traced back to one…
We now know who is responsible for them, but why they’re doing it is still up for debate The post What’s Creating These Mysterious Seafloor Hexagons? appeared first on Nautilus .
But the BepiColombo twin orbiters aren’t the first spacecraft to visit our system’s smallest planet. Here’s what we’ve seen already The post After an 8-Year Journey, Orbiters Are…
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The American chestnut once dominated the Eastern woodlands. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Andrew Newhouse, an environmental biologist, about efforts to bring these trees back from…
When it comes to reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, how often students exercise may matter more than how hard they push themselves. A large Norwegian study found that…
Enamel proteins from Homo erectus teeth suggest genetic links to Denisovans while offering a less destructive way to study ancient human fossils. A handful of ancient teeth may…
From tiny glass beads and a map of the Moon to Mercury, a new study uses an indirect method to determine the silicon dioxide content of Mercury’s surface. Mercury’s surface…
Several space missions are searching for extraterrestrial life, which could come in the form of microbes The post Many Space Missions Are Searching for Life Beyond Earth—But Are…
Researchers have discovered that some microbes in Antarctica are unique to the icy continent and are found nowhere else on Earth. The post These microbes in Antarctica don’t live…
Labor Day is a federal US holiday that falls on the 1st Monday in September and is considered the unofficial end of summer. The post Labor Day: Learn its history and traditions…
The survey near Trinidad and Tobago uncovered over 700 specimens, and potentially 20 new species.
A microbial metabolite called 3,4 dihydroxybenzoic acid, derived from dietary fiber, improved antitumor immunity in mice. A compound made by gut bacteria during the breakdown of…
A strange honeycomb landscape on Mars may preserve the scars of ancient cycles of rain, drought, and cracking mud. The surface of Mars is home to some of the most breathtaking and…
The BepiColombo mission, by the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, is only the third to study our smallest planetary neighbor
“It’s really a way to celebrate their lives with people.” The post Neuroscientist debunks the idea that living in the past is bad. It’s great for mental health. appeared first on…
Healthcare systems worldwide face growing burdens from chronic disease, mental health disorder, and sedentary lifestyles. In response, healthcare providers across multiple…
Ancient DNA confirms Miracinonyx trumani was more closely related to modern pumas than cheetahs and had a more varied diet than previously thought.
The longer we stay awake, the more certain brain cells appear to turn up the pressure to sleep, eventually making rest nearly impossible to resist. Sleep drive is the biological…
A tomato contains a hidden ingredient that the eye cannot see, and it may be just as important to liver health as the red pigment that made the fruit famous. Researchers at Tufts…
And they could shed light on our own language acquisition The post Chimps Have Accents, Too appeared first on Nautilus .
New research at the American Chemical Society meeting showcased a potentially edible cookie made out of — plastic!
An international team including Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Sir Roger Penrose has observed a long-predicted effect of gravity on a falling quantum object for the first…
An active childhood may train the growing body to make movement less demanding for life. A Penn State-led experiment found that birds raised while carrying extra weight became…
3D atomic imaging of advanced materials provides new insights into transitions such as liquids freezing into solids. For nearly a century, scientists have relied on classical…
A new method maps the subtle gravitational wave vibrations produced by merging black holes, potentially enabling more precise tests of general relativity. When two black holes…
A brisk walk could reduce the cognitive cost of changing gears The post 30 Minutes of Exercise Can Boost Your Task-Switching Efficiency appeared first on Nautilus .
Scientists just built a huge explosions lab in Texas. Studying explosions can help us explore the future of high-speed travel, the deaths of stars, and cures for diseases – yes,…
The next time you hear a blackbird singing in the dead of night, know that you’re listening to the most pleasant song in the world. What the bird lacks in dressage it makes up for…
With artificial intelligence and careful modeling of fossilized wings, researchers reproduced how some extinct, katydid-like insects might have made noise
In today's edition: a nonprofit is helping rightwingers questioning Trumpism find a way out of the Maga movement, solar power leapfrogs coal as China's biggest source of installed…
Growing evidence that early human relatives do not fit neatly into traditional categories is prompting a proposal to expand the genus Homo. The human family tree is becoming…
Surprisingly, research shows that these people are less likely to be neurotic. The post We asked people what they enjoy that other people don’t understand. One answer ruled them…
We’re naturally drawn to sweet foods and drinks. Scientists have designed several ways to make things taste sweet with little or no sugar.
Scientists found that bacterial blotch in white button mushrooms is caused by multiple bacteria, a discovery that could improve disease detection and lead to more sustainable…
People exposed to low infrasound frequencies had higher levels of a stress hormone in spit and were more likely to rate music as sad.
The maritime disaster of 1912 wasn’t fully understood until the shipwreck was rediscovered The post 40 Years Ago, Oceanographers Found the Wreckage of the RMS Titanic appeared…
A new study probes genetic variants linked to the big five personality traits The post How Your Genes Shape Your Personality appeared first on Nautilus .
Astronomers have discovered a new giant mega-Earth exoplanet that is a whopping 23 times as massive as Earth and 2.5 times its diameter. The post Giant mega-Earth is 23 times more…
When early humans first painted cave walls, they began to find out who they really were: our minds emerged from our images
More than 900 students and 16 faculty members escaped before the tragic flood on the border with China and Nepal destroyed a school. They are alive today because of a truly…
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