Study Finds Common California Fish Carry Parasites That Can Infect Humans
A study finds that nearly all common freshwater fish in Southern California carry parasitic worms that can infect humans, especially if the fish are eaten raw or undercooked.
Why Bismuth Might Be the Future of Electronics
Thin flakes of bismuth exhibit strange quantum behaviors without magnets or extreme cold, hinting at safer, cheaper paths to next-generation electronics.
The Ancient Red Panda Found in Tennessee
A fossil-rich sinkhole in Tennessee preserved a 5-million-year-old red panda relative, revealing unexpected migration links between North America and Eurasia.
No One Can Throw a Perfect Football Spiral—Here’s Why
Even elite quarterbacks can’t defy physics—subtle wobbles and directional drift in a spiral pass reflect deep aerodynamic principles at work.
How a Billion-Year-Old Rock Preserved Earth’s Earliest Life
A billion-year-old rock called Franklin Marble preserves evidence of ancient microbial life and reveals how tectonic forces transformed seafloor sediments into part of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Viewpoint: Study Suggests Time May Not Be Fixed, Could Flow in Both Directions
A provocative study published in Scientific Reports challenges our fundamental perception of time. Researchers suggest that at the quantum level, the "arrow of time" may not be fixed. Their findings indicate time could theoretically flow both forwards and backwards, opening new avenues for understanding one of the universe's deepest mysteries.
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of Ancient Human Life on the Isle of Skye During the Ice Age
Stone tools uncovered on Scotland’s Isle of Skye reveal that Ice Age humans reached farther north than previously believed, showing remarkable adaptability to glacial climates during the Younger Dryas.
New Study Challenges the Role of Ancient Protein Motifs in the Evolution of Life
New research shows that the Walker A motif may not have been the foundational building block of early proteins, challenging long-held views on the molecular origins of life and protein evolution.
Satellite Data Confirms Seismic Signals Linked to Giant Waves in Greenland Fjord
Satellite data has confirmed that mysterious global seismic signals were caused by seiche waves from landslide-triggered tsunamis in a Greenland fjord, linking surface water motion to deep-Earth vibrations for the first time.
New Data from James Webb Space Telescope Settles Disagreement on Universe’s Expansion Rate
New simulations reveal that black holes absorb most gravitational wave energy, with only up to 20% scattering back, offering fresh insights into how spacetime resists deformation.