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.
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.
The Viewpoint: Study Suggests Time May Not Be Fixed, Could Flow in Both Directions
Study Suggests Time May Not Be Fixed, Could Flow in Both Directions Study Suggests Time May Not Be…
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.
New Study Reveals Monsoon Rainfall’s Surprising ‘Memory’ Could Predict Climate Shifts
A new study shows monsoon rainfall behaves like a switch with “memory,” where accumulated moisture triggers abrupt seasonal transitions—offering new clues for predicting climate shifts and extreme weather.
New Data from James Webb Space Telescope Settles Disagreement on Universe’s Expansion Rate
New Webb data finds that the universe’s expansion rate matches earlier predictions, easing tensions over conflicting measurements and reinforcing the current Standard Model of cosmology.
Yale Study Explores Powerful Potential of Higher-Dimensional ‘Qudits’ in Quantum Computing
Yale researchers achieve the first error correction for higher-dimensional quantum systems, using qutrits and ququarts to push beyond traditional qubit limits.