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The way psychological scientists think on a personal level is tied to the theoretical camps they join and the research tools they prefer. These personal intellectual habits help explain why deep disagreements persist in science even when...

The Guardian

Jared Isaacman says odds of evidence we are not alone are ‘pretty high’ four days after Artemis II rocket lifted off Nasa’s Orion spaceship four days into Artemis II mission: in pictures The top official at Nasa says that the chance of...

Popular Science

Most of us know the best way to repurpose gently used clothing is to donate it. But what about undergarments or items that are a little too worn? Sadly, tons of clothing end up in landfills because they’re damaged, stained, or unsellable....

SciTech Daily

Researchers examining consumption and well-being have found that lifestyle choices may shape happiness in ways that challenge conventional assumptions about wealth and material success. At a time when displays of extreme wealth dominate...

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A new mathematical investigation challenges long-held assumptions about how to model randomness. At any given moment, countless molecules are moving unpredictably through the air around you. Physicists rely on a principle called the...

Scientific American

Day four of the Artemis II mission to the moon saw the crew start to prepare in earnest for their lunar flyby and experience yet more toilet troubles

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A study using U.S. online and social media posts found that people’s moods tend to worsen during the biannual transitions to Daylight Saving Time (in the spring) and Standard Time (in the fall). This worsening of mood is more pronounced...

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Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured Astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on Monday, venturing deeper into space than any humans before them. Nasa has...

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Rice may seem simple, but new research reveals a hidden layer of complexity within its smallest components. Rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population, yet its full nutritional profile is not completely understood....

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NASA Breaking News

NASA On April 4, 2026, NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft’s main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon. The Artemis II astronauts – Wiseman and...

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People naturally experience a quiet sense of joy when witnessing a disliked rival suffer a sudden misfortune. A recent psychological experiment confirms that individuals spontaneously smile when watching an aggressive opponent experience...

Popular Science

Colorful dyed eggs typically grab the spotlight on Easter, but the world of bird eggs is so much bigger than chickens. There are as many colors and sizes as there are bird species. According to conservation writer Paul Baicich, the...

Science Focus

In 2018, high-profile campaigns on behalf of children with treatment-resistant epilepsy led to the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK. The change in law permitted specialist consultants to prescribe cannabis-based products for...

The Guardian

Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars Continue reading...

Scientific American

A new laser system aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft is sending sharper video and more data back to Earth

The Guardian

Letters to US agency raise concerns over tech firms’ plans to use reflective satellites and expand numbers in low Earth orbit Proposals to deploy reflective mirrors and up to 1m more satellites in low Earth orbit could have far-reaching...

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What most people think of when they hear the word “dementia” is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don’t know is that dementia can cause many different symptoms – affecting speech, behaviour, sleep, motor function and...

SciTech Daily

Efforts to extend life may be succeeding, but not equally. Extending life is only part of the goal in aging research. Scientists also want more people to reach old age in good health, with fewer differences in when individuals die. This...

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New research explores how hidden patterns in the human voice could serve as early indicators of disease. Cancer of the larynx, often called the voice box, remains a major global health concern. In 2021, about 1.1 million people were...

NPR Science

New research from the Democratic Republic of Congo offers a behavioral and anatomical portrait of a species that can achieve surprising athletic feats. (Image credit: Pacifique Kiwele Mutambala)

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Bright, colorful kids’ clothes may come with a hidden risk: toxic lead. Fast fashion has made it easier and more affordable to keep up with children who quickly outgrow their clothes. However, early research suggests that some of these...

New Yorker Science

Trump envisions a new era of offshore oil drilling. Scientists know all too well how that story ends.

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An international online survey found that women regret one-night stands more than men and that this difference is strongly associated with their ability to achieve an orgasm. Additionally, participants tended to report more regret when...

SciTech Daily

Native Americans were making and using dice more than 12,000 years ago, far earlier than previously thought. These Ice Age tools powered games of chance that hint at early forms of probabilistic thinking. A new study in American Antiquity,...

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A new approach to measuring low-frequency electric fields is emerging from the study of Rydberg atom systems. Measuring low-frequency electric fields with high precision remains a significant challenge. Existing sensing technologies often...

Scientific American

NASA officials and the crew are starting to prepare in earnest for Monday’s lunar flyby—while also trying to fix the toilet

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A 150-year-old geometry rule has been overturned after mathematicians found two different torus surfaces with identical metric and curvature. For more than 150 years, a principle attributed to French mathematician Pierre Ossian Bonnet has...

Universe Today

A new study presented at the 2026 LPSC suggests that if life does exist in Venus' clouds, there's a chance it came from Earth.

SciTech Daily

Excess salt intake is linked to a range of chronic conditions and even cognitive decline, yet patterns of discretionary salt use remain poorly understood across populations. Salt has been used for thousands of years to flavor and preserve...

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A hidden effect of statins on muscle cells may explain why some patients cannot tolerate them. For millions of people, statins are a daily safeguard against heart attacks and strokes. But for about 1 in 10 users, these widely prescribed...

Scientific American

The Artemis II crew will spend about six hours on Monday observing the moon. Here’s what they’ll be looking for

The Guardian

Astronaut calls fellow Canadian Ryan Gosling’s movie ‘extraordinary’ ahead of Artemis II crew’s lunar fly-around The new space movie Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling has gotten a rave review from more than halfway to the moon....

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A new study raises important questions about widely used NAD+ supplements, suggesting that compounds often taken to boost energy and support healthy aging may have unintended consequences in cancer treatment. Millions of Americans take...

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Higher testosterone levels in male teenagers suffering from depression are linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors according to recent research. The findings suggest that blood tests evaluating hormone levels might...

NASA Breaking News

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft’s main cabin windows on Saturday, April 4, 2026, looking back at Earth, as the crew travel toward the Moon. NASA The first crewed test...

The Guardian

Influencers and athletes are among those claiming substances can help with injury repair, weight loss and angi-ageing Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims From influencers to athletes, high-profile...

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A neuroimaging study investigated the brain activity of an individual capable of voluntarily entering a transcendental visionary state—a rare, non-ordinary state of consciousness. The researchers found that the participant’s brain...

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A team of chemists has uncovered an unexpected way to use phosphorus to perform chemical reactions typically reliant on rare and costly metals. UCLA chemists have uncovered an unexpected way to replace some of the most expensive...

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A surprising property of rice has inspired the creation of a new class of engineered materials. Rice behaves in an unexpected way under pressure. When compressed quickly, it becomes weaker, but under slow pressure it stays strong. This...

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Science Focus

It might seem obvious that the world around us is real. Yet as computers have become ever more powerful, it seems increasingly possible that everything we experience could be nothing more than code running on the hardware of the future....

The Guardian

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds several clinics making potentially unlawful claims about benefits of unregulated therapies What are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype? The medicines regulator is...

SciTech Daily

A new materials-based approach is offering insight into one of the most persistent environmental challenges. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have quietly spread through groundwater, rivers, and even treated drinking water, exposing...

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Young adults often face daily challenges with focus, emotional regulation, and planning. A recent study published in Psychological Reports reveals that a rigid mindset might bridge the gap between certain personality traits and these...