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Teen’s Science Experiment Sparks Unexpected FBI and Hazmat Visit
A 17-year-old’s science project in Irvine led to an unexpected FBI and hazmat team investigation. Here’s what happened and why…
Brightest Cosmic Laser Ever Seen Points Toward Earth from Far Away
A powerful cosmic laser shines from 8 billion light-years away, creating the brightest space beacon ever observed, thanks to a…
Sea Levels Are Rising Faster Than Scientists Expected
New findings show our coastlines face greater risks from rising sea levels than previously thought.
Your Cells Can ‘Remember’—Could Your Whole Body Be Conscious?
New research suggests memories might exist beyond the brain, hinting your entire body could hold awareness in unexpected ways.
The Woman Who Invented the Windshield Wiper
Mary Anderson created the windshield wiper in 1903 but her invention was first rejected as having no value.
Scientists Watch Magnetic Flips Happen in a Blink
Researchers captured magnetic spin flips in antiferromagnets with ultrafast pulses, revealing two ways the flip happens.
Chimpanzees Show Surprising Interest in Shiny Crystals
Researchers gave crystals to chimps to explore their fascination with shiny minerals, revealing unexpected attention to these natural objects.
An Odd Salamander Ancestor Challenges Evolutionary Ideas
A newly studied salamander ancestor had a strange jaw, puzzling scientists about early amphibian evolution.
Curiosity Rover Explores New Ideas on Mars During Recent Mission
Discover how NASA’s Curiosity rover tried fresh approaches during sols 4818–4824 on Mars to deepen our understanding of the Red…
