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A new study says the reason cave paintings are in such remote caverns was the artists' search for transcendence. → Read More
In paint form, the world's "whitest white" reflects so much light that surfaces become cooler than the surrounding air. → Read More
A 12-year study shows that indri — a species of large "singing" lemurs — possess a sophisticated sense of rhythm. → Read More
Long assumed to be a devoted vegetarian, ancient sloths were fine with some meat. But they most likely didn't work hard for it. → Read More
Deep brain stimulation could represent a breakthrough in the treatment of mental health disorders like major depressive disorder. → Read More
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new type of microrobot that may someday swim through the bloodstream to deliver medicine. → Read More
A new study from NASA shows that a region of Mars was once the site of thousands of explosive supervolcanoes. → Read More
The way we imagine and listen to melodies sheds light on imagination. → Read More
Mastodons, rhinos, and even camels — all in the great state of California. → Read More
Vertical farming is a radical new form of agriculture that may solve a range of long-standing food production problems. This new agricultural revolution could forever change the planet. → Read More
Linguists discover 30 sounds that may have allowed communication before words existed. → Read More
A new study finds an unusual genetic difference in people over 105. → Read More
Even with six months' notice, we can't stop an incoming asteroid. → Read More
The size of rabbits and hares has long been evolutionarily constrained by competitors roughly their size. → Read More
Purdue scientists announce the whitest white coating ever created. The new paint can actually cool surfaces on which it's applied, potentially reducing the need for climate-unfriendly air conditioners. → Read More
A new study says the reason cave paintings are in such remote caverns was the artists' search for transcendence. → Read More
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago find that death triggers increased activity in certain brain cells. → Read More
The bird demonstrates cutting-edge technology for devising self-folding nanoscale robots. → Read More
Scientists find a 4.6 billion year old meteorite probably from a failed protoplanet. Erg Chech 002's composition raises interesting possibilities concerning how it was formed. → Read More
For Mars Perseverance's primary computer, NASA chose a fairly slow computer chip from the late 1990s instead of cutting-edge new tech. The reasoning has to do with reliability and durability. → Read More