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Why do cats lick each other?
In a multicat household, it's common to see one cat licking another. When some people see this behavior, known as allogrooming ("allo" means "another individual"), they assume it's a sign of friendship. But is that rea…
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ review
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is a pretty good telescope if your situation calls for a tripod-mounted instrument. If you’ve decided a tripod-mounted, smartphone-guided telescope fits your needs, it’s a solid…
'Maybe that is how Transformers started': Readers react to the possibility of AI becoming self-aware
While artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now solve challenging math equations and respond in human-like language, the question of AI consciousness has moved from the realm of sci-fi to scientific discussion . The…
Companion by name, companion by nature, as the updated Swarovski CL Companion binoculars are a breath of fresh air that appeal to a younger, wider audience and…
The largest hoard of Viking Age silver ever found in Finland — which contains almost 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) of coins and jewelry — has been unearthed by a m…
Many people are familiar with melatonin, a hormone that helps ready the body for sleep. But there's another, lesser-known chemical in the brain, called orexin,…
As the planet warms, our environment will be transformed, but so will our bodies. In this series, we investigate the health impacts of climate change, focusing…
A family photo album can reflect how physical traits, such as blue eyes or lanky limbs, have been passed down — but a new analysis suggests that the way person…
A new study suggests that Mercury has shrunk by an additional 10% to 30%, translating to nearly 12 miles in diameter, which greatly impacts our understanding o…
IBM and NASA have partnered to create a new artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of processing decades of lunar data so scientists can more accurately ma…
A nonprofit released a roadmap to structure solar geoengineering research, moving it from theory to evidence-based policy. This plan helps leaders evaluate cli…
September offers exceptional stargazing opportunities, featuring the full Harvest Moon on the 26th and five visible planets. As nights grow longer with the fal…
A survey by the Geological Society of America found that 80% of researchers face harmful interactions during geoscience fieldwork, primarily due to harassment …
NASA is inviting the public to submit cloud photographs to aid research on weather patterns and climate change. This citizen science initiative aims to enhance…
