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Scientists got diamond's melting point wrong by more than 1,000 degrees, crushing new laser experiment reveals
Scientists melted diamonds with a powerful laser to take some of the most precise measurements of the mineral's elusive melting point — and found that previous experiments were off by more than 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit …
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the sun?
Given that it's the closest planet to the sun, Mercury seems like it should be the hottest planet in our solar system . However, at a blistering 900 degrees Fahrenheit (480 degrees Celsius), Venus tops Mercury's 800 F …
'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…
The brain undergoes dramatic changes during puberty and pregnancy, but during menopause, the organ's structure remains remarkably stable, a new study suggests.…
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…
El Niño fuels wildfires in Indonesia, sickening some 100,000 people The fires are burning peatlands, which can release more particulate matter into the air th…
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…
The planet Mercury is shrinking far faster than we thought The planet’s “wrinkles” give scientists a clue into how the world is contracting in size By Mary R…
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…
