The discovered ice may be the oldest remnant of buried glaciers in the Arctic
On a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient glacier that may be […]
Artificial intelligence could transform healthcare, but will it live up to the hype?
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More young geckos have been found hiding in the limestone towers of Southeast Asia
Landscapes in Southeast Asia once thought to stifle biological evolution may instead fuel its fires. Karst ecosystems have been referred
Fiber friction is the key to comfortable knits
A good sweater is like a cozy hug made of yarn. For that, you can thank friction. New research reveals
The special properties of the eyelashes help to remove water from the eyes
The next time you get caught in the rain, thank your eyelashes for keeping your vision clear. Experiments with human
These are the 5 most popular Science News stories of 2024
Scientific news attracted millions of visitors to our website this year. Here’s a look back at the most read and
Patients with stage 0 breast cancer may not need to rush into surgery
Watch and wait may be an alternative to surgery for some women with very early breast cancer. A new study
These scientific achievements set new records in 2024
The year 2024 was filled with record-breaking scientific discoveries. From tracing the origins of glow-in-the-dark animals to developing the world’s
Cold deaths have increased since 1999 in the US
Over time, deaths from cold temperatures have increased in the United States. From 1999 to 2022, the country’s age-adjusted cold-related
A new microbead proves effective as a plastic-free skin cleanser
A new degradable microbead could soon replace plastic exfoliants in skin cleansers. Polymer spheres effectively remove permanent marker and eyeliner