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Earth's water likely originated from icy bodies during a historical cataclysm involving the orbits of giant planets.

Ptolemy's model of the universe dominated for centuries, placing Earth at its center, influencing astronomy until the Copernican revolution.

A massive solar eruption occurred, sending plasma surging across the sun and potentially impacting Earth.

The twinkling of stars, known as scintillation, is beautiful to watch but frustrating for astronomers due to its interference with observation.

Astronomers confirmed the presence of water ice in a debris disk surrounding a young star using the James Webb Space Telescope.

KJ Muldoon was diagnosed with a severe genetic disorder, CPS 1 deficiency, leading to groundbreaking gene-editing treatment efforts.

Doctors have successfully treated a baby with a rare genetic disorder using bespoke gene-editing therapy, showing promising early results.

Research reveals groundbreaking insights into human brain evolution through mouse genetic engineering.

Advancements in AI have led to new problem-solving methodologies in mathematics and chip design.

The Marching Cubes algorithm, invented in 1987, revolutionized 3D modeling from medical scans, saving millions of lives.

The Schmidt Ocean Institute's expedition discovered new marine life in the South Sandwich Islands, including the first live juvenile colossal squid ever captured on film.

Seabirds on Lord Howe Island are ingesting alarming amounts of plastic, posing dire risks to wildlife and marine health.

Kelp forests support marine life and human resources but face severe decline due to climate change.

Indigenous communities highlight kelp's critical role as an ecosystem provider.

Maintaining unusual health in old age can be aided by understanding and managing migraine symptoms and recognizing the biological glow of living organisms.

Researchers have developed a reproducible model of the amniotic sac from stem cells, enhancing the study of early embryo development.

Héctor Abruña awarded the 2025 Dreyfus Prize for revolutionary research in electrochemical processes.

Fingertip wrinkling when wet results from blood vessel contraction, not water absorption, according to recent scientific research.

Encouraging a love of science in children can lead them to admire great scientists, despite the challenges of pursuing such a career.

MrBeast's filming of archaeological sites in Mexico was sanctioned by the government, ensuring no disruption to public access.

The discovery of ozone depletion spurred rapid global action, leading to the Montreal Protocol as a landmark in international science-diplomacy.

Climate change causes melting Arctic sea ice, leading to a cycle of warming and rising sea levels.

Some scientists are exploring geoengineering as a potential solution to create more Arctic ice.

Recent studies reveal Venus may have active geological processes, challenging previous perceptions of its inertness.

Mars may still contain significant amounts of liquid water beneath its crust, as revealed by new seismic evidence.

Earth displays a diverse color palette from space, while Mars is predominantly red due to its unique atmospheric and surface properties.

Living creatures emit a faint light called biophotons, which disappears upon death.

Daily quizzes hosted by Ray Hamel allow you to test your knowledge on various topics and compare scores with others.

A significant X2.7-class solar flare caused global communication blackouts, indicating the potential for more solar storms.

Chimpanzees exhibit distinct drumming patterns based on subspecies, which may reflect their social dynamics and hint at musical evolution.

The discovery of ancient amniote footprints suggests they existed 350-359 million years ago, earlier than previously thought, which may revise evolutionary timelines.

Fossilised claw prints indicate amniotes evolved 40 million years earlier than previously believed, profoundly changing our understanding of their evolution.

Superradiance principle indicates a black hole bomb could theoretically be constructed, advancing our understanding of black hole physics.

Researchers turned lead into gold for a fleeting moment, illuminating atomic interaction processes.

CERN successfully transmuted lead into gold, a notion long held by medieval alchemists, through high-speed ion collisions.

A new physics-based sperm-screening technique could simplify and improve at-home fertility tests for couples trying to conceive.

Human perspective distorts our understanding of space and time, as explored by physicist Brian Cox.

A mysterious black smoke ring in Kansas sparked conspiracy theories and captured public interest, resembling a potential explosion phenomenon.

Rogan claims scientists would suppress evidence of ancient giants, fearing public backlash and asserting they might resort to violence against those revealing the truth.

Cornell researchers have developed a solar-powered method for carbon capture, significantly reducing costs and emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel-dependent techniques.

U.K. geoengineering research, like refreezing sea ice, faces criticism for distracting from the essential goal of reducing carbon emissions.

Human extinction is improbable; societies often adapt and innovate in the face of catastrophes.

Extravagant gender reveal parties can pose significant risks, leading to public criticism and concerns for safety.

A scud cloud formation confused Maryland residents, leading to fears of a tornado, but it is a harmless weather phenomenon.

Evidence of a structure resembling Noah's Ark has been found in Turkey, suggesting it may align with biblical descriptions.

The Capacabra, a mysterious mummified creature found at Michigan State University, has human-like features and its true identity remains unknown.

Childhood quirks spark nostalgic conversations, showcasing the unique and sometimes odd explorations of growing-up experiences that many can relate to.

Naomi Brosnan discovered something alarming in her lime juice bottle, prompting concern among consumers.