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As it heads out of the solar system never to return, the deep space probe Voyager 1 is headed for yet another cosmic milestone. In late 2026, it will become the first spacecraft to travel so far that a radio signal from Earth takes 24 hours, or one light day, to reach it. -
In what could be an industry shifting breakthrough, researchers have created a screen about the size of a human pupil with a resolution that breaks through the limits of pixels. The invention could radically change virtual reality and other applications. -
Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 1,000 square feet, home to an estimated 110,000 spiders that defy nature to coexist in harmony.
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Your pet dog, even the chihuahua, may still carry wolf genes
December 09, 2025 | Jay KakadeMost pet dogs carry a little wolf inside them; tiny snippets of wolf DNA that slipped into dog genomes after domestication. Now a new study has found almost two-thirds of dog breeds have a small amount of wolf genes, including some breeds you wouldn't expect. -
How much faster you'd 'age' on Mars – relatively speaking
December 08, 2025 | David SzondyIf you're going to Mars you'd best take along a jar of anti-aging cream because while you're there you're going to age faster than on Earth thanks to the Theory of Relativity. It's only 477 millionths of a second per day, but that tends to add up. -
Positivity spreads like a contagion among bumblebees
December 07, 2025 | Chelsea HaneyIn a groundbreaking new study, scientists took a closer look at how bumble bees respond to positive experiences inside the nest. They found positive attitudes are quite literally contagious, spreading between bees within seconds. -
Bunnies on a trampoline? How this 'harmless fun' is creating a huge issue
December 07, 2025 | Chelsea HaneyIn recent months, AI-generated wildlife clips have flooded social media, merging real animal behavior with playful fabrications but scientists warn that these digital deepfakes can distort people’s sense of what the natural world looks like. -
Lost Silk Road city discovered beneath mountain lake
December 06, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarArchaeologists have discovered the submerged ruins of a medieval Silk Road city beneath Lake Issyk-Kul in northeastern Kyrgyzstan. Buildings, artifacts, and a necropolis have been found deep under the waters of the lake. -
Fresh or fishy: Microneedle device spots sketchy seafood in real time
December 05, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen you're checking the freshness of a piece of fish that you plan on eating, you want results right away. That's where a new microneedle-based sensor comes in, as it delivers a yay or nay in less than two minutes. -
Ultra-rare carnivorous 'killer plant' found lurking on city's doorstep
December 05, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThere's an old saying that everything in Australia wants to eat you – and this apparently includes plants. Now scientists have made a special find, stumbling across a massive community of a rare meat-eaters living closer to humans than ever before. -
Noble sacrifice: Sick baby ants call in the cannibals
December 05, 2025 | Michael FrancoIn a wide range of social species, when an animal is sick, it takes itself away from its group. Ant pupae are unable to move, however, so they've developed a unique mechanism that leads them to sacrifice their own life for the betterment of the nest. -
Anchovy-inspired appliance could keep microplastics from leaving your laundry
December 05, 2025 | Ben CoxworthThe water leaving your washing machine may soon be a lot more eco-friendly, thanks to the anchovy. A filter inspired by the tiny fish could remove microplastics from the outgoing water, keeping them from entering local waterways. -
Pond frogs chow down on 'murder hornets' like it ain't no thing
December 05, 2025 | Michael FrancoIn the world of flying, stinging insects, Asian giant hornets reign supreme, reaching impressive sizes and wielding mighty venom-filled lances. Now, researchers have found an unlikely hero that can vanquish these buzzing badasses: the humble frog.
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