A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.
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(LEFT) SpaceX launched its fourth Starship test flight from the company’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, in June 2024; (RIGHT ...
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These scientists have bioengineered a version of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that can break down polyethylene ...
Researchers propose a stunning new theory for why Neanderthals and humans started to bury their dead at the same time.
On December 1, 2020, one of the world’s most iconic astronomical facilities came crashing down. The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, with its 900-ton platform and massive dish, was a symbol of ...
Toddlers seem to understand that things can be impossible — and this helps them learn.
Petrified wood forms through a process known as permineralization, which happens under very specific conditions. It all starts with the burial of organic plant material—trees and other types of ...
A dead mouse from a cat named Pepper has led a researcher to a new virus.
Japan’s most famous landmark, Mount Fuji, is commonly depicted with a pristine snowcap crowning its peak. Yet, this year, as November begins, the iconic mountain remains bare, marking the longest ...