During the Sturtian glacial period during the Neoproterozoic Era, Earth underwent periods of global glaciation, which have been described as either "Snowball" and "Slushball" Earth scenarios. In ...

Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder characterized by persistent low mood, a loss of interest in everyday activities, repetitive negative thinking and possible changes in appetite ...

For centuries, archaeologists debated the origins of Rome's exquisite mosaic-glass bowls. Now, chemical fingerprints in 101 ancient shards point to a surprising center of production: Italy, not Egypt.

We tend to take for granted that the thoughts associated with sleep have a particular quality: We often describe them as elusive, abstract, or marked by a certain strangeness. Yet a study conducted by ...

The material UTe 2 exhibits multiple forms of zero electrical resistance—a phenomenon known as superconductivity—and displays several puzzling properties. After UTe 2 loses its superconductivity at a ...

It takes a surprising amount of work to keep coffee consistent cup to cup. An electrifying new approach from University of Oregon researchers could make the task easier. They've discovered a way to ...

Those jolts of terror that seem to occur whenever a noise comes closer? While we assume that this is an age-old survival ...

Why do dreams sometimes feel vivid and immersive, while at other times they seem fragmented or difficult to interpret? A new study conducted by researchers at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca ...

Most people struggle to create and manage strong, unique passwords across many accounts. Password vaults may be helpful, but a single breach can expose dozens or even hundreds of passwords. To address ...

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have created new "hybrid" immune cells with the potential to help new bone form after a break by ...

While 84% of people prefer to type out a disagreement, new research involving 1,842 conversations reveals that the "safer" choice is actually fueling social friction. In an era of digital flame wars ...

With so many health apps and wellness coaching gadgets to choose from, it might seem as if the market is already saturated. But commercial health apps often treat coaching as an optimization problem, ...