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New evidence suggests that conditions in the early universe may have shaped star formation in surprising ways.

A little-known volcano in the remote Kuril Islands, Zavaritzki, links an explosion in 1831 with drastic climate changes.

Salmon rearrange the gravel in streams when they prepare spawning sites, creating areas known as redds. This digging changes ...

Scientists found that blue whale calves are rarely seen because research happens in summer, but calves are born in winter.

Scientists have been investigating colossal structures that exist deep inside of Earth's mantle beneath Africa and the ...

Researchers highlight that ultrasound waves help process many foods with less time and resource use. They also see the potential for ultrasound to extend a flower’s usability beyond a typical ...

The goal was to gain a better understanding of how the potential risks and rewards of a particular decision are weighed in ...

Scientists developed a device that enhances gravitational-wave detection by controlling heat distortions in mirrors.

In a world where gender roles are continually shifting, a fresh study illuminates the unexpected benefits of extended paternity leave.

Earth passed the 1.5°C warming limit in 2024. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world.