"The large-scale homogeneity of the universe makes it very difficult to believe that the structure of the universe is determined by anything so peripheral as some complicated molecular structure on a minor planet orbiting a very average star in the outer suburbs of a fairly typical galaxy."

— Steven Hawking

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How the new FDA-approved ingredient bemotrizinol enhances sunscreen protection

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 4:55pm

Dermatologists and skincare aficionados are excited for the U.S. to finally get a new, more protective sunscreen filter after more than 20 years of regulatory roadblocks. Here’s how bemotrizinol works

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How math's 'hairy ball theorem' could explain bad hair days

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 2:00pm

An idea from topology explains why you can never get rid of your cowlicks—and, oddly enough, it’s critical in nuclear fusion

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Americans’ trust in the CDC has plummeted since 2025, new poll finds

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 12:22pm

A mere 12 percent of Americans say they trust the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations “a great deal”

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NASA reveals astronauts who will fly Artemis III, its next step toward a moon landing

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 12:00pm

NASA’s Artemis III crew includes three NASA astronauts and one European Space Agency astronaut

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Inside the new Siri AI and the privacy paradox of Apple Intelligence

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:00am

To run errands across apps, Apple’s upgraded assistant needs deep access to personal data that the company has walled off for years

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Resistance training may boost longevity. But how much do you need?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 9:34am

Weight lifting and other forms of resistance training can increase bone density, lower diabetes risk and boost mental health

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Rare meteorite might be a relic from a ‘lost world’

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 8:00am

Hints of high-pressure chemistry within a rare meteorite suggest this fallen space rock comes from a planet gone wrong in the solar system’s early history

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Genital herpes tests are notoriously unreliable, but better ones are in the works

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 7:00am

The best blood test for herpes is only available at a single lab. What would it take for that to change?

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Spotted lanternflies’ love of cities may be the secret to their invasion success

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 6:45am

These eye-catching insects offer a prime opportunity for scientists to dig deep into invasion ecology and evolutionary biology

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The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have sparked millions of years of hydrothermal life

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 5:00am

When asteroids slam into Earth, they can create hydrothermal vent systems

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‘Odd’ Gulf of Mexico earthquake rattles Florida and Cuba

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 4:00pm

This earthquake may be among the biggest in the Gulf of Mexico’s history

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The Philippines earthquake is the largest this year, but it could’ve been bigger—here’s why

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 12:24pm

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the Philippines happened at a subduction zone. Such places are capable of producing the largest earthquakes possible

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NASA’s astronauts will wear a Prada-designed onesie to keep cool on the moon

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 11:30am

On Sunday Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the cooling inner garment that NASA’s Artemis astronauts will wear under their space suits on the moon

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Increase in wildfire-driven ozone pollution linked to premature deaths across the U.S.

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 10:00am

Smog from wildfires is getting worse across much of the U.S., according to a NASA-funded study

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Why GLP-1 drugs might reduce cancer risk

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 7:00am

A new wave of research links GLP-1 drugs to reduced cancer spread and better survival, and the mechanism may go beyond just weight loss

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World Cup begins under health watch as new AI rules spark debate and ancient Rome’s road network expands

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 6:00am

World Cup crowds spark outbreak tracking as AI tensions rise and ancient Rome’s roads get a stunning reboot

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Can AI detect smuggled sea cucumbers?

Sun, 06/07/2026 - 7:05pm

In a new study, an AI tool identified images of seahorse, shark fin and sea cucumber samples in luggage

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How math can help you decide what to order for dinner

Sun, 06/07/2026 - 8:00am

An experiment with 2,520 participants backs Richard Feynman’s answer to every diner’s dilemma: do I want to try something new?

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NASA’s X-59 plane goes supersonic for the first time

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 12:50pm

This experimental plane, which reached supersonic speeds yesterday, is designed to travel faster than the speed of sound without creating bothersome sonic booms

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How prediction markets could forecast the future of science

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 8:00am

Online prediction markets are taking bets on everything from climate change to quantum computing. But researchers question their accuracy

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