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People Have Heard an Unexplained Hum for 50 Years — It May Be Coming From Inside Their Own Heads

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Learn how a mysterious low-frequency hum reported in the United States, Canada, the U.K., and Australia may be tied to low-frequency tinnitus, helping explain why only some people can hear it.

Unexpected Microbes on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-Year-Old Body May Have Fed on Chemicals Used to Preserve Him

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how cold-adapted yeast found on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body may reveal clues about his microbiome, ancient gut bacteria, and how glacial mummies are preserved.

Large Genetic Study Identifies Dozens of New Alzheimer’s Risk Genes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:15:00 GMT

Learn how newly discovered genetic regions may help explain Alzheimer’s risk, pointing to brain immune cells, neurons, and possible new targets for future treatments.

Strange Particle Behavior at CERN Could Challenge 50-Year-Old Physics Theory

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Learn about new research that is undermining the Standard Model, a framework that has guided particle physics for decades.

One in Four Adults With a Normal BMI Show Signs of 'Clinical Obesity' Under New Criteria

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:40:00 GMT

Learn about a new study that found body mass index (BMI) may not accurately represent a person’s obesity, preventing them from receiving early interventions and treatment.

Kīlauea Volcano's Record-Breaking Lava Fountains Lasted for 9 Hours and Shot 650 Feet in the Air

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Learn more about Kīlauea's 48th eruption episode that took place on June 1, 2026, and why it broke a record.

Microbial Dark Matter Is an Unknown World That Exists in Earth's Harshest Environments and Our Own Bodies

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

From Antarctic deserts to the human gut, scientists are uncovering hidden microbial worlds that could reshape medicine, ecology, and our understanding of life itself.

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs May Increase Brain Connectivity — and Faster Than Expected

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:45:00 GMT

As more and more weight-loss drug research continues to emerge, learn how GLP-1s appear to affect the brains of adolescent girls with PMOS.

Nearly 1,800-Year-Old Kohl Bottle Found in Roman York May Have Been Carried From Egypt

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Learn how a glass flask first cataloged as a Roman perfume bottle was reidentified as an Egyptian kohl container, possibly carried to York by a soldier nearly 1,800 years ago.

Meteor Over New England Triggers Boom Equal to 300 Tons of TNT

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn more about the meteor that caused a mysterious double boom across parts of New England, with reports stretching from Massachusetts and Rhode Island to Québec and Ontario.

A Rare Ebola Virus Is Spreading in Central Africa — What To Know About the Bundibugyo Strain

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Learn about the Bundibugyo ebolavirus that is behind the current outbreak in the DRC.

Proteins in Tick Saliva Help Diseases Spread — a Promising Vaccine May Help Block Transmission

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Learn how proteins in ticks promote disease transmission, revealing a potential solution to prevent the spread of pathogens.

This 121-Million-Year-Old “Feathered Dragon” Had Tail Feathers Twice Its Body Length

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn about Plumadraco bankoorum, a Cretaceous-era bird that may have used its extra-long tail feathers to attract mates.

A Rare Antelope Species Was Just Spotted in Kenya, Years After Being Thought Locally Extinct

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:35:00 GMT

Learn more about the mountain bongo, a rare forest antelope in Africa that has reemerged in an area it was once thought to have disappeared from.

Clue in Alaskan Rocks Reveals Oceans Began Declining Long Before the End-Triassic Mass Extinction

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Learn how Earth’s oceans started losing oxygen in Alaska’s ancient rocks 8 million years before the end-Triassic mass extinction, a detail that may help solve a 200-million-year-old mystery.

A Lyme Disease Vaccine Could Soon Be Available — Here's How to Prevent the Disease Until It's Ready

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Learn more about a possible Lyme disease vaccine that could kill the bacterium before it enters the bloodstream.

Red Dwarf Stars May Devour Rocky Planets, Showing Unexpected Lithium Levels

Fri, 29 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn how unexpected traces of lithium in red dwarf stars could point to them eating Earth-like planets.

New Tool That Tracks How the Brain Removes Waste Could Offer Clues About Alzheimer’s

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:50:00 GMT

Learn why understanding how the brain clears its waste could help researchers combat neurodegenerative diseases and age-related cognitive decline.

Gene Editing May Help Treat Dangerously High Cholesterol with Just One Infusion

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn how gene editing may help people born with dangerously high cholesterol lower their levels with just one infusion.

Is There a Link Between Pesticides and Cancer? A Mixture of Chemicals May Drive the Risk

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:10:00 GMT

Learn more about the impacts of pesticides and cancer risks, and how a mixture of chemicals may be more harmful than originally thought.