Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system's far reaches
Astronomers have identified another object from this realm, with a diameter of roughly 310 miles (500 km), that has an atmosphere - albeit a thin one.
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Moving toward the 'LinkedIn average': Studies find AI is reshaping everyday writing, conversation
Study: A tiny elite sets Polymarket’s prices while most users lose money
Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves
Asteroid the size of 60 sloths to fly past the Earth tomorrow
Sloths are the slowest mammals of all, but asteroid 2026 HX3 is anything but that – both in terms of being slow and in terms of being mammals.
Technion launches new aerospace prize to honor legends and trailblazers
Nominations for the prize will open in the summer of 2026, and the first iteration will be awarded in June 2027.
Scorpions load their stings and claws with iron and zinc, boosting killing power
Scientists studied 18 species and found iron and zinc concentrated at the puncturing tips and grasping edges to improve prey capture.
Scientists say they’ve decoded what it takes to triumph at Eurovision
French featured in many early winners. Since the early 1990s, it has been associated with entries finishing further down the table.
‘Stolen rain’ returns? Scientists dismantle viral Iran–Turkey theory
As fighting escalated and air corridors were restricted, social media posts alleged that cloud seeding aircraft used by the US and its allies had been grounded, causing “stolen” rains to return.
Sinking, spooky feeling? A subsonic sound may be at fault
Researchers say low-frequency sound from wind, ventilation, and creaking beams can trigger fear, dizziness, and a sensed presence.
Israeli study finds plants absorb nutrients from airborne dust, challenging root-only theory
The study shows that leaves can take in minerals, including iron and phosphorus, from airborne dust, challenging the long-held understanding that plants depend solely on soil for nutrients.
Lost for words: Analysis shows humanity lost 28% of its daily conversation over 14 years
People under 25 lost an average of 451 spoken words per day. Those over 25 used 314 fewer words.
'Miracle cure': 2-year-old steals show at White House announcement of hearing loss therapy approval
Most patients began to hear within weeks, with 80% achieving at least significant hearing restoration and 42% reaching normal hearing, including the ability to hear whispers.
Jordan joins Artemis Accords, int'l principles for exploring Moon, Mars, space, NASA says
NASA announced Jordan has joined the Artemis Accords, an international agreement covering peaceful and transparent exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
