7 things nobody tells you about stargazing (that make a huge difference)

A few years ago, a friend came back from Jordan in September and told me I’d got it wrong. “I went to that desert you told me about but I…

Detectorists uncover Polish cavalry sabre and WWII relics

A collection of wartime objects, including a Polish cavalry sabre, has been found in Ryki County in eastern Poland. The discovery was made during a field survey conducted by members…

See May’s full ‘Flower Moon’ bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world

May’s full “Flower Moon” has come and gone, dazzling stargazers with a magnificent display of natural light as it cut a lazy arc over the southern horizon, below the stars…

Excavations uncover Roman remains in Écija

Construction crews working on the renovation of the city hall in Écija, Spain, have uncovered a section of Roman mosaic along with remains linked to an ancient bath system, bringing…

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Summary: Ketamine has been a “miracle” for many with treatment-resistant depression, but its side effects and short duration have limited its use. Two new studies have “reverse engineered” exactly how…

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at a new state flower exhibit

America is turning the big 250 this year. To celebrate, the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., has a new exhibit of state flowers. Through October 12, visitors can go…

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. During pregnancy, this bacteria can pass from a mother with untreated syphilis, known as maternal syphilis, to her…

May’s full ‘Flower Moon’ rises on May 1 — Here’s what to expect from the ‘micromoon’

The May full moon rises at sunset tonight! Here’s what you need to know as the full “Flower Moon” takes to the spring sky on May 1 and when to…

Pollen traces reveal repairs on Roman shipwreck across the Adriatic

A Roman ship that sank about 2,200 years ago off the Adriatic coast is offering a closer look at how vessels were maintained in antiquity. New research suggests the ship…

Cows’ methane burps may be fueled by a newfound organelle in gut microbes

A newly discovered organelle may hold the key to how much methane cattle burp out. The organelle doesn’t belong to cows. It’s part of fuzzy single-celled protozoa called ciliates. The…