11th-century sword discovery made in western Poland

An exceptionally well-preserved medieval sword dating to the 11th century has been recovered from the Warta River near the town of Wronki in western Poland, sparking excitement among archaeologists and…

Autophagy Decline in Older Moms Halts Embryo Development

Summary: Researchers unmasked a hidden metabolic mechanism that explains why advanced maternal age (AMA) impairs female fertility and reduces the success rates of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Utilizing non-targeted lipidomics,…

Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here’s where to look

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible in eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain. Eclipse chasers will travel to the path in droves, keen to…

Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That’s how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments

HOUSTON — Ever had a mysterious meeting with management show up on your work calendar? Unannounced and unprompted? With invitees from parts of the company you don’t normally sit in…

Ancient nomadic routes and rock art revealed in major Kazakhstan discovery

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have documented more than 1,200 ancient petroglyphs and uncovered a rare Turkic runic inscription in the Burkhansay Gorge, revealing thousands of years of human activity in the…

How the Unconscious Blocks Distressing Language

Summary: A new study challenged long-held human intuitions regarding cognitive focus, proving that the brain actively filters out and suppresses negative spoken language before it ever reaches conscious awareness. Bypassing…

Songs prep the brains of finches yet to hatch for a hot world

Zebra finches sing their young into biological preparedness for hot weather, all before they even leave the egg. As the heat punishes sun-crisped Australian woodlands, the adult birds make a…

Reciprocal Generosity is Abandoned Inside Unequal Social Relationships

Summary: A new study has redefined the understanding of human cooperation, proving that keeping a mental ledger of favors is an anomaly reserved for equals rather than the default human…

New discoveries during restoration of Otto the Great’s tomb

Archaeologists and conservators working inside Magdeburg Cathedral have revealed new insights into the ongoing restoration and investigation of the tomb of Emperor Otto the Great, one of medieval Europe’s most…

SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit as market awaits IPO launch (video)

SpaceX continued its almost continuous delivery of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday (June 11), with its latest launch from California. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 of…