Remembering ‘Ulysses 31’, the ’80s cartoon that transported ‘The Odyssey’ to outer space

It’s not known whether “Ulysses 31” was on Christopher Nolan’s radar in his teenage years, but it’s intriguing to think it could have influenced the director’s decision to take on…

Study reveals Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and hunters

Ancient Egyptian princesses who lived nearly 4,000 years ago were not merely buried with ceremonial weapons—they were skilled archers and physically active women who regularly used them, according to a…

ECT Reprograms Adult Neurons into a Youthful State

Summary: Researchers engineered a highly specialized patterned stimulation protocol called REPOPS (Repeated Electroconvulsive-like Patterned Optical/Electrical Stimulation) in murine models to precisely mirror the neural activation patterns of ECT. The empirical…

Most “zombie credits” locked out of new UN carbon market after China and India snub

China and India have declined to back any of their old United Nations carbon credit projects seeking to sell offsets under the new UN market, driving a cull of nearly…

Autistic children drown at alarming rates

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool. But while water…

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture

Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, France and the U.K.…

Elena Tello-García | Shrub encroachment influences root traits and mycorrhization in subalpine grasslands – Functional Ecologists

In this ‘Behind the Paper blog post, author Elena Tello-García – a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Innsbruck – discusses “Shrub encroachment influences root traits and mycorrhization in subalpine…

SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 test launch aborts at last second (video)

Starship wasn’t quite ready to fly today (July 16). SpaceX tried to launch the Starship megarocket on its 13th test flight today but couldn’t quite pull it off. Something went…

Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

Wildfire smoke has been pouring across the U.S. border from fires in Canada again, turning skies an eerie shade of orange in several states in July 2026. In the West,…

Archaeological rescue uncovers daily life of Costa Rica’s stone sphere builders

Archaeologists have completed an extensive rescue excavation at the site of Costa Rica’s planned Southern International Airport, uncovering new evidence of pre-Columbian life in the Diquís Delta while confirming that…