Want a lightsaber you can engage in epic battles with? Save 20% on this official Star Wars Yoda lightsaber

Small, green and badass, Yoda was one of the original Star Wars trilogy’s biggest surprises, and now you can step into his Jedi shoes with this play-friendly Star Wars Yoda…

Archaic-Era tomb contains elaborate bronze diadem

Excavations by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Phthiotis and Evrytania have made the remarkable discovery of an Archaic-Era tomb containing the remains of a woman buried with an elaborate bronze…

Key Driver of Extreme Winds on Venus Identified

This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Imagine the catastrophic winds of a category 5 hurricane. Now, imagine…

Brain Damage in Schizophrenia May Begin in Specific Neural Epicenters

Summary: New brain imaging research shows that structural damage in schizophrenia spectrum disorders may begin in specific “epicenter” regions before spreading across connected brain networks. Individuals with the condition showed…

Archaeologists open 5,000-year-old Begazi–Dandibay tomb

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have announced the discovery of an exceptionally well-preserved tomb attributed to the Begazi–Dandibay, a late Bronze Age culture known for constructing megalithic mausolea. The Begazi–Dandibay culture (c.…

AI Uncovers Hidden Stress Damage in the Body

Summary: Researchers developed an AI tool that detects chronic stress by measuring adrenal gland volume on routine chest CT scans. This biomarker aligns with cortisol levels, stress questionnaires, and future…

South Korea launches Earth-observation satellite on homegrown Nuri rocket

South Korea’s Nuri rocket has flown for the fourth time ever. The homegrown Nuri lifted off from Naro Space Center today (Nov. 26) at 11:13 a.m. EST (1613 GMT; 0113…

Dana Liebke | How spiders respond to changes in the agricultural landscape – Functional Ecologists

In this week’s ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, we’re making a web to catch some knowledge on spiders and their habitats. From their new paper “Landscape diversity can promote functional…

Receding waters reveals submerged ancient ruins

Receding waters at Lake Sapanca in Turkey have revealed an ancient structure with mosaic flooring. Sapanca Mayor, Nihat Arda Şahin, said: “For years, there have been various rumours about the…

Archaeologists stunned by treasure-laden Roman pyre burial

Archaeologists in southwestern France have uncovered a Roman pyre burial containing an assemblage of high-status grave goods, offering rare insights on the region’s Imperial-era elite. The burial was found near…