16th-century gallows discovered in Grenoble

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of rare 16th-century gallows during excavations in advance of the redevelopment of the Boulevard de l’Esplanade in Grenoble, France. The Esplanade is located on land…

Study is unlocking secrets of Roman Empire’s leather economy

The research project seeks to reveal how leather was produced, traded, and used across the Roman Empire – an area of study that has long proved challenging due to the…

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 1, 2025: What is the name of December’s supermoon?

Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images from the James…

AI Brain Model Reveals How Fear Works in Real Life

Summary: Researchers have developed an AI-driven brain model that can track fear as it unfolds in real-world situations, offering a major shift from traditional lab-based approaches. Classic fear studies often…

Geminid meteor shower forecast — Will skies be clear across the US on Dec. 13–14?

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend on Dec. 13-14. If you’re planning to watch from the U.S., the weather forecast could make or break your view. Here’s what the…

Mosquitos use it to suck blood. Researchers used it to 3-D print

A mosquito’s proboscis — the long, thin bit that pierces the skin — makes an excellent nozzle for fine 3-D printing. The proboscis’ unique geometry and mechanics make it well-suited…

Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy − here’s why it’s important to get help

Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps you went to bed too late, needed to wake up early or still felt tired when you woke up from what…

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives

Along the 2024 presidential campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to make in vitro fertilization, or IVF, free – part of his party’s wider push for a new American “baby boom.”…

Decades-Old Mystery in Particle Physics Solved

Newswise — Another long-standing mystery in particle physics has finally been solved. An international research team of the ALICE experiment at CERN’s particle accelerator, led by researchers from the Technical…

RFK, Jr. poised to marginalize effective RSV therapies after vaccine opponents question efficacy of safety data based on no new data 

U.S. health regulators informed senior executives at Merck, Sanofi and AstraZeneca … that their approved protective RSV treatments for infants would face fresh safety scrutiny following concerns raised by vaccine…