Lost medieval town rediscovered

Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) have uncovered physical remains of the lost medieval town of Hamarkaupangen in Hamar, Norway. It is not known when Hamarkaupangen…

Mental Health Benefits of Exercise Depend on Context

Summary: A new study reveals that the mental health benefits of exercise depend not just on the amount of physical activity, but also on the context in which it occurs.…

Eco-friendly method enhances perovskite solar cell quality using camphor-based additive

Adult stem cells discovered in small, non-human primate for first time

Divergence of primate skeletal muscle stem cells. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-58897-x For the first time, researchers have discovered and isolated adult stem cells from a non-human primate. This…

Image: Hubble captures stellar duo

Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Bally, M. Robberto NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a bright variable star, V 372 Orionis, and its companion in this festive image in this image…

Direct air capture—A lever for climate action, but not cost-effective everywhere

Quantum battery device lasts much longer than previous demonstrations

Daniel Tibben holding device. Credit: RMIT. Researchers from RMIT University and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have unveiled a method to significantly extend the lifetime of quantum batteries—1,000 times longer…

Save 25% on the best Star Projector under $100 this Prime Day

The Orzorz Star Projector features in our guides for the best star projectors and best star projectors under $100, and it’s now 25% off for Amazon Prime Day. Save 25%…

The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help

Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to…

Liquid biopsy test uses RNA modifications to detect early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Liquid biopsies are tests that detect signs of cancer through a simple blood draw. Unlike traditional biopsies, which require removing a piece of tissue, a liquid…