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The mysterious collapse of the Maya civilization may not have been driven solely by drought after all. New evidence from lake sediments in Guatemala reveals that one key city, Itzan, enjoyed a stable climate even as its population abruptly vanished. ...

A mysterious "golden orb" found more than two miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska left scientists baffled for over two years, sparking wild speculation about its origins. After an intensive investigation combining deep-sea expertise, microscopic ...

A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, Cimolodon desosai, lived 75 million years ago and had traits--like a small body and varied diet--that likely boosted survival ...

A new study reveals that internalizing stress--especially feelings of hopelessness--may significantly speed up memory decline in older Chinese Americans. Surprisingly, factors like community support didn't show the same impact. Researchers say ...

Scientists are making a major leap toward freezing organs for future use without damaging them. A new study reveals that one of the biggest obstacles--cracking during ultra-cold preservation--can be reduced by carefully tuning the temperature at ...

A group of undergraduate students pulled off something remarkable: they built their own dark matter detector and used it to probe one of physics' biggest mysteries. Working with limited resources but plenty of creativity, they designed a stripped ...

In a breakthrough experiment, scientists directly imaged how particles pair up in a system that mimics superconductors. Instead of behaving independently, the pairs moved in a synchronized, dance-like pattern--something never predicted before. This . ...

Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden "switch" that may decide whether pain fades away--or lingers for months or even years. Researchers found that a small, little-known region called the caudal granular insular cortex (CGIC) acts ...

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered "safe" on their own. The research suggests these mixtures may silently damage cells years before cancer ...

A bizarre, cyclops-like creature from nearly 600 million years ago may hold the key to how your eyes--and even your sleep cycle--evolved. Scientists have discovered that all vertebrates, including humans, trace their vision back to a single light ...