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Boo! See the universe’s spookiest sights in time for Halloween

From ghosts to skeletons and even spiders, the cosmos is full of scary surprises

Scientific American · EN

How to ‘fall back’ this weekend without losing your mind

Time changes are more disruptive to our health than you might think. Here are some tips for a smooth transition

Scientific American · EN

How your brain can turn your own reflection into something unrecognizable

Staring at yourself in the mirror can create an illusionary effect, distorting your features to the point of appearing fantastical

Scientific American · EN

These tattoos can magically' disappear—here’s how they work

How handy would it be if you could make your tattoos invisible for a job interview in the morning and reveal them again for a party in the evening?

Scientific American · EN

Ebola update, AI math scoop and permanent daylight saving time

Ebola outbreak crosses grim milestone, artificial intelligence solves major math problems, and scientists caution against making daylight saving time permanent

Scientific American · EN

How to tell if a voice recording is AI-generated

I can clone my voice in seconds—but there are tricks to help tell real speech from AI

Scientific American · EN

This bull and donkey show interspecies homosexual bonds can run deep

The unlikely pairing suggests that social relationships between males are more complex than we thought

Scientific American · EN

Time to hang up the stethoscope?

As physicians age, debates about mandatory testing or retirement intensify

Knowable Magazine · EN

Can science save meetings?

The research is rolling in, and the answer is yes. It’s possible to turn tedious work gatherings into more effective and enjoyable experiences.

Knowable Magazine · EN

The endurance of Earth’s hidden alpine glaciers

As the world’s mountain ice melts, scientists look to the poorly understood rock glaciers to provide temporary reprieve for people and ecosystems

Knowable Magazine · EN

Loud, colorful and on edge: The lives of Argentina’s burrowing parrots

Decades of work helped establish a refuge for these birds along the Argentinean coast — the largest and last colony of its kind. But their future remains precarious.

Knowable Magazine · EN

The bloody palette of the animal kingdom

Red isn’t the only color when it comes to blood — critters produce the vital fluid in a variety of hues

Knowable Magazine · EN

Meds are often the go-to for dementia patients. Is there a better way?

Federal statistics show nursing homes still overuse medications to quell the behavioral problems that come with cognitive decline. Experts advocate for alternatives.

Knowable Magazine · EN

When scammers target seniors

People of all ages can be tricked into parting with their money. But older individuals may have unique vulnerabilities and find it harder to recover from the financial and emotional fallout.

Knowable Magazine · EN

Sniffing out the link between odor and disease

Molecules that waft from breath, skin and urine can hold clues to Parkinson’s, cancer and other ills. Scientists hope to harness these signatures for non-invasive medical tests.

Knowable Magazine · EN

Even moderate drinking linked to cancer and early death, major study finds

A major new study challenges the idea that moderate drinking is safe, finding that even relatively small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death. Researchers found no overall health benefits from drinking and warn that consuming more than one alcoholic beverage per day can significantly increase long-term health risks.

ScienceDaily · EN

30,000-year-old DNA reveals Ice Age Europeans were far more connected than we thought

Scientists have uncovered surprising DNA evidence that Europeans living more than 30,000 years ago were connected across vast distances, challenging the idea that ancient populations remained largely isolated. Genetic clues from human remains and cave sediments reveal prehistoric migration, long-lasting communities, and survival through the harshest conditions of the Ice Age.

ScienceDaily · EN

NASA reveals a haunting skull hidden in Antarctica’s ice

NASA satellites have captured an eerie, skull-shaped formation on a remote Antarctic island, but its haunting appearance conceals a troubling warning about melting glaciers. Unusually warm winter temperatures have exposed large areas of dark ice, potentially accelerating future melting and gradually transforming the skull's ghostly features.

ScienceDaily · EN

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover breaks historic record after traveling 28 miles

NASA’s Perseverance rover has set a historic record by traveling 28.10 miles across Mars, farther than any vehicle has ever driven on another world. Armed with groundbreaking autonomous navigation technology and increasingly advanced driving capabilities, the rover is pushing the boundaries of robotic exploration.

ScienceDaily · EN

Scientists discover that some “unhealthy” diets can boost cancer immunotherapy in mice

In a surprising discovery, scientists found that certain diets associated with obesity can make cancer immunotherapy more effective in mice, challenging traditional assumptions about diet and cancer treatment. The findings suggest that the secret may lie in how food interacts with gut bacteria to strengthen the immune system's response to cancer.

ScienceDaily · EN

New diabetes implant uses electricity to lower blood sugar and promote weight loss

Researchers have developed a remarkable new electronic implant that could transform type 2 diabetes treatment by lowering blood sugar without insulin or traditional drugs. The device uses a special electrically powered catalyst to convert excess glucose into a substance that the body eliminates through urine, potentially preventing unwanted energy from being stored as fat. In diabetic mice, the implant precisely controlled blood sugar and promoted weight loss.

ScienceDaily · EN

Experts say high blood pressure guidelines are missing half the equation

Scientists are calling for a major rethink of how we manage high blood pressure, suggesting that eating more potassium could be just as important as cutting back on salt. A new report finds that combining increased potassium intake with reduced sodium consumption may offer greater benefits for blood pressure control than sodium reduction alone.

ScienceDaily · EN

IceCube detects ghost particles with 10 billion times the energy of solar neutrinos

Mysterious particles called neutrinos constantly stream through our bodies, and scientists are now detecting incredibly powerful versions arriving from distant cosmic sources using a massive observatory buried in Antarctic ice. These elusive “ghost particles” could hold extraordinary clues about the Big Bang, extreme cosmic events, and some of the universe’s greatest mysteries.

ScienceDaily · EN

ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th

This Vulcan launch will be first to use a full complement of 6 solid rocket boosters.

Ars Technica Science · EN