Smiles tweaked by AI can boost attraction, a speed-dating study shows
A well-timed smile could be the ultimate speed-dating hack. Smiles enhanced by artificial intelligence during…
50 years ago, scientists found a new moon orbiting Jupiter
Jupiter’s new moon — Science News, November 2, 1974 Jupiter’s tentatively identified 13th moon, discovered…
A distant quasar’s black hole is oddly huge for its galaxy
The first-ever sighting of starlight from a galaxy hosting one of the most distant quasars…
Limiting sugar in infancy reduces the risk of diabetes and hypertension
The occasional sweet treat likely won’t ruin your health. But too much added sugar at…
A single enzyme can alter the vibrant colors in parrot plumage
One enzyme has a key role in determining whether parrots’ rainbow plumage emerges in vibrant…
This marine biologist discovered a unique blue whale population in Sri Lanka
Pooping whales changed the course of Asha de Vos’ career. The Sri Lankan marine biologist…
‘Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior’ unearths paleontology’s biases
Paleontologist David Hone’s latest book fleshes out our understanding of dinosaur behavior.
The oldest known fossil tadpole was a big baby
Tadpoles have been wriggling in the world’s ponds for at least 161 million years. A…
Using AI, historians track how astronomy ideas spread in the 16th century
Historians working with an artificial intelligence assistant have begun tracking the spread of astronomical thinking…
These hornets may be the alcohol-detox champs of the animal world
Don’t get into a drinking contest with Vespa orientalis hornets. They could out-booze a tree…