Astrophysics

Sharing genetic risk scores can unwittingly reveal secrets

Sharing genetic risk scores can unwittingly reveal secrets

SIN Mar 10, 2026 0 16

Statistics that quantify a person’s predisposition to diseases such as diabetes ...

Mystery 'whippet' space explosion is the brightest of its kind

Mystery 'whippet' space explosion is the brightest of i...

SIN Mar 10, 2026 0 15

A rapidly brightening burst of light called AT 2024wpp, or "the Whippet", is baf...

Mathematics is undergoing the biggest change in its history

Mathematics is undergoing the biggest change in its his...

SIN Mar 10, 2026 0 17

The speed at which artificial intelligence is gaining in mathematical ability ha...

Human populations evolved in similar ways after we began farming

Human populations evolved in similar ways after we bega...

SIN Mar 10, 2026 0 23

An analysis of ancient and modern DNA suggests the extent of convergent evolutio...

Why is black rain falling on Iran and how dangerous is it?

Why is black rain falling on Iran and how dangerous is it?

SIN Mar 10, 2026 0 20

US-Israeli strikes on oil facilities have caused black rain to fall on Tehran, b...

A daily multivitamin may slightly slow rates of ageing

A daily multivitamin may slightly slow rates of ageing

SIN Mar 9, 2026 0 19

Taking a multivitamin every day might slightly slow the rate of ageing, but the ...

'Singing' dogs may show the evolutionary roots of musicality

'Singing' dogs may show the evolutionary roots of music...

SIN Mar 9, 2026 0 14

Some Samoyeds adjust the pitch of their howls depending on the music being playe...

The first apes to walk upright may have evolved in Europe

The first apes to walk upright may have evolved in Europe

SIN Mar 9, 2026 0 18

A single femur found in Bulgaria appears to represent an ape or early hominin th...

SETI may have missed alien signals because of space weather

SETI may have missed alien signals because of space wea...

SIN Mar 9, 2026 0 17

SETI has spent decades listening for a sharp, well-defined radio signal that cou...

Ancient 'weirdo' reptile graduated from 4 legs to 2 in adolescence

Ancient 'weirdo' reptile graduated from 4 legs to 2 in ...

SIN Mar 9, 2026 0 18

Sonselasuchus cedrus, discovered in fossils from Arizona, was a crocodile relati...

The moment that kicked off the AI revolution

The moment that kicked off the AI revolution

SIN Mar 7, 2026 0 20

It's been 10 years since Go champion Lee Sedol lost to DeepMind's AlphaGo. Has t...

How an intern helped build the AI that shook the world

How an intern helped build the AI that shook the world

SIN Mar 7, 2026 0 22

Chris Maddison was just an intern when he started working on the Go-playing AI t...

Chemistry clues could detect aliens unlike any life on Earth

Chemistry clues could detect aliens unlike any life on ...

SIN Mar 7, 2026 0 16

Looking for molecular evidence of life on other worlds is tricky, but a test bas...

NASA changed an asteroid's orbit around the sun for the first time

NASA changed an asteroid's orbit around the sun for the...

SIN Mar 7, 2026 0 13

NASA’s DART mission slammed into the small asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, and the i...

Shift in the Gulf Stream could signal ocean current collapse

Shift in the Gulf Stream could signal ocean current col...

SIN Mar 6, 2026 0 21

Models show that as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation gets weaker,...

Inflammation might cause Alzheimer's – here's how to reduce it

Inflammation might cause Alzheimer's – here's how to re...

SIN Mar 6, 2026 0 16

Persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin might lead to Alzheimer's dis...

8
9
10
11
12

We Value Your Privacy

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

We use cookies to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage & personalize content to provide social media features and to improve our marketing efforts. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device for the described purposes. View Our Privacy Policy