Who were the mysterious Neolithic people that enabled the rise of ancient Egypt? Here's what we've learned on our digs

To many, ancient Egypt is synonymous with the pharaohs and pyramids of the Dynastic period starting…

Two-dimensional (2-D) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy with a microfluidic diamond quantum sensor

Quantum sensors based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond are a promising detection mode for nuclear…

Peacekeeping missions can actually increase criminal violence, research finds

The presence of UN peacekeeping missions can inadvertently make criminal violence worse by providing the security…

The uncertainty of detecting planets

Uncertainty in science is a good thing. Because here’s how the scientific model works: you observe…

Cute marsupial had a fierce fossil relative

Short-tailed opossums are cute little marsupials which live in South America, but a new discovery shows…

Scientists discover a new type of pulsating star

Scientists can tell a lot about a star by the light it gives off. The color,…

Pseudoscience is taking over social media – and putting us all at risk

Search for “climate change” on YouTube and before long you’ll likely find a video that denies…

To learn how poison frogs are adapting to warmer temperatures, scientists got crafty

There’s a species of poison frog called the “strawberry frog” or the “blue jeans frog,” depending…

Newly discovered Labrador fossils give clues about ancient climate

The discovery of fossilized plants in Labrador, Canada, by a team of McGill directed paleontologists provides…

Lifelong anonymity orders: do they still work in the social media age?

Lifelong anonymity orders for adults who were convicted of crimes as children are rarely granted. In…