We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the disease is once again circulating. [...]

Centuries before the Inca, Peru's wealthy imported parrots from afar

The Inca Empire's system of roads were built on centuries-old trade routes. [...]

The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain. [...]

The Government Just Released a Batch of UFO Files: Where Are the Aliens?

The Department of War just dumped a huge batch of UFO files, but does it have proof of aliens? Here's what we make of it. [...]

Ex-Anthropic researchers launch AI startup Mirendil to tackle scientific research

Former Anthropic researchers launched Mirendil, an AI startup focused on scientific research in biology and materials science. The company is reportedly seeking a $1 billion valuation.<br /> The [...]

Japan Approves the World’s First Treatment Made With Reprogrammed Human Cells

Researchers in Japan pioneered reprogrammed cells 20 years ago. Now the country has given the first-ever authorizations to manufacture and sell medical products based on the technology. [...]

You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor

Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles? [...]

A New Study Details How Cats Almost Always Land on Their Feet

The secret to this acrobatic skill lies in an extremely flexible part of the spine that allows cats to twist in the air and land safely. [...]

Nvidia introduces Vera Rubin, a seven-chip AI platform with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta on board

Nvidia on Monday took the wraps off Vera Rubin, a sweeping new computing platform built from seven chips now in full production — and backed by an extraordinary lineup of customers that includes Ant [...]