Science

HPV-driven throat and mouth cancers are rising in men. Why?

Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) has drastically reduced cervical cancer rates among women who got the vaccine. But as doctors celebrate that news, they're warning of an ongoing uptick...

‘Beyond human intuition’: AI designs chip components 500 times smaller than what engineers could ever imagine

(Image credit: Tony Bi / MPL)Scientists have successfully shrunk three components used in photonic microchips by up...

Neanderthals may have trekked through the Saudi Arabian desert 55,000 years ago, farther south than experts thought possible

Neanderthals may have trekked deep into the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula around 55,000 years ago, a new...

Scientists finally know why astronauts struggle to poop in space — and reveal a hidden risk of long-haul spaceflight

Scientists have finally gotten to the bottom of why astronauts struggle to poop in space, thanks to a...

The Evolution of American Farm Equipment from 1900 to 1930

At the dawn of the 20th century, an American farm was still powered largely by animals. Horses and...

‘Once we were like you’: Striking reconstructions reveal the faces of 16 people from Roman-era Hungary

The face of a young woman crowned with a laurel wreath, buried in elaborate clothing and unusual cork sandals, has appeared nearly 1,700 years...

1971 Cutlass Oldsmobile Dwell Point Tuning: Maxing Horsepower vs. Fuel Efficiency

The 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is a perfect blend of muscle car swagger and precise engineering. One of the simplest yet most impactful tweaks you...

Spinning Innovation: How Barlow’s Wheel Inspires Today’s Electromechanics

Electric motors are at the heart of modern industry, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. But before the sleek, efficient motors we...

Francis Turbine Impact on Electrical Power Generation: How Experienced and Licensed Generator Technicians Drive Efficiency

Introduction In the world of modern hydroelectric power, the Francis Turbine stands out as one of the most efficient and widely used designs. Developed in...

Just How Far Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

When Jules Verne first published Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea in 1870, the world had barely begun to understand the ocean’s vastness. The...

Ancient chariot emerges among remains of mysterious society that burned down its own buildings and then disappeared

Archaeologists in Spain have discovered the remains of a 2,400-year-old bronze chariot that was used to honor the gods and may have had links...