Are people more honest when they're drunk?
Drinking can change the brain in a way that makes people more likely to speak their mind, but the effects aren't always straightforward.
Planet Earth
Giant underwater avalanche decimated Atlantic seafloor 60,000 years ago, 1st-of-its-kind map reveals
Researchers have mapped the path of a giant submarine avalanche that tore through the Agadir Canyon — a deep trench in the Atlantic seafloor off the coast of Morocco — 60,000 years ago.
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Space
Astronomers discover new 'odd radio circle' near the center of our galaxy
A mysterious ring invisible at all wavelengths except radio could be a trace of a dramatically unstable star shedding its skin.
NASA discovers planet-wide electric field around Earth that's shooting bits of our atmosphere into space
NASA scientists have discovered a planet-wide electric field surrounding Earth, confirming a 60-year-old hypothesis. Studying the field could yield some vital information about how our planet's atmosphere has evolved.
Health
Why does heat cause headaches?
The trigger behind summertime headaches may not be heat itself, but all of the things that come along with it, an expert said.
Animals
Giant snake eaten alive by another giant snake in 1st-of-its-kind encounter
When two top predatory animals come into contact, anything can happen. One eating the other whole, though, is certainly unexpected.
Human Behavior
19 best science books for kids and young adults
Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.
Physics & Mathematics
World's fastest microscope can see electrons moving
Scientists have created the world's fastest microscope, which they hope will answer fundamental questions about how electrons behave.
Chemistry
What happens to meat as it's cooked?
Heat triggers a series of complex chemical reactions that change the color, flavor and texture of meat.
Tech
AI 'hallucinations' can lead to catastrophic mistakes, but a new approach makes automated decisions more reliable
Researchers have developed a new method to improve the accuracy and transparency of automated anomaly detection systems deployed in critical infrastructure.
