Why Are So Many More Women Being Diagnosed With ADHD?
Experts once thought ADHD was something only boys experienced. The research is finally starting to catch up with reality

The Getty Villa Reopens Six Months After the Devastating Palisades Fire
The iconic Los Angeles venue is welcoming visitors back with a new exhibition featuring artworks and artifacts from ancient Greece

A Rare, Pregnant Ichthyosaur Fossil Discovered in Chile Is Revealing More Secrets About the Early Cretaceous World
The fossil helps scientists better understand not just the animal, but our planet's geology

This Museum Is Asking Visitors Whether It Should Continue to Display Mummified Human Remains
The Manchester Museum in England is inviting guests to share feedback on Asru, an ancient Egyptian woman whose body was unwrapped 200 years ago

The Largest Martian Meteorite in the World Is Heading to Auction and Could Sell for $4 Million
Discovered in Niger in 2023, the rare chunk weighs 54 pounds and represents more than 6 percent of all Mars material on Earth

U.S. Measles Cases Reach a Record High Since the Disease Was Declared Eliminated 25 Years Ago
With nearly six months left in the year, the total number of cases so far in 2025 has surpassed every year since 1992

How Women in New Jersey Gained—and Lost—the Right to Vote More Than a Century Before the 19th Amendment Granted Suffrage Nationwide
Vague phrasing in the state’s Revolutionary-era Constitution enfranchised women who met specific property requirements. A 1790 law explicitly allowed female suffrage, but this privilege was revoked in 1807

Jane Austen Never Loved Bath—but Bath Loves Jane Austen. Now, the City Is Exploring Why the Novelist Was So Unhappy There
To celebrate the author's 250th birthday, a new exhibition spotlights her complicated relationship with the English city where she set parts of "Persuasion" and "Northanger Abbey"

How an Ancestral Peruvian Ceremony Is Saving the Once-Endangered Vicuña
Each year in the first weeks of June, Indigenous communities in the Andes form a human chain to corral the camelids and shear their valuable wool

The Vatican's Newly Restored Raphael Rooms Spotlight the Great Artist Who Died Before Finishing His Final Project
As specialists cleaned and studied the rooms in the Apostolic Palace, they learned new information about the Renaissance painter's experimental techniques

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Why is there a spiral around the North Pole of Mars?

Face-on spiral galaxy NGC 6946 and open star cluster NGC 6939 share

If you know where to look, you can see a thermonuclear explosion from a white dwarf star.

Study finds tummy-tuck patients still shedding pounds five years later
Patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery may be in for more than just cosmetic changes — a new study shows they often keep losing weight for years after the procedure. Researchers followed 188 patients and found consistent weight reduction up to five years later, especially in those with higher initial BMIs. Interestingly, lifestyle improvements, such as better diet and exercise habits, may play a key role in this surprising long-term effect. This could mean tummy tucks aren't just sculpting bodies — they may be reshaping lives.

Scientists’ top 10 bee-magnet blooms—turn any lawn into a pollinator paradise
Danish and Welsh botanists sifted through 400 studies, field-tested seed mixes, and uncovered a lineup of native and exotic blooms that both thrill human eyes and lure bees and hoverflies in droves, offering ready-made recipes for transforming lawns, parks, and patios into vibrant pollinator hotspots.

Whispers in the womb: How cells “hear” to shape the human body
Scientists found that embryonic skin cells “whisper” through faint mechanical tugs, using the same force-sensing proteins that make our ears ultrasensitive. By syncing these micro-movements, the cells choreograph the embryo’s shape, a dance captured with AI-powered imaging and computer models. Blocking the cells’ ability to feel the whispers stalls development, hinting that life’s first instructions are mechanical. The discovery suggests hearing hijacked an ancient force-sensing toolkit originally meant for building bodies.

Breakthrough battery lets physicists reverse entanglement—and rewrite quantum law
Scientists have finally uncovered a quantum counterpart to Carnot’s famed second law, showing that entanglement—once thought stubbornly irreversible—can be shuffled back and forth without loss if you plug in a clever “entanglement battery.”

Tiny quantum drumhead sends sound with 1-in-a-million loss—poised to rewrite tech
Researchers have developed an ultra-thin drumhead-like membrane that lets sound signals, or phonons, travel through it with astonishingly low loss, better than even electronic circuits. These near-lossless vibrations open the door to new ways of transferring information in systems like quantum computers or ultra-sensitive biological sensors.

How a lost gene gave the sea spider its bizarre, leggy body
Scientists have decoded the sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing how its strangely shaped body—with organs in its legs and barely any abdomen—may be tied to a missing gene. The detailed DNA map shows this ancient creature evolved differently from its spider and scorpion cousins, lacking genome duplications seen in those species. With new gene activity data, researchers now have a powerful tool to explore how sea spiders grow, regenerate, and evolved into some of the oddest arthropods on Earth.

Feeling mental exhaustion? These two areas of the brain may control whether people give up or persevere
When you're mentally exhausted, your brain might be doing more behind the scenes than you think. In a new study using functional MRI, researchers uncovered two key brain regions that activate when people feel cognitively fatigued—regions that appear to weigh the cost of continuing mental effort versus giving up. Surprisingly, participants needed high financial incentives to push through challenging memory tasks, hinting that motivation can override mental fatigue. These insights may pave the way to treating brain fog in disorders like PTSD and depression using brain imaging and behavior-based therapies.

New research shows Monday stress is etched into your biology
Feeling jittery as the week kicks off isn’t just a mood—it leaves a biochemical footprint. Researchers tracked thousands of older adults and found those who dread Mondays carry elevated cortisol in their hair for months, a stress echo that may help explain the well-known Monday heart-attack spike. Even retirees aren’t spared, hinting that society’s calendar, not the workplace alone, wires Monday anxiety deep into the HPA axis and, ultimately, cardiovascular risk.

Antarctica’s slow collapse caught on camera—and it’s accelerating
Long-lost 1960s aerial photos let Copenhagen researchers watch Antarctica’s Wordie Ice Shelf crumble in slow motion. By fusing film with satellites, they discovered warm ocean water, not surface ponds, drives the destruction, and mapped “pinning points” that reveal how far a collapse has progressed. The work shows these break-ups unfold more gradually than feared, yet once the ice “brake” fails, land-based glaciers surge, setting up meters of future sea-level rise that will strike northern coasts.

From air to stone: The fig trees fighting climate change
Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into limestone-like deposits that lock away carbon, sweeten surrounding soils, and still yield fruit—hinting at a delicious new weapon in the climate-change arsenal.

Cough medicine turned brain protector? Ambroxol may slow Parkinson’s dementia
Ambroxol, long used for coughs in Europe, stabilized symptoms and brain-damage markers in Parkinson’s dementia patients over 12 months, whereas placebo patients worsened. Those with high-risk genes even saw cognitive gains, hinting at real disease-modifying power.

Multisensory VR forest reboots your brain and lifts mood—study confirms
Immersing stressed volunteers in a 360° virtual Douglas-fir forest complete with sights, sounds and scents boosted their mood, sharpened short-term memory and deepened their feeling of nature-connectedness—especially when all three senses were engaged. Researchers suggest such multisensory VR “forest baths” could brighten clinics, waiting rooms and dense city spaces, offering a potent mental refresh where real greenery is scarce.

Pregnancy’s 100-million-year secret: Inside the placenta’s evolutionary power play
A group of scientists studying pregnancy across six different mammals—from humans to marsupials—uncovered how certain cells at the mother-baby boundary have been working together for over 100 million years. By mapping gene activity in these cells, they found that pregnancy isn’t just a battle between mother and fetus, but often a carefully coordinated partnership. These ancient cell interactions, including hormone production and nutrient sharing, evolved to support longer, more complex pregnancies and may help explain why human pregnancy works the way it does today.

Scientists capture real-time birth of ultrafast laser pulses
Scientists have captured the moment a laser "comes to life"—and what they found challenges long-held beliefs. Using a special technique to film laser light in real time, researchers observed how multiple pulses grow and organize themselves into a stable rhythm. Instead of one pulse splitting into many (as previously thought), these pulses are amplified and evolve through five fast-paced phases, from initial chaos to perfect synchronization. This discovery not only deepens our understanding of how lasers work but could also lead to sharper, faster technologies in communication, measurement, and manufacturing.

New tech tracks blood sodium without a single needle
Scientists have pioneered a new way to monitor sodium levels in the blood—without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system that tracks sodium in real time, even through skin. The approach bypasses traditional barriers like water interference and opens up potential for fast, safe diagnostics in humans.

Defying physics: This rare crystal cools itself using pure magnetism
Deep in Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists studied a green crystal called atacamite—and discovered it can cool itself dramatically when placed in a magnetic field. Unlike a regular fridge, this effect doesn’t rely on gases or compressors. Instead, it’s tied to the crystal’s unusual inner structure, where tiny magnetic forces get tangled in a kind of “frustration.” When those tangled forces are disrupted by magnetism, the crystal suddenly drops in temperature. It’s a strange, natural trick that could someday help us build greener, more efficient ways to cool things.

Scientists reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in mice — Could humans be next?
Scientists at the University of Sydney have uncovered a malfunctioning version of the SOD1 protein that clumps inside brain cells and fuels Parkinson’s disease. In mouse models, restoring the protein’s function with a targeted copper supplement dramatically rescued movement, hinting at a future therapy that could slow or halt the disease in people.

Tiny twitches, big breakthrough: New clues to catch Parkinson’s sooner
These findings highlight the significance of rearing behavior and behavioral lateralization as potential behavioral markers for tracking the progression of Parkinson's disease.

The surprising link between hearing loss, loneliness, and lifespan
People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that better hearing translates into fuller living.

Scientists thought the Arctic was sealed in ice — they were wrong
For decades, scientists believed the Arctic Ocean was sealed under a massive slab of ice during the coldest ice ages — but new research proves otherwise. Sediment samples from the seafloor, paired with cutting-edge climate simulations, show that the Arctic actually remained partially open, with seasonal sea ice allowing life to survive in the harshest climates. Traces of ancient algae, thriving only when light and water mix, reveal that the region was never a frozen tomb. This discovery not only reshapes our understanding of Earth’s past but offers vital clues about how the Arctic — and our planet — may respond to climate extremes ahead.

Frozen light switches: How Arctic microbes could revolutionize neuroscience
In the frozen reaches of the planet—glaciers, mountaintops, and icy groundwater—scientists have uncovered strange light-sensitive molecules in tiny microbes. These “cryorhodopsins” can respond to light in ways that might let researchers turn brain cells on and off like switches. Some even glow blue, a rare and useful trait for medical applications. These molecules may help the microbes sense dangerous UV light in extreme environments, and scientists believe they could one day power new brain tech, like light-based hearing aids or next-level neuroscience tools—all thanks to proteins that thrive in the cold and shimmer under light.

Can one vanishing particle shatter string theory — and explain dark matter?
Scientists are on the trail of a mysterious five-particle structure that could challenge one of the biggest theories in physics: string theory. This rare particle—never seen before and predicted not to exist within string theory—might leave behind vanishing tracks in the Large Hadron Collider, like ghostly footprints that suddenly disappear. Spotting it wouldn’t just shake up physics theory—it might also reveal clues to dark matter, the invisible stuff that makes up most of the universe.

A shocking new way to make ammonia, no fossil fuels needed
Australian scientists have discovered a method to produce ammonia—an essential component in fertilizers—using only air and electricity. By mimicking lightning and channeling that energy through a small device, they’ve bypassed the traditional, fossil fuel-heavy method that’s been used for over a century. This breakthrough could lead to cleaner, cheaper fertilizer and even help power the future, offering a potential alternative fuel source for industries like shipping.

Scientists discovered how a scent can change your mind
Mice taught to link smells with tastes, and later fear, revealed how the amygdala teams up with cortical regions to let the brain draw powerful indirect connections. Disabling this circuit erased the links, hinting that similar pathways in humans could underlie disorders like PTSD and psychosis, and might be tuned with future brain-modulation therapies.

New IQ research shows why smarter people make better decisions
Smarter people don’t just crunch numbers better—they actually see the future more clearly. Examining thousands of over-50s, Bath researchers found the brightest minds made life-expectancy forecasts more than twice as accurate as those with the lowest IQs. By tying cognitive tests and genetic markers to real-world predictions, the study shows how sharp probability skills translate into wiser decisions about everything from crossing the road to planning retirement—and hints that clearer risk information could help everyone close the gap.

New research confirms that neurons form in the adult brain
Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the human brain continues to grow new cells in the memory region—called the hippocampus—even into old age. Using advanced tools to examine brain samples from people of all ages, the team identified the early-stage cells that eventually become neurons. These findings confirm that our brains remain more adaptable than previously believed, opening the door to potential treatments for memory loss and brain-related disorders.

Scientists starved worms — then discovered the switch that controls aging
Scientists have discovered that starving and then refeeding worms can reveal surprising secrets about aging. When a specific gene (called TFEB) is missing, these worms don’t bounce back from fasting—they instead enter a state that looks a lot like aging in humans, with signs of stress and cell damage. This research gives scientists a simple but powerful way to study how aging begins—and how it might be stopped. Even more intriguing, the same process might help explain how some cancer cells survive treatment by going into a kind of sleep mode.

Scientists just found a major flaw in a key COVID drug study
A promising path to fighting COVID and other coronaviruses may have been based on a serious mistake. Scientists had zeroed in on a part of the virus called the NiRAN domain, believed to be a powerful target for new antiviral drugs. But when a Rockefeller team revisited a highly cited 2022 study, they found the evidence didn’t hold up. Key molecules shown in the original virus model were actually missing. Their discovery could help prevent wasted time and resources in the race to develop better treatments—and highlights how even one bad blueprint can throw off years of research.

A cholesterol secret inside ticks may halt Lyme disease spread
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks—they hijack the tick’s own cell functions to steal cholesterol they need to grow. By tapping into a built-in protein pathway, the bacteria keep themselves alive until they can infect a new host. The research opens the door to new methods of stopping these diseases before ticks ever get the chance to bite. A new web tool also reveals that this trick might be used by other blood-feeding bugs too.

Climate is changing fast—and forests are 200 years behind
Forests aren’t keeping up with today’s climate chaos. While temperatures soar within decades, tree populations take 100 to 200 years to shift in response. A sweeping new analysis of ancient pollen and modern data reveals this dramatic lag—and its consequences. As ecosystems fall out of sync with their environments, scientists warn that without help, many forests could wither or collapse.

Avocado alert! DNA reveals how native plants keep brunch on the menu
Preserving strips of native vegetation beside avocado orchards gives insects a buffet of wild pollen when blossoms are scarce, doubling their plant menu and boosting their resilience. Using cutting-edge eDNA metabarcoding, Curtin scientists revealed how this botanical diversity underpins pollination, a service vital to 75% of crops and our brunch-worthy avocados. Their findings urge farmers to weave natural habitat back into farmland to secure food supplies for a swelling global population.

Parkinson’s reversal? One drug brings dying brain cells back to life
Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective signals in a mouse model of genetic Parkinson’s. After three months on the LRRK2-blocking drug MLi-2, damaged circuits revived and early signs of neuronal recovery emerged, hinting that timely treatment could not only halt but reverse disease progression—and perhaps benefit other Parkinson’s forms.

Rainforest deaths are surging and scientists just found the shocking cause
Tropical trees are dying faster than ever, and it's not just heat or drought to blame. Scientists have uncovered a surprising culprit: ordinary thunderstorms. These quick, fierce storms, powered by climate change, are toppling trees with intense winds and lightning, sometimes causing more damage than drought itself. The discovery is reshaping how we understand rainforest health and carbon storage, as storms may be responsible for up to 60% of tree deaths in some regions. Researchers now warn that failing to account for this hidden force could undermine forest conservation and climate models alike.

Even low levels of air pollution may quietly scar your heart, MRI study finds
Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of scarring in their heart muscle, which can lead to heart failure over time. This damage showed up in both healthy individuals and people with heart conditions, and was especially noticeable in women, smokers, and those with high blood pressure.

AI spots deadly heart risk most doctors can't see
An advanced Johns Hopkins AI model called MAARS combs through underused heart MRI scans and complete medical records to spot hidden scar patterns that signal sudden cardiac death, dramatically outperforming current dice-roll clinical guidelines and promising to save lives while sparing patients unnecessary defibrillators.

When rainforests died, the planet caught fire: New clues from Earth’s greatest extinction
When Siberian volcanoes kicked off the Great Dying, the real climate villain turned out to be the rainforests themselves: once they collapsed, Earth’s biggest carbon sponge vanished, CO₂ rocketed, and a five-million-year heatwave followed. Fossils from China and clever climate models now link that botanical wipe-out to runaway warming, hinting that losing today’s tropical forests could lock us in a furnace we can’t easily cool.

Sweet-smelling molecule halts therapy-resistant pancreatic cancer
A compound best known for giving almonds and apricots their aroma may be the key to defeating hard-to-kill cancer cells. Japanese researchers found that benzaldehyde can stop the shape-shifting ability of aggressive cancer cells, which lets them dodge treatments and spread. By targeting a specific protein interaction essential for cancer survival—without harming normal cells—benzaldehyde and its derivatives could form the basis of powerful new therapies, especially when combined with existing radiation or targeted treatments.

Scientists just simulated the “impossible” — fault-tolerant quantum code cracked at last
A multinational team has cracked a long-standing barrier to reliable quantum computing by inventing an algorithm that lets ordinary computers faithfully mimic a fault-tolerant quantum circuit built on the notoriously tricky GKP bosonic code, promising a crucial test-bed for future quantum hardware.

Scientists just mapped platinum atoms — and it could transform catalysis forever
A precious metal used everywhere from car exhaust systems to fuel cells, platinum is an incredibly efficient catalyst—but it's costly and carbon-intensive. Now, a serendipitous collaboration between scientists at ETH Zurich and other European institutions has opened a new frontier in understanding and optimizing platinum-based catalysts at the atomic level.

Why anger cools after 50: Surprising findings from a new menopause study
Anger isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it plays a deeper role in women’s mental and physical health during midlife. A groundbreaking study tracking over 500 women aged 35 to 55 reveals that anger traits like outbursts and hostility tend to diminish with age and menopause progression. This shift could signal enhanced emotional regulation during and after the reproductive transition. Surprisingly, the only form of anger that remained steady was suppressed anger.

Deafness reversed: Single injection brings hearing back within weeks
A cutting-edge gene therapy has significantly restored hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness, showing dramatic results just one month after a single injection. Researchers used a virus to deliver a healthy copy of the OTOF gene into the inner ear, improving auditory function across all ten participants in the study. The therapy worked best in young children but still benefited adults, with one 7-year-old girl regaining almost full hearing. Even more exciting: this is just the start, as scientists now aim to target other genes that cause more common forms of deafness.

This sun-powered sponge pulls drinking water straight from the ocean
In a leap toward sustainable desalination, researchers have created a solar-powered sponge-like aerogel that turns seawater into drinkable water using just sunlight and a plastic cover. Unlike previous materials, this new 3D-printed aerogel maintains its efficiency at larger sizes, solving a key scalability issue. In outdoor tests, it produced clean water directly from the ocean without any electricity, pointing to a future of low-cost, energy-free freshwater production.

A star exploded twice — First-ever image reveals its cosmic fingerprint
Astronomers studying the remnant SNR 0509-67.5 have finally caught a white dwarf in the act of a rare “double-detonation” supernova, where an initial helium blast on the star’s surface triggers a second, core-shattering explosion.

The fatal mutation that lets cancer outsmart the human immune system
Scientists at UC Davis discovered a small genetic difference that could explain why humans are more prone to certain cancers than our primate cousins. The change affects a protein used by immune cells to kill tumors—except in humans, it’s vulnerable to being shut down by an enzyme that tumors release. This flaw may be one reason treatments like CAR-T don’t work as well on solid tumors. The surprising twist? That mutation might have helped our brains grow larger over time. Now, researchers are exploring ways to block the enzyme and give our immune system its power back.

A midlife MRI that spots rapid aging and signals disease long before symptoms
A new brain scan tool shows how quickly your body and mind are aging. It can spot early signs of diseases like dementia, long before symptoms begin. The scan looks at hidden clues in your brain to predict future health.

The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t
Locked-down Hungarians who gained or lost pets saw almost no lasting shift in mood or loneliness, and new dog owners actually felt less calm and satisfied over time—hinting that the storied “pet effect” may be more myth than mental-health remedy even in extreme isolation.

Tiny gut “sponge” bacteria found to flush out toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”
Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of the body in animal tests, removing up to three-quarters of the toxins within minutes. Their findings hint at probiotic pills that could shield people from PFAS-linked cancers, fertility issues, and heart disease while lawmakers scramble to rein in 4,700 widespread compounds.

Researchers tested 200 toddlers — 96 chemicals were lurking in their bodies
Researchers testing urine from 2- to 4-year-olds in four U.S. states uncovered 96 different chemicals, many of them unmonitored and linked to hormone and brain disruption. Legacy toxins like triclosan are slowly declining, yet replacements such as DINCH plasticizer and modern pesticides are rising. Toddlers—especially the youngest, later-born, and those from minority groups—often carried higher levels than their own mothers. Scientists urge expanded biomonitoring and stricter regulations before these invisible pollutants derail early development.

Ultrafast 12-minute MRI maps brain chemistry to spot disease before symptoms
Illinois engineers fused ultrafast imaging with smart algorithms to peek at living brain chemistry, turning routine MRIs into metabolic microscopes. The system distinguishes healthy regions, grades tumors, and forecasts MS flare-ups long before structural MRI can. Precision-medicine neurology just moved closer to reality.

Citizen scientists spot rare exploding star in real-time
Citizen scientists using the Kilonova Seekers platform spotted a stellar flash 2,500 times brighter than before, allowing astronomers to identify the exploding cataclysmic variable GOTO0650 within hours. Swift community follow-up captured X-ray, UV, and amateur telescope data, revealing the star’s rare “period-bouncer” stage.

UF students are bending metal with lasers to build massive structures in orbit
UF engineers, backed by DARPA and NASA, are perfecting laser-forming techniques that let metal sheets fold themselves into giant solar arrays, antennas, and even space-station parts right in orbit—sidestepping rocket size limits and paving the way for sustainable off-Earth construction.

Earth’s weather satellites just spent 10 years watching Venus — here’s what they found
Japan’s Himawari weather satellites, designed to watch Earth, have quietly delivered a decade of infrared snapshots of Venus. By stitching 437 images together, scientists tracked daily thermal tides and shifting planetary waves in the planet’s cloud tops, even flagging calibration quirks in past spacecraft data.

Antarctica’s ocean flip: Satellites catch sudden salt surge melting ice from below
A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size of Greenland. This change has reversed a decades-long trend and is letting hidden heat rise to the surface, melting the ice from below. One of the most dramatic signs is the return of a giant hole in the ice that hadn’t been seen in 50 years. The consequences are global: stronger storms, warmer oceans, and serious trouble for penguins and other polar wildlife.

Why do killer whales keep handing us fish? Scientists unpack the mystery
Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 such gifts over 20 years, noting the whales often lingered expectantly—and sometimes tried again—after humans declined their offerings, suggesting a curious, relationship-building motive.

How female friendships help chimp babies survive
Female chimpanzees that forge strong, grooming-rich friendships with other females dramatically boost their infants’ odds of making it past the perilous first year—no kin required. Three decades of Gombe observations show that well-integrated mothers enjoy a survival rate of up to 95% for their young, regardless of male allies or sisters. The payoff may come from shared defense, reduced stress, or better access to food, hinting that such alliances laid early groundwork for humanity’s extraordinary cooperative spirit.

Banned in Europe, sprayed in America: The fungicide threatening our pollinators
Macquarie University researchers reveal that chlorothalonil, still commonly sprayed on American and Australian produce, cripples insect fertility by more than a third at residue levels typically found on food. The unexpectedly sharp drop in fruit-fly egg production suggests cascading damage to pollinator populations vital for crops and ecosystems. Although the fungicide is outlawed in the EU, Australian growers often apply it preventively, underscoring regulatory blind spots. Scientists urge scaled-back spraying and sustainable alternatives to stop a hidden contributor to global insect decline.

Is cheese secretly fueling your nightmares? Science weighs in
Over a thousand students revealed a striking link between lactose intolerance and nightmare-filled nights, hinting that midnight stomach turmoil from dairy can invade dreams. Researchers suggest simple diet tweaks especially ditching late-night cheese could turn scary sleep into sweet rest, though more experiments are needed to decode the gut-dream connection.

Synthetic storm: What’s really in your teen’s vape — and why scientists are alarmed
Teen vaping is changing fast — and not in a good way. A large national study found that more adolescents are vaping THC, CBD, and especially synthetic cannabinoids, which are often unregulated and far more dangerous. Even more troubling, many teens don’t know what’s in their vape pens at all. Researchers also found that girls are now more likely than boys to vape these substances. As these mysterious and risky chemicals gain popularity, scientists are sounding the alarm about the urgent need for better education, regulation, and awareness.

Is that really ADHD? Why flawed trials may be misleading millions
Researchers reviewing nearly 300 top-tier ADHD drug trials found that half skipped the rigorous, expert-led evaluations needed to rule out other conditions like depression or schizophrenia. With diagnoses often made by unqualified staff—or even by computer—many participants may not have actually had ADHD, casting doubt on study outcomes that shape treatment guidelines.

Are lefties really more creative? 100 years of data say no
A sweeping review of more than a century’s research upends the popular notion that left-handers are naturally more creative. Cornell psychologist Daniel Casasanto’s team sifted nearly a thousand studies, ultimately finding no consistent advantage for lefties on standard divergent-thinking tests—and even a slight edge for right-handers in some. The myth appears to thrive on coincidence: left-handedness is rare and so is creative genius, plus lefties’ overrepresentation in art and music gets cherry-picked while other professions are ignored.

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This 10TB lifetime subscription may be the last cloud storage you ever need
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TikTok-ready binoculars are now a real thing
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The Hisense 40-inch Class A4 FHD TV is more $75 for Prime Day
As of July 9, you can get the Hisense 40-inch Class A4 Series FHD TV for $132.99, down from $209.99.

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The Bose Soundlink Flex is under $100 this Prime Day, and Im seriously impressed
Save 34% on the Bose Soundlink Flex at Amazon.

Meta Quest 3S bundle with Gorilla Tag swings in at $249 on Prime Day
Save over $50 on the Meta Quest 3S 128GB bundle with Gorilla Tag and a 3-month Horizon+ trial, now just $249 for Prime Day.

What is Amazon Prime Day? All the dates, deals, and competitor sales to know in 2025.
What is Prime Day? When is Prime Day? Why is Prime Day? Get all the dates, deals, and details on Amazon's annual sale.

Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on July 9, 2025
See the moon phase expected for July 9, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Hisense’s 55-inch CanvasTV is $311 off for Prime Day. We love how it blends art and entertainment.
The Hisense 55-inch CanvasTV offers QLED picture, 144Hz refresh rate, and art mode for only $688.99 this Prime Day — a 31% discount.

My favorite gaming deals from Prime Day 2025: Consoles, accessories, and more
Check out the best gaming deals on Prime Day 2025 from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and others.

How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live: See the debut of Samsungs next-gen Galaxy devices
Got foldable fever? Samsung might have the prescription this week, and you can watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked livestream as it happens.

My favorite Prime Day printer and scanner deals you can shop right now
We've rounded up the best Prime Day deals on printers and scanners from top brands like HP, Epson, and Canon. Shop now and save.

Prime Day isnt over yet: The Kindle Colorsoft is at its lowest-ever price.
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Shopping for robot vacuums this Prime Day? A ton of self-emptying models are on sale.
A ton of robot vacuums that auto-empty are already on sale at Amazon weeks before Prime Day. Save on Roborock, Shark, and more.

Almost every new Roomba is on sale on Prime Day — save up to $800
The 2025 Roombas are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, with mopping Roombas starting at $219.99. See the best Roomba deals up to 54% off.

The best Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals you can shop right now
Shop the best Bluetooth speaker deals on top brands on Prime Day, including Sony, JBL, Anker Soundcore, and more.

The wireless earbuds deals are wild this Prime Day: Ive never seen prices this low
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Score the best noise-cancelling headphones deals on Prime Day — best-ever prices on all AirPods
Prime Day noise-cancelling headphones deals are starting out slow, but deals like $69 off the AirPods Max and $95 off the Amazon Echo Buds are standouts.

All the best Prime Day deals on Fire tablets
Amazon's annual Prime Day runs July 8 through 11. Start shopping deals now on the brand's Fire tablets.

We love the Prime Day deals on Kindles — save on the Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle deals are going strong during Amazon Prime Day 2025. Check out our top deal picks on the popular e-readers, including waterproof Kindles.

The best 2-in-1 laptop deals live on Prime Day
Aside from a Samsung Galaxy Book5, Amazon doesn't have many 2-in-1 laptop deals ahead of Prime Day. But Best Buy has two Lenovo Yoga options.

The best Prime Day Chromebook deals arent actually at Amazon
The best Prime Day Chromebook deals include the Asus CX34 and Acer Spin 714, and more, but you'll have to shop at Best Buy.

Fitbit deals are live on Prime Day — grab the Fitbit Ace for kids $30 off
Some Fitbit deals are already live ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025. You can grab the Fitbit Ace for kids $30 off, and check out more deals.

We tracked down the standout MacBook deals from Amazons Prime Day
Mashable's senior shopping reporter (and resident laptop expert) hunts down the best Prime Day MacBook deals.

Every iPad is on sale for Prime Day — record-low prices on iPad mini and iPad Air
Mashable's lead shopping reporter hunted down the best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals, including $120 off the latest iPad mini.

The best Prime Day deals on Bluetooth trackers: AirTags are almost at their lowest-ever price
Prime Day is officially here. The four-day sale kicked off with deals on AirTags, Tile trackers, and Samsung Bluetooth trackers.

Our favorite Prime Day deals on AirPods: all AirPods at record-low prices in 2025
Apple AirPods deals are coming out strong the day before Prime Day. Get lowest-ever prices on AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max.

Prime Day deals on Apple Watches are live: Get the Apple Watch Series 10 for its lowest-ever price
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Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel unlocked phone deals are live on Prime Day
Unlocked phone deals from Samsung, Motorola, and Google are already available ahead of Prime Day 2025. Here are the best ones.

The best Nintendo Switch deals live on Prime Day 2025
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Amazon has a lot of great Instant Pot deals live on Prime Day
Instant Pots are already up to 50% off on Amazon Prime Day.

Ive hand-picked the best Samsung Galaxy deals on Prime Day
Shop the best Samsung Galaxy deals on Prime Day 2025. Our top picks include Galaxy Tabs, Galaxy Buds, and more.

Beat the heat with the best Prime Day deals on bladeless fans
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15+ Prime Day board game deals you can shop right now
Save up to 47% on board games at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, including Scrabble, Twister, Monopoly, and more.

The best Prime Day soundbar deals you can shop right now
Shop the best Prime Day soundbar deals now. We've found the best deals on top-rated soundbars from Sony, Bose, Vizio, and more.

The best Prime Day deals can save you up to 42% on a new mesh WiFi system
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My favorite Prime Day drone deals to shop right now
Shop the best Prime Day deals on drones for beginners and pros. We're tracking price cuts on DJI, Holy Stone, and more.

Score the best deals on security cameras and doorbells this Prime Day
Ahead of Prime Day 2025, we're shopping deals on security cameras and doorbells. Save up to $240 on Blink, Arlo, and TP-Link ahead of Prime Day.

The best travel deals to bag on Prime Day 2025
The best Amazon Prime Day travel deals include cruises, luggage, portable chargers, noise-cancelling headphones, and tablets.

The best Prime Day book deals are beautiful: Save up to 80% on hardcovers, paperbacks, and Kindle editions
Get more books on a budget by shopping the best Prime Day book deals at Amazon.

I caught them all — the best Prime Day deals on Pokémon
Save on a variety of Pokémon deals that you can score on Prime Day at Amazon.

I found all the best Prime Day deals on Lego: Shop Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and more
The best Lego deals to shop during Amazon Prime Day 2025, including building sets for both kids and adults.

The best Prime Day deals on air fryers — we recommend checking out Instant Pot and Ninja
Ahead of Prime Day, save $100 on a Ninja air fryer oven or 50% on an Instant Pot Vortex basket air fryer.

My favorite Prime Day MacBook Air deal is somehow still available
Save 15% on the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch at Amazon.

Streaming deals on Prime Day? Yes, we found deals on Paramount+, Starz, Apple TV+, and more.
Prime Day is offering streaming deals aplenty this year — score Paramount+, Starz, MGM+, and more for only 99 cents per month.

65+ Amazon device deals were recommending this Prime Day
Several Amazon devices are at record-low prices on Prime Day, including Kindles, Fire tablets, and Fire TVs. Here's our top picks.

We rounded up all the best Prime Day deals on gift cards — get up to 20% off right now
Gift cards are up to 20% off at Amazon for Prime Day July 8 through 11.

20+ of the best Prime Day deals for under $25: Echo, Philips, and more
Check out our favorite deals under $25 from the Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale, which begins on July 8 and runs through July 11.

40+ of the best Prime Day deals for under $50: Fire TV sticks, indoor cameras, and more
Amazon Prime Day deals for under $50 are live — check out our top picks during the sale, which begins on July 8.

I love anything from Ninja, so I tracked down the best deals from Prime Day 2025
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is here and features lots of deals on Ninja kitchen appliances. Check out our favorite deals.

The best Prime Day deals for your kitchen — save on air fryers, blenders, and more
Shop Prime Day 2025 kitchen deals now. Get big discounts on air fryers, blenders, and more.

I tracked down the best Prime Day outdoor deals — shop Yeti, Jackery, and more
Tons of outdoor deals are on for Prime Day, including Yeti bottles, Jackery power stations, Ninja coolers, and Ooni pizza ovens.

The number of good robot vacuums deals this Prime Day is honestly overwhelming
Prime Day robot vacuum deals are out in full force at Amazon. Save hundreds on the newest Roombas and the Roborock Saros 10R.

We found the standout Echo deals from Prime Day 2025
Echo device deals are always included in Amazon Prime Day, and this year is no different. Check out the best deals so far.

My favorite Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds — record-low prices on AirPods
Amazon Prime Day is live — here are the best headphones and earbuds deals you can shop. Save on Sony, Apple, Beats, Anker Soundcore, and more.

The Prime Day deals on TVs are the best Ive seen in years
Dozens of great TV deals are live at Amazon for Prime Day 2025, including cheap 65-inch QLED TVs and more at record-low prices.

The best Prime Day 2025 deals on fitness trackers — shop Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, and more
A bunch of fitness tracker deals are live on Amazon for the big Prime Day 2025 sale. Check out our favorite offers.

My favorite tablet deals on Prime Day — get record-low prices on iPads
Prime Day deals are starting to roll in. Shop deals on tablets from Apple, Lenovo, Samsung and more ahead of Amazon's Prime Day.

Ive picked my favorite gaming laptop deals from Prime Day 2025
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is underway, and lots of gaming laptops are on sale. Check out our top deal picks.

This £30 app turns your iPhone into a lifelong scanner
Scan documents from anywhere with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now £29.42.

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How to watch the 2025 British and Irish Lions online for free
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 9, 2025
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

NYT Strands hints, answers for July 9
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 9, 2025
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1481 on July 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

I own these Philips Hue Smart Bulbs — this Prime Day deal is too good to ignore
A three-pack of the Philips Hue A19 White and Color Ambiance LED Smart Bulbs is on sale for $79.64 on Prime Day.

Yes, theres a Grubhub Prime Day deal: Get 50% off a delivery with this code
Amazon is back with another fire Grubhub Prime Day deal: Prime members can get 50% off one order plus free delivery via Grubhub+.

100+ Prime Day deals — get record-low prices on Apple, Ninja, and Samsung
Prime Day runs July 8 through 11. Shop the best Prime Day deals on Apple, Sony, Roborock, and more.

Im a tech editor, and these are the 12 Prime Day tech deals Im eyeing today
Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth selects the best Prime Day tech deals for July 8, 2025.

Samsung Galaxy deals are officially live on Prime Day
Shop the best Samsung Galaxy deals on Prime Day 2025. Our top picks include Galaxy Tabs, Galaxy Buds, and more.

Apple devices are hitting record-low prices for Prime Day: Shop AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and more
The best Prime Day Apple deals of 2025 include record-low prices on the entire lineup of AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, and MacBooks.

Prime Day is bringing headphones and earbuds down to their best prices ever — by far
Amazon Prime Day is live — here are the best headphones and earbuds deals you can shop. Save on Sony, Apple, Beats, Anker Soundcore, and more.

Upgrade your workout with the Powerbeats Pro 2 on sale for a record low on Prime Day
Grab the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 for just $179.95 — a $70 discount and $20 cheaper than their previous record low.