New research confirms that hunter-gatherer children in Siberia died from Yersinia pestis infection over 5,500 years ago, challenging previous assumptions about plague spread.
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Scientists trace high-energy ghost particle to the ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy
Researchers trace a high-energy neutrino to the galaxy Shadow Blaster, marking the first direct link between a star-forming galaxy and a cosmic ghost particle.
In the Midst of Tornado Season, a Surprisingly Short History of Predicting Twisters
Exploring the brief history of tornado forecasting, from early experiments to modern technology, as severe storms threaten the Midwest this season.
A bold satellite rescue mission came together in record time, but will it work?
A new satellite designed to rescue the aging Swift spacecraft was launched in record time, but its success remains uncertain amid technical challenges.
‘A mixture from zero to infinity’: Physicists tried splitting a photon — and ended up with an improbable swarm of particles
Researchers simulated splitting a photon, revealing a complex mixture from zero to infinity particles, challenging current understanding of quantum physics.