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Reconstruction of a large mawsoniid coelacanth from the British Rhaetian. Credit: Daniel Phillips Researchers found dozens of Triassic coelacanth fossils in UK museums. The fish were once mistaken for reptile bones. The coelacanth is often called a “living fossil.” Once believed to have vanished millions of years ago, it was unexpectedly rediscovered in 1938 when one was caught in the …

Gazing up at the stars at night, it’s easy to imagine that space goes on forever. But cosmologists know that the universe actually has limits. First, their best models indicate that space and time had a beginning, a subatomic point called a singularity. This point of intense heat and density rapidly ballooned outward during the big bang. And second, the …

Researchers in Japan have uncovered previously hidden giant DNA elements, called Inocles, living in the human mouth. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called Inocles, which may influence oral health, immunity, and cancer risk. Researchers at the University of Tokyo and collaborators have uncovered a surprising discovery within the human …

With rising anxiety about both the financial and environmental costs of modern living, many people are exploring alternative options. A poster recently took to the subreddit r/offgrid to show pictures of their unconventional lifestyle. The post is titled, “26 yrs old, two years ago bought just shy of 5 acres for 12k.” They show a few different pictures of the …

Elissa Kalver was 34 when she found a lump in her breast. She had no family history of cancer and had just welcomed her first child. She assumed the lump was a cyst. But when she went to get it checked out, doctors found another lump in her armpit. Biopsies found that both lumps were malignant.  More tests found the …

Elissa Kalver was 34 when she found a lump in her breast. She had no family history of cancer and had just welcomed her first child. She assumed the lump was a cyst. But when she went to get it checked out, doctors found another lump in her armpit. Biopsies found that both lumps were malignant.  More tests found the …

For centuries, Leonardo da Vinci’s genius has fascinated historians and scientists alike, but now researchers are closer than ever to uncovering his true biological legacy. A decades-long genealogical investigation has traced Leonardo’s family line across 21 generations, opening the door to cutting-edge DNA analysis that may reconstruct his genetic profile. Credit: Stock Scientists confirmed genetic continuity in Leonardo da Vinci’s …

Social Security cost of living adjustment likely higher this year  Axios Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be slightly higher in 2026, estimates find. What that means for retirees  CNBC Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could increase 2.7% in 2026, according to a new estimate  CBS News Medicare Part B Premium May Top $200 a Month in 2026  AARP 2026 Social Security COLA estimate at 2.8% …

At 19 years old, Sydney mechanic Jack Clement should be looking forward to building his career, travelling with friends, and enjoying life with his girlfriend. Instead, he is facing the unimaginable – a stage four cancer diagnosis. Jack’s story began when he was 14, sitting in class at school. The vision in his right eye suddenly went blurry. He assumed …

The sudden death of a Microsoft engineer at work has reignited scrutiny on an overworking crisis plaguing America’s high-stress jobs. The family of Pratik Pandey, 35, slammed the tech firm for running the ‘bright, hardworking young man’ into the ground, and said he was often made to work well into the night. Initial reports from the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner …