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Can Killing “Zombie” Brain Cells Finally Cure Epilepsy?
Why do standard drugs fail 30% of epilepsy patients? A new study identifies "zombie" immune…
Birdbrain or Mastermind? The Evolution of Consciousness
For centuries, calling someone a "birdbrain" was an insult. Science assumed that because birds lacked…
James Webb Maps an Alien Atmosphere in 3D
Scientists used the James Webb 3D atmosphere map tool for the first time on WASP-18b.…
Europa Clipper to ‘Taste’ Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS in Historic Flyby
In a historic first, NASA's Europa Clipper will fly through the tail of interstellar comet…
Climate Change & Zombie Viruses: What Science Knows
Arctic thaw is reviving 48,500-year-old zombie viruses permafrost couldn't hold. Learn about the climate feedback…
Origin of Heavy Elements: Has a New Cosmic Forge Been Found?
We knew stars make elements, but the origin of heavy elements like gold was a…
How DNA Folding Sparked the Origin of Animal Complexity
The origin of animal complexity was a puzzle. A new 2025 study reveals it wasn't…
How a Bat’s Brain Works: They Have GPS Cells
Scientists discover bats use a 'neural compass' anchored to visual landmarks, not magnetic fields, to…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Water Plumes
Why is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS releasing water like a 'fire hose' so far from the…
Microplastics Bone Health Risk: Is Plastic Weakening Skeletons?
Shocking link uncovered: microplastics bone health risk. Studies show tiny plastics invade bone, disrupt cells…