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Playing in flatland

Physicists believe a third class of particles – anyons – could exist, but only in 2D. What kind of existence is that?- by Elay ShechRead on Aeon

Jan 26, 2026 • 5 min

Gladiators on wheels

For India’s travelling stunt drivers, who risk their lives for a living, freedom lies on the other side of fear- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Jan 26, 2026 • 5 min

Can you rewire your brain?

The metaphor of rewiring offers an ideal of engineered precision. But the brain is more like a forest than a circuit board- by Peter LukacsRead on Aeon

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

The Snow Moon will 'swallow' one of the brightest stars in the sky this weekend: Where and when to look

On the night of Feb. 2, skywatchers in eastern North America can see the moon occult Regulus — a rare event visible to the naked eye.

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Watch awkward Chinese humanoid robot lay it all down on the dance floor

The model demonstrated remarkable precision, stability and speed across a highly complex dance routine.

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

More than 43,000 years ago, Neanderthals spent centuries collecting animal skulls in a cave; but archaeologists aren't sure why

Neanderthals repeatedly returned to the cave to store horned animal skulls, revealing this cultural tradition was transmitted over time.

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

'Part of the evolutionary fabric of our societies': Same-sex sexual behavior in primates may be a survival strategy, study finds

A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in socially complex species. The findings show diverse sexual behaviors are common —...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Thousands of dams in the US are old, damaged and unable to cope with extreme weather. How bad is it?

Dams in the U.S. are showing signs of damage that are worsening with age and climate change. Could satellites help prioritize repairs amid budget and inspection constraints?

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

New triple-drug treatment stops pancreatic cancer in its tracks, a mouse study finds

By targeting three key growth pathways at once, researchers eliminated pancreatic tumors in multiple mouse models and prevented the cancer from returning, a promising step toward overcoming treatment ...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Trippy 'biomass' snap reveals first detailed look at our planet's carbon stores — Earth from space

The first false-color image from ESA's newly operational Biomass satellite shows off a unique perspective of the rainforests, grasslands and wetlands surrounding a winding river in Bolivia.

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Physicists push thousands of atoms to a 'Schrödinger's cat' state — bringing the quantum world closer to reality than ever before

Researchers have demonstrated that a nanoparticle of 7,000 sodium atoms can act as a wave, creating a record-setting superposition.

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

In the search for bees, Mozambique honey hunters and birds share a language with distinct, regional dialects

People searching for honey in Mozambique work with birds via a shared language in a rare case of cooperation between humans and wild animals. This language also comes with regional dialects — that app...

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

'System in flux': Scientists reveal what happened when wolves and cougars returned to Yellowstone

Large carnivores are both clashing and coexisting in the western United States. Although wolves dominate cougars and steal their prey, cougars' shift from elk- to deer-heavy diets, paired with a rugge...

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

'Landmark' elephant bone finding in Spain may be from time of Hannibal's war against Rome

An elephant bone discovered in Spain may date to the time of Hannibal's battles against the Romans.

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Hydrogen leak derails Artemis II wet rehearsal, pushing launch date back by weeks

NASA has delayed the Artemis II launch until March at the earliest after engineers discovered hydrogen leaks during last night's wet dress rehearsal.

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Men develop cardiovascular disease 7 years before women, study suggests. But why?

Men's heart health tends to decline earlier in life, and the difference is driven largely by coronary heart disease, which appears roughly a decade sooner in men than in women.

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could create a flash visible from Earth, study finds

If the building-size asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the moon in December 2032, the impact will produce a bright flash that may be visible to the naked eye, a new study finds.

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat

An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

Feb 04, 2026 • 5 min

A deer carrying the rotting head of its vanquished foe and a playful lynx shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award

Here are the 24 images shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

Feb 04, 2026 • 5 min

Bad Bunny Stands Up for Latinos at the Grammys With Message Against ICE and Hate

At the Grammys, Bad Bunny did more than walk a red carpet or accept nominations. He used the world's biggest music stage to speak directly to millions of Latinos who, he said, are living through fear,...

Feb 01, 2026 • 5 min