Vast Underground Fungal Network Stretches Trillions of Times Around Earth, Holds Significant Carbon
Scientists have quantified a massive, hidden web of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi beneath the surface, estimating its total length and carbon content.
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Great White Shark Stalks Paddleboarders Off California Coast
Drone footage captures a large shark following two individuals near Santa Barbara.
Study Suggests Religious Rituals May Trigger Opioid Release, Enhancing Social Bonding
Research indicates that participation in ceremonies can activate the brain's natural opioid system, similar to the effects of certain drugs.
World's Oldest Asteroid Impact Crater Identified in Western Australia
Scientists have dated an ancient impact structure in Western Australia to 3.02 billion years ago, providing the earliest evidence of a major asteroid collision on Earth.
ER Doctor to Undertake 8-Month Mission Aboard International Space Station
NASA astronaut and emergency physician Dr. Anil Menon is preparing for a lengthy stay on the orbiting laboratory.
'Frankenstein' Rabbits with Tentacle-Like Growths Spreading Across U.S. States
Infected rabbits exhibiting cancerous lesions resembling horns are being reported in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and New York, a phenomenon linked to the cottontail papilloma virus.
Questions Arise in Case of Missing Nuclear Lab Employee Found Dead
New details about the final moments of Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared in June 2025, have emerged, casting doubt on initial suicide theories.
ER Doctor to Embark on 8-Month Mission Studying Spaceflight Effects
Dr. Anil Menon will conduct research on the International Space Station, focusing on human health during long-duration space travel.
Feline Grooming Behavior Can Signal Conflict, Study Finds
Researchers discovered that cats may groom each other not just out of affection but also as a subtle way to express tension or initiate play.