Scientists have identified oligoporin D, a compound from the bitter bracket fungus, as the most bitter substance known. This discovery enhances understanding of human taste receptors and could influence future food and health research.
Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton warns AI could surpass humans and pose an existential threat within decades.
Astronomers have discovered that super-Earth exoplanets are more common than thought, with one likely existing for every three stars. This discovery was made through microlensing, showing super-Earths could have Jupiter-like orbits.
A groundbreaking project aims to create the world’s first T.Rex leather, combining ancient DNA with cutting-edge biotechnology to produce sustainable luxury materials.
Seventeen-year-old Eric Zhu organized a viral "sperm race" event in Los Angeles to highlight concerns about male fertility. While humorous, the event aimed to spark serious conversations about health and reproductive challenges.
Brandon Dale Biggs, who claimed to predict Trump's assassination attempt, now warns of a vision involving the next Pope and the Antichrist, coinciding with Pope Francis' death and the impending papal election.
Dubbed the "world’s first computer", the Antikythera Mechanism has baffled boffins for years - even inspired the latest Harrison Ford hit "The Dial of Destiny".
The Vatican has begun the solemn process of laying the pontiff to rest — a process steeped in centuries-old Catholic tradition and modern embalming science.
The death of Pope Francis has put the spotlight on 900-year-old prophecy that some believe foretells not only the identity of his successor but the very end of the world.
Explore the pervasive presence of microplastics, their toxic effects on human health, and practical ways to reduce exposure.