2026

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A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human sacrifice. With major

Researchers have created a nanoscale structure that traps infrared light in a layer just 40 nanometers thick—over 1,000 times thinner

Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging

Industry with business model not yet firmly established and investments financed by huge debts is particularly at risk Donald Trump’s

Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and

After forgetting the nibbles, refusing my costume requests and emailing GCHQ, ‘Gaskell’ did at least get us to show up

Scientists have taken a major step toward futuristic energy tech by building a working prototype of a quantum battery—one that

A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and

Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly