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Researchers have found the first new type of magnet in nearly a century. Now, these strange "altermagnets" could help us ...

Using samples collected by the Chinese Chang’e 5 mission, researchers have discovered a new way to release water from lunar ...

Without enough liquid water on the surface, a planet's atmosphere can become choked with carbon dioxide, raising temperatures ...

A wave of anti-vaccine sentiment has spurred measles outbreaks around the world, and could lead to outbreaks of other ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of sedimentary rock made of debris from slag heaps, formed in the geological blink of ...

Satellite data suggests cloud darkening is responsible for much of the warming since 2001, and the good news is that it is a ...

Urban trees lining streets fare better in dry spells than those in parks – now it seems that leaky water pipes are the reason for their endurance ...

Parents may discourage naps out of concern that their child won't then sleep at night, but research suggests that is not ...

Feedback tries to work out if a new indie rock band is releasing AI-generated music, and eventually decides to lean into this ...