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Giant footprints in Mongolia force scientists to rethink dinosaur history forever
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (288+ words) Back in the mid-20th century, a remarkable fossil site was reported in a remote area of northern Mongolia, then'like socks after laundry day'it promptly vanished from human knowledge. Decades passed. But now, its rediscovery has thrown a spanner in the works…...
Archaeologists stunned by a lost Maya city untouched for over 1, 000 years
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (295+ words) Deep in the jungles of southern Mexico, archaeologists have walked into a city that no one had entered for more than a thousand years. Hidden in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in Campeche, the lost Maya center was so cut off…...
What your daily coffee really does to your gut, according to a new study
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (528+ words) The Futura Team represents the pulse of Futura's editorial department, bringing together a collective expertise dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Rather than the work of a single author, every article published under this signature is the result of…...
Exhausted immune cells: scientists reveal breakthrough to turbocharge the fight against cancer
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (407+ words) Our immune system has a particularly fearsome weapon in its fight against cancer: T lymphocytes. These cells are first-class detectives, able to spot and destroy abnormal cells. But here's the rub; when the battle against tumors drags on, these brave…...
Scientists Stunned by Discovery of Massive Structure Hidden Beneath Antarctica
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (319+ words) One chilling example has scientists alarmed: the so-called "Doomsday Glacier'aptly named and on the brink of collapsethreatens a climate disaster of unprecedented scale and inevitability. The rise in sea levels is no longer just a Hollywood doomsday script; instead, it's…...
This common asthma drug may secretly unlock your body's anti-cancer powers
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (269+ words) Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States focused their attention on a molecule called Cys LTR1, already well-known for its role in asthma and allergic reactions. Here's where it gets interesting: this protein is actually the target of montelukast, a…...
Scientists discovered that the rarest pieces of this golden treasure came from outer space
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (558+ words) A dull bracelet and a rusted hollow hemisphere decorated with gold were forged, researchers have found, not from metal taken from beneath the ground, but from iron in meteorites that fell from the sky. The discovery, led by Salvador Rovira-Llorens,…...
Study ties the world's biggest polluters to 300 years of unavoidable sea level rise
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (272+ words) Identifying the specific sources of global emissions helps target mitigation efforts effectively. Focusing on the highest emitting sectors offers the best chance for measurable climate progress. Historically, most studies analyzed emissions by nation. They consistently highlighted large economies like China,…...
Why China is deploying humanoid robots at its Vietnam border right now
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (442+ words) Futura, le m'dia qui explore le monde Why China is deploying humanoid robots at its Vietnam border right now To manage these delays, border authorities in Fangchenggang are deploying humanoid robots to assist with operations. The local government purchased the…...
What if the strongest predictor of how long you live isn't diet or exercise at all
1+ day, 26+ min ago (504+ words) According to a recent study, something else may have an even greater effect when it comes to shortening your lifespan. While poor sleep has previously been linked to a wide range of health problems, this latest investigation found that getting…...