Traces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place there
A bundle of botanicals buried at an ancient Maya ball court in Mexico may have been placed there as part of a ritual, according to a new study.Archaeologists made the…
NASA to Provide Coverage as Dragon Departs Station with Science
NASA and its international partners are set to receive scientific research samples and hardware as a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft departs the International Space Station on Sunday, April 28 weather…
Deciphering ‘Greater Than,’ ‘Less Than’ and ‘Equal To’ Symbols
While the concept is straightforward, if you're not used to the greater than and less than symbols, it can be tricky to recall which one means which. Fortunately, there are…
Ozone hole: Why Antarctic wildlife is being ‘sunburnt’
A large group of ozone depleting chemicals were responsible - primarily CFCs or chlorofluorocarbons - that were used as refrigerants. Every country agreed, in 1987, to phase out a group…
The 2024 Cicada Emergence Is Coming, Here’s Everything to Know
In April 2024, the cicadas are starting to buzz. Reports of cicada broods emerging in the South of the U.S. are underway. The insect’s signature high-pitched and alarming sound has…
Sequence basis of transcription initiation in the human genome | Science
Transcription initiation is a process that is essential to ensuring the proper function of any gene, yet we still lack a unified understanding of sequence patterns and rules that explain…
Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts
SACRAMENTO — Frustrated over the lack of progress on homelessness in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for increased oversight of cities and counties that receive state funds in an effort…
Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are on Sale Right Now
We’ve tested a lot of great robot vacuums here at WIRED, but the Roborock Q5 Pro+ has held the top spot in our Best Robot Vacuums guide for some time…
Researchers Construct New Family Tree for Flowering Plants
An international team of scientists has created the tree of life for almost 8,000 (about 60%) genera of flowering plants (angiosperms). This achievement sheds new light on the evolutionary history…
People Keep Secrets Because They Overestimate Harsh Judgments
People Keep Secrets Because They Overestimate Harsh JudgmentsResearch suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to othersBy Amit…