Researchers found a way to switch memories back on in Alzheimer’s patients
A new compound could be the first step towards creating an actual Alzheimer’s cure, researchers say. That’s because the new compound can actually “flip back …
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Starliner could leave astronauts stranded on ISS until 2025
If you thought the Boeing Starliner fiasco couldn’t get any worse, well, you’re in for some surprising news. It’s been weeks since Starliner took two …
Forget everything you’ve seen, this image shows the northern lights’ true colors
The first hyperspectral image of an aurora borealis shows the true colors of the northern lights. The image was captured using a new instrument called …
Climate change continues to pose major risk to Great Barrier Reef
A new set of samples of the Great Barrier Reef has raised new concerns about the danger posed to the reef by climate change. New …
Get ready for creepy AI robots with human facial expressions
China has reportedly developed a robot that can respond with natural human facial expressions. The robot was created by Liu Xiaofeng, a professor at Hohai …
This toxic foot-long worm is invading Texas, and it’s pure nightmare fuel
An invasive species of worm is making its home in Texas once more. The hammerhead flatworm is an extremely toxic worm that is hard to …
Streetlights seem to have a bizarre affect on tree leaves
Streetlights may have an interesting and unique effect on tree leaves. According to researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, artificial light could be causing …
New pillow uses AI to stop snoring
A new AI pillow could help people with snoring problems. The “next-generation anti-snore pillow” is designed by HOOTI, and it’s currently available on Kickstarter, where …
Best on-ear headphones in 2024, based on expert testing
Most popular headphones fall into three different categories: in-ear, over-ear, and on-ear. The last category — on-ear headphones — often gets overlooked because there aren’t any options …
New study suggests we could spot alien warp drives lurking in the cosmos
Scientists are looking for ways to detect alien warp drives lurking in space. While these hypothetical propulsion systems are most famous in science fiction stories …
Scientists find more proof of life on Venus
Four years ago, back in 2020, a group of scientists at Cardiff University in the UK discovered phosphine in the clouds on Venus. This significant …
New technique breaks down 100% of forever chemicals in one night
A group of researchers in Japan developed a technique to break down forever chemicals overnight. What’s even more impressive is that the technique is reportedly …
Scientists invented a mosquito repellent that lasts for over a week
Scientists have made a massive breakthrough in the continued fight against mosquitos. While some have turned to releasing genetically modified mosquitos designed to kill off …
NASA’s mission to crash D.A.R.T. into an asteroid gave us an unexpected revelation
NASA’s successful mission to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to change its trajectory has done more than just teach us how …
Apple introduces revolutionary privacy technique for protecting sensitive data
Apple is finally introducing homomorphic encryption into its products. This cryptographic technique is new for the tech giant but will be a massive revolution for …
Complex life on Earth is older than we thought, new theory claims
Life on Earth. Where did it come from? How long has it existed here? While we’re still searching for the answers to one of those …
Scientists might’ve discovered how to make a tractor beam in real life
Scientists may have discovered how to create a real-life tractor beam using electromagnetic radiation that can draw particles toward it. The result is something very …
Revolutionary new concrete doesn’t have any cement in it
Concrete has long been one of the most common construction materials, and you can see it just about everywhere. Lately, however, some scientists have been …
Death Valley is so hot right now, it literally melted a tourist’s skin
Death Valley National Park is known for being… well, dead. The sandy dunes of the valley are still one of the most well-known attractions in …
Perseverance rover may have discovered signs of ancient life on Mars
A rock filled with veins has caught the attention of NASA scientists peering through footage from NASA’s Perseverance rover. The rock, which is nicknamed “Chevaya …
Astronomers can spot fake AI photos using tools meant to measure galaxies
Scientists have found a way to use proven galaxy-measuring techniques to spot fake AI images of celebrities. The technique adapts tools used by the Royal …
Crazy new shapeshifting battery can stretch and twist
Researchers at the Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China have created a shapeshifting battery that can be stretched upwards of 5,000 percent. The …
This robot dog wirelessly jams home networks during police raids
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking a big step into the world of robotics with the introduction of its own wireless jamming robot …
Scientists found strange ‘dark oxygen’ on the ocean floor
A new oxygen source found at the bottom of the ocean has scientists scratching their heads. The “dark oxygen,” as some have referred to it, …
These close-up images of the Sun are so crazy, you won’t believe they’re real
Some astrophotographers know when they’ve landed a killer shot, and Mark Johnston, who also happens to be a NASA solar system ambassador, has managed to …
These companies use AI to ‘resurrect’ your dead family members
An AI company may have gone too far this time. Silicon Intelligence has now created an AI capable of “resurrecting” your dead loved ones. At …
Scientists created ‘smart soil’ that grows 138% bigger crops with less water
A group of scientists have created a smart soil that can use 40 percent less water than traditional soil options. Additionally, they say that the …
Loneliness may cause food to taste bad in space, new study claims
Space is inherently lonely. Sure, the crew members of the International Space Station have fellow astronauts to work alongside, but they’re often isolated from their …
These ultra-zoomed photos of the parasites that live in pets look like something out of a horror movie
Our pets are some of our most cherished companions. But they can also be home to some pretty disgusting parasites. While it’s important to take …
Mice lived 20% longer after astounding anti-aging drug trial
Scientists have found an unlikely anti-aging drug in the form of an anti-inflammatory drug that is designed to inhibit an inflammatory molecule known as interleukin-11 …
