Supersonic commercial flights will return in 2025 for the first time since the Concorde
For the first time since the Concorde was retired in 2003, the dream of supersonic commercial flights is making a comeback. Promising to cut transcontinental …
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Show this AI a single image, and it can imagine an entire world
Imagine transforming a single still image into an entire virtual world. This futuristic capability isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality of GenEx (Generative World …
A scientist claims he might have figured out the solution to the ‘grandfather paradox’
Time travel has fascinated humanity for generations, but it’s long been dismissed as impossible due to the “grandfather paradox.” This thought experiment poses a mind-bending …
Coffee actually helps you live longer, decade-long study says
There’s good news brewing for coffee lovers—particularly if you enjoy your caffeine fix in the morning. A recent study examining over 40,000 Americans has uncovered …
After a 2-hour interview, Google can make an AI that thinks and acts like you
Imagine distilling a person’s personality, opinions, and decision-making style into an AI replica. This concept isn’t science fiction—it’s the foundation of a groundbreaking study by …
What’s happening to Earth right now can’t be explained by climate models
For over five decades, scientists have been striving to predict Earth’s future climate. The progress has been remarkable, yet the task is daunting. As global …
Human hibernation might actually be possible
Humanity’s ambition to explore the stars faces a fundamental hurdle: the sheer expanse of space. Even traveling at near-light speeds, reaching our closest stellar neighbor …
New study suggests a completely different origin for Pluto’s largest moon
Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, has fascinated astronomers for decades with its unique relationship to the dwarf planet. Now, new research sheds light on its intriguing …
Scientists just found signs of a massive dinosaur highway in England
Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham have uncovered a massive expanse of dinosaur footprints at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire. These ancient tracks, …
A rare four-planet conjunction will be visible for most of January
January brings an extraordinary treat for stargazers: a rare four-planet conjunction lighting up the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will align in a …
Food made without plants or animals will go on sale in the US in 2025
Imagine a future where butter, chocolate, and ice cream are created without relying on farms or livestock. That future is closer than ever as farmless …
These new smart glasses from CES have a screen, but it’s not on the lenses
A new wearable tech company is entering the fray. Halliday, a new startup, is set to shake up the wearable tech scene by combining smart …
MIT researchers figured out how to decode cellular signals using light
Decoding cellular signals has long been a cornerstone of biomedical research, offering insights into how cells communicate and respond to environmental changes. This knowledge is …
Researchers figured out how many bits per second of data the human brain can process
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have uncovered a surprising truth about the speed of human thought: our brains process ideas at a rate …
This cute little sea animal is actually a hybrid that’s part vegetable
In the vast and colorful—and sometimes terrifying—world of marine life, few creatures are as captivating as the Costasiella kuroshimae. Affectionately known as the “leaf sheep” …
We finally know the true health benefits of drinking more water each day
We all know that staying hydrated is important, but the benefits of drinking water go far beyond quenching your thirst. It’s the cornerstone of good …
Scientists bent atoms in an experiment everyone thought was impossible
Scientists have demonstrated that atoms can exhibit wave-like behavior, challenging long-held assumptions that experiments of this nature were impossible and opening new doors in quantum …
2025 is the year flying taxis might finally take off
The dream of flying taxis is edging closer to reality, thanks to the emergence of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Unlike helicopters, these …
Luxury condos and hotels in Miami are sinking into the ground at an alarming rate
Miami’s iconic coastline, dotted with luxury high-rises and beachfront condos, is facing an unexpected challenge. Recent research by the University of Miami has uncovered that …
Northern lights might be visible across the US to ring in the new year
The last week of 2024 is ending with a cosmic gift—potential New Year’s auroras lighting up the skies over parts of the northern United States. …
Scientists may have discovered how to fight drug-resistant bacteria
Drug-resistant bacteria are one of the most pressing health crises of our time, with predictions that they could claim up to 2 million lives annually …
This solar paint tech could lead to nearly unlimited EV range
We’ve seen a few key improvements in both paint and electric vehicles over the past year. And while those two industries might not seem all …
Rare black moon will grace our sky tonight
Tonight’s new moon—the second new moon in a month—is going to be what scientists call a black moon. These rare moon types are similar to …
Mathematicians are getting close to uncovering the greatest mystery behind prime numbers
Prime numbers, the “atoms of arithmetic,” have captivated mathematicians for centuries. These numbers, divisible only by themselves and one, appear deceptively random yet hide intricate …
Geomagnetic super storms caused tractors to move on their own
Back in May, Earth was hit by five consecutive coronal mass ejections (CMEs) within a matter of two days. While the geomagnetic super storms that …
Cancer risk drops as we get older, and this may be why
Cancer risk is a numbers game. It rises steadily as we age, with our 60s and 70s seeing the highest risk. Decades of accumulating genetic …
A strange asteroid-comet could be key to understanding the birth of the solar system
A large asteroid-comet hybrid that orbits between Neptune and Jupiter is an intriguing oddball as far as cosmic rocks go. Chiron, as the strange centaur …
Disease-resistant, gene-edited pork may go on sale in the US in 2025
New reports suggest that gene editing could bring us disease-resistant pork as soon as 2025. It’s been thirty years since the first genetically modified tomato …
Scientists finally figured out how North American’s highest mountain formed
Mount Denali, North America’s highest mountain, is a beautiful sight. While beautiful, though, scientists have long wondered exactly how this mountain came to be. Now, …
Researchers found a way to 3D print plastic that’s cheap, stretchable, and recyclable
Researchers developed a special 3D-printed plastic that is cheap and flexible. The plastic is made up of a substance they call thermoplastic elastomer. This elastomer …
