Drug that can regrow missing human teeth finally enters clinical trials
Earlier this year, scientists revealed that a new tooth-regrowing drug would enter human trials before the end of 2024. They’ve cut it close, but Japanese …
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How to tell if you just spotted a drone or an airplane
Lights in the night can be easy to misinterpret. Is it a shooting star, a satellite, a plane, or a drone? Not sure how to …
Officials say they finally eradicated murder hornets from the US
Murder hornets, known more formally as the northern giant hornet after the Entomological Society of America changed its name, are an invasive species of killer …
Researchers invented an electronic lollipop that lets you taste things in virtual reality
A new “VR lollipop” could soon let you taste things in virtual reality. Researchers highlighted the device in a new study published late last month …
Every world map you’ve seen is wrong – this is what maps should look like
Every map of the world that you have ever seen is inaccurate. Well, of course, you might think. How could they map out the world …
Mouse sperm could be key to humanity’s space colonization efforts
Freeze-dried mouse sperm stored aboard the International Space Station could help determine the future of humanity’s space colonization efforts. The sperm, which is stored in …
Study claims Io doesn’t actually have an ocean of lava inside it
Since the late 1970s, scientists have believed that Io could have an ocean of lava hidden beneath its surface, causing much of the Jovian moon’s …
Revolutionary device pulls a key fertilizer ingredient out of thin air
A new device could let farmers generate fertilizer right out of the air. The device harnesses wind energy and draws air through a specialized mesh …
One simple blood test could predict your future disease risk
What if you could tell your future disease risk just by taking a blood test? While it might sound too good to be true, this …
China can now mass-produce cyborg cockroaches in a robotic factory
Scientists in China have found a way to mass-produce cyborg cockroaches. In fact, a new study shows that scientists have found a way to create …
Scientists discovered a ‘neural tourniquet’ that reduces bleeding by zapping one nerve
Researchers have discovered that stimulating a specific nerve could help patients maintain critical blood clotting mechanisms. This “neural tourniquet” could revolutionize how medical professionals approach …
These spiders launch targeted web attacks using sound
Researchers have finally figured out how slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) are so accurate when they fire their webs at prey. Everything from the timing to …
An entirely new form of ancient human may have been discovered
Scientists have proposed a new form of ancient humans. The Juluren, or “large head people,” reportedly lived in eastern Asia over 100,000 years ago. Paleoanthropologists …
Robotic rat with real animal odor uses AI to befriend live rats
A robotic rat learned how to befriend real rats using AI. The wheeled rat was designed to provide companionship for lab rats, which can live …
Playing video games actually boosts kids’ IQ, study finds
Playing video games might not be as bad for kids as our parents told us. In fact, according to a study published in 2022, playing …
New Jersey’s mysterious UFOs may finally have an explanation
There’s been a bit of panic growing in the communities of New Jersey, as earlier reports this last month of “mysterious UFOs” the size of …
NASA may finally know why Ingenuity crashed earlier this year
Almost a year ago, NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, broke a blade during what would become its final flight. Now, an investigation by the space agency …
Some heart transplant patients think their new organs may have old memories
Alongside their new organ, some transplant recipients also say they’ve inherited new emotions, tastes, and even memories. These experiences—ranging from food cravings to altered personality …
Could carbon dioxide, not water, have shaped the Red Planet?
For decades, scientists have believed water carved Mars’ dramatic landscape. Massive river valleys, ancient deltas, and complex geological formations seemed to prove the planet once …
This ‘magical’ material made almost entirely of air can stop EV fires from spreading
One of the problems surrounding electric vehicles is the fire hazard that lithium-ion batteries pose if they get too hot and have some kind of …
NASA just found seven more dark comets
Researchers have discovered a total of 14 dark comets, seven of which are new. The first dark comet was discovered two years ago. Shortly after, …
Jaw-dropping photos show volcanic lava obliterating Iceland’s Blue Lagoon
Press photographer Vilhelm Gunnarsson has captured some of the most jaw-dropping photos of a volcanic eruption in Iceland that we’ve seen in quite some time. …
Remarkable new battery splits water to create hydrogen fuel
Scientists may have finally figured out a viable way to create green hydrogen—the purest and most climate-neutral form of hydrogen fuel. The secret, according to …
Stress found to actually warp the brains of animals
Just like stress messes with our brains, research shows that it can also warp the brains of animals. In fact, a new study published in …
AI can create accurate images of streets just by listening to them
AI has entranced the scientific community. While chatbots like ChatGPT might be the most prominent AI we see in our daily lives, there’s a lot …
The biggest meteor shower of the year peaks this week
Skywatchers have quite the show to look forward to this week, as the biggest meteor shower of the year—the Geminids—is set to peak. Under dark …
CS(A)I? This AI can determine time of death by looking at a decomposing body
The actors in CSI make it look easy to determine a dead body’s time of death. But it’s actually much harder than you might think. …
Liquid metal self-assembles into electronics with this crazy new manufacturing process
A groundbreaking new method promises to reshape the way we manufacture nanoscale electronic components. It could offer a faster, cheaper, and more reliable alternative to …
New glow-in-the-dark wood doesn’t need electricity to illuminate homes
Imagine wooden wall panels that emit a soft glow at night or park benches that light up pathways with a gentle luminescence. This vision is …
A cheap daily supplement can boost brain function in older adults
Scientists have discovered a brain-boosting supplement that could help aging brains function better. The supplement is the subject is a new study published in Nature …
