Incredible 3D diagram lets you zoom into a brain like Google Maps
Scientists have created an incredibly detailed 3D brain map of a fly’s brain, and it’s probably one of the coolest things that you’ll see this …
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MIT researchers invented recycled glass bricks as strong as concrete
Construction is a significant source of pollution, accounting for around 37 percent of global emissions. While some companies are looking for ways to cut down …
This drug-free nasal spray may prevent the common cold
A new type of drug-free nasal spray could be a great defense against Covid-19, the common cold, and other viruses and bacterial illnesses. The spray …
NASA bids farewell to Voyager 2’s plasma science instrument
NASA has finally turned off one of Voyager 2’s science instruments. Now, there’s no need to worry, as Voyager 2 isn’t shutting down anytime soon. …
Northern lights may be visible from these US states this weekend
Aurora chasers should likely expect increased northern lights activity this weekend thanks to a geomagnetic storm warning set for October 3 to October 5. The …
New cancer treatment uses beams of radioactive ions to kill tumors with pinpoint accuracy
A new concept for targeted cancer treatment has proven somewhat successful in mice thus far. The concept relies on using radioactive ion beams to target …
Revolutionary new bendable processors cost less than $1 to manufacture
Processors continue to improve as manufacturers find new ways to upgrade them. One of the latest upgrades comes in the form of a 32-bit bendable …
New self-healing concrete that fixes its own cracks is now being used in the US
A new type of self-healing concrete has debuted in the U.S. market. The concrete, which is called Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete, gets its self-healing properties from …
‘Finger of Death’ is a bizarre ocean phenomenon that kills whatever it touches
Brinicles are a combination of brine and icicles that grow underneath ice shelves in the ocean. While they’re technically just a sliver of super-cooled ice …
Revolutionary ADHD headband is said to treat symptoms in just 20 minutes a day
What if you could put a headband on for just 20 minutes a day to help treat the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? The new …
What happens if you accidentally eat mold?
We’ve all been there. You’re eating a sandwich you’ve just made, and suddenly you notice a little spot of mold. No big deal, right? Some …
Scientists just uncovered the first new chemical bond in over 10 years
A group of researchers at the University of Tokyo have spent years testing the limits of chemical bonds. And now, after years of work, they’ve …
This Manhattan skyscraper is being constructed of concrete that’s like nothing else in the world
C-Crete Technologies has become the first company to pour granite-based concrete at a construction site. The new concrete is completely devoid of Portland cement and …
This animal may be able to pause its biological clock to stop aging
Apparently, axolotls are capable of far more than just regenerating lost limbs. In fact, these amphibians appear to be able to stop aging completely, putting …
NASA found a ‘zebra rock’ that is unlike anything else we’ve seen on Mars
NASA has captured evidence of yet another striking object on the Martian surface. This time, the object is a somewhat funky “zebra rock,” which appears …
Light pollution in cities and towns has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Light pollution is bad. Not only is it bad for astronomers—making it harder for them to see the night sky and study the stars—but now …
There may be more water on the Moon’s surface than we previously thought
The lunar surface might look like a barren wasteland of dust and rock, but scientists have just discovered signs of water all over the Moon’s …
This shark can live for over 400 years and we finally know how
Scientists may finally understand how the Greenland shark lives for 400 years. While not exactly that spectacular looking of a creature, the Greenland shark makes …
A naked-eye comet is coming to Earth this week – here’s when to see it
This week, skywatchers will be treated to yet another rare treat: Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, makes its way past Earth. This comet …
Scientists may have found signs of dark matter in Mars’s orbit
A wobble in Mars’ orbit could very well be a sign of dark matter, a new study posits. The study builds off the idea that …
This new coffee is made without any beans
New types of alternative coffee are making strides across the market, and one of these new “beanless” coffees is made by Atomo. These new coffee …
Researchers found a simple way to make concrete 560% stronger
Scientists have created hollow concrete that is 5.6 times stronger than regular concrete. The new design is based on the human femur, which features a …
Scientists may soon be able to translate the languages plants use to communicate
We may very well be able to translate plant languages soon, scientists claim. While you might think of plants as passive objects just existing on …
Groundbreaking experiment may let us ‘see’ gravity for the first time ever
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand how gravity operates at its most basic scale. However, no theory has come close to fully explaining it. …
This portable wind turbine can charge your devices with a gentle breeze
One of the biggest issues with solar panels is that they can only really generate energy when the sun is shining. Wind turbines, however, only …
Chinese scientists claim they can use Starlink satellites to detect stealth aircraft
Chinese scientists claim that radiation from Starlink constellations will actually let them detect stealth aircraft. It’s a bold claim, but based on the evidence presented …
Oh good, a new species of ‘horror wasp’ is invading the US
A new species of wasp has been discovered in America, and it seems to channel some of the well-known features of the xenomorph from the …
Earth may have once had rings like Saturn
Earth may have had rings like Saturn many, many millenia ago. However, the formation didn’t last long, and it eventually collapsed, falling to the surface …
Researchers discovered a massive underwater mountain range filled with rare marine species
Oceanographers have discovered a beautiful underwater world filled with rare marine species. This “brave new world” is located around 900 miles off the coast of …
A stadium-sized asteroid will skim past Earth this week
A potentially hazardous asteroid the size of a sports stadium is set to skim past Earth this week. The asteroid, known as 2024 ON, is …
