Scientists invented a brain-computer-interface that translates thoughts to speech
A new interface can accurately read your thoughts and turn them into speech. This new brain-to-speech tech could help people with speech disabilities like ALS …
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Crazy new AI can tell if you’re sick just by looking at your tongue
A new type of health AI assistant can accurately detect health conditions just by looking at your tongue. Medical researchers designed the assistant to look …
A rare blue moon will rise tonight, here’s when to see it
August’s full moon is not just going to be the usual Sturgeon Moon, but it’s also going to be a rare blue moon that you …
Researchers built a device that lets any athlete run faster
A group of researchers at ETH Zurich University in Switzerland have been working on a specially designed shield to help runners improve their running speed. …
This soldier said he hadn’t slept a wink since being shot 40 years earlier
A Hungarian man named Paul Kern claims he has spent the past 40 years living a sleepless life. And I don’t just mean that he’s …
Space photographer captures photo of secret Chinese space plane
An amateur space photographer has managed to do the unthinkable—Felix Schöfbänker has captured a photo of the Chinese space plane. The plane is very similar …
New study claims dino-killing asteroid originated beyond Jupiter
A new study published in the journal Science may have finally pinpointed the origin of the dinosaur-killing asteroid. Based on the evidence, it appears that …
Revolutionary new concrete bricks are made of demolished buildings and air
What if we could use renewable concrete bricks to build new structures? It might not seem like it, but construction is one of the biggest …
Rare blue supermoon is coming this month – here’s how to see it
A rare supermoon will grace our skies next week. August’s full moon—also known as the Sturgeon moon—is set to appear in the night sky on …
Starliner update: NASA says it won’t make a decision for at least another week
Imagine spending years planning a trip to the International Space Station, only to finally get there and find yourself stranded because your ride just wasn’t …
This site is basically IMDb for YouTubers, helping you find the top channels everyone’s buzzing about
Finding content to watch on YouTube used to be as easy as opening the website and scrolling through your recommended videos page. But, with so …
Best in-ear headphones in 2024, based on expert testing
Headphones are among the most important accessories that we carry around with us each day. Whether you listen while commuting, while working out, or while …
Breakthrough discovery may lead to a cure for gluten sensitivity and celiac disease
A new study published in Gastroenterology has revealed new findings that could help lead to a cure for celiac disease. According to the researchers behind …
This groundbreaking new EV battery charges in just 10 minutes
A new battery from Chinese automaker Zeekr could help alleviate EV range anxiety. The new battery is made using upgraded lithium iron phosphate, and it …
One of Utah’s most beautiful geological features has collapsed
One of Utah’s most well-known geological features has collapsed. The Double Arch, which has also been known as the “Toilet Bowl,” “Crescent Pool,” and the …
Scientists are trying to use a parasite to inject drugs directly into the brain
Scientists are testing new ways to deliver injections directly to the brain. The key? Using “medical parasites” to deliver the medicine directly to the patient’s …
Bacteria found in poop can help heal wounds quicker
Scientists may soon turn to bacteria originally found in feces to help cure chronic wounds more quickly. An open wound, for example, is a perfect little breeding …
This startup pulls dairy-free butter out of thin air
A startup backed by Bill Gates has come up with a revolutionary way to create dairy-free butter out of nothing more than hydrogen and carbon …
It might not be that hard to terraform Mars after all
With NASA hoping to send humans to Mars in the 2030s and Elon Musk touting SpaceX’s sci-fi-level plans for colonizing the Red Planet, the idea …
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 …
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 …
