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Researchers at the University of Richmond trained rats to drive miniature cars, uncovering surprising insights into their cognitive development and emotional well-being. The study equipped …
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Researchers at the University of Richmond trained rats to drive miniature cars, uncovering surprising insights into their cognitive development and emotional well-being. The study equipped …
Nuclear fusion holds immense promise as a clean, limitless energy source. But building reactors that can withstand the harsh conditions inside them remains a monumental …
Diamonds are often considered symbols of eternal love. However, their potential to preserve information for millions of years might be even more extraordinary. Researchers have …
The International Space Station (ISS) can’t catch a break. Less than a week after completing evasive maneuvers to avoid space junk, the ISS has had …
Residents of New York and the upper midwest may get a chance to see the Northern Lights this week. According to the Space Weather Prediction …
When we think about aging, we often imagine it as a uniform process—our entire body growing older in lockstep. But new research posits that aging …
When frustration boils over, many of us instinctively vent—yelling, punching a pillow, or ranting to a friend—believing it helps release the emotional pressure. However, new …
Earth is bidding farewell to a fleeting celestial companion. The asteroid 2024 PT5, has been orbiting near our planet for the past two months and …
When we think about memory, the brain naturally takes center stage. From recalling a childhood experience to learning a new skill, our minds seem to …
Can plants grow without sunlight? This question, which might have once seemed like the realm of science fiction, is now a challenge researchers are tackling …
If you’ve noticed your flights feeling bumpier, you’re not alone. Scientists say that increased turbulence is becoming more frequent—and it has a lot to do …
Giant water bugs are fascinating creatures that dominate their freshwater habitats with their sheer size and unique adaptations. These aquatic insects, often called “toe-biters,” are …
Physics textbooks have long relied on static diagrams to explain dynamic phenomena, leaving students to imagine how concepts like motion or energy unfold in real …
Discovered in 1963 near Alicante, Spain, the Villena Treasure remains one of the most fascinating finds of the Late Bronze Age. This extraordinary collection of …
For the first time, astronomers have imaged a star located outside the Milky Way galaxy. The subject, WOH G64, is a red supergiant situated roughly …
SpaceX’s Starship program has faced a wave of criticism after its fifth test flight, which reportedly caused sonic booms that damaged homes and buildings in …
China has taken a monumental leap in scientific research by activating the world’s most advanced hypergravity machine. the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF). …
Foie gras has long been a symbol of luxury dining. However, it has just undergone a groundbreaking transformation thanks to Vow, an Australian company that …
Concrete is a cornerstone of modern construction, but its inherent flaws pose significant challenges for construction companies—and environmentalists alike. Now, though, engineers have developed a …
Imagine a thread so thin it’s invisible to the naked eye but packed with the mass of thousands of stars. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the …
Picture Antarctica—not as an endless expanse of snow and ice, but as a lush, green rainforest teeming with towering trees and mysterious plants. It sounds …
In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 made history as the first—and so far, the only—spacecraft to visit Uranus. This close encounter gave scientists a rare look …
X-rays have fundamentally revolutionized healthcare, giving us views of the human body and even almost impossible views of atoms. However, the radiation involved in X-rays …
A revolutionary new medical test highlighted in a study in Nature Medicine could transform infection diagnostics forever. This new metagenomic sequencing test can detect a …
If you’re a fan of stunning night skies, Friday night is your last chance to witness a supermoon in 2024. Known as the Beaver Moon, …
In a surprising twist, scientists conducting a DNA analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair have uncovered new details about the composer’s health—and an unexpected revelation …
Concrete is a foundational material in construction, but it can encounter a costly problem: cracking. Engineers have been looking for ways to make stronger, more durable …