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 …
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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 …
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 …
Researcher creates 30% stronger concrete using nanocrystals and nanofibers
Researchers at Purdue University have found a way to make concrete 30 percent stronger. Tests run against the new concrete show it is able to …
These temporary tattoos can be used to read brain activity
Electroencephalography (EEG), a technique for measuring brain activity, has long been a cornerstone of diagnosing neurological conditions like epilepsy, brain tumors, and head trauma. However, …
This new biodegradable plastic leaves no microplastics behind
Plastic pollution is one of the most defining environmental challenges of our time. Despite efforts to recycle or responsibly dispose of plastic, vast garbage patches …
Study may have uncovered how life actually began on Earth
Iron sulfides, common in ancient hydrothermal vents, may have played a crucial role in creating life on Earth. These minerals could have helped form the …
We may soon be able to get sleep’s benefits without actually sleeping
The restorative effects of sleep on the brain are well known, but what happens at the neural level remains a fascinating mystery. A groundbreaking study …
Neuroscientists taught rats how to drive
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 …
Neptune and Uranus might be home to hidden oceans
Uranus and Neptune may soon lose their reputation as the “boring” planets of the solar system. Long overshadowed by the grandeur of Jupiter and Saturn, …
