NASA spotted an almost perfectly round circle of clouds over the ocean
Clouds usually come in chaotic, shifting forms that look like cotton balls, dragons, or even your favorite cartoon character if you squint just right. But …
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Dazzling video shows rare ‘red lightning’ exploding over Tibet
One night in May 2022, two astrophotographers camping near Lake Puma Yumco in Tibet caught something extraordinary on film: bursts of glowing red lightning dancing …
Do we live in a simulation? Researcher claims he found proof of our universe’s source code
What if the universe isn’t as spontaneous as it seems? What if the galaxies, the laws of physics—even you—are all running on code? It’s a …
Hawaii is sinking into the ocean at a frighteningly fast pace
Hawaii rose from the ocean, born of ancient volcanic fire. But now, in a twist few expected, it’s sinking back down. A new study from …
Researchers found a bizarre way to make wood as transparent as glass
Wood that you can see through? It sounds like something that shouldn’t exist, doesn’t it? Well, scientists have already proven it can be done. And …
This new device is designed to generate electricity from the Earth’s rotation
In a world chasing cleaner energy, a group of physicists may have uncovered a surprising new way to make power: by tapping into the Earth’s …
Researchers discovered a hair loss breakthrough that’s shockingly simple
Hair loss affects millions, yet treatments remain frustratingly complex. Some require a daily commitment, others have side effects—and many simply don’t work for everyone. But …
Astronomers finally spotted auroras on Neptune
Despite being part of our own solar system, Neptune has long been a cosmic mystery. It’s the most distant planet from the Sun and also …
Melting glaciers are revealing new land, but the consequences are dire
The Arctic is changing faster than anywhere else on Earth, and now we can see it—literally. As rising temperatures accelerate the pace of Arctic glacier …
This AI can tell your biological age just by looking at a few drops of blood
Your birthday might tell you how many years you’ve been alive, but it doesn’t reveal how well your body is holding up. Now, scientists in …
Lose weight while eating junk food? Scientists may have found a way
It’s easy to assume people with obesity eat more because they simply love food more. However, new research suggests the opposite. In fact, the more …
ESA says goodbye to Gaia, but its work is far from finished
After more than a decade of scanning the stars, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia spacecraft has officially gone silent. The Gaia shutdown marks the …
Anxiety actually rewires your brain, but a new study says it can be undone
If you’ve ever felt like anxiety is taking over your brain, you might have been on to something. Neuroscience now confirms that chronic anxiety doesn’t …
‘Reprogrammed’ stem cells helped a paralyzed man stand again
A man who was fully paralyzed is now able to stand after receiving an injection of reprogrammed stem cells into his injured spinal cord. The …
Mindblowing AI breakthrough can detect cancer 99% of the time
Endometrial cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australian women—and one of the hardest to catch. But a new breakthrough in AI cancer …
Here’s how old you are when your cognitive skills peak
Forget everything you’ve heard about mental decline starting in your thirties. A new study suggests your brain may keep getting sharper well into your forties, …
Crazy new tech beams music directly into your ears, no headphones required
What if you could listen to your favorite playlist in full clarity without headphones, without disturbing anyone else, and without even lifting a finger? That’s …
Researchers discovered how to break down plastic using moisture in the air
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time, but researchers at Northwestern University may have found a new solution. Their newly …
Scientists just created a bizarre new phase of matter
Quantum physics has always challenged our understanding of reality, but a new breakthrough is pushing the limits even further. Researchers at Washington University in St. …
Scientists just uncovered a shocking twist in the story of human evolution
For decades, the dominant theory in human evolution suggested that modern humans descended from a single ancestral lineage in Africa. However, groundbreaking new research from …
Doctors left a sick man for dead, but then AI saved his life
ChatGPT went viral in late 2022, seemingly kicking off the age of AI. We’ve seen rapid advancements since then, with AI becoming the central focus …
This website shows all the glaciers that have melted due to human-driven climate change
Ever wonder how many glaciers human-driven climate change has eliminated over the decades? Well, you can take a depressing trip through history by visiting the …
Researchers reinvented glass using salt and sound waves
Researchers have now created a new type of glass using nothing but sound waves and salt. Sure, that might sound like one heck of a …
There’s a cheap, easy way to supercharge America’s power grid
America’s electricity demand is soaring. The rise of data centers, electric vehicles (EVs), and a rebounding manufacturing industry has pushed the power grid to its …
Crazy new tech allows people to taste digital food
Virtual reality is getting a whole new flavor—literally. Scientists at Ohio State University have developed e-Taste, a new technology that lets users experience taste in …
‘Irreversible’ eye damage fixed by stem cells in human trial
For patients with severe corneal injuries, blindness has often been seen as a life sentence. But a new eye stem cell transplant may change that. …
This battery made of nuclear waste never needs to be recharged
Nuclear power provides roughly 10% of the world’s energy. Yet one of its biggest challenges is radioactive waste. While spent nuclear fuel is typically stored …
We may finally have an explanation for why only humans can speak
For centuries, scientists have wondered what makes human speech unique. Why can we hold conversations while our closest relatives, like Neanderthals, could not? New research …
Here’s why researchers want to start farming fog
In the driest places on Earth, where rain is scarce, and water shortages threaten daily life, scientists are looking to an unlikely solution: fog. A …
Good luck sleeping after you watch this humanoid robot ‘rise from the dead’
Humanoid robots are getting smarter, stronger, and even more lifelike. And now, thanks to a breakthrough in AI learning, they’ve also mastered something that might …
