Common farm chemicals may be heralding an ‘insect apocalypse’
Fruits and vegetables are often sprayed with fungicides to keep mold at bay. However, new research suggests one of these chemicals could be quietly harming …
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These plants might actually be de-evolving
We know that the world and its various inhabitants, from plants to animals, are still evolving. In fact, some even believe that humans are actively …
These moths use stars to navigate, just like humans
We’ve long known that some animals depend on the Sun to navigate the world. However, new research may have uncovered the first insect we know …
Astronomers found the perfect spot to set up a base on Mars
NASA and others have been wanting to get humans to Mars for decades at this point. However, actually getting us there is still far from …
Aimless wandering is actually good for the brain
The brain is a complex organ. Not only is it made up of multiple parts, all of which have important roles to play in processing …
Research shows caffeine could help slow cellular aging
Health experts tend to go back and forth on whether or not caffeine is actually good for you, or how much you should ingest every …
There’s a hidden rule that all life on Earth must follow, research claims
Life on Earth is complex and hard to understand, but new research may have finally given us a much-needed glimpse into the patterns that life …
Can coffee help you live longer? Some scientists think so
Is coffee a health drink? While we’ve seen some interesting and often polarizing reports about just how healthy coffee is over the years, one thing …
Scientists found the first known methane-powered spiders at the bottom of the sea
Methane is best known for how dangerous is can be to humans and the part it plays in global warming. However, when you go deep …
Astronomers just found the universe’s ‘missing matter’
There’s been a lot of discussion over the years about what the universe is made up of. While some argue that dark matter is holding …
This new material is eight times stronger than graphene
Researchers have created a new 2D carbon material that is actually stronger than graphene. The material was created by researchers at Rice University, and they …
The dogs of Chernobyl may be evolving right before our eyes
Are the dogs of Chernobyl evolving right in front of us? That’s a question some scientists have been asking in new research that has been …
Lab-grown salmon is now being served in a US restaurant
There’s an entirely new world of food developing right in front of us and it comes in the form of lab-grown meats. While we’ve already …
Humpback whales may be trying to communicate with humans
Humpback whales are some of the most intelligent creatures humans have ever had the chance to observe. However, researchers have encountered a bit of a …
These birds keep teaching themselves new tricks
You might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but apparently Australia’s sulphur-crested cockatoos are never too old to teach themselves. New …
‘Superorganisms’ were just seen in the wild for the first time ever
For years, scientists have watched nematodes build massive superorganisms in the form of writhing towers. But, they’ve only seen it happen in the lab. Now, …
The science behind why some people can’t handle being in a noisy room
For some people, noisy environments are just too much for their brains to handle. A loud restaurant, a party with friends, or even waiting in …
Scientists invented a lens made of water with adjustable focus
Researchers based out of the Philippines have created a tunable liquid lens system that could be used in classrooms and other low-cost environments. The system …
Researchers got fruit flies hooked on cocaine – here’s what they learned
Fruit flies are interesting little creatures. On top of being extremely invasive and annoying to deal with, they also have a bit of a super …
Caffeine actually rewires your brain while you sleep
Caffeine doesn’t just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity …
Scientists are trying to replicate the first thing that ever lived on Earth
For centuries, the mystery of how life first began on Earth has fascinated scientists. One leading idea is that our planet once hosted what researchers …
These bugs may be the oldest pests humans have had to deal with
Bed bugs are more than just a modern nuisance. New research shows they have been with us since humans first started living in caves around …
These contact lenses could give you perfect night vision
Researchers in China have developed a pair of contact lenses that can help people see infrared light, potentially giving wearers functional night vision. The lenses …
Researchers found a way to transform LSD so it doesn’t make you trip
For decades, LSD has been associated with vivid hallucinations and counterculture movements. But now, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have discovered a way …
First ever gene-edited spider spins webs of glowing red silk
Scientists have officially brought genetic engineering to the spider’s web. For the first time, researchers have created a gene-edited spider that spins red fluorescent silk. …
AI like ChatGPT processes information like humans with a brain disorder, study finds
Large language models like ChatGPT and LLaMA have become known for their fluent, sometimes eerily human-like responses. However, they also have a well-documented problem of …
What happened when scientists blasted human cells with 5G?
For years, questions about whether 5G is safe or not have circulated, especially during the pandemic when conspiracy theories tied the technology to everything from …
