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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
A new battery could soon reshape how we power wearables, medical devices, and soft robotics. Scientists at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a stretchy …
For centuries, humans have wondered if trees are more than passive bystanders in nature. Do they sense? Do they communicate? Some researchers think so, but …
Humans might like to think we’ve cornered the market on cleanliness, but a new study shows we’re not as special as we thought, especially when …
For centuries, alchemists tried to unlock the ability to turn lead into gold. They believed the right mystical process or chemical concoction could transform one …
We tend to think of silence as empty space. The absence of sound. But, it turns out that quiet isn’t passive at all. In fact, …
It turns out the idea that humans glow might not just be poetic. A new study from the University of Calgary and the National Research …
Flamingos are often seen as peaceful waders, standing gracefully in shallow lakes with their heads dipped underwater. But beneath that calm surface, they’re executing a …
Sometimes, science moves forward with a spark of genius. Other times, it happens by accident—like when a graduate student shook a vial of liquid and …
Scientists have discovered a simple yet powerful way to make stem cells stronger, healthier, and more capable than ever—by changing their diet. The result is …
Crows have long been known for their clever tricks, but new research shows they may be even smarter than we thought. Scientists have discovered that …
The chips in your pantry and the soda in your fridge might be doing more damage than you think. A new global study has linked …
Concrete is everywhere—from skyscrapers to sidewalks. But it comes at a steep environmental cost. Cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is responsible for about eight …
For centuries, the question of what consciousness is—where it comes from, and what it does—was left to philosophers and mystics. But now, scientists across biology, …
Engineers in Singapore have developed a sustainable cooling tile made from mushrooms and bamboo. It’s a new biodegradable building material that mimics elephant skin and …