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 …
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‘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 …
Researchers made a stretchy battery that can change into any shape
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 …
Scientists aren’t buying claims that trees talk to each other during eclipses
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 aren’t the only ones who wipe after pooping, scientists discover
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 …
Alchemy is real, and physicists just turned lead into gold
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 …
Your brain chemistry changes after just three days of silence
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, …
Humans give off visible light that vanishes when we die, new study shows
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 use this genius trick to catch prey more easily
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 …
Incredible self-shaping liquid was invented accidentally by a student
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 …
Newly discovered ‘super stem cells’ can transform into better versions of themselves
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 are so smart, they can actually do geometry
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 …
Ultra-processed foods linked to 124,000 deaths in the US in just 2 years
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 …
Engineers invented an ultra-hard concrete alternative made of fungus and bacteria
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 …
Scientists say our consciousness may actually be altering reality
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, …
Researchers invented new tiles that keep buildings cool without electricity
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 …
