MIT researchers invented a way to use water droplets as a computer interface
Water and computing don’t normally mix — unless you’ve got a water cooling system in your wicked sweet gaming PC, but I digress — but …
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New study has a theory for why we haven’t found aliens yet, and it makes a whole lot of sense
Mankind has been gazing into space for some time now, but scientists still haven’t found any evidence that intelligent life exists in our neck of …
Something is flashing brightly in deep space and scientists have no idea why
Scientists searching the sky for supernova explosions recently got something they truly didn’t expect. Hoping to observe the long, sustained pulses of light associated with …
This incredibly odd plant disappeared for over 150 years, but now it’s back
Determining whether or not an animal is endangered or even extinct can be a difficult job, but that challenge is even greater when it comes …
Carnivorous plants can actually steal food from their neighbors
Nobody likes a mooch. If you’ve ever had a friend who makes a habit or rummaging around in your fridge the moment they walk into …
The Sun is getting cooler and dimmer, but scientists aren’t worried
In what is being considered a particularly rare event, scientists are projecting that the Sun will be an unusually cool customer by the year 2050. …
Scientists create ‘super wood’ that is stronger and lighter than steel
Wood is already a pretty fantastic material, and it’s hard to imagine mankind getting to the point we are today without it, but it has …
Here’s how scientists are going to detect alien life from millions of miles away
When it comes to alien hunting, astronomers have already done a pretty good job of checking out the planets in our own cosmic backyard. Sure, …
Astronomers discovered a massive ‘hot Jupiter’ but can’t figure out how it works
Studying distant planets has helped scientists better explain how the universe ticks, but sometimes a discovery produces more questions than it answers. Such is the …
Researchers discover bizarre ‘Hypatia’ stone is made from material not found in our Solar System
There’s plenty of interesting things to find here on Earth. Archaeologists and paleontologists are constantly discovering relics of the past that nobody ever knew was …
Mother Nature is repairing the ozone layer mankind tried its best to destroy
It wasn’t until the late 1980s that the world finally came to terms with the fact that manmade chemicals were destroying the Earth’s ozone layer. …
Scientists discover that eating fish makes you smarter, helps you sleep better
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but one seafood meal per week could provide lifelong benefits including a higher IQ and better …
This AI can tell whether you’re liberal or conservative based on your car
Aside from political bumper stickers — or maybe a big, colorful peace sign on the bumper of a Volkswagen bus — you might not think …
Study reveals dogs are programmed to want to us to be happy
Of all the animals mankind interacts with on a regular basis, dogs have always seemed to be the most in tune with our emotional states. …
Long-lost golden salamander spotted alive for the first time in 42 years
If an animal completely disappears for over 40 years, it’s usually a safe bet to consider them extinct. That wasn’t exactly the case with the …
Scientists built virtual human brain cells that actually work
For centuries, scientists who have dedicated their lives to studying the human brain have attempted to unlock its mysteries. The role the brain plays in …
Science says daydreaming means you’re probably smart
Ever find yourself in a situation where your body is sitting at your desk at work but your mind is wandering with little regard for …
Perfectly clear solar panels could power your home and you’d never even see them
Solar energy has the potential to totally destroy our reliance on fossil fuels, so why aren’t we all running on power from the sun? Solar …
Your dog knows exactly what it’s doing when it gives you that look
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably long suspected that your pup has learned exactly how to push your buttons, but new research out of …
Archaeologists find gates of Hell in Saudi Arabia
When researchers are searching for remnants of structures and settlements constructed by ancient peoples they typically focus on areas that are hospitable to human life. …
Scientists (kinda) disprove theory that we’re all just living inside a computer simulation
What if the classic late 90s sci-fi flick The Matrix actually had it right? What if we’re all just living inside of a computer simulation? …
Manmade sonar is literally driving whales insane
Well, humanity, we’ve done it again. We already pushed our planet to a point where storms are getting stronger and more frequent, trees are migrating, …
This might be the first flower that ever existed
It’s difficult to imagine a world without something as simple as flowers. They tend to be just about everywhere, and even if you don’t have …
We might be made of matter that didn’t originate in the Milky Way
Ever wonder what you’re made of? Is Earth, and by extension humanity, built of matter that collected here after the big bang, or are our …
You’re not crazy – science proves talking to yourself is great for stress relief
Do you talk to yourself? If you don’t, and you’re stressed out, it might be something to consider. New research shows that, despite the stigma …
Scientists considering possibility of life on TRAPPIST-1 planets get some terrible news
The search for life beyond our Solar System is a slow, tedious process that involves identifying suitable stars, searching for planets in the habitable zone …
Scared of dinosaurs? This colossal prehistoric crocodile was even more frightening
Movies like Jurassic Park paint the Tyrannosaurus Rex as a ferocious hunter capable to crushing bones (and Jeep Grand Cherokees), but more recent research suggests …
Scientists have developed AI that can read your mind and predict your thoughts
At one point in our history, the most impressive example of artificial intelligence was a computer that was really, really good at chess. Today, various …
Scientists trolled animals around the world with thousands of fake worms – here’s why
It’s not every day that researchers from around the world launch a singular effort to ruin the days of predatory birds, lizards, and various other …
New discovery shows T-rex’s bite could make bones ‘explode’
Everyone knows that the Tyrannosaurus rex — the mighty “king” of the dinosaurs — was a fearsome carnivore. There’s been plenty of debate over how …
