Science says there’s a good reason why humans use ‘baby talk’ on infants
You’ve probably never given a second thought to why people tend to use “baby talk” when speaking to small children. Babies are cute and so …
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Scientists discovered a completely new shape hiding in our cells
Science news is filled with fresh discoveries of all kinds of things. It seems like every day there’s a new dinosaur, planet, or ancient creature …
Boy has huge chunk of his brain removed, and he’s doing better than ever
The brain is the most important organ in your body. It holds everything that makes you who you are, and tampering with it is generally …
Surprise! There’s a quadrillion tons of diamonds lying beneath your feet
Finding a diamond on the ground would make anyone’s day. Depending on its quality, you might be able to sell it for a nice little …
Johns Hopkins evacuated after staff accidentally drops deadly tuberculosis sample
Scientists studying the world’s deadliest diseases got more than they bargained for yesterday when a sample of tuberculosis was accidentally dropped in a closed sky …
New study says outer space is full of gross, toxic goop barfed out of stars
When you peer through a telescope into the night sky you’ll see plenty of neat things, including lots and lots of very distant stars, but …
Scientists studying vitamin supplements warn that they’re a huge waste of money
Popping a couple of vitamin supplements after breakfast is a daily routine for lots and lots of people, but just how much do those pills …
Want to remember something important? Shut up for a minute.
Memory is a funny thing. Sometimes the harder you try to remember something, the farther away from recollection it feels, and other times you can …
Stephen Hawking’s mind-blowing final paper has finally been published
World-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge, and his work will live on for quite some time. The famous thinker passed …
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 …
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? …
