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Scientists discover a mysterious new frog hiding in the Amazon
Scientists have identified a previously unknown frog species in the western Amazon, named Adenomera varcena. The discovery highlights hidden biodiversity in Amazonian floodplain forests and underscores the need for rapid species documentation.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will experience approximately 40 minutes of radio silence as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, temporarily losing contact with Earth and mission control.
How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
A new film depicts meteorologist James Stagg’s critical weather forecast for D-day landings, showcasing how Allied forecasters used limited data to guide one of World War II’s most pivotal military operations.
OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades
OpenAI claims to have solved the Navier-Stokes problem, a century-old mathematics puzzle, using advanced AI systems. The announcement became controversial after a mathematician alleged the company accelerated its work upon hearing of a competing breakthrough.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Researchers found evidence that Indonesian foragers may have sucked on psychoactive betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, marking potentially the earliest known human drug use.
Tiny nanolaser could cut computer energy use in half
Researchers at DTU have developed a nanolaser that could reduce computer energy consumption by roughly half by enabling microchips to communicate using light instead of electrical signals.
Tiny sound waves could help solve a major quantum computing problem
Harvard researchers demonstrated using microscopic sound waves to protect quantum information, potentially enabling more compact quantum networks and hybrid quantum systems built on chips.
CERN finds gluons behaving strangely deep inside atomic nuclei
A CERN experiment has revealed unusual gluon behavior inside atomic nuclei, providing evidence that could help explain fundamental physics at extremely small scales.
Physicists discover a hidden “curveball” in quantum light
Physicists at the Paul Scherrer Institute have experimentally demonstrated an optical Magnus effect in quantum light, where laser interactions with ions shift slightly sideways, with implications for quantum computing precision.
A 240-million-year-old fossil just changed the dinosaur timeline
An international research team identified a previously unknown prehistoric animal from Tanzania that lived roughly 240 million years ago, potentially refining the timeline for earliest dinosaur evolution.
Scientists turn seawater into fresh water without harmful brine
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a solar-powered desalination system that produces fresh water without generating harmful liquid brine or requiring chemical pre-treatment.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered an earlier, simpler version of Stonehenge three miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solar solstices, dated to approximately 5,000 years old.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and forgotten in a drawer for four decades has been confirmed as the continent’s first dinosaur fossil, belonging to a long-necked Titanosaur.
Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study
A study on wealth and behavior won the economics Ig Nobel prize, finding that wealthier individuals were more likely to take candy meant for children and engage in other socially irresponsible conduct.
Global warming is breaking a 400-year climate link between two oceans
A new study shows that the climate connection between the tropical Indian and Pacific oceans is being disrupted by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions in ways unprecedented over the past 400 years.
Back-to-back Arctic storms can double sea ice loss
Research shows Arctic cyclones arriving in rapid succession can double sea ice loss compared to isolated storms, with effects potentially intensified as warming thins and weakens ice coverage.
Giant lion’s mane jellyfish caught on camera off Pembrokeshire coast
A free diver in Pembrokeshire filmed a giant lion’s mane jellyfish measuring 10 to 15 metres off the Welsh coast, marking the first sighting of the species he has recorded in Wales.
Supermassive black hole winds are 100 times more powerful than scientists thought
New observations reveal that supermassive black hole winds carry 100 times more energy than previously estimated, extending roughly 300,000 light-years beyond their host galaxies.
The shape behind the Einstein problem just revealed strange new physics
Researchers have discovered that optical structures based on the Smith hat mathematical shape produce unusual chiral light patterns, revealing new physics at the intersection of geometry and optics.
UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile
Scientists studying a 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil from Spain used ultraviolet light to reveal preserved soft tissues, possible sensory organs, and evidence of camouflage coloring on its tail.
This Australian cave hid 25,000 years of ritual secrets
Archaeological evidence from Cloggs Cave reveals ritual burning practices spanning 25,000 years among the GunaiKurnai Aboriginal nation, with microscopic plant remains indicating intentional grass selection for spiritual ceremonies.
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Importance of space exploration according to ‘The Eureka Manifesto’
The human species has always had an insatiable need to explore the unknown and learn more about the undiscovered. We have always stimulated our ambition by pushing our limits in the pursuit of knowledge and working hard to gain a better grasp of our environment and...
Can Dogs Sense PTSD?
It’s safe to say that dogs are pretty incredible. According to a survey done by the American Veterinary Medical Association, there were around seventy-seven million dogs in American households at the end of 2016. To quote a cliché, dogs are “man’s best friend” and for...
Recent Deadly Crash Halts Uber’s Progress with Autonomous Vehicles
Following several car crashes and one recent fatality in its testing of autonomous vehicles, Uber has temporarily stopped testing of these self-driving cars. In the most recent incident involving a self-driving vehicle driving in Tempe, Arizona, a Volvo SUV hit and...
Scientists in Sweden has made a material that challenges spider silk as the strongest bio-based material
The challenge of producing a bio-based material that can compete with the strength spider dragline silk has since long been pursued, primarily by trying to make fibers synthetically from silk. Now, by using nanocellulose, the component that makes trees and plants...