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What is Bloom’s Taxonomy: the pyramid of true learning

Exploring the depths and implications of Bloom's Taxonomy in learning.

Hidden Biblical text found using UV light after 1,500 years

Bridging the past and the future, ultraviolet light exposes a long-lost Biblical translation.

Spectacular close-up images of the sun revealed by world's most powerful solar telescope

Delve into the captivating realm of our closest star, the sun.

Unlocking melanin's structure paves the way for ultraprotective sunscreens

A breakthrough discovery in melanin's structure may pave the way for advanced sunscreens and alternative energy sources.

Scientists devise wearable ultrasound monitoring device for patients in motion

A groundbreaking innovation redefines ultrasound technology, creating a wearable device that monitors deep-tissue vital signs even for subjects in motion.

Adult Learning Theories: Unlocking the Power of Lifelong Learning

The intricate world of adult learning theories and their real-world applications.

What is oxytocin: unraveling the 'love hormone'

Discover how the enigmatic oxytocin, known as the love hormone, shapes human bonds.

Archaeologists find 1,700-year-old Roman sandal in melting ice in Norway

It looks so out of place and we have so many questions.

Beware of earworms: Listening to catchy music before bedtime may keep you up at night

Listening music close to bedtime can cause restless sleep

What are endorphins: nature's happy chemicals

Discover the extraordinary world of endorphins and how they bring joy and vitality to your daily life.

New demon shark species with spooky white eyes discovered off Australian coast

The unexpected discovery started in the halls of a dusty museum.

$50 solar-powered balloon records mysterious sounds in the stratosphere

Researchers are baffled by strange sounds of unknown origin in the stratosphere.

Scientists unveil the first human 'pangenome': a new frontier in genomics

The human "pangenome" is a full genetic sequence that incorporates genomes from not just one individual, but 47.

Mind-boggling methane leaks in Turkmenistan surpass entire carbon emissions of UK

The most infuriating thing about this is that methane leaks aren't all that hard to fix.

Whiff of the future: Face mask lets users smell in virtual reality

Virtual reality just got more immersive with this face mask that lets you smell things in real time.

Could rapeseed become edible soon? Scientists remove proteins that make it bitter

Rapeseed cake is only suitable for farm animals, but new research may finally open up its huge protein potential to humans.

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults - a deadly virus on the rise

Along with COVID and the flu, RSV was part of a "tridemic" last winter.

Bizarre holes at the bottom of the Atlantic that look 'almost human-made' leave scientists struggling for answers

The mysterious tracks are likely of biological origin, made perhaps by a large aquatic animal that has yet to be discovered.

Best way to catcall a cat: use both voice and gestures

Scientists learn how to be more social with unfamiliar cats.

Why serotonin makes you happy (or very, very sad)

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates mood and behavior and is associated with happiness and contentment.

Myth-busting Facts about Black Widow Spiders

Black widows have a really bad rep, but is it all deserved?

Why dopamine makes you happy

Explore the power of dopamine, the "happy" chemical in the brain, and discover how it impacts our mood, motivation, and behavior.

What is the Ring of Fire? Earth's most volcanically active region

Discover the fiery geological wonders of the Ring of Fire and how it has impacted the surrounding regions over time.

Millions of LEGO pieces lost at sea 25 years ago are still washing up on the English coast

There are more than 6,000 ships carrying containers around the world at any point in time.

Water treatment plants already remove 99.9% of nanoplastics from drinking water

We weren't expecting good news about microplastic pollution.

Superconducting highway transports vehicles and energy in one go

The proposed system could make the much touted superconductivity feasible.

Powerful new obesity drug that cuts 15% of body weight aces clinical trial

It sounds like it will be soon approved by the FDA, but there are still unknowns.

Archaeologists find ancient Roman camps in the Arabian Desert using Google Earth

The fortified camps were likely staging areas for an undocumented military campaign against an ancient kingdom in modern-day Jordan.

This crystal is world's largest Schrödinger's cat

Superposition shouldn't be possible for objects larger than an atom -- but these scientists are defying conventional wisdom.

Scientists make 'BeerBots' that speed up the brewing process

These tiny nanocapsules could be a game changer for beer brewing.

Scientists discover gene in the brain that puts the brakes on anxiety

A newly identified molecular pathway in the amygdala could be key to staving off anxiety disorders.

Blinking fish sheds light on how first animals evolved to live on land

The transition of ocean creatures to landlubbers was one of the most epic journeys in evolutionary history.

Storing renewable energy beyond batteries: the challenge of grid capacity

Moving beyond batteries when addressing renewable energy storage.

Electric stimulation could help wounds heal three times faster

With the help of tiny engineered chips, the study shows the healing process can be accelerated up to three times faster in wounds that are guided by electric stimulation.

Gel has 100% success rate in stopping brain tumors in mice

Johns Hopkins researchers cured aggressive brain cancer in mice with a hydrogel after tumor removal.

What are cargo cults: when foreign civilization looks like magic

This is the outlandish story of cargo cults who build mock airplanes made out of rope and straw so they can claim gifts from their ancestral spirits.

What's the Difference between Equity and Equality?

The terms equity and equality are often used interchangeably. But they are not the same.

What's the difference between programming and coding?

Coding is the easy part of programming. Here's why the two are fundamentally different.

Why Elon Musk's TruthGPT sounds more like RubbishGPT

Elon Musk's latest venture, TruthGPT, promises to be a "maximum truth-seeking AI." But is it really about seeking truth or just an attempt to upstage ChatGPT?

Scientists use 'smell of fear' to ward off insect pests from crops and gardens

Chemicals released by predators could serve as a pesticide alternative for ridding fields of insects.

This African rat gnaws on a poisonous tree to make itself toxic to predators

The long-haired, bushy-tailed East African rat looks like a cross between a skunk and a porcupine. However, it doesn’t spray any foul-smelling chemicals nor is its fur sharp enough to pierce the skin of a hungry predator. To protect itself, this enterprising rodent eats a poisonous plant that local hunters have been using for hundreds […]

Genes involved in cartilage growth may double as 'height genes'

Newly identified "height genes" may influence adult stature by affecting cartilage cell development.

Underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga was most powerful natural explosion in a century

It triggered a mega-tsunami nearly 45 meters tall.

Oral contraceptives could have 92% less hormones and still work

Continuous infusion with varying doses of exogenous hormones could be a safer and effective alternative.

How chickens tripled in size since the 1950s

The story of how genetics shaped chicken into the go-to protein of choice around the world.

THC potency in cannabis products is often inflated, scientists say

Most people aren't getting what they're paying for.

Dairy foods helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most inhospitable environments

Ancient proteins trapped in dental calculus reveal how people conquered the rough Tibetan hinterlands.

Scientists create most detailed map of dark matter, confirm Einstein's theory of gravity

New dark matter map shows unseen features of the universe and offers insights into the "Crisis in Cosmology."

How this amazing desert bird may inspire no-sloshing water bottles

The sandgrouse can carry water in its belly feathers from miles away. Now, scientists finally learned how the birds pull it off.

Swimming pools of rich elites are driving water scarcity in cities around the world

Urban elites over-consume water for their own personal leisure, at the expense of underprivileged people.

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