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Scientists Used Quantum Physics to Help AI Fall for Optical Illusions

Scientists have coaxed AI to see the Necker Cube illusion the way we do thanks to quantum tunneling.

A timeline chart of SciFi predictions that eventually became true

I pride myself on being a science fiction buff. Asimov, Clark, Wells, Jules Verne — there’s a reason why we’ve all come to love these classics. What makes people so fond of science fiction, though? One may argue that it’s these novel’s uncanny ability to dwell the human mind and foresee things that are yet […]

10 "Living Fossils" That Have Survived Mass Extinctions And Have Barely Changed in Millions of Years

Most creatures on Earth evolve constantly but these have hardly changed after millions of years.

Hobbyists uncover massive hoard of Norman Conquest coins worth $5.6 million. It's the UK's most expensive treasure

Seven hobbyists discover 1,000-year-old coins, the most valuable treasure ever found in the U.K.

Scientists discover new Tardigrade species that may reveal the secret to their superpower-like radiation resistance

Scientists may have now found the genes that enable tardigrades' amazing ability to withstand powerful radiation.

Mars might harbor life under its icy surface — and now scientists know where to look

A new study calculates where photosynthetic microbes might survive under Martian ice.

Meet the "Ice Man" saving Himalayan farms with artificial glaciers

An engineer’s clever artificial glaciers bring water back to parched Himalayan fields.

Boeing-Built Satellite Disintegrates in Orbit, Leaves Behind Dangerous Trail of Debris

The Intelsat 33e satellite's breakup raises serious concerns about space debris.

A half-pound of this yellow powder can capture as much CO2 as a tree in a year. Is this the secret weapon against climate change we've all been waiting for?

It's like grinding the carbon dioxide capture of trees into a powder.

Clinoptilolite: the unusual mineral used as protection after Chornobyl

This tongue-twister of a mineral has extraordinary uses, including nuclear disaster cleanups.

Scientists revive activity in pig brains an hour after they died — the key lies in the liver

New research reveals how the liver might help protect the brain from damage after heart stoppage.

The wheel may have been invented in the Carpathian Mountains 6,000 years ago by miners

The wheel may have a more surprising origin story than you'd think.

Betelgeuse may have an unseen companion star called "Betelbuddy" that could explain its strange behavior

A secret star orbiting Betelgeuse could solve the mystery of its pulsating brightness.

Kentucky Man Declared Brain Dead Wakes Up Moments Before Organ Harvesting

Declared brain-dead, a man wakes up moments before his organs were set to be harvested

Strong Cannabis May Leave a Distinct Mark on DNA, May Explain Psychosis Risk

Frequent cannabis use might alter biological pathways related to energy and immune function.

Scientists uncover world's smallest dinosaur eggs. They're no larger than a grape

The rare fossilized eggs could offer new insights into dinosaur reproduction.

Ancient Half-A-Billion-Year-Old Fossil Reveals One of Earth's Earliest Moving Animals

Scientists discover a 555-million-year-old creature that could move on its own. That was a big deal back then.

Scientists find the reason why people with schizophrenia hear voices — and maybe how to stop them

The brain’s failure to recognize its own speech may explain schizophrenia’s phantom voices.

Scientists may have found clues to a mysterious fifth force of nature hidden in an ancient asteroid

An asteroid's orbit may reveal an invisible fifth force that could rewrite the rules of physics.

Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped 41,000 Years Ago. Now You Can Hear It — And It's Otherworldly

Scientists have turned a 41,000-year-old magnetic reversal into a haunting soundscape.

Can you think without words? Neuroscientist explains why language isn't required for deep thinking

It turns out that language isn't what sets humans apart when it comes to complex thought.

Hidden for over a century, a preserved Tasmanian Tiger head "found in a bucket" may bring the lost species back from extinction

Researchers recover vital RNA from Tasmanian tiger, pushing de-extinction closer to reality.

Dolphins Are Exhaling Microplastics: What Does It Mean for Marine Life?

U.S. researchers found microplastic particles in dolphin breath, raising new concerns about ocean pollution.

Scientists Create 'Smart' Insulin That Activates Only When Needed — A "Holy Grail" For Diabetes

This new insulin might mean fewer injections and better blood sugar control — both up and down — for diabetes patients.

Taste of 6G: Scientists achieve wireless data transmission over 9,000 times faster than 5G

It's a glimpse of what could be possible with 6G.

The International Space Station will retire soon. Could this be its replacement?

Multiple private space companies are now vying for their proposals to become the ISS's successor.

"No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment": When Apple's AI text summary is just too brutal

Apple's new text summary feature turned a breakup into Zoom meeting notes.

Newly Discovered 237-Million-Year-Old Fossil in Brazil Could Reveal How Dinosaurs First Took Over

The ancient reptile could shed new light on the evolution of the first dinosaurs.

Scientists accidentally discover a man with three penises

It's only the second-ever documented case of this very rare condition.

Seven New Frog Species Discovered in Madagascar Whistle Like They're from Star Trek

The new frogs were named after the captains from a sci-fi franchise, in a fitting tribute.

How "vaccinating" plants can help crops fight pests without chemicals

Researchers propose a novel approach to sustainable agriculture through induced resistance in plants.

New Stretchable Screen Retains Image Quality, Even When Stretched by 25%

Researchers in South Korea have developed the first stretchable display with no image distortion.

Scientists Uncover the Secret Dance Moves of Gibbons — And It’s Like Nothing You’ve Seen

These apes like to dance -- but only if someone is watching.

Scientists found a way to make sound travel in only one direction

This breakthrough could be translated to electromagnetic waves, with important implications for radar tech.

Breakdancer develops one-inch lump on his scalp after 20 years of headspins

Surgeons removed the man's "breakdance bulge" and the patient is now okay.

The largest arthropod ever was a car-sized millipede-like creature — and now it has a face

New fossils reveal the head of the largest arthropod ever to live.

The Growing Menace of Space Junk: How a Minefield of Orbiting Debris Threatens Our Future in Space

Low-orbit Earth could become inoperable for spacecraft and satellites if this complacency persists, with dire consequences.

The Secret Lives of Medieval Executioners: Society’s Outcasts

Executioners upheld law and order, but their grim profession came with a heavy price.

Elephants are left- or right-trunked — and it's all in their amazing wrinkles

Elephant trunks have wrinkles since they are fetuses. When they're grown up, they have more wrinkles on their dominant side.

Your toothbrush and showerhead are teeming with hundreds of unknown viruses — but don’t panic, they might actually save lives

Scientists have discovered a trove of viruses living on everyday bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads.

Eating Less Extends Lifespan (But I Can Also Dramatically Shorten It) — Here's Where Genetics Fit In

A new study suggests that living longer isn’t just about eating less, but how resilient our bodies are when facing the stress of a restricted diet.

The Milky Way’s place in the universe just got much bigger: It's part of a cosmic superstructure beyond our wildest expectations

New data suggests our galaxy may reside in an immense basin of gravitational attraction far larger than Laniākea.

Has human life expectancy hit a ceiling? "We’re squeezing less and less life out of these life-extending technologies," say scientists

Why living past 100 could remain a rare milestone, despite medical advances.

Scientists develop "smart sutures" that use electricity to speed up healing — no battery required

Electrical stitches powered by the patient's own movements could significantly improve wound recovery post surgery.

Scientists witness the tiniest water droplet forming out of oxygen and hydrogen atoms in real-time

In effect, these were the smallest bubbles ever seen — and they made sure to record it.

Scientists discover “negative time” in bizarre quantum experiment where photons exit atoms before entering

An experiment found photons can exit a material before entering it: a paradoxical evidence of "negative time".

Archaeologists uncover 1,300-year-old throne room in Peru linked to powerful female ruler

Recently studied murals suggest a powerful female leader once ruled the Moche.

Turns out, Coyotes can make "puppy dog eyes" too

This means "puppy dog eyes" are not unique to domestic dogs and appeared earlier in their wild ancestors.

Once-in-80,000-years comet last seen by Neanderthals to light up the skies this October

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas will be visible to the naked eye for the first time in 80,000 years.

Did two asteroids wipe out the dinosaurs? New massive crater on Atlantic seafloor suggests a deadly double impact

Scientists found a previously hidden massive asteroid crater in the Atlantic Ocean. Did two asteroids wipe out the dinosaurs?