The Bizarre History of the “Cat Organ”: A 17th-Century Musical Instrument Designed to Play Cat Screams
The peculiar story of an instrument designed to meow its way into history.
Scientists Discover How Earthquakes Might Create Massive Gold Nuggets
Researchers suggest piezoelectricity during earthquakes could explain gold nugget accumulation in quartz veins.
Why Gen Z are buying “dumbphones” to limit screen time
Amid screen time concerns, many turn to simpler phones to reclaim their lives.
Why Solar Panels Could Be Next Big Target for Hackers
As solar energy becomes more widespread, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach these interconnected systems, posing serious risks to...
Can Your Name Predict Your Looks? This Wild Study Thinks So
Even though we don't choose our names, what our parents call us at birth could have a significant influence on...
The World’s Largest Musical Instrument Is a 3.5-Acre Stone Organ Hidden Inside This Virginia Cave
The Great Stalacpipe Organ transforms stalactites into a vast, natural musical instrument.
A beautiful map of the solar system’s largest moon
A detailed map sheds light on Ganymede's complex geological history.
The real reason why Africa’s borders are so straight is more complicated than most think
Research shows Africa's borders were not entirely arbitrary, shaped instead by negotiations involving precolonial territories and geographical landmarks.
Coaches encourage football players to sprint “like a jet” to run faster. And it works
Researchers found that athletes at Tottenham Hotspur's academy ran 3% faster when encouraged to run like "a jet plane taking...
Dogs May Truly Understand Words from Soundboard Buttons
New research suggests dogs aren't just mimicking; they may genuinely understand words.
New Report Links High Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water to Lower IQ in Children
Fluoride levels in drinking water at twice the recommended limit may impact children's IQ, says new report.
This poor ancient sea cow was first killed by a crocodile and then eaten by a shark some 20 million years ago
A sea cow's fossil offers a rare glimpse into Miocene-era predation
Astronomers may have finally solved the mystery of the “Wow! signal” — the closest we’ve ever come to finding extraterrestrial life
In 1977, a mysterious radio signal known as the "Wow! Signal" hinted at extraterrestrial contact — now, scientists may finally...
New Experiment Could Solve One of Physics’ Biggest Mysteries: The Graviton
Scientists may now finally have a way to prove gravitons — the force carriers of gravity — exist.
Cocaine Found in 17th-century European Brains, 200 Years Earlier Than Thought
New research reveals early evidence of cocaine use in Europe, challenging historical assumptions.
Alzheimer’s Drug Could Induce “Suspended Animation” in Humans to Save Lives in Emergencies
What if a drug used to treat Alzheimer's could one day put humans into a state of suspended animation, extending...
Oh, Great! Scientists Discover Mosquitoes Use Infrared Vision to Hunt Humans
It turns out mosquitoes have even more ways to hunt us down.
Meet the World’s Largest Snake: A 440-Pound Anaconda Discovered in the Amazon
New Amazonian species has been crowned world's biggest snake.
Archaeologists discover Roman Dodecahedron in Britain. No one knows what these things are for
It's the latest in a string of over 130 similar, mysterious artifacts found across Europe.
New lunar tech turns moon dust into drinking water
New process could generate up to 50 kg of water from one ton of lunar soil, supporting sustainable lunar bases.
Matching dinosaur prints found on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean
Ancient footprints across the Atlantic Ocean offer clues to the dinosaur's last intercontinental journey.
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Could Soon Disappear. Here’s What You Need To Know
The Great Red Spot we see today is not nearly as old as once thought -- and it might soon...
This Benjamin Button-like Jellyfish Can Age in Reverse, From Adult to Juvenile
Scientists discover a comb jelly that can reverse its aging process, challenging traditional views on aging.
Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond Unearthed in Botswana, Second Largest in History
This unbelievably large diamond barely fits in your palm.
Why Being Married Might Help Men Age More Gracefully But Not Women
New study reveals striking differences in how marital status impacts aging for men and women.
Convenient clip-on module turns night vision goggles into thermals
The new ClipIR-12 system merges thermal imaging with night vision in a compact, high-tech package.
Scientists Develop World’s Fastest Microscope — It’s So Fast It Can Capture Electrons Moving
The new microscope captures the fleeting motions of electrons with unprecedented precision, revealing the hidden dynamics of the subatomic world.
How did prehistoric people hunt mammoths? They didn’t throw their spears
Ancient people likely planted them against the ground at an angle in a way that would impale a charging animal.
Oldest cheese found in 3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb hides a dangerous secret
An ancient cheese, over millennia old, reveals early evidence of brucellosis.
Why Legal Documents Sound Like Magic Spells: Power over Clarity
New study suggests legal language complexity serves to signal authority, akin to "magic spells."
Rube Goldberg: The beautiful and timeless appeal of complex, useless contraptions
Beyond their entertainment values, these complex machines offer a unique insight into physics and human engineering.
M&Ms on checkerboard trick your brain
You might think you see the world as it is—flat surfaces, straight lines, and true colors. But our minds are...
The Rise and Fall of Civilizations: What the Bronze Age Collapse Teaches Us About Today
Eric Cline masterfully unpacks what followed after the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations, offering lessons for today.
Stonehenge’s 6-tonne Altar Stone Was Sourced From Far-Off Scotland. How Did It Get There?
New research reveals Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone originated in Scotland.
Can We Terraform Mars? New Study Suggests a Simple Dust Trick Might Work
Engineered dust could make Mars habitable for microbial life, a step towards terraforming.
Scientists Have Turned to Mayonnaise to Solve One of Nuclear Fusion’s Biggest Problems
Scientists are using mayonnaise to crack the code of nuclear fusion, bringing us closer to a future powered by clean,...
Newly Decoded Babylonian Tablets Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Predictions of Doom
Scholars have deciphered 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets, revealing ancient beliefs linking lunar eclipses to ominous events.
Scientists Put Over 100 Experienced Astrologers to The Ultimate Test — The Results Are Embarrassing
Experienced astrologers fail to match people to their natal charts above random chance.
Scientists Discover Largest Protein Hidden in Toxic Algae
Researchers uncover record-breaking protein, shedding light on harmful algal blooms and potential new medicines.
Scientists Drill Record-Breaking Depth into Earth’s Mantle, Uncovering Clues to Life’s Origins
New insights into Earth's mantle challenge our understanding of geology and life.
AI Expert Ray Kurzweil Says We’re Just Years Away from Human-Level AI (And This Could Change Everything)
Ray Kurzweil envisions a future where our minds merge seamlessly with machines, unlocking a new era of intelligence and immortality...
Astronauts went to the ISS for a week. They might be stranded there for half a year due to faulty Starliner
The unexpected delay raises serious concerns about Boeing's Starliner capsule.
Cats show signs of grieving after death of other pets, including dogs
Anecdotal evidence from their caregivers suggests that cats exhibit grieving behavior over lost household companions.
Your water contains microplastics. There’s a surprisingly simple way to remove them
A simple trick you can do at home can clean your water from the vast majority of microplastics.
What is the hardest language to learn as a native English speaker?
English speakers may find Mandarin, Arabic, and Japanese up to four times harder to master than Spanish or French.
How Good (or Bad) You Look In High School Yearbook Photos May Predict Lifespan
Study reveals that physical attractiveness in high school yearbook photos is linked to lifespan.
Archaeologists strike gold: A literal pot of gold coins found in Turkey
The coins were likely used to pay Greek and barbarian merceneries.
Remembering the Tuskegee experiment: when rural Alabama Black men were intentionally exposed to syphilis with no treatment
It's been 50 years since one of the most unethical studies in the history of science was exposed to the...
Money Does Buy Happiness. Life Satisfaction Rises In Concert With Wealth, New Study Shows
There's no "ceiling" apparently to how much money can contribute to happiness.
To exercise or snack? This unsuspecting brain chemical plays a major role
Step aside dopamine, you're not the only one calling the shots.