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The Tyrannosaurus rex, the most feared and iconic of all the dinosaurs, had a cooling system in its skull that allowed him to deal with prehistoric heat and humidity. The new study from scientists in Missouri, Ohio, and Florida, challenges previous beliefs about this cranial structure. T. rex, known as one of the largest meat-eating […]
Some lucky people naturally need less sleep than everybody else.
The James Webb spacecraft is scheduled to launch in 2021, when it will become the world's most powerful space science observatory.
Another remarkable application for graphene.
The device is paving the way for deep space GPS.
The team says their technique could lead to devices that don't scratch or shatter, metal-free pacemakers, or electronics for harsh environments.
The material "must have come from a supernova."
Size does matter.
Baby planet, doo doo doo doo doo doo...
Two-thousand processors simulated more than 8 million universes and countless galaxies.
The authors call this a "landmark achievement."
A new study outlines the conditions that couple quantum gravity and low-energy physics.
The wealth of newly discovered ancient galaxies suggests that scientists may have to refine their model of the universe.
The discovery has implications for the improvement of technologies like solar energy systems.
Overfishing is causing fish stocks to evolve rapidly.
The findings show that plate tectonics started 3.3 billion years ago, coinciding with the period when life started on Earth.
The new method may offer a cheap way of improving the reliability of the United States' water system.
Printing electronic circuits on a flower never looked so appealing.
Using sound, rather than light, could lead to more efficient and more compact quantum computers.
Physicists at CERN probed exotic subatomic particles -- and found some unexpected results.
A worthy recognition for one of the world's greatest scientists.
"Happy"
One day, our social media history might play an important role in the doctor's office.
Did you know that Bitcoin is a significant contributor to global warming?
Learning from the best.
To make things even better, the straws are also edible.
An 'East meets West' success story.
Low humidity might be what's causing flu outbreaks during the winter.
Help NASA by looking at trees.
We're fishing for information in the deep seas.
Boasting rights for MTG players.
This could be a big part of the battle against climate change.
Yes, scientists 3D-printed a heart.
This might help us clamp down on plastic pollution.
It's already impacting our lives.
Unfortunately, the answer is 'probably not enough'.
Tomorrow's windows might be made from wood -- transparent, energy-storing wood.
This is a whole new way of designing plane wings.
For conceptual and engineering breakthroughs that have made deep neural networks a critical component of computing.
The technology is compatible with existing 3D printers.
The marriage of these two technologies can only mean something great is in store.
The future is here, and it looks absolutely amazing.
Nifty.
Youtube will start showing “information boxes” — brief fact-checking bits that debunk some of the most common and dangerous scientific misconceptions. In some areas, Youtube is already showing this type of box for conspiracy theories; now, it will be expanding it to other types of sensitive topics like vaccination. The feature is currently available in India, […]
These are still baby steps, but they're baby steps in the right direction.
Lignin’ on a dream!
These are exciting times for SpaceX
We rarely think about it, but knitting is an incredibly complex phenomenon -- one that researchers are trying to use to design better materials.
It's cool, it's small, it can do a backflip off the wall.
Sorry, college freshmen.
