Scientists propose a groundbreaking theory for predicting melting points. The theory offers a universal description of melting lines across various material types. This discovery has significant implications for materials science and related fields. ​Scientists propose a groundbreaking theory for predicting melting points. The theory offers a universal description of melting lines across various material types. …

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A recent paper packed with delightful acronyms digs into where people report having seen UFOs, but finds no evidence of alien visitors, says Annalee Newitz ​A recent paper packed with delightful acronyms digs into where people report having seen UFOs, but finds no evidence of alien visitors, says Annalee Newitz A recent paper packed with delightful …

Is the truth out there? Yes, but it doesn’t involve aliens Read More »

The exceptionally long white hairs on the newly named longhorn beetle Excastra albopilosa may deceive predators into thinking it’s covered in fungus ​The exceptionally long white hairs on the newly named longhorn beetle Excastra albopilosa may deceive predators into thinking it’s covered in fungus The exceptionally long white hairs on the newly named longhorn beetle Excastra …

Fluffy beetle discovered in Australia may be the world’s hairiest Read More »

Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface firm Neuralink has released a video of its first patient, Noland Arbaugh, controlling a computer cursor with his thoughts – is this the future? ​Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface firm Neuralink has released a video of its first patient, Noland Arbaugh, controlling a computer cursor with his thoughts – is this the …

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Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which was spread when people ate their dead relatives as part of funeral rituals – but some individuals may have had genetic resistance to the condition ​Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which …

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Photographing the eclipse isn’t as easy as taking a selfie, but with a bit of preparation anyone can capture a memorable image ​Photographing the eclipse isn’t as easy as taking a selfie, but with a bit of preparation anyone can capture a memorable image Photographing the eclipse isn’t as easy as taking a selfie, but with …

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While the majority of the world’s reefs are now under threat or even damaged potentially beyond repair, a new study offers some encouraging news: efforts to restore coral reefs not only increase coral cover, but they can also bring back important ecosystem functions, and surprisingly fast. ​While the majority of the world’s reefs are now …

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For the first time, scientists have developed artificial nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, with several additional properties in the laboratory. ​For the first time, scientists have developed artificial nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, with several additional properties in the laboratory. For the first time, scientists have developed artificial nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, …

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Researchers have announced an intriguing discovery — consumers generally prefer AI-generated images of food over real food images, especially when they are unaware of their true nature. ​Researchers have announced an intriguing discovery — consumers generally prefer AI-generated images of food over real food images, especially when they are unaware of their true nature. Researchers have …

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