Bizarre parasitic wasps preserved in amber about 99 million years ago had trap-like abdomens that they may have used to immobilise other insects Bizarre parasitic wasps preserved in amber about 99 million years ago had trap-like abdomens that they may have used to immobilise other insects Bizarre parasitic wasps preserved in amber about 99 million years …
Ancient wasp may have used its rear end to trap flies Read More »
An “unprecedented view” of how the body changes during and after pregnancy has revealed many long-lasting impacts on the liver, kidneys and more An “unprecedented view” of how the body changes during and after pregnancy has revealed many long-lasting impacts on the liver, kidneys and more An “unprecedented view” of how the body changes during and …
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A galaxy inside a bubble may be evidence that the universe was starting to become transparent 330 million years after the big bang A galaxy inside a bubble may be evidence that the universe was starting to become transparent 330 million years after the big bang A galaxy inside a bubble may be evidence that the …
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The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots seem to influence how well the animals survive when temperatures get hotter or colder than normal The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots seem to influence how well the animals survive when temperatures get hotter or colder than normal The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots …
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Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some as-yet-unknown post-quantum realm by mathematically analysing all possible measurements of simple quantum systems Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some as-yet-unknown post-quantum realm by mathematically analysing all possible measurements of simple quantum systems Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some …
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Masaki Kashiwara has won the 2025 Abel prize, seen by some as the Nobel of mathematics, for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory Masaki Kashiwara has won the 2025 Abel prize, seen by some as the Nobel of mathematics, for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory Masaki Kashiwara has won the 2025 …
Mathematician wins 2025 Abel prize for tools to solve tricky equations Read More »
Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens Transparent wood, …
Wood made transparent using rice and egg whites could replace windows Read More »
A species of houndshark called Mustelus lenticulatus makes sharp clicking noises when handled. Until now, sharks as a group were thought to be universally quiet A species of houndshark called Mustelus lenticulatus makes sharp clicking noises when handled. Until now, sharks as a group were thought to be universally quiet A species of houndshark called Mustelus lenticulatus makes sharp clicking noises when …
Women with premenstrual syndrome reported big improvements in their symptoms after taking placebo pills, despite knowing they did not contain any active ingredients Women with premenstrual syndrome reported big improvements in their symptoms after taking placebo pills, despite knowing they did not contain any active ingredients Women with premenstrual syndrome reported big improvements in their symptoms …
Fake pills ease PMS symptoms even when you know they’re placebos Read More »
A new test of AI capabilities consists of puzzles that humans are able to solve without too much trouble, but which all leading AI models struggle with. To improve and pass the test, AI companies will need to balance problem-solving abilities with cost. A new test of AI capabilities consists of puzzles that humans are …
Leading AI models fail new test of artificial general intelligence Read More »