Astronomers have observed a supermassive black hole consume a star in two phases and have predicted when it might take a third. If it happens, it could create a fascinating cosmic light show. Black holes are known for their chaotic eating habits. When a star gets too close, the intense gravitational forces tear it apart […]
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About 25 million years ago, an evolutionary divergence happened between our ancestors—the early humans and apes—and monkeys, leading to the loss of tails in our lineage. The specific genetic mutation behind this change, however, has been unknown until recently. In a recent study published in Nature, scientists revealed a distinct DNA mutation connected to the
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A new study indicates that taking placebo pills, even when people know they have no active ingredients, can still greatly decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. These “non-deceptive placebos” could be an effective method for enhancing mental health. The human brain is a complex, intriguing, and powerful organ, especially when it comes to the placebo effect,
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Despite decades of research, pinpointing the exact cause of brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease has proven challenging. A team from Emory University in the US may have found a crucial piece of the puzzle. Reevaluating Amyloid Beta’s Role in Alzheimer’s Much research has investigated amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer’s, but some now view them as
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The subatomic world is challenging to visualize not only because of its minute scale but also due to its incredibly rapid dynamics. Physicists at the University of Arizona have now developed the world’s fastest electron microscope, capable of capturing events that last just one quintillionth of a second. The Challenge of Capturing Attosecond Events While
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If you’ve ever watched CSI, you know that suspects often leave incriminating DNA traces at crime scenes. However, a recent study suggests that the amount of this genetic material could also indicate a person’s guilt or innocence. The Role of Touch DNA in Crime Scenes Although we usually think of crime-scene DNA as coming from
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Physicists have achieved a significant milestone by producing the heaviest antimatter clumps ever recorded. These clumps, known as antihyperhydrogen-4, could provide insights into some of physics’ most complex questions. Understanding Antimatter Antimatter consists of particles with the same mass as regular matter but with opposite charges. While this might sound mundane, the interaction between matter
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The familiar “sugar high” after enjoying a sweet treat is a well-known example of how food can positively impact mood. Conversely, the experience of feeling “hangry“—where hunger leads to anger or irritability—demonstrates how our diet, or lack thereof, can also trigger negative emotions. Recent research indicates that fluctuations in blood sugar levels play a role
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Just a few months after Chinese startup Astribot shared stunning video footage of its humanoid assistant, the company has now released a launch video for the S1. The new footage features the bot making waffles, feeding the cat, serving tea, and shooting hoops. When the S1 was initially unveiled in April, we questioned why the
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Glass-fragment waste usually ends up in landfills, but that might not always be necessary. A recent study suggests that mixing ground glass particles with soil can create a plant growth medium that outperforms soil on its own. While larger glass items can be recycled into glass of the same color, small, mixed-color glass fragments are
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