Credit: DepositphotosThere are moments in life when you realize the world has changed — and you didn’t even notice. That moment came for me when I imagined what my grandmother, who passed away at 95, would say to a new kind of "companion": a half-meter-tall robot with LED eyes and a gentle voice reminding...
This footage capturing the rat scampering across a log over a stream is the first recording in existenceFrantišek Vejmělka/Biology Centre CAsA rare, large nocturnal rodent living in mountainous regions has been filmed and photographed for the first time — an impressive milestone for zoology, comparable to winning the scientific lottery. The animal had only...
Landmark treatment could not just manage spinal injury but repair itGenerated by DALL-EA major breakthrough in spinal cord injury treatment is on the horizon. For the first time, a regenerative stem cell therapy has been authorized to begin a Phase I clinical trial, with the potential to address a condition that has, until now,...
A still of the lava fountain from the livestreamed video. (USGS)Kīlauea, known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has erupted once again.Massive Lava Jet Reaches 1,000 FeetSince the end of last year, its crater has been intermittently shooting lava fountains, and on May 25, a jet of molten rock soared an impressive 300...
Credit: DepositphotosThe massive Megalodon, one of the greatest predators of the Neogene period, ruled the oceans for about 20 million years before vanishing. During that time, it fed on virtually any marine creature large enough to become a meal.New Evidence Challenges Old AssumptionsThat’s the conclusion of a new study that analyzed fossilized Megalodon teeth...
(Randy Faris/The Image Bank/Getty Images)Slight variations in a person’s heart rate may provide important clues about the likelihood of cognitive decline in the coming years, according to a new study. This finding points to a potential quick and easy test to detect early cognitive changes.Understanding and Preventing Cognitive ImpairmentDetecting when and how cognitive decline...
A pulsar inside a supernova bubble. (NASA/ESA/G. Dubner et al.)One evening in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, I had my telescope set up for astrophotography and aimed it at an incredibly distant galaxy. As the first image appeared on my tablet screen, my wife, Cristina, came over."That’s the Pinwheel Galaxy," I told her—named for its...
New evidence suggests molten heavy metals such as gold are leaking out of Earth's core. (jxfzsy/iStock/Getty Images Plus)Earth’s core holds an enormous amount of gold, and this precious metal is slowly making its way into the planet’s crust, according to a new study.Volcanic Rocks Reveal Traces of Precious MetalsResearchers analyzed isotopes found in volcanic rocks...
Image Credit: PixabayAccording to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, people are more inclined to trust those who grew up with limited financial means than those who attended private schools or took European vacations."Trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships—without it, romantic bonds can break down, workplace dynamics can...
The SNAP-X gel could help attract free-swimming planktonic coral larvae to decimated reefs, ultimately restoring those reefs to a healthy stateDepositphotosWe can't leave coral reef restoration to chance. To help coral larvae settle in damaged reef areas, researchers developed an algae-based gel that actively attracts them.The Hidden Builders of Coral ReefsAlthough many people assume...
