A rare lobster is drawing attention at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center in Nahant. This striking orange and black lobster, known as a calico, is exceptionally uncommon—with odds of finding one estimated at just one in 30 million, according to Sierra Munoz, the center’s outreach program coordinator. That makes the female lobster—even rarer than Neptune, […]
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In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have created a groundbreaking self-healing hydrogel that replicates the properties of human skin. This advanced material can restore itself by 90% in just four hours and completely within 24 hours, paving the way for innovations in wound care, regenerative medicine, and
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Scientists have developed an artificial neuron that closely replicates the behavior of real ones — it fires, learns, and reacts to chemical signals — marking a breakthrough that could revolutionize computing, medicine, and the integration of technology with biology. Neurons are remarkable biological components that drive complex functions like thinking, feeling, and moving by transmitting
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Scientists announced on Tuesday that, for the first time, they have transformed human skin cells into eggs and successfully fertilized them with sperm in a lab—a breakthrough that could eventually help infertile individuals have children. The U.S.-led team of scientists cautioned that the technology is still many years from being accessible to hopeful parents. However,
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Have your family or friends ever told you that you talk while sleeping? No need to feel ashamed! Research shows that over half of people have spoken out loud in their sleep at least once. This phenomenon, known as somniloquy, is surprisingly common and sparks a lot of interest. Many people who talk in their
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — like sodas, snacks, and processed meats — are heavily altered, additive-filled products low in nutrients. They now account for nearly 60% of adults’ and almost 70% of children’s diets in the U.S. Designed to last longer and be more appealing, UPFs reduce overall nutritional quality and often lead to overeating. In
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When technology malfunctions—like a frozen computer at a crucial moment, a GPS guiding us into traffic, or a washing machine halting mid-cycle—our initial response is usually frustration. These common annoyances often spark irritation. However, a recent study by two Israeli researchers suggests a surprising insight: we tend to extend forgiveness to machines in much the
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In a Moonshots podcast interview, Harvard Medical School genetics professor David Sinclair discussed a once-unthinkable breakthrough — restoring youth to animal cells and tissues. He said human clinical trials are set to start soon. In the discussion, the scientist noted that experiments on mice and green monkeys showed strong potential for substantially reversing aging. “We’ve
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In the tranquil curves of the Han River in central China, three ancient skulls remained hidden for nearly a million years. Over time, they were deformed by natural forces and buried in silence under layers of sediment. For years, scientists believed they belonged to a well-known part of our evolutionary story—Homo erectus, the upright human
A new study challenges the long-standing assumption that frozen conditions slow chemical activity, offering fresh insight into the mysterious orange tint of Arctic rivers. The research reveals that ice can actually outperform liquid water in extracting iron from common minerals. Arctic Rivers Turning Orange Over recent years, rivers across the Arctic have taken on an
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