Scientists reveal how senses work together in the brain

Precisely how multiple senses are integrated or work together in the brain has been an area of fascination for neuroscientists for decades.

Moving up in the world: Rare catfish species filmed climbing waterfalls

Nature often puts on incredible displays. A recent example caught on camera shows thousands of bumblebee catfish (Rhyacoglanis paranensis) climbing waterfalls in southern Brazil.

Aging Can Spread Through Your Body Via a Single Protein, Study Finds

Short for reduced high mobility group box 1, ReHMGB1 triggers senescence in cells, permanently disabling them.

Arctic Glaciers Face ‘Terminal’ Decline As Microbes Accelerate Ice Melt

Scientists in Svalbard in race to study polar microbes as global heating threatens fragile glacial ecosystems.

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New Brain Device Is First To Read Out Inner Speech

A new brain prosthesis can read out inner thoughts in real time, helping people with ALS and brain stem stroke communicate fast and comfortably.

Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds

Findings help decipher mechanisms through which ‘forever chemicals’ cause disease, aiding in treating health problems.

Why on Earth would NASA build a nuclear reactor on the Moon?

It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

‘Deceptively cute’ tiny prehistoric whale species discovered in Australia

The partial skull of Janjucetus dullardi was found by chance on a cliffside beach in 2019.

New research reveals the spark that ignites Mediterranean marine heat waves

The Mediterranean Sea is particularly susceptible to marine heat waves, leading to significant impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

Sweat-sensitive jacket adjusts its thickness to keep you comfortable when it’s cold

When we are out in cold weather, we wear warm clothes to stay comfortable. But, if we start to sweat, we get too hot and sticky, which makes us want to remove layers.

Hydrologists redefine aridity index to include river and groundwater flow

Although the current measure of aridity has been useful for understanding climate impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and society, it does not provide a complete picture of water availability.

Robots team up to explore planetary lava caves

In the not-too-distant future, the search for signs of life on Mars and the moon could see the next generation of robots exploring a new frontier: subsurface lava tubes.

Rising autumn temperatures interfere with monarch butterfly migration and health, experiment suggests

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have long been known for their impressive migration abilities, with North American species traveling around 3,000 miles from the United States and Canada into Mexico or Southern California to overwinter.

What do dolphins and whales think of each other?

Researchers analyzed nearly 200 whale-dolphin interactions, and conclude: They sure do seem friendly.

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‘Ghost Particle’ That Smashed Into Earth Breaks Records

In February 2023, a detector called KM3NeT, located deep under the Mediterranean Sea, picked up a signal that seemed to indicate a neutrino with a record-shattering energy of 220 petaelectronvolts (PeV). For reference, the previous record was a mere 10 PeV.

New Type of Supernova Detected as Black Hole Causes Star To Explode

Stars that are at least eight times as massive as the sun appear destined to end their lives with a supernova. Those with a mass at least 20 times that of the sun will form a black hole after the explosion.

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Concordia students send Starsailor rocket flying and enter the history books

Starsailor is the most powerful student-built rocket engine to be launched, says university.

Replanting forests after wildfires comes with complex challenges, but there are opportunities in the ashes

It can be a multi-year process before shovels hit the ground following a forest fire.

Why Cars Still Don’t Have Airless Tires, Yet

Why the hell aren’t we on airless tires by now? They’re flat-proof, supposedly maintenance-free, and have been in development since flip phones were still a thing.

AI designs antibiotics for gonorrhoea and MRSA superbugs

The drugs were designed atom-by-atom by the AI and killed the superbugs in laboratory and animal tests.

An experimental therapy could lead to one universal antiviral to rule them all

For a few dozen people in the world, the downside of living with a rare immune condition comes with a surprising superpower—the ability to fight off all viruses.

Signs of recent life on Mars could be detected using new simple test

There is enormous interest in the possibility of past or present life beyond Earth, with space agencies spending a great deal of time and money exploring suitable extraterrestrial homes and searching for signals of life.

Scientists uncover new fossils—and a new species of ancient human ancestor

Scientists have discovered new fossils at a field site in Africa that indicate Australopithecus, and the oldest specimens of Homo, coexisted at the same place in Africa at the same time—between 2.6 and 2.8 million years ago.

Gene linked to skin’s resistance to pressure sheds light on how animals adapted to life on land

One of the most significant moments in the evolutionary journey of life on this planet was the transition from water to land. This huge step required animals to adapt to new challenges, including supporting their body weight and developing new modes of locomotion.

Hidden honey bee viruses alter flight distance and speed in different ways

Bees can often harbor very high virus loads without presenting any morphological symptoms.

Connection with nature sees dramatic decline over the last two centuries

When people feel disconnected from the natural world, they are less likely to protect it.

Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search

Data brokers are required by California law to provide ways for consumers to request their data be deleted. But good luck finding them.

First Antidote For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ‘Cleans’ Blood In Minutes

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a challenge to treat for several reasons. To start with, exposure can creep up on the body, which is why it’s so often called the “silent killer."

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Cats Develop Dementia In a Similar Way To Humans

Researchers found a build-up of amyloid-beta, a toxic protein and one of the defining features of Alzheimer’s disease.

Vulcan Centaur rocket launches experimental military satellite on its 1st-ever US Space Force mission

The mission saw the launch of the most powerful Vulcan rocket yet.

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Cornell researchers develop invisible light-based watermark to detect deepfakes

Invisible codes in light patterns offer a new way to authenticate video content.

Biochar from human waste could solve global fertiliser shortages, study finds

Excrement contains nutrients needed for crop growth and a new source of them could cut farming’s huge CO2 output.

Scientists uncover 75,000-year-old Arctic animal remains in Norwegian cave

The Arne Qvamgrotta cave was discovered in the 1990s, when a local mining industry built a tunnel through the nearby mountain.

Fossil evidence reveals early primates evolved in cold climates, not tropical forests

Researchers used statistical modeling and fossil data to reconstruct ancient environments and trace where the common ancestors of all modern primates lived.

California’s wildfire moonshot: How new technology will defeat advancing flames

Autonomous AI-guided Black Hawk helicopter tested to fight wWildfires.

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Astrophysicist Proposes Paperclip-Sized Spacecraft Could Travel at Lightspeed to a Black Hole

A visionary plan proposes sending a paperclip-sized spacecraft, powered by Earth-based lasers, to a nearby black hole within a century.

Meteorite That Hit Home Is Older Than Earth, Scientists Say

Based on the type of meteorite, it is expected to have formed 4.56 billion years ago.

More women get Alzheimer’s than men. It may not just be because they live longer

Age is still considered an important risk for women, but now scientists are looking at other factors.

Spacecraft Designed That Could Carry 2,400 People on a 400-Year Trip to Alpha Centauri

The design for a 36 mile long spacecraft, called Chrysalis, includes libraries, tropical forests and structural manufacturing facilities, all supported by artificial gravity.