Author: Igor Mitreski
Many people consider themselves rational thinkers, but would we truly change our views if presented with evidence that contradicts them? The answer isn’t straightforward. Being wrong…
Unlocking the Super Ager Microbiome Discover the secrets to a long and vibrant life hidden within the microbiomes of centenarians who celebrate over 100 years of…
Holly is a talented staff writer for BBC Science Focus, where she expertly manages the popular Q&A section. With an MSc (Special Award) in Earth Sciences…
Stunning New Images from Ball: The Spectropolarimetric High-Contrast Exoplanet Research Instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) Showcase the Intricate Interactions of Gas and Dust Ejected…
New Study Reassesses the Age of the Jordan Valley Ubaydiya Layer: Dating Back Approximately 2 Million Years, Comparable to Georgia’s Dmanisi Ruins. This Research May Mark…
Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery: they have identified a nearby supernova, specifically a red supergiant star, that was…
Researchers in Brazil have unearthed a newly identified species of vertebrate sauropod dinosaur resembling those from Europe, hinting at an ancient migration route that once linked…
Insights into How Horses Communicate Horizon International Images/Alamy Horses are unique in their vocalizations, producing two distinct sounds simultaneously—a low, cow-like moo and a high-pitched whistle…
The parasitic species Temnothorax kinomurai targets the closely related ants, Temnothorax makora. Credit: Clalit/iNaturalist In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a unique parasitic ant species…
The Adorant StatuetteWürttemberg State Museum / Hendrik Zwietasch, CC BY 4.0 Recent research on enigmatic symbols engraved on artifacts from Germany indicates that Stone Age humans,…
Illustration of the Iron Age Mass Grave at Gomolava Credit: Sarah Nylund In a groundbreaking discovery, evidence suggests that women and children were intentionally targeted in…
How Birdwatching Can Enhance Your Cognitive Reserve Steve Young/Alamy Recent research suggests that birdwatchers exhibit distinct brain differences that could explain their remarkable skill in identifying…
When a homicide detective in California’s Central Valley resumed her investigation into the unsolved murder of a bakery owner last year, she utilized an increasingly popular…
Becoming a birdwatching expert transcends mere hobby; it’s a transformative activity that can significantly enhance brain structure and function. Recent studies reveal that engaging in birdwatching…
Professor Hannah Fry introduces her new program, AI Confidential, which delves into the most significant narratives emerging from the forefront of the AI revolution. This compelling…
A groundbreaking study by paleontologists at Yunnan University reveals that two Myrodonidae fish species, which thrived in what is now China approximately 518 million years ago…
When discussing evolutionary biology, we often assume that the offspring of organisms belong to the same species. However, the European ant Messol Iberix challenges this notion.…
Image Credit: Dwight Ellefsen/FPG/Archive Laws of Thinking By Tom Griffiths, William Collins (UK) / Macmillan (USA) For nearly seven decades, cognitive researchers have debated the nature…
Orlando Gili/Millennium Images Your friend might have a larger circle of friends than you do, but don’t take it personally; it’s all about network structure. Friendship…
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, serves as a pivotal occasion within the “Awareness Calendar”—a framework for raising awareness about diverse global issues.…
Neurological Tricks to Manage ChaosOlaser/Getty Images While scrolling through TikTok, I stumbled upon a video featuring Donald Trump accusing CNN journalist Caitlan Collins of “not laughing”…
Climate change is potentially enhancing frogs’ mating rituals with a new study revealing fascinating insights. Researchers from the University of California, Davis discovered that temperature significantly…
Just when you thought Bambi couldn’t get any cuter, meet the Pudu, the world’s smallest deer. Slightly taller than domestic cats, these adorable creatures more than…
Don’t worry; you’re not alone in experiencing this unsettling phenomenon. Since 2006, psychologists at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana have been researching a cognitive…
When you envision the North Pole, you likely imagine a vast, icy wonderland devoid of life. Noise might be the last thing on your mind. However,…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of ancient bacteria trapped in ice. This ancient bacteria could provide insights into antibiotic resistance—and potentially exacerbate the existing problem.…
In the iconic 1980 film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo and his crew brave the dangers of an asteroid field while fleeing Imperial…
Here’s some good news: snakes rarely consume humans. However, there have been alarming reports, particularly in Indonesia, where several incidents over the last decade involved people…
At high altitudes, red blood cells act like “glucose sponges,” potentially aiding in the regulation of blood sugar levels. A recent study highlights this fascinating discovery,…
Paleontologists have made an exciting discovery of a monumental new dinosaur species in a secluded area of the Sahara Desert. Named Spinosaurus mirabilis—which translates to “amazing…
Archaeologists excavating a training dig near Cambridge have discovered chilling burial pits that may shed light on the violence and punishment during England’s turbulent Viking Age.…
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior, often observed holding puffer fish in their mouths. When frightened, these fish inflate with seawater, resembling a spiky tennis…
You can be compensated for your online posts, provided they are utilized for AI training. According to Dr. Margaret Mitchell, the chief ethics scientist at Hugging…
I used to love walking. In my youth, an ideal afternoon meant venturing into the woods, letting my feet lead the way. Now, as I near…
Whether you’re strategizing your chess moves, exploring high-scoring options in Scrabble, or crafting your investment plan in Monopoly, board games are an excellent avenue for enhancing…
Latest orbital data indicates that Mars’ recently active volcanic system is more than just a one-time eruption. Long-lasting magma conduits under Mount Pavonis, one of Mars’…
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) pioneering ExOPlanet satellite, CHEOPS, has uncovered a remarkable four-planet system. Notably, the outermost planet is a small rocky world instead of…
In a recently submitted research paper to be published in the Planetary Science Journal, scientists from the SETI Institute, Southwest Research Institute, California Institute of Technology,…
Utilizing archival data from NASA’s NEOWISE mission alongside information from various space and ground-based observatories, astronomers have uncovered a remarkable observational record of a massive star’s…
New genetic and proteomic analysis reveals that from 73,000 to 20,000 years ago, the Japanese archipelago was home to the cave lion (Panthera spelea). This insight…