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Array: A group of objects organized over a broad area. Sometimes, it is a systematic arrangement of devices for the coordinated gathering of information. An array…
Among the many strange robot designs in the past, a new contender has emerged as the world’s first robot powered by a real human brain, making…
This ice was discovered in the Chameleon I cloud, a star-forming region.NASA, ESA, K. Luhman and T. Esplin (Pennsylvania State University), et al./ESO/Gladys Kober/The Catholic University…
Life is abundant on Earth, from pigeons in the park to invisible microorganisms covering every surface. However, when Earth first formed 4.5 billion years ago, it…
Weight loss can be a challenging journey, but there may be a breakthrough discovery that could make it easier. Scientists have found a way to burn…
Scientists in South Africa were surprised to find that a termite mound standing in the country’s arid regions is over 30,000 years old, making it the…
You may be surprised by how little we actually know about the inner workings of the Earth. While we have a good grasp of how the…
atmosphere: The outer layer of gas that surrounds Earth or another planet or moon.atom: The basic unit of a chemical element. An atom consists of a…
Back in the spring of 2003, the Human Genome Project completed the monumental task of sequencing the human genome. Even now, The Book of Life remains…
of Cricket Armadillo (Dasypus novemucinctus) There are actually four different species, including a previously undescribed endemic species. Guiana ShieldAccording to a new study. Guiana Navajo Armadillo…
In the realm of crime-solving, Forensic Detective Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) has emerged as a powerful tool, ushered in by the guilty plea of Joseph James DeAngelo,…
Physicists from the ATLAS Collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN have announced the results of the most sensitive search to date for double…
Amphibians: A group of animals that includes frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. Amphibians have backbones and can breathe through their skin. Unlike reptiles, birds, and mammals, fetal…
Joseph James DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer, pleaded guilty to various crimes almost four years ago, marking the beginning of a new era…
Nitrogen is an essential element for life and is an integral part of DNA and proteins. Most of the nitrogen on Earth exists in the atmosphere…
Antarctica: The southernmost continent in the world, mostly covered in ice.Atomic Clock: A timing device that relies on the frequency of microwave radiation from excited atoms.…
With their bulging red eyes and alien-like mating sounds, periodical cicadas may seem scary and weird, but some of them are speed-freak, sex-crazed zombies that have…
Agriculture: The cultivation of plants, animals, and fungi to meet human needs, such as food, fuel, chemicals, and medicines.Atmosphere: The outer layer of gas that surrounds…
Since the 1920s, Edwin Hubble Ever since it was discovered that the universe is expanding, astrophysicists have been asking themselves the question, “Where does matter come…
Kamran Dibba, an anesthesiologist at the University of Michigan, and his colleagues have found that during sleep, some neurons not only replay the recent past but…
In the spring of 2003, the Human Genome Project completed the task of sequencing the human genome, marking a significant moment for science and life on…
A silent colossus lurks off the Pacific coast, threatening hundreds of miles of coastline with tsunamis and devastating earthquakes. For decades, scientists have been warning about…
Astronomer: A scientist who works in a field of research that deals with celestial bodies, space, and the physical universe.Average: A term for the arithmetic mean,…
Giant viruses were first discovered in the ocean in 1981, when researchers discovered them. These viruses were specialized to infect green algae in the sea. Giant…
Algorithm: A set of rules or procedures for solving a problem in a series of steps. Algorithms are used in mathematics and computer programs to find…
River flooding poses a threat to life and property, causing substantial damage annually. Scientists believe that global warming is contributing to an increase in “extreme” flooding…
A study by researchers from the University of Florida, Texas State University, and the United States Department of Agriculture suggests that an extract of the polar…
Scientists at Harvard University and elsewhere have used ancient DNA recovered from fossil bones on New Zealand’s South Island to identify the tiny bushmower.Anomalopteryx didiformisIt is…
A recent study has revealed the discovery of a potentially habitable exoplanet that is similar in size to Earth and located in a system 40 light…
Movies in March Dune Part 2 The series transports sci-fi enthusiasts back to the desert planet Arrakis, a harsh world where human colonizers seek “spice” for…
On average, 1,200 tornadoes are reported annually in the U.S. The peak activity of tornadoes, which can happen anywhere at any time, is typically observed in…
Promethium is extremely rare, with only about 0.5 kg occurring naturally in the Earth’s crust at any one time. Conceptual art depicts the rare earth element…
In the labyrinthine basement of the Physics Department at the University of Bristol, nuclear physicists Dr. Dave Megson-Smith discuss their dislike for wearing hazmat suits when…
Compound Eyes (noun, “calm pound ahee”) Compound eyes consist of many small visual units known as ommatidia, with each unit functioning like a human eye to…
Throughout history, sailors have recounted tales of massive “rogue” or “abnormal” waves. However, it wasn’t until a 26-meter high storm surge hit on New Year’s Day…
To collect information on the animals’ behaviors, Professor Andrew Treitz and his team at the University of British Columbia utilized drone footage and biological data from…
lots of beans At the gut level, what happens after a person is full of beans? This causes bloating. But attempts at mitigation can pose medical…
Even if an artificial intelligence could pass the bar exam, pass a medical exam, or read a bedtime story with emotion, without first mastering the art…
Gas giant exoplanets around nearby bright stars provide important insights into the mechanisms of planetary system formation and evolution. Most of these planets exhibit certain average…
In a new review paper published in journal pattern, researchers claim that various current AI systems are learning how to deceive humans. They define deception as…