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Hole picture: Skull pieces add to dinosaur understanding
Researchers identified a partial skull fossil from the Isle of Wight as a new species of megaraptoran dinosaur named Invictibellatrix amberina, dating back about 120…
Energy boom: West in ‘race’ with China on nuclear fusion
The United Kingdom and China are competing to develop commercial nuclear fusion energy, with the UK Atomic Energy Authority recently announcing technical breakthroughs and emphasizing…
The search for a world more habitable than ours
Researchers have identified planets orbiting K-dwarf stars as potentially more habitable than Earth due to their stable environments and efficient photosynthesis under the stars' light.…
The science of decluttering
Emily Falk, a neuroscience professor at the University of Pennsylvania, explains that the emotional challenge of decluttering arises because the brain links personal belongings to…
Green star makes astronomers envy of their field
Astronomers at the University of Warwick have discovered the first white dwarf star, WD J1330+6435, that appears distinctly green due to the interaction of trace…
World's Oldest Shipwreck Discovered Off Turkey Uncovered
Archaeologists discovered a shipwreck off the coast of Turkey that dates back about 4,400 to 4,700 years, making it one of the oldest known wooden…
Mathematics Professor Hannah Fry Gains Popularity Through TV Appearance
Professor Hannah Fry, a mathematician at the University of Cambridge, has gained widespread attention following her role as a "Traitor" on the BBC One show…
Software engineer who sent astronauts to the moon
Margaret Hamilton, the software engineer who led the team that developed the critical onboard programs for Apollo moon missions, passed away at 90. Her work…
Flowing with AI’s growth highlighted at skills event
The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai introduced seven new skill categories, reflecting the growing integration of AI and emerging industry needs in vocational trades. This…
Lab visit brings cutting-edge research within reach
A student group from Tsinghua University’s Department of Engineering Physics visited TUM University Hospital to explore and engage with cutting-edge dark-field computed tomography research, including…
New Dinosaur with Knife-Length Claws Found on Isle of Wight
Researchers identified a new species of carnivorous dinosaur, Invictibellatrix amberina, from a fossil skull fragment found on the Isle of Wight, characterized by its long,…
We Need an Operation Warp Speed for New Biological Threats
Recent research demonstrated that AI can generate novel virus genomes with enhanced bacterial infectivity, raising fears that such technology could be exploited to create dangerous…
How to Keep Your Relationship With A.I. in Check
Sociologist Sherry Turkle warns against using large language models like ChatGPT for emotional support and key decisions, advocating for preserving human-led interactions in therapy and…
Mary Tsingou Menzel, a Physicist Credited After 50 Years, Dies at 97
Mary Tsingou Menzel, a mathematician and early computer programmer whose coding was vital to the groundbreaking 1955 Fermi-Pasta-Ulam physics experiment, died at age 97. Her…
Nasa rover sets off-planet driving record
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 45.2 kilometers on Mars, setting a new record for the longest distance traveled by a vehicle on another world and…
Researchers home in on wartime environments
A Chinese research team has created modular armored equipment capable of quickly switching between land, water, air, and electromagnetic combat environments, including underwater operations up…
2026: a space odyssey
K11 Musea in Kowloon is hosting the "Fly Me to the Moon: A 380,000km Odyssey" exhibition, featuring interactive displays and aerospace artifacts that explore lunar…
Trill seekers: can scientists use AI and tutors to help birds remember lost songs?
Researchers successfully revived a nearly extinct birdsong in Buenos Aires by playing computer-generated recordings to local rufous-collared sparrows, leading one bird to begin mimicking the…
As a scientist, here’s what worries me about the suspected Russian plague victim
A Russian laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died from severe pneumonia in an incident suspected to involve pneumonic plague, raising concerns about…
Focus on sound is key to picking up languages, researchers find
Researchers from University College London and Tohoku University found that language learners who perceive foreign sounds as novel auditory input, rather than filtering them through…
AI’s mathematics blitz pushes science into strange new territory
OpenAI's AI model solved the Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize problem and released hundreds of papers addressing other longstanding mathematical challenges, marking an unprecedented milestone in AI-driven…
Scientists develop tattoos you can switch on and off
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a new tattoo ink that can be temporarily hidden or revealed using different light wavelengths, allowing…
New dinosaur emerges from drawer after 100 years
Paleontologists have identified a new species of megaraptoran dinosaur, Invictibellatrix amberina, from a fossil found on the Isle of Wight, marking the first confirmed megaraptoran…
After 4,600 years, world’s oldest shipwreck reveals cargo of ancient treasures
Archaeologists discovered what is likely the world's oldest shipwreck near Turkey's Kekova Island, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years and containing over 30 ceramic amphorae…
UK to Launch First All-National Space Mission to Remove Orbital Debris
The UK will launch its first nationwide mission in 2029 to remove obsolete satellites from orbit using a spacecraft equipped with four robotic arms, targeting…
Q&A Explaining Deadliest Snakes and Petrol Pricing
The saw-scaled viper, responsible for thousands of deaths annually across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent, is considered the deadliest snake…
The reason why sled dogs have short legs
Researchers from the University of Haifa found that sled dogs have limb bones about 6 percent shorter than similar non-sledding dogs, an adaptation that enhances…
Don’t Lose Our Title as World Leader in Research
The United States is losing its lead in key research fields like engineering and agriculture to China due to tightening federal funding and narrowed intellectual…
Amelia Earhart expedition team heads to island of meat-eating crabs
A Purdue University-led team has set out to Nikumaroro Island to search for new evidence regarding Amelia Earhart's disappearance during her 1937 circumnavigation attempt. The…
An Operation Warp Speed for new biological threats
Researchers have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can design novel viral genomes with the potential to accelerate the creation of harmful biological agents, raising urgent biosecurity…