Cutting-edge cloaking device can turn people ‘invisible:’ scientists
Harry Potter's iconic “Invisibility Cloak” may be within our sight. Chinese scientists have devised a camouflage material whose molecular composition can be adjusted to blend into the background, making it unrecognizable to the wearer. They detailed this cutting-edge cloaking technique in a study published in Science Advances last month. “Applying this technology to clothing has […]
Scientists discover lost ‘big head’ human species in Asia
Researchers say they have discovered new insights into a long-lost human species known for its particularly heavy skull. recent research. Jurenians, or “big-headed” people, are distorting scientists' long-accepted understanding of human evolution. How humans came to be is a linear process, starting with ape-like ancestors like Lucy, evolving into many variations over time, and ending […]
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species | New Zealand
A necropsy of a shark whale, thought to be the world's rarest whale species, is being carried out in New Zealand, marking the first time a complete specimen has been examined. The spade-toothed whale is a species of beaked whale that gets its name from the resemblance of its teeth to the spade-like “lens blades” […]
Fossilized dinosaur feces, vomit help scientists reconstruct creatures’ rise
NEW YORK — Scientists have used fossilized fecal and vomit samples taken from Poland to reconstruct how dinosaurs came to dominate the Earth millions of years ago. . Researchers do not know whether the emergence of dinosaurs over 30 million years was due to luck, technology, climate, or some combination. But they knew this and […]
Hikers in the Italian Alpes discovered what scientists believe to be a prehistoric ecosystem that existed before the age of dinosaurs
An ordinary hiking trip turned into a day of archaeological discovery for a couple who discovered prehistoric footprints from millions of years ago. Claudia Steffensen was hiking in the Italian Alps with her husband last summer when she noticed what she described as “strange markings” on the rocks. “Last summer it was very hot and […]
Scientists identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
An international team of scientists has discovered a previously unknown compound prevalent in U.S. drinking water, raising concerns about potential public health risks. This mysterious compound is called chlornitramide anion and is produced by the decomposition of inorganic chloramine. It is a disinfectant used to protect people from diseases such as typhoid and cholera, the […]
Scientists teaching rats how to drive discover that the rodents have a need for speed
Forget about cheese. This rat needs speed. Scientists teaching rats to drive have discovered that not only can they drive small cars, they actually enjoy it and even get excited by revving the engine. Kelly Lambert, a professor and neuroscientist at the University of Richmond, has been leading the research since 2019, during which time […]
Scientists identify tomato genes to tweak for sweeter fruit | Gene editing
This is a common complaint in the produce section. Today's tomatoes may be big, but they have no flavor. Researchers now say they can solve the problem by tweaking the genes that affect sugar content in fruit. While its wild relatives produce small, sweet fruits, industrially cultivated tomatoes have been bred for higher yields, resulting […]
Scientists divided over resurrection of extinct quagga species
This quagga reveals its true striped pattern. The scientist who claims to have brought back an extinct relative of the zebra is a diving expert, and while some think it's the equine equivalent of “Jurassic Park,” neighbors see it as a superficial imitation. I call it that. “Effectively, we're just reducing the zebra's stripes,” said […]
Australian scientists reveal mysterious black balls on Sydney beaches are mini blobs of poop
Oh shit! Thousands of mysterious black balls that washed ashore and closed off a popular Australian beach last month have turned out to be tiny clumps of poo. Initially thought to be made of tar, scientists at the University of New South Wales discovered that the sticky balls were actually made up of “fatbergs” (human […]