The development rights for an Indonesian archipelago will be sold to the highest bidder in an auction in a few weeks. Some conservationists are not happy about the sale, and worry it could open up the “pristine” area to more environmental dangers. The auction for development rights in Widi Reserve is set to kick off […]
Why The Bones Of Thousands Of People Adorn Sedlec Ossuary
From the outside, the Cemetery Church of All Saints in Czechia looks like a quaint but unassuming church perched on top of a graveyard. But beneath this Gothic building, you’ll find the final resting place of some 40,000 to 70,000 people whose bones are artistically exhibited in a bodacious display. Scan your eyes across this […]
Humerus Bone Reveals Oldest Known Remains Of Domesticated Dogs In Europe
An ancient humerus recovered from Erralla Cave in the Basque Country, Spain, is thought to be the earliest domesticated dog remains ever found in Europe. Dating back to around 17,410 and 17,096 years ago, it topples the previous title holder remains that were found in Germany, and estimated to be nearer 15,114 to 14,237 years […]
IFLScience Meets: Professor Hannah Fry On “The Secret Genius Of Modern Life”
In BBC Two’s new series, The Secret Genius Of Modern Life, mathematician Professor Hannah Fry uncovers the innovative technology and inventions hiding inside seemingly mundane things. From the food delivery apps created using tech designed for nuclear missiles, to the way in which X-rated websites revolutionized the way we pay for things online, the series […]
Adhering To The Five Precepts Of Buddhism May Lower Risk Of Depression
People who observe the five precepts of Buddhism may be more resilient to stress and less likely to experience depression, according to the results of a new study. An ethical code of conduct designed to banish suffering and help followers achieve enlightenment, the five precepts may promote inner calm and equanimity, which the researchers say […]
Your Perception Of Time Really Does Slow Down When You Are On A Crowded Train
Your perception of time slows down when you are on a crowded train, a novel study using virtual reality (VR) has found. A team of psychologists from Cornell University knew from previous studies that used visual stimuli or geometric shapes that experiencing social crowding could cause people’s sense of time to slow down. However, they […]
Your Perception Of Time Really Does Slow Down When You Are On A Crowded Train
Your perception of time slows down when you are on a crowded train, a novel study using virtual reality (VR) has found. A team of psychologists from Cornell University knew from previous studies that used visual stimuli or geometric shapes that experiencing social crowding could cause people’s sense of time to slow down. However, they […]
Go Green For Science: How Companies Are Reducing Their Carbon Footprint
Now more than ever, it seems like the world is continuously changing. In positive news, this year has seen humpback whales leaping off Australia’s threatened species list, the first fully complete human genome has been published, and JWST has dazzled the world with extraordinary images of our universe. Despite these advances, 2022 has also been […]
Walking Backwards Has A Surprising Number Of Health Benefits
Walking doesn’t require any special equipment or gym memberships, and best of all, it’s completely free. For most of us, walking is something we do automatically. It doesn’t require conscious effort, so many of us fail to remember the benefits of walking for health. But what happens if we stop walking on auto-pilot and start […]
Meet Barbara, The Pregnant T. Rex With A Football Injury
This stunningly preserved fossilized skeleton is “Barbara”, a new Tyrannosaurus rex specimen about to go on display at Auckland Museum in New Zealand. The palaeontologists analyzing the 66-million-year-old remains made a discovery that makes this T. rex especially rare – when she died, Barbara was probably pregnant. Computed tomography scanning of one of the recovered bones […]
New Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Decline, But Its Trial Is Linked To Deaths
The experimental drug lecanemab has been shown to slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. While the long-awaited trial has been heralded as a “historic moment for dementia research”, the death of some participants in the research has sparked concerns about the risk for some people. Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody that works […]
This Cyber Monday Enjoy Super Savings On Everything You Need For Your Computer
You’ve been waiting all year for this day, and it has finally arrived—Cyber Monday. You know that you will get the very best deals around, and you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your home. You’ve been looking for a complete overhaul of your computer software and apps, and we don’t blame you. […]
The Internet Is Confused After Images Show World Cup Balls Being Charged Up
It’s not a common sight to see, but you may have spotted a viral image around the internet of the World Cup footballs being charged – not pumped up, but charged. Huddled around like dead phones at a festival, the balls are all plugged in to ensure the sensors within have enough battery for the […]
Wiener Dog Warriors? Dachshund Bones Found Under Rome’s Colosseum Suggest So
In the sewers deep beneath Rome’s Colosseum, archaeologists have discovered the remains of some unlikely gladiators. Along with bear bones and the skeletons of lions, they also found the ancient remains of wiener dogs. The discovery comes as part of a new project that looked to explore the murky tunnels that lay beneath the world-famous […]
A Wormhole Has Been Simulated With A Quantum Computer
Researchers have been able to perform the first quantum “simulation” of a holographic wormhole using a quantum processor. They did not create a tunnel through space and time, unfortunately, but they were able to create a quantum setup that behaves just like a particle traveling through a wormhole. And this approach could be invaluable in […]
The Police In San Francisco Can Now Use Killer Robots
In a move right out of a sci-fi movie set in a grim and corrupt dystopia, San Francisco is on the cusp of authorizing the use of killer robots by the police. On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted in favor of approving a policy that allows police to use robots with lethal […]
Intrusive Memories After Trauma May Be Shrunk By Anti-Inflammation Drug
Taking a single pill of an anti-inflammatory drug immediately after a traumatic event could help people in the process of forgetting intrusive memories, according to a new trial at University College London (UCL). It’s still extremely early days for the research, but the team behind the project suggests that this treatment has some potential to […]
Is Gravity Causing Your IBS? Maybe, Says “Provocative” Hypothesis
Gravity could be the culprit behind irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new hypothesis. Yes, the force that keeps our feet planted firmly on the surface of the Earth could be responsible for a condition that is thought to affect up to 10 percent of the world’s population. It may seem out-there, but to […]
Dino-Killer Scale Asteroid Impact Might Have Caused Martian Megatsunami
When the Viking 1 lander arrived on Mars it carried high hopes for a golden era in space exploration. What it found was puzzling, and the weak evidence for life disappointing. However, a new analysis suggests it may have been sitting in the aftermath of one of the most dramatic events in Solar System history. […]
Space Elevators In The Next Few Decades? One Expert Thinks So
Space elevators – yes, literal elevators that will carry us into orbit – may not be as far from reality as we think, says one aerospace engineer and physics professor. According to his ideas, such a crazy concept could be realistic relatively soon – or, in his wise words: “We’ll know we are close when […]
