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A robot hand powered by lab-grown muscles is challenging you to a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors – do you accept? Here’s hoping you choose rock, because a new remarkable biohybrid has just perfected the scissors sign thanks to multiple muscle tissue actuators (MuMuTAs) that are bringing us closer to larger biohybrid limbs (and in […]

Listening to the right tune can get our hairs standing on end thanks to “frisson”, but can it move us to focus more on something we’re working on? Flow playlists are all over streaming platforms like Spotify, and now new research has backed up their efficacy as a study tool. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE The […]

Using advanced telescopes, scientists have looked at light that left galaxies 13.5 billion light-years ago, from the distant galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0. So why do we have such trouble looking the other way, down to the tiniest scales? Can’t we use lenses to see atoms? ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE The short answer is; no. We will never […]

Fish are often held up as the poster child for poor memory, and yet some fish have passed the mirror test – something that’s considered the benchmark for self-awareness. It seems we’ve been a bit quick to assume their smarts, so who is the brainiest fish swimming in the brine? What is the most intelligent […]

With February 14 around the corner, what better time to assess your satisfaction in your relationship? Luckily for you, researchers at Stockholm University have just the test – designed to assess key aspects of your relationship such as emotional intimacy, trust, and conflict resolution, in seven simple questions. They even provide helpful tips and tricks […]

When it comes to a broken heart, sometimes there’s no better remedy than being incredibly petty. Luckily, zoos have come in clutch with some deliciously vindictive ways to insult your ex (or enemies) this Valentine’s Day, while also doing some good for our animal friends. 1. Dedicate a pile of poop Give someone the gift […]

Who is responsible for creating and spreading misinformation? The subject has become increasingly concerning in both the public and academic spheres since 2016, where social media is often seen as the driver behind its proliferation. However, a new study takes a different view: misinformation is actually a political strategy adopted by radical right-wing populist parties. […]

What is the most heinous act a person can commit? There are probably many contenders, but one that is felt keenly by many cultures across the world is the idea of eating human flesh. Cannibalism is often referred to as the ultimate taboo and its violently snackish practitioners – from iconic cinematic villains like Hannibal […]

Information has been released on a neutrino estimated to have an energy of 220 peta electron volts (PeV). The previous record-holder was 6.05 PeV, and while there is a wide error bar on the latest discovery, even at the lower end of estimates it’s an order of magnitude above anything we’ve seen before. The source […]

New research has demonstrated the powerful impacts the reintroduction of predators can have on an ecosystem. The presence of wolves in Yellowstone National Park has driven a cascading effect that has literally changed the landscape. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE The new study used data from previous studies on 25 riparian (streamside) sites collected over a […]

Search giant Google has officially changed the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” on Google Maps, following an order by US President Donald Trump to rename the oceanic basin. Rather than a change seen only by users in the USA, the change will affect almost all Google Maps users. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE […]

Transforming an untamed wolf into an obedient sausage dog or clingy chihuahua requires some serious time and genetic alchemy, yet new research suggests the process may have been simpler than you’d think, unhindered by the factor of time. According to the study authors, ancient wolves that craved the benefits of human companionship would have had […]

Genitals have their own bacteria, and the mix is different for every person. The transfer that occurs during sex leaves a metaphorical fingerprint, which scientists may one day use to tell when sexual contact has occurred, and with whom. New research on the topic shows that while condoms reduce this transfer, they don’t stop it […]

The US has received its lowest-ever Corruption Perceptions Index score on the scale set up by Transparency International, a well-respected movement working to end corruption across the world. It joins 47 other countries that have received their lowest-ever scores, representing its most corrupt point since the index was established in 2012. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE […]

Noctilucent clouds on Earth are something quite spectacular, thin structures so high that they can still catch sunlight long after sunset, making them shine in many colors during twilight – noctilucent means night-shining. However, they are not an Earth exclusive – NASA’s Curiosity has seen them on Mars. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE On the Red […]

The bird world has some of the funkiest displays when it comes to attracting a mate. From building elaborate nests to impress or mastering the moves of a dance, the birds of planet Earth know how to shake their tail feathers. Now it seems they’ve been putting on more of a visual display than anyone […]

Geologists are closely monitoring Mount Spurr in the Aleutian Arc of Alaska, USA, after continued volcanic unrest. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) monitoring the situation says that an eruption is possible in the coming days and weeks. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE Mount Spurr is an ice and snow-covered stratovolcano complex, meaning that it is a […]

Scientists have discovered a brand-new species of deep sea-dwelling fish, sporting a unique facial feature that led the team to name it after a character from the animated film Princess Mononoke, a cult classic produced by Studio Ghibli. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE The fish – which belongs to the family Branchiostegidae, commonly known as deepwater […]

Cast your mind back 56 million years. Can’t? Allow us to refresh your memory: it was the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, a 200,000-year period of rapid carbon release and global warming that turned Earth’s oceans acidic and saw terrestrial animals suddenly get much, much smaller. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE Some whittled down to just 30 percent […]

Four years after it was first discovered, a team of Czech scientists have finally confirmed that they’ve found the world’s largest underground thermal lake. ADVERTISEMENT GO AD FREE Nestled within the limestone of Vromoner in southern Albania, the body of water – now named Lake Neuron, after the foundation that sponsored the team – was […]