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An international team of scientists has discovered a double black hole

news | Aug 16, 2022 | Science & Education | 6

An international team of scientists has gained new evidence that a double black hole exists in galaxy OJ 287.

Oleic acid - a natural source to keep the brain youthful

news | Aug 15, 2022 | Science & Education | 3

As we age, many people experience problems such as memory impairment, depression, or Alzheimer's disease, which completely degrades the brain's cognitive functions.

Where does self-confidence come from? An experiment that involved pilots and watching videos

news | Aug 15, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

Have you noticed that some people are incredibly (and sometimes even ridiculously) self-confident?

A new self-healing ceramic alloy

news | Aug 12, 2022 | Science & Education | 3

Scientists from the Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science at the Siberian department of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed an innovative ceramic composite that can self-heal their defects or damage.

The latest UV radiation makes the air as safe as the air found outside in nature

news | Aug 11, 2022 | Science & Education | 3

New ultraviolet radiation called Far-UVC Light has been invented at Columbia University Medical Centre. It kills more than 98% of airborne germs in just 5 minutes.

A slime robot that can help retrieve swallowed objects

news | Aug 11, 2022 | Med & Bio | 4

How often do children or animals accidentally swallow foreign objects that can only be retrieved with abdominal surgery?

Huge goldfish are threatening Canada's ecosystem

news | Aug 10, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

This news may sound like an April Fool joke. However, it is extremely serious because of biological invasions (the uncontrolled spread of animals or plants outside of their native habitat), often leading to the extinction of an entire species and the destruction of an ecosystem.

Scientists have discovered which neurons in the brain determine competitive success

news | Aug 09, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

In an experiment conducted on mice at the Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists have discovered the neurons responsible for the powerful desire of biological creatures to compete and win in a competitive struggle.

The "Webb" telescope could find extra-terrestrial life

news | Aug 08, 2022 | Science & Education | 3

The human map of the Universe reveals that there are more than five thousand exoplanets where life can or could hypothetically exist.

The brain can reduce memory within hours

news | Aug 05, 2022 | Med & Bio | 4

There are special neurons that are responsible for this. They mark the boundaries of events in the memory stream. Then these boundaries become a stronghold.

The smart bandage that administers medicine itself

news | Aug 04, 2022 | Med & Bio | 5

Scientists from the Swiss Empa center, led by the Chinese researchers Fei Pan and Qun Ren, have developed an innovative bandage material that controls the course of an infection and, if it worsens, can administer medication.

Psychologists from the UK have formed a portrait of a boring person

news | Aug 03, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

Very few people want to waste their time talking to boring people who seem to have nothing interesting about them. Although, who is a truly and categorically "boring person" that people will undoubtedly avoid communicating with?

A robot that is helping people deal with negative emotions

news | Aug 02, 2022 | Gadgets | 3

Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have developed a robot helping people deal with negative emotions after receiving unpleasant messages.

Fish can actually add and subtract

news | Aug 02, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

This was demonstrated by experiments with stingrays and cichlids.

Stonehenge was designed as a solar calendar

news | Aug 02, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

A professor studying this ancient civilization is certain that their calendar year was incredibly similar to our modern-day one.

The oldest of the ancient: the Webb telescope has discovered the oldest galaxy

news | Aug 01, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

In July 2022, the James Webb Telescope — the largest cosmic infrared observatory ever launched — sent its data to an international team of researchers at NASA.

A robot rat that can find people trapped under rubble

news | Aug 01, 2022 | Gadgets | 7

Many people are afraid of rats; however, they can be incredibly useful!

Supermassive black holes slow down the birth of new stars

news | Jul 27, 2022 | Science & Education | 3

Space is a real Pandora's box, holding a million mysteries that still baffle humanity. For more than twenty years, one of these mysteries has been how new stars form and why their births are so irregular.

The jacket for any occasion, including an apocalypse

news | Jul 26, 2022 | Business & Startups | 3

British clothing brand Vollebak has released a jacket that the company says will help you survive anything, even an apocalypse.

China will print a hydroelectric power plant on a 3D printer

news | Jul 25, 2022 | Tech & Security | 5

For a long time now, we have heard that a 3D printer is capable of miracles: it can be used to print toys, spare parts for equipment, decorative items, and even medical prostheses. However, there is still yet more to come!

Podcast listeners are less neurotic and more inquisitive

news | Jul 20, 2022 | Science & Education | 3

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia surveyed more than 300 people from 10 countries worldwide to examine how regularly listening to podcasts affects their lifestyle and character.

How VR games can help you cope with agoraphobia

news | Jul 19, 2022 | Med & Bio | 4

Our editors have repeatedly written about how many opportunities are hidden in computer games, the scope of which stretches beyond recreational forms and even reaches as far as medicine.

A reusable paper made from plant pollen is invented

news | Jul 18, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

It is almost impossible to find a person who does not use a phone or computer today. However, many are still uneasy about recording their thoughts or drafting reports online.

Linguists explain the reason we need tautologies

news | Jul 14, 2022 | Science & Education | 3

It appears that tautology can indicate an object's continuous characteristics, allowing you to understand it better.