A Mission to Dive Titan’s Lakes
Titan is among the most captivating worlds in the solar system for several compelling reasons. It possesses a hydrological cycle powered by methane, rather than water. It is the solar system’s second-largest moon,…
Haptiknit: A new wearable technology
Wearable haptic devices, designed to deliver touch-based feedback, enhance immersion in virtual reality, support rehabilitation efforts, and enable silent communication. However, most existing devices rely on vibration, as pressure-based solutions typically necessitate cumbersome…
2,100-year-old bird-shaped whistle found in Türkiye.
A 2,100-year-old soldier’s whistle, crafted from fired clay and designed in the shape of a bird, has been unearthed at the Oluz Höyük excavation site in Amasya. This remarkable artifact offers valuable insights…
What is the most promising place to find Martian life?
Several years ago, NASA’s Curiosity rover detected traces of methane in the Martian atmosphere at levels significantly higher than the usual background. However, a few months later, the methane vanished, only to reappear…
Ancient saber-toothed predator found in Spain
Around 200 million years ago, the first true mammals appeared during the reign of the dinosaurs. Yet, the roots of mammals extend even further back to a group of ancient creatures known as…
Mummies with golden tongues and nails found in Al-Bahnasa.
In a remarkable discovery, a Hispano-Egyptian archaeological team has uncovered extraordinary human remains, including 13 tongues and golden nails, within tombs dating back to the Ptolemaic period in the historic region of Al-Bahnasa,…
The oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
Discovered in an ancient Roman cemetery in Nida, the predecessor of modern Frankfurt, this artifact features a Christian inscription dated between 230 and 270 AD, marking it as the oldest evidence of early…
7.5-million-year-old fossils from Türkiye
Fossil excavations in Kayseri, backed by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, are offering invaluable insights into global paleontological history, uncovering specimens that date back 7.5 million years. With ongoing laboratory work and fossil assembly,…
China aims to be the first to bring samples from Mars.
China‘s space agency may become the first to bring Martian samples to Earth, with a mission targeting a return of rocks and sediment by 2031. In the November issue of National Science Review,…
Noninvasive method can penetrate deeper into living tissues
Adam Zewe | MIT News Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses. But light…