There was Hot Water on Mars
In their early history, Earth and Mars were strikingly similar. Around four billion years ago, both planets boasted vast, warm seas. However, while Earth managed to preserve its oceans, Mars saw its waters…
Tutankhamun’s funerary mask may have been for a woman?
Claire Isabella Gilmour, University of Bristol Tutankhamun’s resting place in the Valley of the Kings is relatively small. This has led to speculation that it was originally meant for a noble, queen or…
Archaeologists discover ancient alphabetic writing
Dating back to around 2,400 BC, the inscriptions predate all other known alphabets, according to Professor Glenn Schwartz of Johns Hopkins University. “Alphabets revolutionized writing by making it accessible to people beyond royalty…
The Milky Way: An exception among similar galaxies
Recent studies challenge the long-standing scientific practice of using the Milky Way as a universal model for galaxy formation, suggesting our home galaxy may not be as representative as previously believed. “The Milky…
Device transforms body movements into energy for electronics
Picture this: charging your laptop as you type or powering your smartphone simply by going for a jog. Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an innovative device that generates electricity from…
Amulet depicting Solomon found in Turkey
In the Eskipazar district of Karabük, a 5th-century AD amulet (talisman) was discovered during excavations in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis. The artifact depicts Solomon riding a horse while striking the devil with…
War affects DNA and child development.
Children in war-torn regions face not only severe mental health challenges but also potential biological changes at the DNA level that could have lifelong health consequences, according to a groundbreaking study by the…
Talking to dead people through AI: the ‘digital resurrection’
Damián Tuset Varela, UOC – Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Earlier this year, a Spanish TV programme showed several people listening to digital recreations of the voices of their deceased relatives that had been…
Fitness apps can reveal your location
Pin Lean Lau, Brunel University of London Fitness apps have revolutionised the way we approach health and exercise. They provide users with the ability to track their workouts, monitor their progress towards fitness…
Scientists discover a new species of sea slug
Researchers have identified a surprising new species in the ocean’s midnight zone: a luminous sea slug named Bathydevius caudactylus. Roughly the size of an apple, this glowing mollusk defies expectations for its kind….