Prototypes for habitats far from planet Earth.
Maria Iacobo | School of Architecture and Planning A new MIT course this spring asked students to design what humans might need to comfortably work in and inhabit space. The time for these creations is…
Webb Telescope Captures Long-Anticipated Rare Phenomenon
The new image captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals a rare alignment of stellar jets in the Serpens Nebula, offering new perspectives on star formation. These protostellar jets, observed in the…
If dragons were real, how would the firebreather work?
Mark Lorch, University of Hull In George R.R. Martin’s fantastical land of Westeros in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, the spectacle of dragons breathing fire captivates his audience through a…
Oldest Known Human Face Reconstructed
If you’ve ever wondered what your ancestors looked like 300,000 years ago, look no further. The face of the oldest known human has been reconstructed for the first time, revealing a man described…
What should we call mental distress?
Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne and Naomi Baes, The University of Melbourne We talk about mental health more than ever, but the language we should use remains a vexed issue. Should we…
AI could consume all online knowledge by 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, in their quest to achieve near-omniscience, could consume all freely available knowledge on the Internet by as early as 2026, according to a new study. AI models like GPT-4…
Defunct satellites may damage ozone layer.
Robyn Schofield, The University of Melbourne Communications companies such as Starlink plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit around Earth over the next decade or so. The growing swarm is…
Brain scans identify six types of depression and anxiety
In the future, treating depression might involve a quick brain scan to identify the most effective therapy for each individual. An analysis of brain activity during rest and while performing specific tasks, conducted…
Just thinking about a location activates mental maps in the brain
Anne Trafton | MIT News As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain engages cognitive maps stored in your hippocampus and entorhinal cortex. These maps store information about paths…
Moon ice in the Artemis era: what we still don’t know
A crucial issue for lunar researchers is the accessibility of water ice at the Moon’s south pole, as experts have long assumed. Research into the feasibility of exploring water ice has become a…