Earth’s 2-Million-Year Carnian Pluvial Event
The Carnian Pluvial Event, a long period of torrential rains that affected the Earth for an incredible 2 million years. By the end of the 20th century, geology experts began to observe a…
Here’s how machine learning can violate your privacy
Jordan Awan, Purdue University Machine learning has pushed the boundaries in several fields, including personalized medicine, self-driving cars and customized advertisements. Research has shown, however, that these systems memorize aspects of the data…
World’s first head transplant system revealed
In a bold and sensational video, a US-based bioengineering startup called BrainBridge has unveiled plans to develop a revolutionary “head transplant system.” The company’s ambitious claims have sparked intense debate within the medical…
The link between nightmares and autoimmune disorders.
For many people, nightmares are an unpleasant but occasional occurrence. However, new research suggests that for some individuals living with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, nightmares can be an early warning sign that…
How Neanderthal language differed from modern human
Steven Mithen, University of Reading The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that…
Neuralink receives approval to implant its second brain chip
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Neuralink approval to proceed with the implantation of its brain chip in a second human test subject, following complications…
Teenager awarded for discovery that could revolutionize biomedical implants
At just 16 years old, Grace Sun has already made a remarkable contribution to the field of biomedical engineering. The high school student from Lexington, Kentucky, has developed a new technique that could…
Symbols in ancient Assyrian temples finally deciphered
For over a century, archaeologists and scholars have puzzled over a strange sequence of symbols found adorning several ancient Assyrian temples. The five symbols – a lion, eagle, bull, fig tree, and plow…
Brain circuit may be the key to treating panic disorder
For those who have experienced the gripping terror of a panic attack, the symptoms are all too familiar – overwhelming fear, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, and a racing heartbeat. These episodes, which…
James Webb spots most distant black hole merger yet
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have used NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope to detect the most distant merger of two massive black holes ever observed. This remarkable event, which occurred when the…