The only successful attempt: humanity has tried to domesticate wolves several times, and modern dogs are the only successful result
For thousands of years, the line between wolves and dogs has been blurred. Groups of people in different parts of the world, independently of each other, have repeatedly tried to domesticate wild wolves. However, we can see the result of only one such attempt today. A recent study shows that even after dogs spread across Eurasia and the Americas,…
Cosmic rays will help find hidden war damage in Ukraine
Estonians will use advanced technology to rebuild Ukraine.
«Electronic» scalp tattoos will simplify brain monitoring
A team of scientists has developed a technology for measuring brain waves using temporary electronic tattoos. The method is currently at the prototype stage and is undergoing initial testing.
CERN denies Russians access to the Large Hadron Collider
At the end of November, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) officially terminated its long-standing collaboration with Russian scientists and engineers — and closed access to the Large Hadron Collider, reports the German publication Heise (via Highload).
Scientists teach AI to recreate human personality after a two-hour interview
The scientists note that they do not plan to replace people.
How to ride a star: a scientist tells about interstellar travel with his own planet
According to the scientist, if a developed extraterrestrial civilization wants to undertake interstellar travel, the best way to do it is along with their own star system.
Researchers found bacteria from Earth in samples «alien» asteroid — what does this mean?
The Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 delivered samples of the asteroid Ryugu to Earth back in 2020, and since then, teams of scientists around the world have been carefully studying their composition.
Leaftronics: researchers create biodegradable chips using leaf structure
The cellulose structure of ordinary plant leaves in Leaftronics can withstand high temperatures and serve as the basis for biodegradable microchips after certain treatments.
The way a person sleeps can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by almost 30%, — study
Australian and Canadian scientists have found a close link between irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Decentralized science and its 10 leaders: from «living» digital organism on the blockchain to DNA databases
While the crypto community is captivated by meme coins, science is not standing still. Blockchain is capable of much more. For example, in combination with medicine and biotechnologies. A new direction called DeSci (short for Decentralized Science) has emerged to transform scientific research, funding, and knowledge management based on blockchain.…
Scientists detect the most powerful cosmic rays in history — their mysterious source may be near the Earth
An international team of scientists has recorded the most powerful cosmic rays in the history of observations. The mysterious radiation sources are located relatively close to the Earth.
«Russian spirit»: cosmonauts detect toxic» odor in Russian spacecraft «Progress» docked to the ISS
During a routine mission to deliver about 3 tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), after opening the hatch to the Russian cargo ship «Progress», the astronauts smelled an unpleasant odor and quickly closed it. The incident occurred on Saturday, and the spacecraft itself was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome…
Earth has a «second Moon» related to the first, — scientists
As Americans joke, the «second moon» of the Earth did not stay for Thanksgiving, but visited the «family» the day before. Scientists have confirmed the correctness of the unofficial name of the asteroid 2024 PT5.
First detailed image of the death of a star outside the Milky Way — 2000 times larger than the Sun, 160,000 light-years away
Astronomers have for the first time made an enlarged image of a star’s death beyond the Milky Way. The Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) “saw” the supergiant WOH G64.
Mathematicians devised challenging problems to test the reasoning of Gemini, Claude, and GPT-4o — they failed almost all tests
The most advanced AI models have solved only 2% of complex mathematical problems developed by the world’s leading mathematicians.
The Pentagon has published a new report on UFOs: 750+ objects with «anomalous» behavior, most — unidentified
The US Department of Defense has published a new report on UFOs (the term was replaced with UAP — «unidentified anomalous phenomena») with intriguing statistics.
Not resting: scientists have studied the work of people’s brains while watching movies
Do you think that watching movies is a rest for the brain? A new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that watching movies activates various neural networks in our brain.
Forget about dark matter: James Webb’s telescope didn’t find it — but it seems to have spotted an alternative
A group of astronomers, citing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), claims that some of the oldest galaxies in the universe could potentially have formed without the influence of dark matter.
Computing in memory, without a processor: scientists have created a Python interpreter
Researchers at the Israeli Technion Institute have developed a software package for performing in-memory operations without the participation of the processor, using Python.
Scientists have found «Benjamin Button» — an adult being became a baby
Restoring youth is one of the oldest dreams of mankind. It seems that one of the sea creatures is able to do this, reminiscent of «The Curious Case of Benjamin Button».
Bacterial «navigator» accurately tracks where a person has been — scientists have created a new AI tool
Researchers have created an AI tool that identifies a person’s location based on bacterial samples from their body.
How much sleep is needed for «successful aging»? Scientists have given the answer
We all want to «age successfully» with as few health problems as possible. A new study shows how much sleep you get each night can go a long way toward achieving this goal.
Scientists successfully restore vision for the first time using stem cell transplantation
Three people with severely impaired vision who underwent stem cell transplantation experienced significant vision improvement that lasted for more than a year. A fourth patient also experienced an improvement in vision, but the result was not stable. These four people were the first patients to receive stem cell transplants to treat damaged corneas…
Scientists have developed a nanosensor that detects lung cancer in a single breath
Chinese scientists have developed a nanosensor that detects lung cancer by the level of isoprene in the air a person exhales.
Lack of deep sleep linked to risk of dementia – study
The risk of developing dementia may increase with age if a person does not get enough slow-wave (deep) sleep. A 2023 study found that people over 60 are 27% more likely to develop dementia with a loss of just 1% of deep sleep each year.
Jupiter in detail: NASA shows new images of the largest planet in the Solar System
NASA’s interplanetary station «Juno» sent a new series of images of Jupiter taken during the next (already 66th) flyby of the largest planet in the solar system.
Scientists have developed a technology to power gadgets from the human body
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (USA) have developed Power-over-Skin technology, which allows wearable devices to be powered by human body energy without the use of batteries.
Japan sends the world’s first wooden satellite into space — SpaceX plans to submit the idea
Japanese scientists launched the world’s first wooden satellite into space, which was an initial test of the use of wood for exploring the Moon and Mars.
Goodbye, fillers: Swiss scientists have successfully grown lip cells in a «test tube»
The skin on the lips is actually somewhat more complex than the skin on the rest of the body, so its primary cells are quite difficult to reproduce in «laboratory conditions». However, a team from the University of Bern in Switzerland has succeeded.
Scientists create paper energy generator from water in the air to power gadgets
The batteries of portable electronics are tough and relatively short-lived, and wireless charging works over short distances. The new generator offers something different.
American researchers have developed a molecule that makes cancer cells kill themselves
Scientists from Stanford University (USA) have developed a molecule that makes cancer cells self-destruct through the mechanism of apoptosis.
Standing workplaces are no less harmful than sitting, — study
In recent years, standing workplaces have been presented as a counter to a sedentary lifestyle. Research shows that they are no less harmful than sitting at a desk.
Metal — music with «the highest intelligence», and Black Sabbath leads in vocabulary (study)
Finally, what metalheads have always known has been scientifically proven.
Einstein probe detects strange flash in space — potentially new type of astronomical phenomenon
The Einstein Probe has discovered a mysterious object that flashes in space like fireworks and disappears in seconds.
Scientist calculates optimal glass shape for keeping beer cold
One of the underestimated challenges of modern science is keeping beer as cold as possible during leisurely consumption. It seems that a scientist has invented the optimal glass shape for this.
A breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries: 98% capacity retention after 500 cycles, lower cost and increased thermal stability
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new dual-gradient design for cathodes that promises to significantly improve lithium-ion battery performance and reduce costs. This could potentially accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles and grid energy storage.
Space ferry: Ukrainian astronomers propose to travel on asteroids between planets
Ukrainian scientists have come up with an interesting solution to one of the most pressing problems of space exploration: how to safely transport people to Mars research proposes to use natural space travelers — asteroids — as interplanetary vehicles.
Foil cap is outdated: new ultra-thin film absorbs 99% of 5G, 6G and Wi-Fi waves
South Korean scientists have developed a thin film that absorbs almost all electromagnetic waves in the three bands of 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi.
Compact disks may return: scientists have developed a new type of optical memory
The discovery may usher in an era of «ultra-high density» recording optical media, but there is still much research to be done.
Scientists uncover hidden history of the Moon in new analysis of soil samples brought back by «Apollo 16» half a century ago
A new study of the lunar soil collected by the astronauts «Apollo 16» in 1972 has allowed scientists to reconstruct billions of years of the Moon’s history.
Scientists invent soft touch panel without electricity — recognizes multi-touch and handwriting
Researchers from the University of Tampere in Finland have developed the world’s first soft touch panel that can detect the force of pressure and works without electricity.
Electroshocker for bacteria: scientists have developed a medical patch that destroys dangerous microbes with electricity
American scientists have created an electronic patch that uses delicate electrical impulses to fight dangerous bacteria on the skin.
MIT accidentally invented 3D printing of simple electronics without semiconductors
Researchers at MIT have unexpectedly found a way to make transistors and other electronics components without using semiconductors.
Space fashion: Axiom Space and Prada created a spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission
Space company Axiom Space and fashion house Prada presented the design of the new AxEMU spacesuit at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan. This equipment was developed for NASA’s Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the moon in 2026.
SpaceX Starship from a rocket caught by Mechazilla exploded after being driven
On Sunday, the world witnessed an amazing landing of the first stage of the rocket SpaceX to automated «hands» Mechazilla towers. However, the Starship itself exploded after being powered up.
NASA launches Europa Clipper probe to Jupiter’s icy moon — it will search for signs of life
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is considered one of the most promising places in the solar system to search for signs of life.
Comet ATLAS approaches Earth to a minimum distance – how and when it can be observed in the sky
Yesterday, Ukrainians had the opportunity to see a rare astronomical phenomenon in the evening sky – Comet ATLAS (also known as C/2023 A3 or Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). The space object approached the Earth at a minimum distance of about 70 million kilometers. Scientists call it the brightest in the last 13 years, which made it possible to follow the…
The first stage of the SpaceX Super Heavy rocket successfully landed «in the hands of» the Mechazilla tower
Today, SpaceX’s Mechazilla service tower «caught the first stage of the Starship’s Super Heavy Flight 5 rocket on its way back.
Astronomers find a galaxy that «mirrors» our Milky Way
One of the most distant spiral galaxies ever observed by astronomers has puzzled researchers somewhat, as it resembles our Milky Way in structure.
Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 awarded for research in neural networks
The Nobel Committee recognized the contribution of two scientists to the development of artificial intelligence, having awarded They were awarded the 2024 Prize in Physics. John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton developed the methods that formed the basis of modern machine learning.
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