Gold from garbage: The Royal British Mint turns e-waste into jewelry
The Royal Mint of England has started extracting gold from old electronic circuit boards, turning it into exquisite jewelry using a chemical process.
Calendar older than the pyramids: archaeologists decipher 12,000-year-old symbols in Turkey
Archaeologists suggest that the 12,000-year-old markings on a stone pillar at Gebekli Tepe may be the oldest solar calendar in history, created to commemorate a catastrophic comet impact.
The three biggest mysteries of the Sun that still baffle astrophysicists
Despite significant progress in the study of the Sun over the past decades, scientists still face several unsolved mysteries of our star that they are seeking to solve through current and future missions.
Scent of power: scientists recreated Julius Caesar’s perfume and plan to sell it
Researchers from the Association of Culture and Tourism of Fragrances have reconstructed the «Telinum» perfume used by Julius Caesar based on historical data and archaeological findings.
100-meter tower on the Moon will provide astronauts with energy, communication and light
Honeybee Robotics has developed a unique multifunctional tower that can provide astronauts with light, power, and communication during missions to the moon.
Not so secret: astrophotographer shows China’s spy spaceplane and reveals some characteristics (photo)
In the photo, you can see two solar panels and estimate the size of the aircraft — probably 10 meters long, which means that the Chinese «flying spy» is larger than the X-37B operated by the US Space Force.
British scientists have created 3D-printed «waffle» filters that remove up to 75% of «eternal chemicals» from water
Researchers from the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new method for removing toxic «perpetual chemicals» from wastewater using specially treated ceramic grids printed on a 3D printer.
Anomalous «rain» antimatter detected on ISS — scientists suggest dark matter activity beyond the limits of modern physics
Reports of 10 antihelium nuclei colliding with the ISS have inspired theoretical physicists to speculate beyond the limits of existing scientific models.
Venus — geological twin of early Earth? New study changes the way we think about planetary evolution
Scientists have discovered that Venus’s vast plateaus, known as tesserae, may have formed through processes similar to those that created the Earth’s oldest continents billions of years ago.
Not like the others. Astronomers have spotted a star that looks like the Sun, and it’s moving in a strange way
The star V889 Hercules demonstrates an unusual rotation profile that contradicts all known models of stellar dynamics. Astronomers have discovered that its mid-latitudes rotate faster than the equator and the poles.
Biological weapons on the contrary: scientists released mosquitoes with disease-killing bacteria from a drone
Researchers have tested dropping mosquitoes infected with bacteria that fight the disease from drones. Dengue fever affects 390 million people every year, according to the WHO.
Turkey unearths 12,000-year-old shaman’s tomb — with hints of violent ancient rituals
The woman’s skull, partridge wings, and marten paws were found in the grave.
There will be no mass extinction: a bank with genetic material from the Earth is to be created on the Moon
The idea is to use the naturally cold areas of the Moon to preserve the genetic material of threatened species.
Did lightning create life? Harvard scientists have made an unexpected discovery
Scientists from Harvard University have found that lightning striking the ground from the clouds could have played a key role in creating chemical compounds necessary for life on the early Earth.
Much larger than we thought. New calculations show that the boundaries of the solar system need to be expanded
Until now, scientists have believed that the solar system ends in a hypothetical Oort cloud located at a distance of just over one light year from the Sun. However, a new study by American scientists may radically change this idea.
«We are critical infrastructure in a sense». Yevhen Dykyi about the work of Ukrainian polar explorers in the war
Yevhen Dykyi, Director of the National Antarctic Science Center (NASC), spoke about the challenges of maintaining the Ukrainian station in Antarctica during the war and the importance of continuing scientific research.
What does the Sun hide? Ancient drawings by a mathematician reveal a 400-year-old secret
Astronomers have used observations by a 17th-century German mathematician to determine the state of the solar cycle in 1607, which may help solve the mystery of the period of minimum solar activity.
James Webb Telescope discovers 13.5 billion year old galaxy — the oldest ever seen
Astronomers have discovered the galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, the oldest known in the Universe, which challenges our understanding of the formation of early cosmic structures.
China launches secret spacecraft for «war» with enemy satellites
Several experts believe that China’s mysterious Shenlong reusable spacecraft may be hiding a threat.
NASA telescope spots a strange phenomenon while studying the largest cosmic explosion since the formation of the Universe
The Fermilab Space Gamma-ray Telescope has detected an unusual feature in a gamma-ray burst that may be the result of the annihilation of matter and antimatter.
Humans are to blame for sudden sharp changes in rainfall and droughts, — study
Around the world, people are noticing that rainstorms and droughts are becoming more erratic. Heavy rainfall is occurring more frequently, and dry spells are lasting longer and becoming more severe. A new study provides the first systematic observational evidence that human-caused climate change is making precipitation patterns more variable around…
60 ancient burials with strange artifacts for the afterlife found in Egypt
An archaeological expedition has discovered dozens of ancient Egyptian burials in the city of Damietta containing valuable artifacts, including bronze coins and gold figurines.
180 years ahead of time: metal from the future discovered in an ancient alchemist’s laboratory
Archaeological excavations have revealed traces of tungsten in the laboratory of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, although this element was officially discovered only in the 18th century.
A giant space neighbor: James Webb telescope detects unique exoplanet near Earth
By weight, it is six times larger than Jupiter.
Where are you going, Moon? A natural satellite is running away from the Earth «and it’s not affecting us in the best way
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that the Moon is gradually moving away from the Earth, which leads to a slow increase in the length of the Earth’s day.
Archaeologists have found the oldest sales receipt: what was bought 3500 years ago?
It is the first time in history that someone has kept a check for so long.
«The alien mummies» found in Peru have fingerprints that do not resemble human ones
Analysis of the fingerprints of one of the controversial «alien mummies» from Peru revealed unusual diagonal grooves that may indicate the non-human origin of these mysterious remains.
Archaeologists discover chariot racing arena in ancient Spain
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a chariot racing arena and other previously unknown structures in the Roman city of Irunya-Velea in northern Spain using lidar technology.
Code that comes to life: Google models the emergence of life in the digital environment
Finally, Google has created something that multiplies faster than fake news on the Internet.
Researchers discover «battery stones» producing oxygen at the bottom of the ocean
Perhaps we need to revise our understanding of how early life on Earth evolved.
Why does time fly when we are busy? Scientists have revealed the secret of the brain
Scientists from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have found that our brains estimate time by the number of events rather than by precise units of measurement.
How the CIA «stole the Soviet lunar probe: a covert operation during the space race
In the midst of the space race between the US and the USSR, American intelligence conducted a covert operation to study Soviet space technology by disassembling an exhibition sample of the «Luna-2» probe.
Is there life on Venus? Astronomers have found new clues
Researchers have presented new evidence of the presence of two gases closely related to life on Earth in the atmosphere of Venus.
The Amazon is on the verge of disaster: a tribe that had no contact with humanity emerged from the jungle for the first time
In Peru, members of one of the most isolated indigenous tribes in the world have fled the Amazon jungle due to loggers approaching their territories.
«Like in the Middle East». Climatologists predict total heat in Ukraine in the coming years
In July 2024, the air temperature in Ukraine is breaking records almost every day. Moreover, this heat is occurring during a 60-year climate cooling cycle. This was discussed in an interview with Forbes climatologist Svitlana Krakovska.
Fantasy vs. depression: study confirms that Dungeons & Dragons improves mental health
A new study has found that playing the popular fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has a positive effect on the psyche of participants. Scientists from Ireland propose to use this game toas a therapeutic a tool in a comprehensive approach to mental health.
Vesuvius attacked twice: archaeologists discover unexpected cause of death in Pompeii
Archaeologists have long argued about the exact causes of the deaths of Pompeii residents during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Earth Scienceexamines the impact of earthquakes that occurred immediately before and during the volcanic eruption.
What was the Arctic hiding? Scientists have found a lost microcontinent
Researchers from the United Kingdom and Sweden have discovered a new microcontinent in the Davis Strait between Canada’s Baffin Land and southwestern Greenland. The scientists used gravity data and seismic surveys to create a tectonic reconstruction of the region.
Asteroid the size of a cruise ship to approach Earth — ESA probe takes off to meet it
The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning to send the «Ramses» spacecraft to track the asteroid Apophis as it approaches our planet on April 13, 2029. The 375-meter diameter asteroid will fly at a distance of only 32,000 kilometers from Earth — closer than some satellites in orbit.
Vacancy of a system administrator at the Antarctic station «Academician Vernadsky» — a universal specialist is needed
The Ukrainian Antarctic station «Akademik Vernadsky» has announced a recruitment for the 2025-2026 expedition. Among other things, a system administrator is required.
The first hip-hop in space: NASA sends a song by an American rapper to Venus
The US space agency has taken the first step in combining hip-hop and interplanetary travel. NASA’s Deep Space Network transmitted the lyrics of the song «The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)» Missy Elliott to Venus.
Martian hive: NASA plans to launch a swarm of robotic bees to the Red Planet
Exploration of other planets has always been a challenge, but NASA’s Advanced Concepts Institute (ACI) has come up with an interesting solution: a swarm of robotic bees.
Polar ice melting slows down the Earth’s rotation: what does it mean?
A new study has revealed an unexpected consequence of global warming: the day on our planet is getting longer due to the melting of the polar ice. Scientists from NASA and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) published their findings in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
A 100-meter cave found on the Moon that could be a home for people
A group of researchers has for the first time recorded the presence of a huge cave on the Moon. With a depth of at least 100 meters, it could be an ideal place to create a permanent base for humanity on the Earth’s satellite.
The first after OceanGate: a new expedition goes to the wreck of the Titanic
RMS Titanic, Inc. has launched a new expedition to the wreck of the legendary liner «Titanic». The vessel Dino Chouest set sail on July 12, 2024, to take detailed photographs and map the wreckage using unmanned underwater vehicles (ROVs).
From changing orbits to destroying planets: what will happen if a black hole appears in the solar system
Black holes — are not just «space vacuum cleaners», as some people think. In fact, their impact on the solar system depends on many factors. Carina Voggel, a researcher at the Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center, explains that black holes — are just highly compressed mass, not a destructive force.
Underground Mayan temple or secret vault? New discovery of archaeologists in Mexico
Archaeologists have made an important discovery in the Mexican state of Campeche. During the excavation of the Maya ball field, researchers discovered an underground structure with painted walls.
Following the example of «Dunes»: astronauts will drink their own urine in outer space
Who would have thought that Frank Herbert’s science fiction would become NASA’s science fact? Disticombe conquers space.
It almost hit us: 150-meter asteroid flies between Earth and Moon
Recently, the asteroid 2024 MK, which passed by our planet at the end of June, has undergone significant changes in its orbit. New NASA images confirm that the close approach to Earth has significantly affected the trajectory of this space object.
Solar particles destroy ozone: how does cosmic radiation threaten the Earth?
Scientists have discovered that powerful solar particle emissions can cause serious damage to the Earth’s ozone layer. This could lead to an increase in the level of ultraviolet radiation on the planet’s surface within a few years.
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