The discovery of 1.5-million-year-old bone tools in Tanzania suggests early human ancestors had advanced cognitive abilities and systematically crafted tools from bone much earlier than previously believed. A new study …
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Elon Musk Shared, Then Deleted X Post Absolving Hitler, Stalin and Mao of Genocide
The post falsely claimed that Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were not responsible for the murders of millions of people, but rather public sector workers were. Read More
Read More »What’s Really Behind the Northern Lights? NASA Is About to Find Out
Riding with SpaceX’s Transporter-13 mission, NASA’s EZIE CubeSats will unlock the mysteries of auroral electrojets. These powerful currents shape space weather, influencing technology on Earth. NASA’s Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer …
Read More »Natural Painkiller? Neuroscientists Discover a New Way To Manage Pain
This effect also happens with virtual nature, such as nature videos. A new study led by neuroscientists at the University of Vienna, in collaboration with an international team, has found …
Read More »Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash
Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009. Read More
Read More »Fossil Jackpot! Researcher Uncovers 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Hidden in a Highschool
A schoolyard boulder in Queensland contains one of Australia’s densest collections of dinosaur footprints. A researcher from the University of Queensland has confirmed that a boulder at a regional school …
Read More »Is More Exercise Always Better? Twin Study Challenges Longevity Myths
Moderate exercise lowers mortality risk, but higher activity levels offer no extra benefit. Biological aging accelerates in both the least and most active individuals. While physical activity is often associated …
Read More »Overlooked No More: Beulah Henry, Inventor With an Endless Imagination
She was so prolific — reimagining things as varied as toys, typewriters, umbrellas and ice-cream makers — that she earned the nickname Lady Edison. Read More
Read More »Tiny Sparks, Big Discovery – Could Water Droplets Have Created Life?
Forget the dramatic lightning strike – life may have started with countless tiny sparks from crashing water droplets! Scientists found that when mist and sprays collide, they generate microlightning capable …
Read More »Lunar Trailblazer Vanishes After Launch, Leaving NASA Puzzled
After losing contact with Lunar Trailblazer on February 27, NASA engineers are still attempting to reestablish communication. Ground stations worldwide are listening for its signal, while scientists analyze available data. …
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