Science and Technolgy blog
Utilizing an age–period–cohort framework, new research reveals that while Chinese attitudes toward premarital sex and homosexuality have become more liberal over time, attitudes toward extramarital sex remain largely conservative. The study was published in Archives of Sexual Behavior. China’s rapid…
Enlarge / RFA’s first stage during a four-engine test-firing in May. (credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg) The first stage of Rocket Factory Augsburg’s first orbital launcher was destroyed in a fireball during a test-firing Monday evening at a spaceport in Scotland,…
Astronomers recently reported that the Milky Way star cluster Omega Centauri hosts an elusive type of black hole. A new study says it does not.
A team of archaeologists recently excavated the first well-preserved mastodon bones ever found in Iowa, including the prehistoric animal’s skull.
The “xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling” chip aims to keep future smartphones from overheating as they become more powerful.
This 2014 satellite photo shows a gigantic, multicolor phytoplankton bloom swirling off the coast of Argentina. More recent research has shown that similarly massive algal outbreaks may become less likely in the future thanks to climate change.
Lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly known as LSD, is perhaps most famous for its hallucinogenic effects. However, recent research published in the journal Heliyon suggests that LSD might also play modulate how the brain processes pain. The study reveals that…
Caves made by extinct giant ground sloths make the perfect home for a newly discovered type of long-spinneret ground spider from Brazil.
A recent study conducted in Germany has uncovered a fascinating connection between narcissistic traits and internet trolling behavior. The research found that individuals with higher levels of narcissism are more likely to engage in trolling, but this tendency is diminished…
Have you ever struggled with a task because having two arms just wasn’t enough? If so, you might appreciate a new device that could lend a helping hand — literally. You strap on this robotic arm, then control it with…
When a beloved pet dies, many of us feel the pain of loss deeply, often likening it to the loss of a family member. But what about the surviving pets? Do they grieve the loss of their companions, too? A…
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A Windows zero-day vulnerability recently patched by Microsoft was exploited by hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government so they could install custom malware that’s exceptionally stealthy and advanced, researchers reported Monday. The vulnerability,…
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) With the country experiencing a relatively large summer wave of COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration is considering signing off on this year’s strain-matched COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this week, according to a…
Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green bookcloth on book spines, likely a result of air pollution (credit: Winterthur Library, Printed Book and Periodical Collection) In April, the National Library of France removed four 19th century books,…
Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease.
A ‘once in a blue moon’ event might not be as infrequent as you think.
A new study helps solve the “final parsec problem” that has made supermassive black hole formation impossible to explain, pointing to a strange form of dark matter as the key.
Enlarge (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) AMD has agreed to buy artificial intelligence infrastructure group ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash and stock transaction, extending a run of AI investments by the chip company as it seeks to…
A metal detectorist found more than a half dozen pieces of silver jewelry while exploring farmland in Denmark.
On Aug. 8, NASA scientists may have spotted a record number of sunspots when hundreds of individual spots were estimated to occur within 24 hours.
The 500-year-old compass is a two-pronged metal device that scientists used for precise measurements in cartography, geometry and astronomy.
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages) A federal judge who bought more than $15,000 worth of Tesla stock has rejected a motion that could have forced him to recuse himself from a lawsuit that Elon Musk’s X Corp. filed against…
A new study published in Current Biology has opened an exciting frontier in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by leveraging the power of sleep. For the first time, researchers have shown that reactivating memories modified by therapy during…
Enlarge / The Fitbit Sense 2. (credit: Google) Google is denying a recent report that it is no longer making Fitbit smartwatches. A company spokesperson told Ars Technica today that Google has no current plans to discontinue the Fitbit Sense…
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Companies are often caught between wanting to cut emissions but also grow profits. But for airlines, these two different imperatives actually align. Cutting carbon emissions means burning less fuel and spending less money…
Enlarge / The two spacecraft for NASA’s ESCAPADE mission at Rocket Lab’s factory in Long Beach, California. (credit: Rocket Lab) Two NASA spacecraft built by Rocket Lab are on the road from California to Florida this weekend to begin preparations…
A small study suggests that people in their 40s and 60s undergo sizable physiological changes that may be connected to age-related illnesses.
Enlarge / The 8GB Raspberry Pi 5 with the official fan and heatsink installed. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) We’re many months past the worst of the Raspberry Pi shortages, and the board is finally widely available at its suggested retail price…
Enlarge / At this rate, it might be the only graphics card you’ll ever need? When Dragon Age: Inquisition came out nearly 10 years ago, PC players could have invested $329 (~$435 in today’s dollars) in a brand-new GTX 970…
Astronomers have long predicted that a collision between our galaxy and nearby Andromeda could be inevitable, but new calculations suggest this may be an over exaggeration.
According to a new study published in Frontiers in Psychology, there is no significant link between mental toughness and choking susceptibility in athletes. The ability of athletes to perform under pressure is crucial in determining their success. Choking, or the…
Male fireflies trapped in the spider’s web flash femalelike lights, possibly luring in other flying males and allowing the arachnid to stock up on food.
A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research reveals that both hostile sexism — blatantly negative attitudes toward women — and benevolent sexism — seemingly chivalrous but ultimately patronizing views — are significant predictors of infidelity among men.…
Science News spoke with NOAA climatologist Karin Gleason about the ongoing record-breaking streak of record-high global temperatures.
Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time.
A recent neuroimaging study conducted in Finland revealed that sisters exhibit more similar brain activity than friends or acquaintances when watching a movie. This increased similarity was particularly evident in brain areas associated with complex cognitive functions, including the default-mode…
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The TV business isn’t just about selling TVs anymore. Companies are increasingly seeing viewers, not TV sets, as their most lucrative asset. Over the past few years, TV makers have seen rising financial…
Telomere (noun, “TELL-oh-meer”) Telomeres are protective caps at the tips of DNA in chromosomes. DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions for how to make and maintain a specific organism. It is made up of chemical building blocks called…
We may be one step closer to adding a new element to the periodic table. The table currently lists 118 chemical elements. Each has a different number of protons in the nucleus of its atoms. They range from one proton…
The large stone table is considered one of the most recognizable Neolithic monuments in England.
Feelings of sadness, anger, and despair might hold the key to understanding the rise of populist leaders like Donald Trump in recent years. A large-scale study published in American Psychologist suggests that negative emotions among voters are not only linked…
Using fossil evidence and genetic dating, geneticists and paleontologists have backed strikingly different candidates for the world’s first animal.
Since mindfulness it’s something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what…
A case study published in the Iranian Journal of Psychiatry has brought to light a bizarre phenomenon: a man who experiences orgasm in a vibrant burst of color and intense chest pain as a sensation of whiteness. This case offers…
“If it’s taken us 18 years just to get ready to do the first people in orbit, we’ve got to improve our rate of innovation.”
Scientists are making mammary gland organoids with 3D milk ducts that could shed light on lactation and breast cancer development.
A new study published in Archives of Sexual Behaviour reveals that an overwhelming majority of Taiwanese respondents strongly oppose gender self-identification for transgender women. Gender self-identification, particularly for transgender individuals, is a contentious issue in Taiwan, despite the progressive stance…
This is the first time that wrecks from the almost-overlooked conflict in WWII have been studied scientifically.
Adults with autism spectrum disorder prefer to take on a following role rather than leading when engaged in social imitation tasks, according to new research. This preference was accompanied by notable differences in brain activity between individuals with autism and…
A study of Dutch twins has uncovered a slight association between higher intelligence and a reduced risk of psychopathology, primarily driven by common genetic factors. This means that the same genetic influences that contribute to higher intelligence also appear to…
