Science and Technolgy blog
A series of studies published in the Journal of Personality & Social Psychology suggests that individuals who exhibit high self-control are perceived as more powerful and are more likely to be conferred power than those with low self-control. How self-control…
The well-preserved skull belongs to a never-before-seen species of sauropodomorph that potentially grew up to 33 feet long.
A number of new discoveries have been made near the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt.
A NASA satellite has spotted frozen “kidney beans” on Mars’ sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them can help us determine if there was ever enough water on Mars to sustain life.
An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.
The Spiking Neural Processor T1 is an AI chip that’s modeled on the way the brain detects patterns and could extend the battery life in smart devices.
A new study published in PLOS Digital Health highlights how smartphone navigation data could serve as a tool to identify individuals at risk of developing dementia. Researchers found that older adults with subjective cognitive decline—a condition linked to an increased…
Buzz! Your smart watch alerts you of a new social media post from a friend. She just shared a video of her dog jumping in mud. You comment: You probably don’t think at all about how that video got…
Aphantasia (noun, “Ay-fan-TAYZ-yah”) Aphantasia is a condition where people do not visualize, or “see,” images in their minds. Instead, they think using words, numbers or ideas. Aphantasia is not a disability. It’s just a different way of processing information and…
This anthropomorphic clay tablet was likely used in an ancient ritual by the Jōmon culture in Japan.
