Enormous skull of 200-million-year-old giant dinosaur discovered in China
The well-preserved skull belongs to a never-before-seen species of sauropodomorph that potentially grew up to 33 feet long.
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Excavations at Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple reveal elaborate burials, decorated blocks and ancient tools
A number of new discoveries have been made near the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt.
Giant ‘kidney beans’ spotted in Mars satellite images could point to signs of water and life
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.
Why we need parasites, despite them leeching life from others
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.
Tiny AI chip modeled on the human brain set to slash power consumption and boost battery life in smart tech
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.
Scientists uncover a subtle everyday behavior that signals Alzheimer’s risk
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…
Explainer: What is the internet?
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…
Scientists Say: Aphantasia
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…
Doban-kun: A ‘cute’ human-shaped counting tool from prehistoric Japan
This anthropomorphic clay tablet was likely used in an ancient ritual by the Jōmon culture in Japan.
Emphasizing Jesus’s teachings shifts white evangelicals’ attitudes away from Republican anti-refugee positions
A new study published in Political Behavior reveals that religious messages emphasizing Christian values can shift white evangelical Republicans’ attitudes on refugees. By highlighting teachings such as Jesus’ call to love one’s neighbor, researchers found that evangelical Republicans became more…
