Space photo of the week: Milky Way’s galactic twin captured by Dark Energy Camera
NGC 6744 is a spiral galaxy bigger than, but otherwise very similar to, our own. NASA has dubbed the large spiral galaxy the Milky Way’s ‘big brother’.
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Autistic adults exhibit unique strengths in mental imagery, study finds
A new study published in Autism Research reveals that autistic individuals possess unique mental imagery abilities, with some aspects being superior and others being similar to those of non-autistic individuals. Mental imagery, which is the ability to visualize objects and…
What happens to meat as it’s cooked?
Heat triggers a series of complex chemical reactions that change the color, flavor and texture of meat.
The universe had a secret life before the Big Bang, new study hints
The secrets of black holes and dark matter could lie before the Big Bang, a new study of “bouncing” cosmology hints.
Astronomers discover new ‘odd radio circle’ near the center of our galaxy
A mysterious ring invisible at all wavelengths except radio could be a trace of a dramatically unstable star shedding its skin.
Researchers uncover the hidden drivers of everyday moral courage
New research published in the Journal of Personality highlights that dispositional self-efficacy significantly increases the likelihood of intervening against moral norm violations in everyday life, while moral disengagement decreases it. Moral courage involves standing up against wrongdoing, even when it…
Bilinguals perceive shades differently based on which language they are using
A recent study published in the journal Language Learning explores how bilingual individuals perceive colors differently based on the language they use at the moment. Researchers discovered that bilinguals who speak both Lithuanian and Norwegian perceive shades of blue differently…
World War I British warship that sank in a surprise U-boat attack 110 years ago discovered in North Sea
HMS Hawke sank after an explosion caused by an enemy torpedo, with the loss of more than 500 of its crew.
People who believe they are physically attractive also believe they are important
A series of three studies found that individuals who believe they are physically attractive also tend to believe their social status is higher. The findings were published in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology. In modern society, physically attractive…
Thorny devil: The spike-covered lizard that sucks water from sand through its skin
Thorny devils have a plethora of defenses against predators, including a fake head and a weird jerky walk.
