Time travel, a longstanding fascination in science fiction, remains a complex and unresolved concept in science. The second law of thermodynamics suggests time can only…
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The Large Hadron Collider at CERN can be used to study many kinds of fundamental particles, including mysterious and rare tau particles. In a breakthrough…
Scientists have been creating superheavy elements and believe elements with around 164 protons might be stable. Determining their density is crucial, with asteroids being potential…
A significant proportion of Americans believe in ghosts, with many claiming personal encounters. However, despite the prevalence of recording devices, concrete evidence for the existence…
Fear, an age-old response, protects organisms from threats. While chemicals involved in fear also contribute to happiness, the context often determines whether we feel terror…
An Iron Dome launcher launching a missile. On October 7, 2023, Israel’s Iron Dome was overwhelmed by a massive missile attack from Hamas, showcasing a…
The simulated universe theory proposes that our reality is a complex computer simulation, an idea echoed throughout history and popular culture. The second law of…
Image shows a visualization of the huge, glowing planetary body produced by a planetary collision. In the foreground, fragments of ice and rock fly away…
Attosecond light pulses help researchers understand the movement of electrons. Credit: Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics acknowledges the visualization…
Three researchers were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in physics for their groundbreaking work in studying electrons using attosecond-long flashes of light. These infinitesimally short…
The footprints come from a group of people of different ages. Credit: National Park Service New research, supported by advanced dating techniques, suggests that humans…
Tensions are high in consciousness research, with over 100 researchers criticizing the Integrated Information Theory (IIT) as pseudoscientific. While IIT suggests that consciousness is more…
Recently discovered Comet Nishimura, C/2023 P1, has caught the attention of the public. Although its trajectory suggests a close approach to the Sun and possible…
A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals the significant role of exercise in managing mental health issues, such as depression and…
Worldwide, more than 750 million people have tinnitus. More than 50 million Americans suffer from the condition. Tinnitus is a common condition characterized by the…
Nasal vaccines for COVID-19 are still in early development. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines have played a large role in preventing deaths and severe…
A human fungal zombie from the TV show ‘The Last of Us.’ Credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO Pancakes won’t turn you into a zombie as in HBO’s…
Daylight saving time is back again – amid some controversy. Researchers have found that Daylight Savings Time has more profound impacts than mere inconvenience. Springing…
Although Friday the 13th holds a reputation for bad luck, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that negative events occur at a higher rate…
Astronomers have been looking for radio waves sent by a distant civilization for more than 60 years. If an alien were to look at Earth,…