A fossil from Egypt hints we’ve been searching for humanity’s ape ancestors in the wrong place. Researchers say a newly uncovered fossil ape from northern Egypt is changing how scientists think about early hominoid evolution. The discovery points to northern Africa, rather than the more commonly studied regions of East Africa, as a possible birthplace […]
This Ancient Ape Fossil Could Change Where Humans Came From
A fossil from Egypt hints we’ve been searching for humanity’s ape ancestors in the wrong place. Researchers say a newly uncovered fossil ape from northern Egypt is changing how scientists think about early hominoid evolution. The discovery points to northern Africa, rather than the more commonly studied regions of East Africa, as a possible birthplace […]
Sperm Get Lost in Space and Scientists Finally Know Why
Having a baby in space may be far more complicated than expected, as new research shows sperm struggle to find their way in microgravity. Starting a family beyond Earth could be more complicated than expected. New research from Adelaide University shows that sperm have a harder time finding their way in low gravity, suggesting that […]
Sperm Get Lost in Space and Scientists Finally Know Why
Having a baby in space may be far more complicated than expected, as new research shows sperm struggle to find their way in microgravity. Starting a family beyond Earth could be more complicated than expected. New research from Adelaide University shows that sperm have a harder time finding their way in low gravity, suggesting that […]
This Multidimensional Holographic Breakthrough Stores Massive Data Inside Light Itself
A breakthrough holographic system uses AI and multidimensional light to store vastly more data in less space. Researchers have created a new method for holographic data storage that captures and retrieves information in three dimensions by combining three key properties of light: amplitude, phase, and polarization. By using these properties together, the technique allows significantly […]
This Multidimensional Holographic Breakthrough Stores Massive Data Inside Light Itself
A breakthrough holographic system uses AI and multidimensional light to store vastly more data in less space. Researchers have created a new method for holographic data storage that captures and retrieves information in three dimensions by combining three key properties of light: amplitude, phase, and polarization. By using these properties together, the technique allows significantly […]
This Simple Eating Habit May Help You Lose More Weight
Eating the same meals every day might be the surprisingly simple trick to losing more weight. Following a predictable eating routine, including repeating meals and keeping daily calorie intake steady, may support greater weight loss, according to research from the American Psychological Association. The study, published today (March 26) in Health Psychology, found that adults […]
Ants Can “Reprogram” Who Belongs in Their Colony, Study Finds
Ant societies rely on precise recognition systems to maintain cooperation, but new research reveals that these systems are more adaptable than once believed. For ants, quickly telling friend from foe can mean the difference between survival and collapse. A new study reveals that the system ants use to recognize colony members is not fixed, but […]
Rare Bird Species Discovered in Japan After Hiding in Plain Sight for Decades
A new species, the Tokara Leaf Warbler, was identified using DNA and song differences, splitting the Ijima’s Leaf Warbler into two rare and vulnerable species needing conservation. Scientists have identified a previously unrecognized species of leaf warbler in Japan, revealing that what was once considered a single species, the Ijima’s Leaf Warbler, is actually two […]
This Common Lab Item Could Be Faking Microplastics Pollution
The tools meant to detect microplastics—lab gloves—might be quietly skewing the results. A new University of Michigan study suggests that nitrile and latex gloves, commonly used in labs, could be causing scientists to overestimate levels of microplastics. Researchers found that these gloves can unintentionally contaminate the equipment used to analyze air, water, and other samples. […]