NASA astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth
Pettit returns to Earth after orbiting the planet 3,520 times
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Scientists claim to have discovered new colour
“We predicted from the beginning that it would look like an unprecedented colour signal, but we didn’t know what the brain would do with it” – Ren NG, University of California
Researchers found evidence linking heavy alcohol drinking to brain damage and early death
Heavy drinking doesn’t just damage your liver. New research says it may also shrink your brain, impair memory, and take years off your life.
“Strongest hint yet” of alien life found on planet 124 light-years away
Scientists have identified huge quantities of chemicals only made by living organisms on Earth in the atmosphere of an exoplanet 124 light-years away
For the first time, AI helps bring a human baby into the world
A baby has been born using an AI-powered robot that performed a key fertility procedure, marking a world first. The technology automates sperm injection, with one of five treated eggs leading to a successful birth.
New study links being married to higher risk of dementia
A major new study from Florida State University challenges long-held assumptions about marriage and brain health, revealing that unmarried individuals may be less likely to develop dementia.
Grad student accidently discovered an exception to laws of thermodynamics
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers discover ‘shape-recovering liquid’ defying thermodynamics. The discovery doesn’t have any practical applications right now, but so what? It’s still cool.
NASA’s offering $3 million to anyone who can invent a way to “recycle” 96 bags of poop astronauts left on the moon
NASA is seeking creative solutions to “recycle” or repurpose the dozens of bags of human waste left on the moon during the Apollo missions
Young Nigerians are turning to agriculture, thanks to tech-savvy farmer
This isn’t just about growing food; it’s about changing how young people view agriculture.
Scientists announce the successful resurrection of the dire wolf.
Colossal Biosciences has successfully created three dire wolf pups—Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi—by editing the genes of modern gray wolves.