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Scientists have discovered the key to transparency of glass frogs

A sleeping frog that becomes mostly transparent may offer insights to understanding blood clotting in humans.The glass frog has long been known to...

What causes certain dog breeds to pursue squirrels

Analyzing the DNA generated by generations of breeding might help researchers better understand the foundation of human behavior.

Wu Feng accepts the Test of Time Award for his contribution on energy-efficient computing

Wu Feng, a professor at Virginia Tech, received recognition for his contributions at the Supercomputing 2022 International Conference for High Perf...

Lasers show the locations of the Americas' earliest known star calendars

A new study indicates that Olmec and Maya people living along Mexico's Gulf Coast as early as 3,100 years ago created star-aligned ritual centers t...

How family, friends, and even neighbors influence our microbiome

People who live in the same home share more than simply a roof (and product from the fridge). Housemates, whether relatives or flatmates, have the...

Lightning strikes can be deflected by a strong laser

A robust laser may seize a lightning bolt and redirect its course through the sky like a modern-day Thor's hammer. Researchers report in Nature Pho...

The science fiction that envisioned space travel

Arthur C. Clarke never liked to keep his brilliance hidden. In order to hold his archives, also known as the "Clarkives," he purchased an English m...

Experts disagree with ChatGPT's listing as an author on research articles

With at least four authorship credits on preprints and published articles, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, which has seized the w...

Scientists confirm major development in nuclear fusion energy

US scientists have reached a significant development in the battle to re-create nuclear fusion. Since the technique holds the promise of a potentia...

Quantum Computing Is Revolutionizing The Tech Sector

The concept of quantum computing has long been associated with science fiction. However, recent events have increased the likelihood that it will b...

Video game playing children have different brain activity, which signals enhanced cognitive capacity

According to research on brain imaging that was published in JAMA Network Open, children's cognitive development may benefit from playing video games.

Mapping the World Centimeter by Centimeter

Cartographic advances have long been an overlooked core component in geopolitics and daily life, from stone tablets to atlases.