Scientists at Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a programmable metafluid with tunable elasticity, optical properties, viscosity, and even the ability to transition between Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, SciTechDaily reports. Lem's living ocean is no longer science fiction, but...
Experts predict that in the next few decades, people may get wings, tentacles or an extra arm thanks to a leap in human development. The Daily Mail reported in more detail. Researchers have already developed a foot-controlled “third thumb” that allows the wearer to unscrew the bottle,…
A team of scientists led by famed anti-aging researcher at Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair, has published a paper stating that a mixture of chemicals can reverse cellular aging in just four days. The publication Science Alert told in more detail. This…
Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanin molecules with near-infrared light led to their synchronous vibrations, sufficient to destroy the membranes of cancer cells. Science Alert reported in more detail. Aminocyanin molecules are already used in bioimaging as synthetic dyes.…
Paleogenetics reveals the amazing secrets of DNA hidden in bones and dirt. Artificial intelligence deciphers ancient texts written in forgotten scripts. Chemical analysis of molecular residues left on teeth, kitchen pots, incense and building materials reveals details about diet, odors and construction techniques...
While most people are hesitant to find out when they will die, a newly developed AI death calculator can now predict when a person will die with eerie accuracy. The New York Post reported more. “We use transformational model technology to analyze human lives by representing each person...
Researchers from the SETI Institute report what may be the first conversation with whales in their native language. SETI scientists are studying interspecies communication to learn how we might someday interact with the most intelligent creatures since humans. Boing Boing writes about this. Talk…
Two scientists working at the University of Florida were arrested on Friday, December 8, after it was reported that they were putting their children in cages while they left for work. Fox News reported in more detail. Dustin Huff, 35, and Yurui Xi, 31, are charged...
A team of scientists has announced that using a helmet equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) sensors, they can turn a person's thoughts into written words. New Scientist writes about this. In the study, participants wore a cap that recorded the electrical activity of the brain through the skin...
Ten false health myths have become ingrained in our minds. Webmd tried to debunk each of the myths. 1. Drink eight glasses of water a day There is no need to count the cups you drink. Research shows that people who drink a glass of water get enough fluid to stay...