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In what could be an industry shifting breakthrough, researchers have created a screen about the size of a human pupil with a resolution that breaks through the limits of pixels. The invention could radically change virtual reality and other applications. -
Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 1,000 square feet, home to an estimated 110,000 spiders that defy nature to coexist in harmony. -
Sierra Space and NASA have renegotiated their contract for the Dream Chaser spaceplane that will allow the spacecraft to make its first orbital flight next year as a free flier instead of visiting the International Space Station (ISS).
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Seagulls don’t respect you until you speak up, according to science
November 12, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonYou won't find us endorsing aggression towards animals very often, however, scientists have discovered that raising your voice to seagulls – especially if you're male – will make them think twice about stealing your food. It's simply science. -
Like living on Earth? Thank Jupiter
November 11, 2025 | David SzondyIf you've ever wondered why we are here, then you can thank Jupiter for part of the answer. A new study from Rice University suggests that if it weren't for the gas giant, the Earth would have spiraled into the Sun during its formation. -
Landmark bat study reveals how neurons "store memories as an orchestra"
November 11, 2025 | Malcolm AzaniaFor the first time, scientists have recorded hundreds of hippocampal cells in flying bats simultaneously to show how bats store memories not just of individual places, but as entire maps. The study could lead to cures for neurological disorders. -
How AI is sequencing the genomes of all known living species on Earth
November 11, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAn ambitious plan to generate sequence genomes for 1.85 million species on our planet is underway. It's a major undertaking that'll dramatically enhance our understanding of biology, and inform conservation efforts. Thankfully, AI is lending a hand. -
Haven Demo lays the groundwork for first private space station
November 08, 2025 | David SzondyIt may look like an ordinary satellite, but the recently launched Haven Demo is a major step toward the first commercial space station. Built by Vast, the 1,100-lb (500-kg) uncrewed spacecraft will test core systems of the planned Haven-1 outpost. -
SpaceX reveals simpler lander to speed up Moon return
November 07, 2025 | David SzondyWith its metaphorical feet held over the allegorical fire by NASA, SpaceX has released a new, simplified plan to build a lander to put US astronauts back on the Moon now that the competition for the spacecraft has been reopened due to delays. -
A surprising discovery under Arctic ice could boost marine life
November 07, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarNitrogen fixation is a process where certain microbes convert nitrogen gas into ammonium, a form phytoplankton can use. This wasn't thought to happen in the Arctic, but new evidence suggests it might, offering a fresh supply of nitrogen to fuel life. -
World’s first glimpse inside nature’s hardest-hitting bird
November 07, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonDon't be fooled by that soft-looking down and pretty faces – woodpeckers are tough, tree-pounding beasts who simultaneous harden their whole bodies like a hammer and grunt as they drill away with force of up to 30 times their weight. -
Chinese space oven puts chicken wings on the menu
November 04, 2025 | David SzondyFirst Japan wants to make space sake and now China has been roasting New Orleans-style chicken wings and black pepper steaks in a specially made hot-air oven aboard its Tiangong space station, according to China's Global Times state news service. -
Using aerosols to block sunlight? Maybe not such a good idea
November 04, 2025 | Malcolm AzaniaHoly sun-repellant spray, Batman! Could injecting sunlight-dimming aerosols into the atmosphere save the planet from industrial climate destruction? A new Columbia Climate School report definitely suggests that caution is warranted.
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