Dry climate accelerates East Africa’s breakup
Over the past 5,000 years, East Africa has become arid. Now, new research has found that this change may be accelerating continental separation. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports in November found that the formation of faults in the East African Rift Valley has accelerated since the water levels of the massive lake […]
Google Glass has another new lease on life, but is it too late for smart glasses?
More than a decade has passed since Google Glass smart glasses were announced in 2013 and then quickly withdrawn due to low adoption rates. A later (and lesser-known) second version was released in 2017 and was aimed at the workplace. They were phased out in 2023. In December 2025, Google made new commitments to its […]
James Webb Telescope Looks into the ‘Eye of God’ and Finds Clues to the Origin of Life — Space Photo of the Week
simple facts What it is: Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 and Caldwell 63), a planetary nebula Location: 655 light years away, in the constellation Aquarius Share date: January 20, 2026 Stunning new images of the Helix Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal the death throes of stars like our […]
Why does the moon appear larger when it is above the horizon?
When a full moon peeks over the horizon, it looks very large. This is an interesting phenomenon; in this position, the moon is furthest from us, so it should appear slightly smaller than when it is at its zenith. “You actually have to look far beyond the earth, so [the moon is] It’s one Earth […]
Archaeological research reveals that 2,500 years ago, Bulgarians ate dog meat as a delicacy and delicacy
Cuts on dozens of dog skeletons discovered at an archaeological site in Bulgaria suggest that people were eating dog meat 2,500 years ago. It wasn’t just because they had no other choice. “These sites were rich in livestock, the main source of protein, so there was no need to eat dog meat out of poverty,” […]
The 480,000-year-old ax sharpener is the oldest elephant bone tool ever discovered in Europe.
A triangular artifact made from elephant bone was used to sharpen hatchets by relatives of ancient humans in what is now Britain some 480,000 years ago, new analysis reveals. Measuring approximately 4.3 by 2.3 inches (10.9 by 5.8 centimeters), it represents the oldest elephant bone tool ever discovered in Europe, and demonstrates the high level […]
Research shows that AI can spontaneously develop a “personality” with minimal stimulation. What does that mean for our usage?
Our character as humans is formed through interactions that reflect our basic survival and reproductive instincts, without any preassigned roles or desired calculus. Now, researchers at Japan’s University of Electro-Communications have discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can do the same thing. The scientists outlined their findings in a study first published in the journal […]
This week’s science news: World’s oldest rock art, giant freshwater reservoir discovered off East Coast, and biggest solar radiation storm in decades
This week’s science news was full of discoveries that were thought to have been lost to time. In particular, the world’s oldest known rock art was discovered in Indonesia. A nearly 70,000-year-old human handprint discovered in a Sulawesi cave fills a major gap in scientists’ understanding of human migration across the islands of Southeast Asia […]
Why the rise of humanoid robots could make us uncomfortable with each other
When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he does little to hide the ambition behind his dreams. Tesla’s Optimus is being pitched as an all-purpose humanoid robot that can do heavy lifting on the factory floor and free us from drudgery at home. Tesla aims to have 1 million of these robots over the next 10 […]
Why don’t you usually look at your nose?
Close one eye and focus straight ahead without moving your eye. You will notice a fleshy blur in your peripheral vision, namely your nose. It’s there every time you wake up, but you’re rarely aware of it. So why can’t you see your nose when it’s literally right in front of your eyes? “You can […]