In a fascinating global survey, 24,471 adults from 36 countries were asked if they believed that aliens would visit Earth. The results, collected between October and November 2022, show some surprising trends. While many people around the world are still skeptical about extraterrestrial life, there are a few countries where
A decade ago, a small sample of brain tissue, no bigger than a grain of rice, arrived at Dr. Jeff Lichtman’s lab at Harvard University. This tiny piece, measuring just 1 cubic millimeter, held 57,000 cells and 150 million connections between those cells. It was an incredibly small but crucial
Imagine a gathering where some of the world’s brightest minds come together to discuss the future of humanity, technology, and even life beyond Earth. This is exactly what’s happening in Moscow, Russia, where more than 3,000 people from over 100 countries have arrived for a unique event called the “Inventing
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group (IKECSG), one of the most powerful American naval forces, just wrapped up an intense nine-month deployment to the Middle East. During this mission, it fended off nearly 800 attacks from the Houthi rebels in Yemen, a militant group backed by Iran. However,
Last month, tens of thousands of people in Japan filled the streets to protest a new COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine is part of a new category called “self-amplifying mRNA,” which scientists say could change how vaccines work. The protests took place from September 24 to 28 during an event called
In the world of science and society, discussions about race, identity, and genetics are complicated. Recently, a group called the Human Diversity Foundation (HDF) has sparked a lot of debates and concerns. This organization claims to promote an understanding of human differences, but many people worry about its connections and
Not too long ago, dogs were mainly valued for the work they did. They helped hunt for food, herded livestock and guarded homes. To do these jobs, dogs needed to have strong instincts to chase prey, a lot of energy, and a healthy suspicion of strangers. Just a few decades
Researchers from Ural Federal University (UrFU) have made an exciting breakthrough by developing a new way to create synthetic versions of important natural molecules called nucleosides. These nucleosides are crucial for the functioning of living cells and play a significant role in many biological processes. What Are Nucleosides and Why
A team of Spanish scientists announced a groundbreaking discovery on Saturday: Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who changed the course of history, was likely a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe. This revelation comes after a 22-year investigation using DNA analysis to solve a long-standing mystery about his origins. Who Was
