An innovative technique used in a study of Neanderthal hearths – places where fires started – has been described by researchers as a ‘major’ development in archaeology, one that could help shed light on the behavior of prehistoric people. For a study published in the journal Naturean interdisciplinary team of researchers has discovered that a … Read more
There is a lot of fear that robots will replace humans. But maybe it should be the machines that worry about us. Swedish scientists have created the world’s first ‘living computer’ made from human brain tissue. It consists of 16 organoids, or clumps of brain cells grown in a laboratory, that transmit information to each … Read more
Enlarge / A Long March 5 rocket carrying the Chang’e 6 moon probe blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Wenchang, China, on May 3, 2024. Li Zhenzhou/VCG via Getty Images China landed a spacecraft on the moon for the fourth time this weekend, successfully placing its Chang’e 6 lander in the South … Read more
Researchers from Cambridge developed a controllable extra thumb prosthesis that people can quickly learn to use for picking up and manipulating objects. Testing at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition has shown that the device is accessible to a wide target group, with 98% of participants using it successfully within a minute. The study highlights … Read more
Resume: Researchers created the first complete chromosome sequences of non-human primates, revealing significant variations in Y chromosomes between species. This groundbreaking study provides crucial insights into the rapid evolution of these chromosomes and previously undiscovered regions of great ape genomes. The research highlights how these sequences can influence our understanding of human evolution. The findings … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Maybe ‘birdbrained’ isn’t such an insult after all – crows, the ubiquitous urban bird, can vocally count to four, the latest research shows. Not only can the curious creatures count, but they can … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Maybe ‘birdbrained’ isn’t such an insult after all – crows, the ubiquitous urban bird, can vocally count to four, the latest research shows. Not only can the curious creatures count, but they can … Read more
Researchers have developed a method to create adaptive and environmentally friendly sensors that can be printed directly and imperceptibly onto a wide range of biological surfaces, whether that’s a finger or a petal. Credit: University of Cambridge Researchers have developed a method to create adaptive and environmentally friendly sensors that can be printed directly and … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Recent research has revealed a common genetic link between the larynx – the vocal organ of mammals, reptiles and amphibians – and the syrinx – the vocal organ of birds. This figure illustrates the evolution of the larynx and syrinx … Read more
Resume: Researchers developed an AI model of the fruit fly’s brain to understand how vision drives behavior. By genetically silencing specific visual neurons and observing behavioral changes, they trained the AI to accurately predict neural activity and behavior. Their findings show that combinations of multiple neurons, rather than individual types, process visual data in a … Read more