The Truth About the ‘Wow!’ Signal and Alien Communications
The Intriguing Mystery of the Wow! SignalIn the world of science fiction, the idea of first contact with extraterrestrial beings is often portrayed as a grand and unmistakable event. However, the reality of the...
Secure Champions League Draw: UEFA Confirms AI-Assisted Process is Cyber Attack-Proof
Champions League organisers have taken significant steps to ensure the integrity of the upcoming draw for the men's UEFA competition. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the draw process has raised...
The Science Behind Space’s Cold Temperatures: Kinetic Energy Explained
The Science Behind Space's Cold Temperatures: Kinetic Energy ExplainedJudging only by the blistering summer sun, you’d be forgiven for assuming that space is a hothouse. But despite the tremendous energy pouring out of trillions...
Astronaut John McFall’s Journey from Paralympics to Space: Exclusive Interview
John McFall, a para-astronaut with a remarkable journey from the Paralympics to space, is making waves in the aerospace industry. From winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing to becoming...
What Dogs Can Teach Us About Obesity: Summer Picks Podcast
Labradors are notorious for their love of food, often earning the reputation as greedy dogs. But could there be more to their behavior than just a simple love for eating? Scientists have recently delved...
AI-Enabled Brain Implant Restores Communication for ALS Patient
I'm a postdoc in the UC Davis Neuroprosthetics Lab and focus both on fundamental neuroscience and translational neuroengineering. In 2022 I completed my PhD training in the University of Pittsburgh's neural engineering program. My...
17th-century European Brains Contain Cocaine: Earlier Discovery Than Expected
In a surprising discovery that challenges traditional beliefs about drug use in Europe, scientists have found traces of cocaine in 17th-century brain tissue from a crypt in Milan, Italy. This finding sheds new light...
Champion for Badgers and Science: Queen’s Brian May’s Advocacy
Renowned musician and astrophysicist Brian May is not only a rockstar with Queen but also a dedicated advocate for animal rights and science. In a recent BBC documentary, May shared his decade-long research project...
How Mantle Waves Lift Continents and Create Diamonds: A Geological Phenomenon
How Mantle Waves Lift Continents and Create Diamonds: A Geological PhenomenonFor billions of years, the continents have journeyed across Earth's surface as tectonic vessels, shaping the landscapes we see today. However, they have not...
Is MPOX the Next Global Pandemic After COVID-19?
The emergence of a new variant of mpox in Central Africa has sparked concerns about the potential for the virus to spread globally. The new variant, known as clade Ib, first appeared in the...