Research
Saltwater and UV alchemy: Researchers develop eco-friendly gold extraction method
The new technique eliminates toxic chemicals by using a common disinfectant and a recyclable polymer to recover gold from electronic waste.
Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving
Excavation reveals lost city associated with mythical river mentioned in sacred texts
Study reveals caffeine enhances DNA repair and stress response in cells, potentially slowing aging
Why scientists recommend peeing for exactly 21 seconds – and what it means if you don’t
It was found that most mammals empty their bladders within 21 seconds. This amount of time might reveal whether you're holding it in too long, straining, or suffering from a medical condition.
Rulers of the sea: 100 million years ago squids were kings
Researchers uncovered 263 fossilized squid beaks, including about 40 different species that had never been seen before.
DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey
Study finds women and girls were key figures in Neolithic settlement, with maternal lineage shaping household burials.
Ancient 'zombie' fungi found in amber reveal earliest parasitic relationships with insects
Discovery pushes back origin of Ophiocordyceps fungi by 30 million years, suggesting fungi evolved by shifting to new hosts.
Giant pre-Columbian spheres found on artificial island in Amazonian lake
Researchers found human and animal remains inside, suggesting complex funerary rituals of an unknown Amazonian culture.
Hiroshima University Discovers Rare Mineral on Asteroid Ryugu, Challenging Space Theories
Masaaki Miyahara said it’s like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice - suggesting either a surprising local environment or long-distance transport in the early solar system.
Scientists discover 22 new viruses in Chinese bats
The newly discovered viruses are closely related to deadly viruses that can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease in humans, with mortality rates reaching up to 75%.
Orangutans nap longer after restless nights, long-term rainforest study reveals
Researchers monitored 53 adult apes in the sumatran rainforest for fourteen years and found their naps extend five to ten minutes for each lost hour of night sleep.
Researchers discovers world's first eyeless wasp deep in Australian caves
The wasp discovered is the only known species worldwide to exhibit such dramatic adaptations for life in complete darknes.
Oldest in the world? 42,000-year-old mammoth ivory boomerang found in Polish cave
Discovery reinforces advanced cognitive abilities of early homo sapiens in Europe.
Hope vs. happiness: Which matters more? Researchers explain
Researchers demonstrate that only hope predicts experiencing life as more meaningful.
