A tiny piece of a mouse’s brain has just given scientists a massive breakthrough in understanding how our brains work. This isn’t just any piece; it’s a speck smaller than a grain of sand from the mouse’s visual cortex. Inside this tiny speck, there are 84, 000 neurons connected by about half a bill
Forensic science is always looking for better ways to solve crimes. One big challenge is figuring out what kind of body fluid is at a crime scene and who it belongs to. Usually, scientists use two different tests: one for identifying the person and another for figuring out the type of body fluid. Th
The future of NASA's Earth science missions is hanging in the balance. Some missions are already being asked to plan for their own end. This worrying news came from Rep. George Whitesides, who shared that both new and ongoing Earth science missions have been told to get ready for potential budget cu
The world of water splitting has seen a significant breakthrough with the development of a unique material. This material combines several metals and oxides to create a powerful catalyst. This catalyst can efficiently split water and even seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. The process is not only ef
Body fluids often hold vital clues in crime scenes. They can help piece together what happened and confirm details. However, some fluids are tricky to tell apart. For instance, blood from a wound and blood from a menstrual cycle can look quite similar. This makes it hard for investigators to kno
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a big one for science fiction fans. A sneak peek of a film called Project Hail Mary was shown at CinemaCon. It is based on a book by Andy Weir. This movie is directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who have worked on films like "21 Jump Street" and "The Lego Movi
Intermittent fasting is a weight loss strategy that has been gaining attention. It involves cycling between eating and fasting periods. This method might be more effective than simply cutting calories. But why is that? First, let's talk about calories. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories
In crime scenes, menstrual blood and vaginal fluid often show up alongside semen. This makes it tough for investigators to pinpoint exactly what's what. But now, there's a new tool in town: a 4-plex MSRE-PCR system. This system uses four markers to detect these fluids. It's like a detective that can
Eye-tracking technology is a hot topic in the worlds of virtual reality, neuroscience, and psychology. It's crucial for making VR experiences more immersive and for helping researchers understand how we process information. However, creating an eye-tracking system that is both accurate and speedy is
A group of four space travelers just made history by orbiting over Earth's north and south poles. This is a first for humans, and the pictures they're sending back are stunning. The journey began on March 31, 2025, when a SpaceX rocket blasted off from Florida, carrying the crew in a spacecraft name
