From LED-equipped visors to transparent masks, these inventions aim to thwart facial recognition cameras.
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The more we learn about the microbiome, the more the pieces are fitting together.
As the new coronavirus epidemic spreads, more and more people are wearing surgical masks—despite their questionable effectiveness. An anthropologist explores the reasons why.
The Earth is warming, and humans aren’t doing nearly enough to combat it. Could partially blocking the sunlight be the solution? It’s 2020, and not only is the Earth warmer […]
Somehow, the Universe began with just the right mix of cosmic ingredients to make life possible. It sure doesn’t seem likely. When you take stock of what’s in the Universe on […]
Researchers recently discovered an antibody that totally disrupts the influenza virus’s ability to replicate; it could be used to design a universal flu vaccine.
The animal we fear most? Spiders.
Harvard engineers make a breakthrough polarization camera.
Increasingly sophisticated automation technology can save big money for banks by paring down the workforce.
In her book The Art of Rest, one researcher conducted a thorough analysis of the top 10 activities we find most restful.
TuSimple, an autonomous trucking company, has also engaged in test programs with the United States Postal Service and Amazon.
When these particles are eaten by earthworms, the results are not good.
Carbonized papyrus scrolls may again see the light after thousands of years.
An astrobiologist joins a like-minded global community in ramping up the search.
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Cryovolcanoes that eject ice instead of magma have been confirmed to exist on Ceres, which will help studying this formation on other planets and moons throughout the solar system.
New technology offers us a look at the green future of aviation and cargo shipping.
Some of the world’s most prestigious universities aren’t in America.
All the things that surround us and make us up weren’t always here. But where did it all come from? The Universe, as we see it today, sure is full of […]
And how it might ensure that future generations won’t have to face anything like this ever again. As of April 6, 2020, more than 1.3 million people worldwide have tested positive […]
The robotics company is allowing select companies to lease the semi-autonomous robot.
The Great White North has found a way to provide universal healthcare with more salubrious results and trimmed national costs. Take notes, America.
New forensic evidence and three other theories on London’s most notorious serial killer
Our planet is rare, precious, and fragile. It’s up to all of us to be its steward. With the advent of rocketry and spaceflight, our cosmic perspective changed forever. The very […]
From billions of miles away, a faint, single pixel shows us how precious and alone Earth truly is. There are people alive today who can remember a time where no human-made […]
From literature to physics, the annual Nobel Prizes aim to highlight the most groundbreaking achievements in every field.
Don’t get too excited, there is a catch to the study.
Scientists actively researching this have known the answer for quite some time. It’s time for everyone to catch up. The Big Bang happened 13.8 billion years ago, and is generally regarded […]
It’s much more complex a question than dividing its mass by the volume of the event horizon. If you want to get a meaningful answer, you have to go deep. If […]
Even more intriguing is the reason: recognizing facial expressions.
And it’s not because of leap seconds; it’s a fundamental property of most days. Human beings, in marking the passage of time, account for each day equally: with 24 hours. One […]