Your dream of controlling a massive mecha robot, similar to those in renowned anime series like Gundam, or engaging in combat in computer games like Titanfall or Armored Core is about to come true if you've ever entertained such thoughts. Introducing ARCHAX, a 4.5-meter-tall mecha robot made by Tsubame Industry in Japan. This magnificent machine... Continue Reading →
One stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig von Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness. Bedridden since the previous Christmas, he was attacked by jaundice, his limbs and abdomen swollen, each breath a struggle. As his associates went about the task of sorting through personal belongings, they uncovered a document Beethoven had... Continue Reading →
In a remarkable display of artistry and innovation, a minuscule handbag measuring less than 0.03 inches wide was sold for an astounding sum of over $63,000 at an online auction. The fluorescent yellowish-green bag, known as the "Microscopic Handbag," is the brainchild of New York art collective MSCHF and is based on a popular Louis... Continue Reading →
Amystery surrounding a large pit of 700-year-old human skulls unearthed in southwest Arkansas has finally been solved after four decades. The remains belong to the ancestors of the Caddo Nation, and are not "trophies" from their vanquished foes. This is the conclusion of a pair of researchers from the University of Arkansas, based on an analysis of... Continue Reading →
While it may seem like a joke, researchers are taking the issue of methane gas emitted through cow burps and farts seriously. As the second largest contributor to greenhouse gases, methane is about 30 times more powerful at heating up the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Scientists from Washington State University are proposing a solution to... Continue Reading →
Nearly 60% of teenage girls in the United States reported feeling sad or hopeless in 2021, marking the highest level in a decade and nearly double the rate among teenage boys. According to the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of reported sexual violence and suicide... Continue Reading →
In a bold and daring experiment, scientists have embarked on a journey to unravel the secrets of longevity. They have unlocked the mysteries of the alligator's genetic code and infused it into catfish, creating a new breed of aquatic creatures. The result is nothing short of miraculous, as these hybrid creatures now boast an extended... Continue Reading →
A teen boy whose mummy had been stored in a museum since 1916 was covered in precious amulets, a study published Tuesday found. A team of scientists has digitally unwrapped the 2,300-year-old mummy using a CT scanner to uncover its secrets. The team found that the so-called "golden boy" was lavishly mummified with gold and semi-precious... Continue Reading →
A team of researchers has discovered at least two new minerals that have never before been seen on Earth in a 15 ton meteorite found two years ago in Somalia—the ninth largest meteorite ever found. "Whenever you find a new mineral, it means that the actual geological conditions, the chemistry of the rock, was different... Continue Reading →
A pair of identical twins who grew up in separate countries have somehow developed similar personality traits but significantly different IQ levels, a recent study has found. In the study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, researchers from Kookmin University in Seoul and California State University compared the characteristics of a woman who... Continue Reading →
