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Microplastic has officially invaded the human mind — literally. Researchers from the University of New Mexico have found disturbing amounts of microplastic particles in human brain and liver tissues collected from people who died between 2016 and 2024. The numbers are shocking: average microplastic concentration in brain tissue increased from 465
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It sounds like science fiction — but it’s one step closer to reality. Texas-based Colossal Biosciences has created a brand-new creature: the Colossal Woolly Mouse, a lab-engineered rodent covered in dense, thick fur, modeled after the coat of an ancient mammoth. But what’s remarkable is how they did it.
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In the Saudi desert, a dream city is rising — but slowly, and at astronomical cost. Neom, the Saudi crown prince’s signature “giga-project,” promises futuristic cities, suspended skyscrapers, and mirrored megastructures. At its center is The Line — a 170 km-long vertical city, set to be 500 meters tall, narrow as
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You might have more in common with a Labrador than you think — especially when it comes to appetite. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that five specific genes responsible for overeating and obesity in Labradors are also present in humans — and they function in remarkably similar ways. The
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Imagine skipping hours of traffic and flying across the city in minutes. That future may arrive sooner than you think — and it’s landing in London. California-based startup Joby Aviation has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to launch an aerial taxi service using their sleek, five-seat eVTOL aircraft. These electric
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Just one hour on your phone in bed can raise your risk of insomnia by 59%. That’s the key takeaway from a new study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, which examined how nighttime screen habits affect young people’s sleep. Researchers found that using a smartphone or
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A growing number of people turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for comfort, advice — and even companionship. But new research suggests this virtual closeness comes at a cost. A joint study by MIT and OpenAI found that frequent interaction with chatbots is closely linked to feelings of loneliness and emotional
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What if you could turn night into day — from the sky? That’s exactly what Freefly Systems, a U.S. drone company, aims to do with their Flying Sun 1000. Built on the powerful Alta X drone, this flying light rig carries 288 ultra-bright LEDs capable of delivering a blinding
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In the city of Heerlen, the century-old Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is getting an unexpected second life — not as a museum or concert hall, but as a public swimming pool. Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, in collaboration with Zecc Architecten, is transforming the decommissioned church into a surreal space
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For decades, dolphins have fascinated scientists with their intelligence and mysterious language. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Google DeepMind and marine biologist Dr. Denise Herzing, we might be closer than ever to understanding them. Herzing has spent over 40 years studying a wild pod of dolphins near the
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In 2023, a London banker named Bernard Marantelli didn’t just play the Texas lottery — he broke it. When the jackpot swelled to an eye-watering $95 million, Marantelli crunched the numbers and discovered a loophole: with just 25.8 million possible combinations and each ticket priced at $1, he could,
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In a bold leap toward the future of luxury mobility, London-based startup AltoVolo has unveiled the prototype of its high-performance eVTOL aircraft, Sigma. Unlike traditional air taxis, Sigma targets wealthy private clients, offering personal air travel from rooftops to yachts — all in near silence. With a cruising speed of 350