For a long time, scientists and most of us have thought that memory and learning happen only inside the brain. After all, it’s the brain cells—neurons—that store all those precious memories, right? Well, a new study is challenging this idea…
New research is shedding light on how tough experiences during childhood can change the way the brain grows and works. A large study involving over 7,000 children found that facing adversity—like family conflicts, illness, or moving to a new home—during…
Imagine a vast ocean, not on the surface, but buried deep beneath the Earth’s crust—an ocean so immense it holds three times the water of all our planet’s oceans combined. This isn’t a fantasy or a plot from a science…
Scientists have taken a big leap forward in wound care by developing a special gel that acts a lot like human skin — flexible, strong, and able to heal itself quickly. This new hydrogel, created by researchers from Aalto University…
We often associate the mouth with eating, talking, smiling, or the occasional dental scolding. But what if this humble cavity also holds clues to something deeper—your mental state? According to a growing body of research, your mouth might not just…
Way down at the bottom of the world, something strange is happening beneath the ice. A team of scientists has detected mysterious radio signals coming from deep inside Antarctica. These aren’t ordinary signals—they’re behaving in ways that defy everything we…
In a remarkable journey beyond the familiar confines of our Solar System, NASA’s Voyager spacecraft have unveiled a striking cosmic phenomenon: a blazing, high-temperature region dubbed the “wall of fire.” This extraordinary discovery lies at the frontier where the Sun’s…
The discovery of colossal plasma jets extending far beyond the size of our galaxy from a supermassive black hole in the early universe marks a significant milestone in astrophysics. These jets, emanating from the quasar J1601+3102, provide a rare glimpse…
Imagine a world where losing a tooth doesn’t mean living with an artificial substitute that never quite feels right. Instead, what if science could offer a replacement that not only looks natural but also feels and functions just like the…
In the ever-expanding vault of cosmic wonders, scientists have just opened the door to a new and astonishing chapter. Astronomers have recently identified some of the most powerful explosions the universe has seen since the colossal birth event known as…
