Articles tagged with #science
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Ancient Board Game Rules Decoded by Ai Breakthrough
The world of archaeology and history has been abuzz with excitement in recent weeks following the announcement of a significant discovery made by a team of researchers using artificial intelligence (AI). By applying advanced machine learning algorithms to a set of cryptic symbols and markings, the t...

An Ape, a Tea Party — and the Ability to Imagine
Imagine sitting down with a friend for a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Sounds like a typical afternoon, right? But what if I told you that a chimpanzee was able to imagine and understand this scenario in all its complexity? A recent study on the cognitive abilities of our primate cousins has spark...

A New Way to Fight Antibiotic Resistance : Short Wave
Antibiotic resistance has become a pressing global health concern, with antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing over 700,000 deaths annually worldwide. In an effort to combat this issue, scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have been researching a new method to fight antibiot...

Trump's Science Funding Cuts Hit Small Businesses Hard
The Trump administration's decision to cut science funding has had far-reaching consequences for small businesses across the country. Under the guise of reducing the national deficit, Trump's budget proposal in 2018 aimed to slash funding for research and development by nearly 12%. While the move ma...

Can Apes Play Pretend? Scientists Use an Imaginary Tea Party to Find Out
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the cognitive abilities of non-human primates, particularly their capacity for social learning and problem-solving. However, the question of whether apes are capable of engaging in pretend play, a hallmark of human cognitive development, has long been ...

** Kennedy's Keto Study Accusations Spark Debate Among Scientists
Dr. Joseph Kennedy, a well-respected psychiatrist and researcher, has been at the center of a growing controversy surrounding his recent keto diet studies. The accusations, made by several prominent scientists, claim that Kennedy's research methods and conclusions may be inaccurate or misleading. Th...

The Largest Life-form on Land 400 Million Years Ago Was One That Scientists Can’t Explain
The discovery of the massive fossil remains has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, with many experts hailing it as one of the most significant findings in paleontology in recent years. The creature, which is estimated to have lived during the Devonian period, is thought to have been a...

Something Mysteriously Powerful Slammed into Earth in 2023. Scientists Now Have a Theory
The event, which occurred on a fateful day in September 2023, left the world bewildered. A massive, unidentified entity suddenly appeared on the planet's surface, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The incident sparked an international outcry, with many calling for answers and explanations. S...

Scientists Tried Drilling into Antarctica’s ‘doomsday Glacier,’ but the Ice Had Other Plans
The Thwaites Glacier, a 120-mile-wide ice mass in West Antarctica, has long been considered a potential 'point of no return' for global sea levels. Dubbed the 'Doomsday Glacier,' its rapid melting could raise global sea levels by as much as 10 feet if it were to collapse entirely. In an attempt to b...