When it comes to the spread of the plague, rats and fleas usually shoulder most of the blame. But lice may have been just as responsible for transmitting the disease, according to a new study.When it comes to the spread of the plague, rats and fleas usually shoulder most of the blame. But lice may…
Fractals are common in nature because of the surprisingly simple way they are made. Mathematically, they also help us make sense of complexity and chaos – and maybe even quantum weirdnessFractals are common in nature because of the surprisingly simple way they are made. Mathematically, they also help us make sense of complexity and chaos…
Early evidence suggests that a bird flu virus called H5N1 may be infecting dairy cows through contaminated milking equipment – but poor surveillance has made it nearly impossible to rule out other possibilitiesEarly evidence suggests that a bird flu virus called H5N1 may be infecting dairy cows through contaminated milking equipment – but poor surveillance…
A geologists claims he has found ancient tools in Maryland that prove the first humans in America appeared around 22,000 years ago – 7,000 years earlier than the leading theory.A geologists claims he has found ancient tools in Maryland that prove the first humans in America appeared around 22,000 years ago – 7,000 years earlier…
Netflix has a feature that will help you home in on the types of shows you want to watch. Whether you’re in a binging kind of mood or your looking for a true crime documentary, this feature will help.Netflix has a feature that will help you home in on the types of shows you want…
An Australia-based graphic designer has created portraits of what former celebrities’ kids would look like if they had stayed together. The images were created using Photoshop and AI algorithms.An Australia-based graphic designer has created portraits of what former celebrities’ kids would look like if they had stayed together. The images were created using Photoshop and…
Researchers have revealed the smartest states in the US using different metrics like IQ scores, exam grades and graduation rates. The study comes as US IQ scores are dropping.Researchers have revealed the smartest states in the US using different metrics like IQ scores, exam grades and graduation rates. The study comes as US IQ scores…
ChatGPT has been accused of deliberately copying Scarlett Johansson’s voice for their new chatbot, but do you think the two sound that similar?ChatGPT has been accused of deliberately copying Scarlett Johansson’s voice for their new chatbot, but do you think the two sound that similar? ChatGPT has been accused of deliberately copying Scarlett Johansson’s voice for…
Melting permafrost has made 75 of Alaska’s streams and 41 wetlands ‘burn’ – blackening vegetation like wildfire, leaving fish suffocated and threatening local citizensMelting permafrost has made 75 of Alaska’s streams and 41 wetlands ‘burn’ – blackening vegetation like wildfire, leaving fish suffocated and threatening local citizens Melting permafrost has made 75 of Alaska’s streams and…
Researchers think an incomplete and unidentified fossil could actually be the love child of an ancient human and a mysterious species, known as ‘Dragon Man’.Researchers think an incomplete and unidentified fossil could actually be the love child of an ancient human and a mysterious species, known as ‘Dragon Man’. Researchers think an incomplete and unidentified fossil…