A robot learning to carry a tray. Image source: interestingengineering.com Robots that fold clothes, carry trays, and retrieve water from shelves — sounds cool, doesn’t it? At the moment it...
What cats fear the most: this list of fears may surprise even experienced owners. Cats seem independent and fearless, but in reality they are much more anxious. Even a calm...
Lifespan can be predicted by blood — a discovery that changes everything. Sometimes it seems that lifespan is determined by genes, lifestyle, or simply luck. Scientists had already found that...
A person’s height affects their entire life. Poster from the movie “Twins” Short people have one unexpected bonus you’ve probably never thought about. And it’s not the ability to fit...
A radius only 1.2 times that of Earth — by exoplanet standards, TOI-1080 b is practically a twin of our planet Every time astronomers find a rocky planet slightly larger...
Scientists have made a breakthrough in studying the link between exercise and the absence of anxiety and depression. Image source: sciencealert.com We’ve all heard that exercise is good for health....
Near Libya, scientists found many ancient artifacts. Image source: interestingengineering.com When a ship sinks, it takes with it not only cargo but also the stories of entire eras. Off the...
Soviet children chewing gum. Image source: reddit.com For a Soviet child, a pack of chewing gum was almost more valuable than a toy. While the lucky ones unwrapped imported pieces,...
The blue sky isn’t paint or an ocean reflection — it’s trillions of molecules scattering blue light in every direction Each of us has asked this question at least once...
