Category: Science & Engineering

On a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient glacier that could be over a million years old. The discovery represents what may be the oldest glacier ice ever found buried in permafrost — ground that has been frozen for at least 2 years straight — in the […]

A systematic review of existing medicines has found that antibiotics and vaccinations are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Across the 14 studies included in the data crunch, most of which came from the US, researchers identified dozens of medications that could be linked to the risk of dementia – for better or worse. […]

If you know a thing or two about cycling, Wattbike needs no introduction. This brand is a household name in the fitness industry and many athletes have come to endorse its flagship Wattbike Atom smart bike since its release nearly five years ago. Why? Its meticulous approach to workout tracking makes Wattbike a go-to for […]

California-based space company Rocket Lab will launch more hypersonic test vehicles for the U.S. Military, as the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to invest in hypersonic technology. Rocket Lab announced on Jan. 7 that it will be a part of a team, led by defense contractor Kratos, for the the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test […]

Older people who regularly drink coffee have a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. But there’s a twist to the tale – the association only applies to unsweetened, caffeinated coffee. The link was found from a study of the health records of 204,847 people in the UK, aged between 40 and […]

The Hubble tension just got tenser — with new measurements revealing that the universe is expanding faster than our current understanding of physics can explain. Over the past decade, cosmology has been embroiled in a growing crisis. Fuelling it are observations, first made by the Hubble Space Telescope and later by the James Webb Space […]

President Donald Trump wants to lead the United States to Mars. After taking the oath of office to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on Monday (Dec. 20), Trump laid out his vision for the next four years in an inauguration speech that called for a return to American expansionism and exploration. “My […]

“You’re going to think I’m crazy,” Callum said, looking down at his hands as he wrung them together in his lap. “It’s just that everything feels like a dream. I know I’m not dreaming – I mean – I think I’m really here, but at the same time I’m not sure. Everything feels off somehow.” […]

Astronomers have discovered hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes lurking in the universe — and there may be billions or even trillions more out there that we still haven’t found. The researchers identified these giant black holes by peering through clouds of dust and gas in infrared light. The finds could help astronomers refine their […]

Potential patches of Earth’s ancient crust, sometimes called “sunken worlds,” may have just been discovered deep within the mantle, thanks to a new way of mapping the inside of our planet. However, these mysterious blobs appear in places they should not, leaving researchers scratching their heads. For decades, scientists have been building up a better […]