Recently, a fascinating discovery was made on the Greek island of Crete. A 4,000-year-old ring-shaped stone structure was unearthed on Papoura Hill, northwest of Kastelli, during excavation works for an airport project. Archaeologists have now begun investigating this Bronze Age monument, believed to have had a ritualistic or religious significance. The labyrinthine stone monument consists
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Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of optics by developing a lens that is just three atoms thick. This remarkable feat qualifies it as the thinnest lens ever created, opening up a world of possibilities in optical fiber communication and the design of high-tech gadgets such as augmented reality glasses. Unlike
Recent research has shed light on the relationship between our body’s circadian clock and the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. It has been discovered that checkpoint inhibitors, which are immunotherapy drugs used to block proteins from binding to cancerous tumors, may be influenced by the body’s circadian rhythm. While these drugs have shown promise in
What if we could keep everyone out of poverty while also tackling the climate crisis? It sounds too good to be true, but it could be possible with a universal basic income scheme funded by taxing carbon emissions, a new study shows. Universal basic income (UBI) proposes that a regular payment to every person –
The discovery of famed British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last expedition ship, Quest, at the bottom of the Atlantic off Canada’s coast has made headlines, as searchers announced this significant find. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society boss, John Geiger, revealed the news during a press conference, stating that the shipwreck was located in the
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland explored the relationship between caffeine consumption and dopamine levels in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The study aimed to address the gap in knowledge regarding how coffee intake affects people already diagnosed with Parkinson’s and experiencing symptoms. Parkinson’s disease
In the realm of computer science, the pursuit of replicating the human brain’s neural networks has been ongoing for years. The goal is to develop artificial intelligence (AI) systems with unparalleled processing power. However, as these artificial neural networks become more sophisticated, they also become more energy-intensive. This inefficiency has prompted a Swiss start-up company
The elaborately carved stone balls found predominantly in Scotland have baffled archaeologists for years. Dating from the later Neolithic period (circa BCE 3200-2500), these stone balls are meticulously crafted and come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Decorated with spirals or concentric shapes, they have been found in burials and settlements, often as isolated
The natural world is full of bizarre and fascinating creatures, many of which have evolved unique and unconventional methods of waste elimination. From deep-sea worms that poop out of their mouths to flatworms with multiple anuses on their backs, the diversity of animal butts is truly astonishing. The evolution of these weird and smelly waste
Recently, a panel of US health experts gathered by the Food and Drug Administration voted against the use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite the fact that PTSD affects an estimated five percent of Americans in any given year, the panel experts were not convinced by the data