Japan’s Moon lander, known as Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has recently surprised the world by waking up after a two-week lunar night, according to the country’s space agency. Despite initially touching down at an odd angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong direction, SLIM managed to come back to life for
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The Universe is full of wonders, some of which defy the imagination. Magnetars, for example, are neutron stars with incredibly powerful magnetic fields, reaching strengths of around 100 trillion gauss. These cosmic monstrosities are the result of matter being gravitationally compacted to extreme levels, creating unimaginable forces. However, recent research suggests that even here on
The recent analysis of hundreds of preserved bird specimens from museum collections worldwide has shed light on the specific set of feather rules that are crucial for the power of flight. Paleontologists have discovered that these rules are not only key to understanding the flight of birds but also to predicting which dinosaurs may have
The detection of a strange phase of matter known as the Bragg glass phase in the real material PdxErTe3 has recently captured the attention of scientists. Previously existing only in theory, the Bragg glass phase represents a unique arrangement of atoms in a glass material where the particles exhibit an almost perfect order akin to
The Luria-Delbrück experiment, invented in 1943 by Salvador Luria and Max Delbrück, aimed to determine whether bacteria mutated aimlessly or for a purpose. This experiment has had a significant impact on the field of science, leading to the researchers winning the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1969. The experiment involved testing the resistance
ADHD-like traits have long been viewed as a hindrance in modern society, but recent research suggests that these characteristics may have actually provided an evolutionary advantage in the past. Individuals with qualities of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as difficulty regulating attention and restlessness, have been found to exhibit better foraging strategies compared to those
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, the prevalence of burnout among employees is a growing concern. When asked how they are, many individuals respond with feelings of exhaustion and being overwhelmed by their workload. While recognizing the signs of burnout in colleagues can be challenging, it is crucial to identify those at risk in
The world of amphibians is a diverse and fascinating one, with creatures of all shapes and sizes inhabiting various ecosystems around the globe. However, in the realm of tiny vertebrates, one species stands out above the rest – the flea toad. These miniscule frogs, discovered in Brazil’s Serra Bonita mountain range in 2011, have captured
Object permanence, the concept that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight, is a cognitive ability that is not common among animals. However, Oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) have been identified as one of the few species with an advanced understanding of this concept. This new study confirms that these birds
In the wilds of Karnataka in southwest India, researchers stumbled upon a truly bizarre sight – a frog adorned with a mushroom growing on its skin. The frog in question, a Rao’s Intermediate Golden-backed Frog, was spotted sporting a Bonnet Mushroom on its back, creating a truly unique and unexpected pairing. During a routine expedition