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Japan’s Moon lander, the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has surprised scientists by waking up after the two-week lunar night. After initially touching down at a wonky angle with its solar panels facing the wrong way, SLIM managed to come back to life for two days to carry out scientific observations of a crater

In the vast expanse of the Universe, there exist extreme places where the laws of physics are pushed to their limits. Magnetars, the compacted cores of neutron stars, harbor magnetic fields that reach an astonishing strength of around 100 trillion gauss. However, researchers have uncovered hints of even more powerful magnetic fields right here on

Exploring the world of flight in birds and dinosaurs, researchers have uncovered a fascinating set of rules that govern the ability to take to the skies. Through a detailed analysis of hundreds of bird specimens from museums worldwide, scientists have gained new insights into the evolution of flight. These findings have not only shed light

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have recently detected the existence of a unique phase of matter known as the Bragg glass phase in a real material. This discovery challenges previous theoretical assumptions and opens up new possibilities for research in material science. Before this discovery, the Bragg glass phase was only a theoretical concept. This

The age-old question of whether bacteria mutate randomly or with a purpose has puzzled researchers for generations. The groundbreaking experiment conducted by Salvador Luria and Max Delbrück in 1943 shed light on this conundrum. Their findings not only revolutionized the field of microbiology but also earned them the prestigious Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

Individuals with ADHD-like traits may possess an evolutionary advantage when it comes to foraging for food in the wild. Recent research has indicated that people with characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as difficulty focusing attention and restlessness, exhibit superior foraging strategies compared to those with more typical traits. This discovery has led to

In today’s fast-paced society, the common response when asking someone how they are often revolves around feelings of tiredness and busyness. However, identifying individuals who are on the brink of burnout can be a more challenging task. According to an international team of researchers, the development of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) offers a solution

Flea toads, smaller than a pea, have been making waves in the scientific community due to their minuscule size. Originally mistaken for toads, these tiny leaf-litter-patterned amphibians are in fact frogs. Researchers have meticulously measured these creatures and have confirmed that they are indeed the tiniest frog and vertebrate species in the world. This newfound

In the wilds of Karnataka, scientists recently made an unexpected discovery – a frog with a mushroom growing out of its skin. This peculiar sighting took place during a routine expedition, where researchers stumbled upon a group of golden-backed frogs frolicking in a roadside pond. One particular frog stood out, with what seemed like an

The ability to understand object permanence, the concept that objects still exist even when they are out of sight, is a skill that is not commonly found in the animal kingdom. However, a recent study has confirmed that Oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) are one of the few animal species with an advanced understanding of