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Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again
A study shows that fecal microbiota transplants from young mice can restore neuroplasticity in older mice, suggesting potential for aging brain therapies.
Exploring Taipingshan, Taiwan’s primeval mountain escape
Taiwan’s Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area is gaining attention as a pristine mountain escape, featuring ancient forests and diverse wildlife, attracting hikers and nature lovers.
Who’s the smartest corvid?
Recent studies highlight the remarkable intelligence of corvids, but which species stands out as the smartest? Experts weigh in.
El Niño has formed. Forecasters expect a global weather powerhouse.
Forecasters confirm El Niño conditions, predicting an unusually strong event that could intensify droughts, storms, and heatwaves worldwide.
Hear the First Book of Homer’s Iliad Read Aloud in the Original Greek
A YouTuber has performed the first known modern recording of Homer’s Iliad Book 1 in original Greek, blending linguistic accuracy with emotional resonance.
The hidden way dictatorships are shaping what AI tells you
Research shows that state propaganda may shape AI chatbot answers, especially in authoritarian languages, affecting public opinion globally.
Sharla Boehm, the programmer whose code underpins the Internet
Discover the story of Sharla Boehm, whose early computer simulation helped shape the internet and improve military communications during the Cold War.
An OpenAI model has disproved a central conjecture in discrete geometry
An AI model developed by OpenAI has conclusively disproved a central conjecture in discrete geometry, marking a significant breakthrough in mathematical research.
The Issus leafhopper is the only known creature in the natural world to have perfectly interlocking mechanical gears, which it uses to synchronize its legs for jumping.
Scientists confirm the Issus leafhopper is the only known creature with perfectly interlocking mechanical gears for synchronized jumping.