Category: Science
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A Chilling Discovery: This Dinosaur Had Body Armor with Spines
A dinosaur that roamed what is now Morocco more than 165 million years ago had its neck covered in nearly meter-long spines, a weapon in its tail, and bony body armor, according to researchers who excavated the remains of the curious creature. The discovery of the animal Spicomellus in the Moroccan city of Boulemane painted…
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Are We Alone in the Universe After All? Experts Explain Why—Probably Not
Gazing at the starry sky and wondering if we’re alone in the universe is an exercise that has intrigued scientists for centuries. BBC News Brasil highlighted in a recent report that, despite the lack of definitive proof, experts believe it’s almost impossible for life to exist only on Earth. After all, our planet is just…
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UNICEF: Childhood Obesity Surpasses Malnutrition for the First Time Worldwide
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One in every five children or adolescents worldwide is overweight, representing about 391 million individuals. Nearly half of them—188 million—have obesity. As a result, for the first time in history, severe overweight has surpassed malnutrition as the leading form of child malnutrition. The data comes from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which warns of…
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Young people say AI helps reduce study stress
Nine in ten young people reported that Artificial Intelligence (AI) helped them reduce stress during more intense study periods, particularly during evaluations, exams, and individual or group project deadlines. The survey was conducted by Emy Education, an AI platform. “We discovered that in the last 6 months, nearly 96% of our respondents used artificial intelligence…
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These brain implants express what you’re thinking — even when you don’t want them to
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Surgically implanted devices that allow people with paralysis to speak can also intercept your inner monologue. That’s the conclusion of a study on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) published in the journal Cell. The discovery could lead to BCIs that allow paralyzed users to produce synthesized speech more quickly and with less effort. But the idea that…
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These Brain Implants Reveal Your Thoughts — Even When You Don’t Want
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Surgically implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also listen to their inner monologue. That’s the conclusion of a study on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in the journal Cell. The discovery could lead to BCIs that allow paralyzed users to produce synthesized speech more quickly and with less effort. But the idea that the…