science

Scientists discover new color, never before seen by the human eye

Only the study’s five participants have seen the new color so far. 

Technion Institute of Technology uncovers dopamine’s role in learning new motor skills

Researchers found that the local release of dopamine – a molecule best known for its role in the brain’s reward system – is a key factor in acquiring new motor skills.

Study: 41,000 years ago the North Pole shifted – early humans used sunscreen to survive

The production of tailored clothing and the use of ochre as a sunscreen may have given Homo sapiens an advantage over Neanderthals.

Medieval graffiti discovered in the Last Supper Hall in Jerusalem's Cenacle

In total, some 40 epigraphic elements have been identified, including five heraldic shields.

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

Madhusudhan noted that there are various efforts underway searching for signs of life in our solar system.

By REUTERS
17/04/2025

Israeli-American mathematician Gaitsgory scoops $3m Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics

Gaitsgory and his team have spent the past thirty years solving the geometric Langlands conjecture.

Miracle baby? Woman gives birth after womb transplant in breakthrough scientific advancement

Baby Amy Isabel was born on February 27 after her mother received a donated womb from her sister.

Titanic’s last moments revealed through new digital scan and simulation

A simulation of the ship based on blueprints, speed, direction, and position revealed just how the ship met its demise thanks to the iceberg.

Why airplane food tastes bland: The science behind your in-flight meal

A study conducted by Lufthansa found that at 30,000 feet, the perception thresholds for sweet and salty tastes drop by 30% to 40% compared to on the ground.

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