Plastic pollution is one of the most defining environmental challenges of our time. Despite efforts to recycle or responsibly dispose of plastic, vast garbage patches in the oceans continue to grow, and microplastics infiltrate our food, bottled water, and even the air. Thankfully, researchers have developed a microplastic-free biodegradable plastic that is not only durable … Read more
Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but there are still tons of phenomenal deals out there. The shopping experts at BGR dug through hundreds of them to find the best of the best on Tuesday, December 3. Featured Cyber Week deals First and foremost, here are our top picks for the very best … Read more
Jaguar Jaguar is readying its much-needed reinvention, and if you thought the British automaker would play things safe, you might want to sit down before looking at the new Jaguar Type 00 concept. Unveiled today at Miami Art Week, the all-electric coupe is a big, bold, and … Read more
Iron sulfides, common in ancient hydrothermal vents, may have played a crucial role in creating life on Earth. These minerals could have helped form the basic molecules needed for life, new research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows. The researchers involved with the new study say that iron sulfides in prehistoric hot springs might … Read more
The restorative effects of sleep on the brain are well known, but what happens at the neural level remains a fascinating mystery. A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Rice University, Houston Methodist, and Weill Cornell Medical College sheds light on how non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep impacts cognitive and behavioral performance, and we may … Read more
Happy Cyber Monday, everyone! The bad news is that this year’s Cyber Monday sales are pretty much identical to last week’s Black Friday sales. But the good news is that Black Friday deals in 2024 were the best we’ve ever seen, so that means the same can be said about Cyber Monday 2024 deals! There … Read more
Cyber Monday 2024 is here and in full swing! We’re keeping an eye on all of the best Cyber Monday deals and Cyber Monday sales right here, so you don’t have to trawl through them all yourself. These deals aren’t going to last long, though — many of them are still available from Black Friday, … Read more
Researchers at the University of Richmond trained rats to drive miniature cars, uncovering surprising insights into their cognitive development and emotional well-being. The study equipped rats with tiny, custom-built cars and was more than a quirky showcase of animal behavior—it delved deep into the effects of enriched environments on learning and stress. The process began … Read more
Uranus and Neptune may soon lose their reputation as the “boring” planets of the solar system. Long overshadowed by the grandeur of Jupiter and Saturn, scientists now believe that beneath their thick, bluish atmospheres, Uranus and Neptune may hold vast hidden oceans. This new theory follows recent computer simulations, which suggest that Uranus and Neptune … Read more
What goes on in your brain while watching a movie? MIT neuroscientists have made remarkable progress in answering this question by creating the most detailed functional brain map to date. By observing how brains react to movie scenes, they’ve unlocked new insights into the intricate networks driving our sensory and cognitive experiences. This groundbreaking study, … Read more