A new study suggests that humanity may have reached the limit of average life expectancy. (Image credit: HUIZENG HU via Getty Images) Life expectancy is increasing more slowly than it did in the 20th century, according to a new study…
(Image credit: Dragon Claws via Getty Images) In search of a reliable method for detecting manifestations of the intelligent self in artificial intelligence systems, researchers are turning to one area: pain, which is certainly common to many living creatures, from…
The Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse is not only an amazing piece of engineering from Lego, it's also one of the most visually stunning creations they've ever made. Reviews by Kimberly Snaith, published on August 2, 2023
The Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica. (Image credit: Landsat 8 (bands: 2, 3, 4, 8) and USGS data. Data processing: Paul Quast. REVIEW via Flickr, CC BY 2.0
A fanged frog, Limnonectes phyllofolia, cares for its eggs. (Photo credit: 2023 Frederick et al) A research team has discovered a tiny new species of frog, no bigger than a quarter. But don't let its small size fool you: It…
It's been a little safer in the water in the past year, with new data showing that the number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide in 2024 has dropped by about a third compared to the previous year. The United States…