Groundbreaking research reveals sharks may be making deliberate clicking noises, revolutionizing our understanding of shark communication and behavior. Sharks have long been considered eerily silent creatures, but recent research has revealed that they may be making deliberate clicking noises. For the first time, scientists have recorded sharks actively producing sounds,...

Revolutionizing data visualization for blind and low-vision readers, Tactile Vega-Lite streamlines tactile chart design with ease. The process of creating tactile charts has long been a challenge for designers and educators who aim to make data visualization accessible to blind and low-vision readers. The Braille Authority of North America's 2022...

A rare and breathtaking celestial sight appeared in the night sky above parts of the UK, as a glowing spiral visible for several minutes before fading was spotted in Clee Hill, Shropshire, and other locations across England and Wales. On Monday, a rare and breathtaking celestial sight appeared in the...

Reed Hastings, co-founder and chairman of Netflix, has given Bowdoin College a record-breaking $50 million gift to establish a program dedicated to studying the ethics of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), positioning the liberal arts college at the forefront of A.I. research and its implications for humanity. The Soul of A.I.: Bowdoin...

Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of majestic big cats! Discover the fascinating similarities and differences between jaguars and leopards, two iconic predators that have captivated humans for centuries. Jaguars and leopards are two of the most iconic big cats in the world, known for...

A new era of climate change mitigation efforts is threatened by the flaws in the carbon credit market, which could undermine its effectiveness and lead to 'zombie' credits from failed projects. The article discusses the challenges and limitations of carbon credit projects, which are intended to offset greenhouse gas emissions....

Researchers at MIT have made significant progress in understanding crowd dynamics, identifying a key measure called 'angular spread' that determines whether pedestrian traffic is ordered or disordered. As people navigate crowded spaces, such as plazas, crosswalks, or airport concourses, it's essential to understand the underlying dynamics that govern pedestrian flow....

In the wild, rabbits thrive on a diet of grasses, leaves, and hay, but domesticated bunnies require a similar yet slightly different approach to stay healthy. What Do Bunnies Eat? Lots of Grass, Not a Lot of Carrots Bunnies live on a healthy diet of grass, hay, and the occasional treat....

Revolutionizing drug delivery, a breakthrough approach has been developed to deliver drugs in higher doses with less pain, by injecting them as a suspension of tiny crystals. This novel method enables longer treatment periods and tunable drug release. Engineers at MIT have developed a novel approach to deliver drugs in...

A groundbreaking new technology allows for the delivery of higher doses of drugs with less pain, revolutionizing the way long-term medications are administered. Tiny crystals injected under the skin can assemble into stable drug depots that release medication gradually over months or years. MIT engineers have devised a new way...