Charles Darwin Foundation scientists identify a new octopus species, nearly 1,800 meters deep off Galapagos, measuring no larger than a golf ball.
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TIL only a fraction of Isaac Newton’s total written output was dedicated to science and math. 60% of his surviving written works were dedicated to Biblical prophecy and alchemy.
New research shows that less than half of Newton’s extensive writings focused on science, with significant portions on religion and alchemy, affecting his historical image.
TIL there exists a shape that, instead of having a clean “inside” and “outside”, has a clean “inside” but the outside world is segmented and split. It is called the Alexander Horned Sphere
Mathematicians have identified a topological shape, the Alexander horned sphere, that defies traditional inside/outside definitions, challenging existing geometry principles.
Why You Need to Warm Up Your Brain, Not Just Your Muscles
A new study finds that combining cognitive exercises with physical warmups improves mile times by nearly 3%, highlighting the importance of mental preparation for athletes.
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Just Dropped a New Solo Album Inspired by Ancient Trails and Alternative Healing
Ed O’Brien, Radiohead guitarist, drops his second solo album ‘Blue Morpho’, inspired by his healing journey through nature and mysticism, with a new short film.
Lost Images from the 1945 Trinity Nuclear Test Restored
Restoration efforts have recovered previously unseen photographs of the Trinity nuclear test, offering new insights into the first atomic explosion in 1945.
Week Four — A viral “100x trade” strategy, tested 13,000 times. It loses.
Thorsten Meyer AI says a viral Polymarket trade strategy lost money when tested across about 13,000 simulated windows.
I found ultra-pure quantum crystals in an abandoned mine in the Atacama desert
An individual has found highly pure quantum crystals in an abandoned mine in the Atacama desert, raising scientific interest and questions about their origin.
A super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877. Are we better prepared now?
A super El Niño in 1877 caused the deaths of millions. This report examines current preparedness levels and ongoing uncertainties.
AI can fix the fragmented online public transport space
AI technology is emerging as a solution to streamline and connect Europe’s diverse public transport apps, reducing user confusion and increasing efficiency.