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Number 16, a Gauis villosus spider, etched her name in history by living an extraordinary 43 years, becoming the longest-living spider ever recorded. Her life in the wilds of Western Australia offers rare insights into mygalomorph spiders, their behaviors, and ecosystems. This remarkable longevity was detailed in a long-term study, published in the journal Pacific Conservation Biology. Despite her age, …

A jaguar in Brazil has recently made headlines for an extraordinary feat that has left scientists puzzled and intrigued. In a rare event, the jaguar was captured on camera performing a swim that surpassed any previously documented distance for the species. According to Live Science, the swim not only broke records but also raised questions about the animal’s behavior and …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has frequently expressed his opinions on LiDAR in the past, but in recent days, the EV maker’s frontman has continued to discuss the weaknesses in the technology and why his company has relied on cameras. He also mentioned the suite’s limits on Waymo’s capabilities. Tesla completely abandoned using radar alongside its camera suite a few years …

Abstract illustration of a quantum double-slit experiment. Credit: ZME Science/Midjourney. MIT physicists have recreated the most iconic experiment in quantum physics — this time with individual atoms acting as the slits and single photons barely grazing past. Their results have firmly answered a question that has lingered for nearly a century: Can we ever observe light’s particle and wave nature …

This unbelievable simulation showing the speed of the International Space Station is blowing people’s minds and leaving people stunned. The International Space Station is repeatedly doing flybys where we can just about see it, but this animation imagines what it would look like to see the ISS cruising at 10,000 feet above the ground. The truly eye-watering speed of the …

Alepcin-Deceuninck have experienced the full range of emotions at this Tour de France. They won stages one and two, were in the yellow and green jerseys, but then their two star men, Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel, went home. The former with a broken collarbone and the latter with pneumonia. Rebounding from such heavy exits would be a …

For many living with type 2 diabetes, managing blood sugar is a daily reality. Often, medications come as a lifeline, and among them, sulfonylureas like glipizide are popular choices, especially in the US. They’ve been around for decades, are affordable, and have shown effective results in keeping glucose in check. But now, a new study has cast a shadow over …

In September 2023, a major geological event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord caught the world’s attention. A landslide caused a massive tsunami that rippled through the Earth’s crust, sending seismic waves across the globe. The unusual phenomenon was so powerful that its effects were detected thousands of miles away, from Alaska to Australia. Scientists were left scrambling to understand the nature …

IN A NUTSHELL 🦤 Peter Jackson collaborates with Colossal Biosciences to bring back the extinct giant moa. 🔬 The project combines cutting-edge genetic engineering with cultural heritage, highlighting the significance for the Māori people. 🎬 Jackson sees the moa’s resurrection as both a scientific achievement and a celebration of New Zealand’s heritage. 🌍 The project sparks discussions on the ethics …

IN A NUTSHELL ✨ James Webb Space Telescope celebrates its third year by exploring the intricate Cat’s Paw Nebula. 🔭 Webb’s advanced infrared capabilities reveal hidden processes of star formation within the nebula. 🔍 The telescope’s instruments, like NIRCam, offer unprecedented clarity, detailing the lifecycle of stars. 🚀 Webb’s discoveries pave the way for future missions, enhancing our understanding of …