Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death occurred on Easter Monday at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican after a prolonged battle with double pneumonia and respiratory complications. As the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, Francis leaves behind...

Many of us hold certain beliefs that would simply crumble under the lens of an expert. These highly qualified individuals often arrive at conclusions that may seem almost counterintuitive to what the general public believes. This is true across a range of fields as diverse as psychology, economics, science, and education. While we may often...

Existing solar panels are rather large and cumbersome, making them difficult to set up in certain situations. The ideal solution would be some type of solar film that is light, versatile, and cost-effective. One company based in the United Kingdom, Power Roll, has been working on this exact concept since 2012. It recently announced that...

Humanity has always dreamed of creating machines in its own image. From ancient legends to futuristic films, the idea of a humanoid robot—a machine that looks and moves like us—has fascinated people for centuries. Think of robots in Ex Machina or I, Robot. Those stories ask a simple question: What happens when machines become too...

As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are sounding the alarm about a growing and unexpected threat. Melting Antarctic ice could trigger volcanic eruptions hidden beneath the surface of the frozen continent. While Antarctica may seem like a place of icy silence, it is anything but inactive underneath. Massive glaciers stretch for miles, masking a...

The ocean floor remains one of Earth’s last great mysteries. We know more about Mars than our deep seas. Scientists get excited when they spot something strange down there. In fact, this happened in 2011. When marine biologist Christine Pergent-Martini sailed near Corsica. Her team’s sonar revealed something odd. Perfect circles dotted the Mediterranean seafloor about 400...

When a $500 million rocket bursts into flames, you’d expect a crazy technical glitch. The Starship explosion during Flight 7 on January 16, 2025, led engineers to a surprisingly basic cause that might make even freshman engineering students cringe. For a company planning NASA Moon missions by 2027, this oversight reminds us that rocket science...

A sunny afternoon in New York City took a devastating turn when a helicopter crash plunged into the Hudson River. Six people died, and the city is now reeling. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as the chopper spun out of control before slamming into the water. The pilot, Sean Johnson, was a decorated Navy SEAL...

We get our daily supply of vitamin D from sunlight, the food we eat, and any supplements we may take. The functions of vitamin D include aiding in calcium absorption for maintaining strong bones, supporting the immune system, and maintaining healthy muscle function. A recent study set out to discover if there were perhaps additional...

What if saving a life started with a leaf of spinach? It may sound far-fetched, but science has taken an unexpected turn—straight into the produce aisle. In a stunning breakthrough first reported in 2017, researchers used spinach leaves to grow human heart tissue. This discovery could offer a new, affordable, and sustainable approach to tissue...

The Dire Wolf has long fascinated scientists and storytellers alike. With its massive frame and powerful jaws, it once ruled prehistoric North America, hunting large mammals alongside—and likely competing with—early humans. Though it disappeared roughly 10,000 years ago, the Dire Wolf never really left our imagination. From fossil exhibits to fantasy series like Game of...

Mitochondrial transplants are becoming a promising new way to treat diseases and potentially extend life. Instead of transplanting whole organs, this approach focuses on transplanting organelles, which are like the organs of a cell. Specifically, it involves replacing old, worn-out mitochondria with healthy ones to boost a cell’s energy and function. Researchers believe this could...