First Real-Time Brain-Controlled Hearing Device

Summary: Researchers provided the first direct evidence that brain-controlled technology can help listeners isolate a single voice in a crowded environment. The study demonstrates a system that acts as a…

Decoding the Metabolic Roots of Bipolar Disorder

Summary: While Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) share overlapping symptoms, a novel study reveals distinct biological pathways for each. The research is the first to identify a…

They really launched this tiny spacecraft (Well, sort of.) photo of the day for May 11, 2026

This tiny capsule was just shot out of a gun at over 2,600 mph (4,200 kph). While miniature, this space capsule is no toy. It’s part of a rigorous testing…

Rare Roman villa near Halberton becomes focus of major community dig

Work has started on a major community archaeology project at a Roman villa site near the English village of Halberton, where experts fear years of ploughing are gradually destroying important…

‘Pragmata’ director Yonghee Cho on creating Capcom’s resonant sci-fi adventure (interview)

Capcom’s “Pragmata” is one of the most well-received sci-fi video games of 2026, with critics and players unanimously praising its soulful storyline, vivid environments, and captivating characters. The engaging adventure…

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

Summary: A new longitudinal study reveals that the accumulation of visceral fat, the “hidden” fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity, is a primary driver of brain atrophy and cognitive…

How long can the Voyager probes keep exploring interstellar space? NASA gearing up for ‘Big Bang’ maneuver to boost dwindling power levels

The pioneering Voyager probes might only have a few years left to explore interstellar space, and that’s assuming a planned, risky maneuver in 2026 goes well. NASA’s twin Voyager 1…

Massive Bronze Age treasure hoard found beneath Polish field

A large collection of Bronze Age ornaments has been uncovered near the village of Buniatycze in south-eastern Poland. The hoard contains 18 bronze items, mainly bracelets and anklets, weighing about…

Ice Age stone tools in China challenge ideas about early human innovation

Stone tools uncovered at an archaeological site in central China may have been made during a severe Ice Age, according to new research that reshapes ideas about early human innovation.…

Digital Memory Paradox: Social Networking “Mutes” Content Learning

Summary: Forming social connections online creates a surprising cognitive trade-off: as our networking performance soars, our engagement with and learning from actual content plummet. A collaborative study reveals that joining…