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Explore  with us some of the latest developments in science, including physics, biology, mathematics, chemistry, information, and astronomy.  Imagine what the future holds with today’s discoveries in these and other scientific pursuits.  Along the way we will encounter fascinating people and their ideas that push the boundaries of science and shape the future direction of knowledge.

We feature some of the latest developments in a range of scientific branches, highlighting the human ingenuity and circumstances that lead to discovery and new technologies.   We explain the ideas, the problems that led to the solutions, and the function of the discoveries, in words designed for the general audience so no background in science is required to appreciate the work of the scientists.  The ideas for our stories are drawn from other freely-available publications as well as paid subscriptions, and we welcome contributions and story ideas from volunteer contributors.  Join our science writers Mariana Meneses and Saulo Silvestre as we explore the exciting new developments in science and the showcase the good people who dedicate their life’s work to the advancement of knowledge and the human mission.

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New Technologies Bring Us Closer to Communicating With Animals. Will the Experience be Humbling?

If we could learn to speak dog, elephant, or any of the vast array of sounds that animals communicate with, how would our perception of life change? Machine learning could soon help answer the question, as algorithms enable scientists to detect patterns and meaning in animal sounds. The studies of bioacoustics and ecoacoustics, and technologies like passive acoustic localization, have already led to important discoveries. As science comes closer to cracking the code of animal language, will legal and ethical systems respond to preserve nature, recognize animal intelligence, and prevent human manipulation?

Do We Live Inside a Black Hole? New Evidence Could Redefine Distance and Time

What difference would it make if we knew that we’re living inside a black hole? New evidence of galactic rotation patterns suggests that we do, and that we should reconsider how we measure distance and time. Is time linear, on a one-way trip from past to future, or is time actually circular? Evidence that galaxies rotate on a universal axis revives black hole cosmology and shockwave cosmology theories first proposed decades ago.

Cleaning the Mirror: Increasing Concerns Over Data Quality, Distortion, and Decision-Making

As AI systems become more powerful, the spotlight often focuses on models—yet the real bottleneck may lie in the data they consume. From flawed training sets to recursive feedback loops of AI-generated content, recent studies reveal that data quality is not just a technical detail—it’s a foundational concern for the future of trustworthy machine intelligence, especially in crucial functions like healthcare.

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  • Indigenous Knowledge Integrates Science and Nature for Greater Sustainability

    Indigenous perspectives on science and technology reveal a shift to a holistic understanding of our connection with nature, integrating traditional ecological knowledge with modern practices. This approach challenges the idea that humans are superior to nature, advocating for collaboration and empowering community-led research for sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

  • Getting Hold of the Atom: New Findings Illuminate What Keeps Matter, and Us, Together

    Research on the dynamics within atomic nuclei reveals surprising discrepancies, inviting a reassessment of fundamental principles in nuclear physics. Experiments that excite helium-4 nuclei demonstrate unexpected behavior and hint at unknown features of the strong nuclear force, while breakthroughs in isotope creation and hidden phase transitions shed new light on the properties of matter.

  • Evolution of the Universe: Why Measuring Voids of Nothing Tells Us Something

    A renewed focus on studying cosmic voids, the “nothingness” that occupies an estimated 90% of space, is yielding new information about the evolution of the universe. If the voids are remnants of vibrations from the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, what might they tell us about the tiniest bit of energy, the quantum, and the fluctuating quantum energy of the vacuum of space?

  • Evolving Time: Can We Extend Our Lifespan, and the Earth’s Life Too?

    Could advances in science and technology extend the human lifespan? As researchers have identified a gene for longevity and have transferred it from a rat to a mouse, we stand at the precipice of redefining our existence. The possibility of extending human life underscores the urgent need to confront climate change and safeguard Earth’s ecosystems that sustain life, and we report on some promising advances.

  • The Big Ring: Is the Newly Found Cosmic Megastructure the End for the Cosmological Principle?

    The discovery of a colossal ring-shaped structure in space, known as the Big Ring, challenges the cosmological principle, a foundational concept in astrophysics. This finding reinforces questions about the completeness of current cosmological models and hints at the need for a potential overhaul of our understanding of the evolution of the universe.

  • How Many Languages Are There? Scientists Shed Light on What Animals Other Than Humans are Saying

    Scientists are uncovering the mysteries of animal languages and the profound implications of bridging the gap in communication with other species. From decoding orangutan calls reminiscent of human language to utilizing AI tools for cross-species dialogue, the exploration of animal communication promises to reshape our understanding of the natural world and relationship with other living beings.

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