New AI mask can restore damaged paintings in just hours
Restoring damaged artwork is usually a slow, delicate process that can take weeks, years, or even decades.
But a new method developed at MIT may...
How octopus maps stir up conspiracy thinking—even without tentacles
For centuries, mapmakers have used the image of the octopus to depict threats—whether political, economic, or ideological.
With its many reaching arms, the octopus has...
TikTok skin-care trends may be damaging teens’ skin for life, study warns
Scrolling through TikTok, it's easy to find videos of teens showing off their daily skin-care routines, often beginning with a cheerful “Get ready with...
AI cracks hidden writing styles in the Bible—and reveals who likely wrote what
A groundbreaking study has used artificial intelligence to uncover hidden writing patterns in the Bible, offering new insights into who may have written some...
Brake lights at the front of cars could help prevent crashes, study finds
A new study suggests that putting brake lights on the front of cars could help prevent road accidents and make driving safer for everyone.
While...
Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution
Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity's companions throughout our evolutionary history.
Yet, the greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate....
What ‘no tax on tips’ really means for service workers—and everyone else
The broad tax package passed by House Republicans last week includes a bill that would eliminate federal income taxes on tips, advancing a key...
The 45-hour myth: Why teens need even more driving practice
A new study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has found that teen drivers who spend more time practicing behind the wheel are significantly...
How to make your apology more effective
It can be difficult to find the right words to show you really mean it when you apologize. But there are linguistic cues you...
Statistically speaking, we should have heard from aliens by now
The Fermi Paradox, named after physicist Enrico Fermi, highlights a contradiction in our understanding of alien life: despite billions of stars with potentially habitable...