Slamani Aghilas

Slamani Aghilas

Master’s graduate in Automation and Industrial Computing (2022), combining strong technical expertise with a keen interest in writing and communication. Contributor to Econostrum, an economics website, where I bridge the worlds of technology, industry, and economics through clear, insightful, and engaging content.

Meet the Robot That Channels Aristotle’s Wisdom in Real-Time Conversations

Nikodem Bartnik, a Polish maker, has created an AI-powered robot head that answers questions in the style of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. The lifelike robot, which features 3D-printed eyes…

Robot Aristotle

Mysterious Jets Erupt from 3I/ATLAS—Is It Really a Comet?

A mysterious interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS has sparked fresh speculation about its origins after new images revealed a series of complex jets emanating from its surface. These jets, some…

3iatlas

Enceladus May Hold More Than Ice: Supercomputer Sheds Light on Alien Life

Advanced simulations are rewriting what scientists know about the geysers erupting from Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus. New modeling shows these cryovolcanic plumes lose less mass than previously believed—an insight that…

Enceladus

The Chinese Engine That Could Make the F-35 Obsolete Before It’s Upgraded

China has tested a new adaptive cycle jet engine that could mark a turning point in supersonic flight. Built to operate efficiently up to Mach 4, it promises up to…

China Mach 4 Engine

China Unveils Groundbreaking Satellite Tech for Future Space Warfare

Chinese scientists have reportedly developed an advanced satellite power system that could reshape the future of space-based defense. The new system is designed to support high-energy particle beam weapons, promising…

satellite

Scientists Stumble Upon Four New Lepidosira Species in a Chinese Nature Reserve

Researchers from Nantong University have made a groundbreaking discovery in China’s subtropical forests, uncovering four new species of Lepidosira springtails. This is the first time the genus has been recorded…

New Lepidosira Species

Roman Tablets, Combs, and Children’s Shoes Found Preserved in Ancient Wells

In a stunning archaeological find in eastern France, at least fifteen Roman wooden writing tablets, combs, and even children’s shoes have been uncovered nearly intact in ancient wells in the…

Roman Tablets

This Hidden Genetic Disorder Could Be the Secret Behind Nerve Weakness and Atrophy

Scientists have uncovered a rare genetic disorder that slowly robs the body of its strength. Known as MINA syndrome, this condition stems from a mutation in the NAMPT protein, which…

Nerve Mina Syndrome

Sinopterus atavismus: The Pterosaur That Defied Expectations with a Plant-Based Diet

A recent discovery in the fossilized remains of an ancient pterosaur is rewriting our understanding of these flying reptiles’ diets. For the first time, paleontologists have found clear evidence that…

Sinopterus Atavismus

The Rare Pigment That Gives Octopuses Their Superpowers Has Finally Been Recreated!

In a remarkable leap for biotechnology, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have succeeded in mass-producing a rare pigment that gives octopuses and other cephalopods their extraordinary camouflage…

Scientists Produce Powerhouse Pigment

You Won’t Believe What Happens When You Ask ChatGPT for a Seahorse Emoji

When users ask AI models like ChatGPT for a seahorse emoji, the results can be surprisingly erratic, showcasing how deeply ingrained misconceptions are reflected in machine learning systems. Despite the…

Chatgpt Seahorse Problem

This Tiny Lizard’s Lemon-Colored Stripes Are Breaking New Ground in Science

A newly discovered species of lizard has been identified in the upper Dadu River valley of Sichuan, China. The small reptile, named Diploderma bifluviale, stands out due to its striking…

Diploderma Bifluviale Lizard

Shenzhou Astronauts Stranded in Orbit After Suspected Impact Halts Return

A small but serious threat has put a pause on China's latest space mission. The return of the Shenzhou-20 crew from the Tiangong space station has been postponed due to…

Shenzhou Mission Suspected Space Debris

Forget Tesla—He Built a DIY Powerwall Using Vape Batteries

In a quiet corner of the English countryside, a 29-year-old engineer has managed to run his entire workshop—and parts of his home—using lithium-ion batteries salvaged from disposable vapes. Chris Doel,…

Electronic Vapes

They Said Earthquakes Couldn’t Happen Here. They Were Wrong

Once believed to be geologically immune to seismic activity, regions like Utah, Groningen, and Soultz-sous-Forêts are now revealing a seismic secret. New research has shown that ancient faults, long dormant…

Earthquake Triggers

A 1910 Formula Just Solved a 2025 Crisis Involving Toxic Particles

A researcher from the University of Warwick has unearthed a century-old idea and transformed it into a modern tool for tracking the invisible movement of harmful particles in the air.…

Nanoparticle

This Implant Smaller Than a Grain of Salt Can Track Brain Activity for an Entire Year!

A team of researchers at Cornell University has developed a groundbreaking neural implant the size of a grain of salt, capable of wirelessly recording brain activity for up to a…

Laser Powered Brain Implant

A Raindrop, Some Water—And Suddenly, Enough Power to Light Up 50 LEDs

Scientists in China have created a lightweight floating device that captures energy from falling rain. Instead of relying on rigid materials, the new generator uses natural water as part of…

Raindrop Water Electricity

This Long-Ignored DNA May Be the Key to Wiping Out Drug-Resistant Blood Cancer

Long dismissed as evolutionary leftovers, segments of DNA once labeled “junk” may now offer a novel way to kill off deadly blood cancers. Scientists have discovered that these silent sequences,…

Dna Blood Cancer

This Single Neuron Breakthrough Could Shrink AI Chips by 100x

Tiny, brain-inspired devices developed at USC Viterbi are replicating how neurons work in real life. Using atoms instead of electrons, these ion-driven artificial neurons could pave the way for more…

Artificial Neurons

Scientists Built a Camera That Snaps a Trillionth of a Second—And What It Caught Is Unreal

A revolutionary imaging technique with a shutter speed of just one trillionth of a second is helping scientists capture what’s been invisible until now: atoms in the act of movement.…

Atomic Camera

ISS Turns 25: The Deadly Secrets and Near-Disasters Revealed in Pbs’s Explosive New Docuseries

After 25 years of continuous human presence in orbit, PBS’s NOVA takes viewers inside the most ambitious space habitat ever built with Operation Space Station, a two-part docuseries premiering November…

ISS 25th Anniversary

Hidden in Tooth Enamel: The Protein That Changes Everything We Knew

Ancient proteins from fossil teeth have opened a surprising window into the genetic past of Paranthropus robustus, a long-extinct hominin from South Africa. New evidence suggests this cousin of early…

Hidden Protein In Tooth Enamel

New Jellyfish Discovery in Japan Is So Weird It Had to Be Named After a Samurai

In a rare marine encounter, researchers in Japan have uncovered a previously unidentified species of Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia mikazuki, off the coast of northeastern Japan. This marks the first time…

Japan Jellyfish Discovery

The Temperature of the Universe 7 Billion Years Ago? We Finally Know—and It’s Wild

Astronomers have measured the temperature of the universe as it was 7 billion years ago and confirmed it was significantly hotter than it is today. The result aligns with a…

Temperature Of The Universe

Ocean Bacteria Evolving to Devour Plastic: The Enzyme That Could Save Our Seas

A new discovery in ocean microbiology offers a glimmer of hope in the battle against plastic pollution. Scientists have found marine bacteria capable of breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the…

Plastic Water Pollution

Grokpedia: Elon Musk’s AI Encyclopedia That Could Outshine Wikipedia

Elon Musk has launched Grokpedia, an AI-driven encyclopedia designed to challenge Wikipedia’s dominance in the digital knowledge space. Built by Musk’s xAI, Grokpedia aims to offer a more efficient, unbiased,…

Grokipedia And Wikipedia Logos

Revealing Plasma’s Heat at Trillions of Degrees

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have successfully measured the temperature of quark-gluon plasma (QGP), a hot, dense substance believed to have existed just moments after the Big Bang. This major…

Plasma’s Heat

A Quantum Leap: Could This New Network Finally Expose Dark Matter?

A breakthrough in quantum technology is bringing scientists closer to unraveling one of the greatest mysteries of modern physics: dark matter. Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have developed a…

Quantum Circuit For Dark Matter

Sharp, Knife-Like Spines: Scientists Uncover Mysterious Lizard in Vietnam’s Wildest Forests

Scientists have identified a new species of lizard in Vietnam's Central Highlands, distinguished by its sharp, dagger-like spines. The species, Acanthosaura grismeri, was discovered in the Dak Lak Province, adding…

New Lizard Discovery

How a Mosquito Larva Fossil Traps Time

A 99-million-year-old mosquito larva preserved in amber has revealed a surprisingly modern anatomy, rewriting the story of this insect’s early evolution. Unearthed in the Kachin region of Myanmar, the fossil…

Mosquito Larva

The Truth Behind da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man Was Right There—In the Crotch

A British dentist believes he has solved one of the most persistent puzzles in art history. By analyzing a small but precise triangular shape in the Vitruvian Man, Rory Mac…

Leonardo Da Vinci Vitruvian Man

She Was Thrown Face Down Into a Pit—2,000-Year-Old Sacrifice Unveils Dark Iron Age Secrets

A team of archaeologists has uncovered rare physical evidence of ritual human sacrifice in Iron Age Britain, shedding new light on the religious practices of early Britons before the Roman…

A Typical Roman Style Burial