Science
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The Psychological Implications of Surveillance: How Being Watched Alters Perception
A recent psychological study conducted by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has revealed that being under surveillance generates an automatic and involuntary response in the brain, influencing fundamental sensory perception processes. The findings, published in the Neuroscience of Consciousness…
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Breakthrough Brings Body-Heat Powered Wearable Devices Closer to Reality
A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film capable of powering wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries. This innovative technology may also cool electronic chips, enhancing the efficiency of smartphones and computers. Published in…
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Exploring the Impact of Zero Gravity on Brain Function: Astronauts and Space Headaches
Space travel in zero gravity poses unique challenges to the human body, with one notable issue being the onset of headaches among astronauts. A recent study published on March 13, 2024, in Neurology®, the journal of the American Academy of…
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Armenian Scientists Discover New Species for Science and Armenia’s Fauna (IMAGES)
Researchers at the Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia (NAS RA) have made significant discoveries, identifying several new species and habitats for both science and Armenia’s fauna. Through studies conducted by the…
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Neutrino Research: A Step Closer to Understanding the Universe’s Origins
Physicists are delving into the mysteries of the universe’s origins by studying one of its smallest components: neutrinos. These nearly massless particles, which travel at close to the speed of light and pass through matter by the trillions every second,…
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Bird-Inspired Drone Revolutionizes Take-Off with Jumping Legs
EPFL researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking drone, RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), which can walk, hop, and jump to take flight. With birdlike legs inspired by ravens and crows, the drone is designed to access challenging environments previously…
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How Intolerance of Uncertainty Fuels Political Polarization
Political polarization has long been associated with ideological rigidity and a resistance to uncertainty, but the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon have remained elusive. A groundbreaking study from Brown University uncovers how intolerance of uncertainty amplifies political polarization by synchronizing brain…
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Primordial Black Holes May Be Hiding in Everyday Objects
Black holes are often imagined as the remnants of massive stars that collapse under their own gravity. But new research suggests that the chaotic conditions of the early universe may have given birth to smaller, primordial black holes (PBHs) long…
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Engineers Inspired by Manta Rays to Design Better Water Filters
Researchers at MIT have drawn inspiration from manta rays and their unique filter-feeding mechanisms to improve the design of industrial water filters. In a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, engineers analyzed how mobula rays—a…
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Ancient Hot Water on Mars: Evidence of a Potentially Habitable Past
New research led by Curtin University has unveiled compelling evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, suggesting the Red Planet may have been habitable during its early history. The study focused on a 4.45-billion-year-old zircon grain from the Martian…
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First Images Captured by Armenia’s ArmSat-1 Satellite Released
The release of the first images captured by Armenia’s ArmSat-1 satellite marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological and space exploration progress. The photos, shared by the Minister of High-Tech Industry, demonstrate Armenia’s potential in space technology and international…
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MFA Spokesperson Clarifies Armenia’s Position on CSTO
The spokesperson for Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed that Armenia’s position on the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) remains unchanged. Speaking about the recent meeting in Moscow, the MFA spokesperson highlighted that Armenia continues to keep its participation…
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Newly Discovered Early Medieval Rock-Cut Complex in Ohanavan Yields Significant Archaeological Artifacts
Ohanavan, Aragatsotn Region – A recent archaeological excavation led by Mher Khechoyan and the team from the Research Center for Cultural Heritage in collaboration with the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography has uncovered valuable artifacts in a newly discovered early…
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Excavator Destroys 300,000-Year-Old Natural Monument in Hrazdan Gorge: Hayk Demoyan
Former Director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, Hayk Demoyan, has reported that a 300,000-year-old natural monument in the Hrazdan Gorge was destroyed by excavator work. This area, with archaeological layers from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages, held…
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SpaceX Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite
SpaceX has launched the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, created in Japan by Kyoto University. The satellite, aimed at exploring renewable materials’ potential in space, will reach the International Space Station, 400 kilometers above Earth. Kyoto University representative Takao Doi…