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Every conversation carries a hidden rhythm. A new study in PNAS shows that human speech is structured by intonation units (IUs) that appear in rhythmic sequences at about 0.6 Hertz, or once every 1.6 seconds.
Aug 25, 2025
When you scan a crowded room or flip between browser tabs, your brain isn't taking in the world in one seamless sweep.
Jul 21, 2025
Two groups of Neanderthals living just 70 kilometers apart developed distinct food preparation techniques, according to analysis of butchery marks on animal bones from caves in northern Israel.
Jul 17, 2025
Time stamps itself in our cells through distinct patterns of DNA changes, allowing scientists to determine a person's age with unprecedented accuracy using just a small blood sample.
Jul 14, 2025
Even when artificial intelligence generates the exact same empathetic response as a human, people value it less simply because they know it came from a machine.
Jun 30, 2025
Scientists have uncovered the mathematical secret behind one of nature's most enchanting designs – the graceful curves of rose petals.
May 15, 2025
New findings at Tinshemet Cave suggest Neanderthals and early humans shared burial practices and lifestyles 100,000 years ago In the limestone hills of central…
Mar 11, 2025
Advanced 3D analysis of Stone Age artifacts has revealed that our ancient ancestors were creating intentional geometric designs as early as 100,000 years ago…
Feb 5, 2025
Hebrew University researchers have developed a new method that examines how artificial intelligence learns to classify cells, turning the AI system's learning process itself into a valuable source of biological insights.
Jan 7, 2025
Summary: A comprehensive scientific review reveals how common air pollutants can affect brain development, potentially increasing autism risk during critical developmental periods.
Nov 12, 2024
An international team of researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking map of the gravitational landscape in our local Universe, revealing massive structures that shape the movement of galaxies on a cosmic scale.
Sep 27, 2024
In a new discovery that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of animal communication, researchers have found that marmoset monkeys use specific vocal calls to identify and address each other.
Aug 29, 2024
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a revolutionary process that could dramatically reduce the cost of producing cultivated meat, potentially bringing this sustainable protein source to mainstream consumers.
Aug 21, 2024
A new study reveals that a person’s name may influence their facial appearance over time.
Jul 30, 2024
