Gil Caparas
320 posts
Keeping Track: The History of Timekeeping
What time is it? You may instantly open your phone’s lock screen now and peek at what pops…
November 26, 2023
Webb Telescope Discovers Most Distant Barred Spiral Galaxy Similar to Milky Way
A recent study published in Nature reveals the discovery of a barred spiral galaxy, ceers-2112, using the James…
November 20, 2023
The Tale of South America’s Extinct Cave Excavators
Imagine setting foot in South America and seeing mountainside caves sprinkled across the continent; some stretch far beneath…
November 19, 2023
Cat Genomes Show Fewer Complex Genetic Variations Compared to Other Mammals, Study Finds
Researchers from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences have made significant discoveries about the…
November 14, 2023
Wearable Devices with Vibrations Enhance Astronaut Training for Safer Spaceflight
A recent study by researchers at Brandeis University explored wearable devices that provide orientation cues through vibrations to…
November 13, 2023
The Evolution of Smartphone Touchscreens
In the past few decades, touchscreens have become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing how we…
November 12, 2023
Bridging the Gap: A Look at Transitional Fossils
Ever find yourself on a border between two distinct cities? The city behind you may have its distinct…
November 5, 2023
The Ginkgo Tree Hides a Vast Evolutionary Story
Walk down some streets of New York, and you may spot a familiar sight: trees dressed in yellow…
October 29, 2023
Cancer Is a Problem—But Why Do We Rarely Hear It For the Heart?
It’s no surprise that the word “cancer” strikes fear in most peoples’ minds; after all, the disease classification…
October 22, 2023
New Research Sheds Light on Ultrafast Dislocations and Material Failure
Researchers have made a significant discovery regarding the speed at which tiny linear defects, known as dislocations, can…
October 18, 2023