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The seemingly wobbly end of a tape measure is not a design flaw but a clever feature intended to enhance measurement accuracy. According to Stanley, the tool manufacturer, the movement of the hook compensates for its thickness, ensuring precise readings. When measuring, if the hook is placed on the outside of an object, the tape's measurements account for the space the hook occupies, preventing overestimation. Conversely, when measuring from the inside, the hook's thickness is also factored in, allowing for accurate readings. This ingenious design means that the wobble, often mistaken for a defect, actually serves to prevent measurement errors, ensuring that users can rely on their tape measures for precise results, whether in construction or crafting. 
Published: Jul 11 2025, 11 pmeznews.inIn the latest episode of _Break It Down_, a range of intriguing scientific developments are explored. Following the recent identification of a third interstellar visitor, researchers may have pinpointed its origin. Additionally, ancient enamel has revealed insights into the lives of prehistoric rhinos, while the moa has become the fifth species targeted for de-extinction. In a groundbreaking medical advancement, a robot successfully performed gallbladder surgery autonomously, marking a significant leap in surgical technology. Meanwhile, chimpanzees have sparked a new trend by adorning themselves with grass, showcasing their playful side. As the centenary of the Scopes (Monkey) Trial approaches, the podcast reflects on the evolution of scientific discourse over the past century. Listeners can access the episode on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, for a comprehensive overview of these captivating stories.
Published: Jul 13 2025, 3 ameznews.inAstronomers at the Planetary Virtual Observatory and Laboratory (PVOL) are seeking assistance after NASA's Mario Rana captured a potential impact event on Saturn. Unlike terrestrial planets, gas giants like Saturn, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, do not leave obvious craters from asteroid impacts, making such events difficult to confirm. A recent study estimated that Saturn experiences impacts from objects over one kilometer in size approximately every 3,125 years, while smaller impacts are more frequent, often detected through ripples in its rings. On July 5, 2025, Rana's image showed a bright flash that may indicate an impact, prompting PVOL to call for additional observations from that timeframe to verify the event. "The potential impact would be very faint and is unconfirmed," PVOL stated, urging astronomers with relevant data to come forward to help confirm this exciting possibility.
Published: Jul 07 2025, 11 pmeznews.inGoogle Translate has inadvertently become a source of amusement for flat-Earthers, as it translates the phrase "I am a flat-earther" into French as "je suis un fou," meaning "I’m a crazy person." This unexpected translation has sparked laughter and criticism, highlighting the challenges faced by the flat-Earther movement, which has seen a resurgence in recent years. Google attributes the translation error to its statistical machine translation system, which learns from vast amounts of text online, inadvertently linking flat-Earthers with notions of craziness. Despite Google's acknowledgment of the issue and efforts to correct it, the peculiar translations persist, with variations in other languages yielding equally humorous results, such as "I'm a flat spider" in Romanian and "I'm a straight robber" in Azerbaijani. The flat-Earther community recently gathered in the UK for their first public convention, further showcasing their ongoing presence in popular discourse.
Published: Jul 12 2025, 6 pmeznews.inResearchers have discovered four new species of blind "dragon pseudoscorpions" in South Korean caves, highlighting the rich biodiversity of these largely unexplored environments. The species, named *Spelaeochthonius dugigulensis*, *S. geumgulensis*, *S. magwihalmigulensis*, and *S. yamigulensis*, exhibit significant morphological and genetic differences, challenging the previous belief that only one species existed in Korea. These arachnids, adapted to life in complete darkness, possess large jaws reminiscent of dragons, a characteristic of their troglomorphic evolution. The findings underscore the need for conservation efforts to protect these unique cave ecosystems, as each species is known from only a single cave or karst system. The study, led by Kyung-Hoon Jeong from Jeonbuk National University, emphasizes the potential for discovering even more undiscovered species in South Korea's extensive cave systems, which are estimated to number over 1,000. The research is published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Published: Jul 10 2025, 6 pmeznews.inColossal Biosciences has announced an ambitious plan to functionally de-extinct the moa, a group of nine giant, wingless birds that once roamed New Zealand before their extinction shortly after human arrival 800 to 900 years ago. The initiative, led by the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre in collaboration with Colossal and filmmaker Peter Jackson, aims to reconstruct the complete genomes of all moa species, which varied in size from turkey-like birds to the towering South Island giant moa, standing 3.6 meters tall. Colossal CEO Ben Lamm emphasized the project's Māori-led nature, viewing the Ngāi Tahu as integral to its direction. The project builds on previous successes in de-extinction, including efforts with the mammoth and dodo, and aims to enhance conservation strategies for critically endangered species. With over 60 bones already sampled, the team is optimistic about the potential to revive these iconic birds and deepen cultural connections to their legacy.
Published: Jul 09 2025, 12 ameznews.inAs Paris Haute Couture Week unfolds, a group of avant-garde chimpanzees in Zambia is making headlines with their unusual fashion statement: blades of grass protruding from their ears and rears. This behavior, first observed in 2010 with a chimp named Julie, has since been adopted by several others in the same sanctuary, suggesting it has evolved into a cultural tradition. Researchers from Utrecht University noted that this trend, unlike typical chimpanzee behaviors that serve practical purposes, resembles human fashion, where the function is less tangible. Interestingly, the trend has spread to another group of chimps, despite no direct contact with the original group, likely influenced by caretakers who occasionally mimic the behavior. This phenomenon challenges the notion that only humans engage in seemingly pointless mimicry, highlighting potential social bonding benefits among the chimps. Meanwhile, a more troubling trend among capuchins in Panama involves the abduction of baby howler monkeys.
Published: Jul 08 2025, 5 pmeznews.inIn 2015, Professor Adam Zeman coined the term "aphantasia" to describe the condition of individuals who lack a mind's eye, a phenomenon that affects 1-5% of the population. Nearly a decade later, Zeman has published a comprehensive review of over 50 studies exploring aphantasia, revealing its complexities and subtypes, including variations in face recognition and autobiographical memory. While those with aphantasia may struggle to visualize images, they often excel in verbal communication and emotional depth, as illustrated by 43-year-old Mary Wathen, who discovered her condition through conversations with other parents. Zeman emphasizes that aphantasia is not a disorder but rather a different way of processing information, which can have both advantages and disadvantages. The ongoing research aims to raise awareness about diverse imaginative experiences, highlighting the need for inclusive educational approaches that accommodate various learning styles. The findings are published in the journal *Trends in Cognitive Sciences*.
Published: Jul 07 2025, 7 pmeznews.inNASA's Galileo probe, launched in 1989, marked a significant milestone in our exploration of Jupiter, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit the gas giant. After gaining a gravity assist from Venus, Galileo arrived at Jupiter in 1995, embarking on a 23-month mission that included 35 encounters with its major moons. The probe provided groundbreaking insights, revealing intense volcanic activity on Io, a subsurface ocean on Europa, and the magnetic field around Ganymede. Notably, it also witnessed the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter. In a dramatic highlight, Galileo deployed a descent probe that transmitted vital atmospheric data before succumbing to extreme conditions. Ultimately, in 2003, NASA intentionally crashed Galileo into Jupiter to prevent any potential contamination of Europa, which may harbor conditions suitable for life, thus concluding a mission that significantly advanced our understanding of the largest planet in our solar system.
Published: Jul 08 2025, 9 pmeznews.inScientists exploring the South China Sea were surprised to encounter eight Pacific sleeper sharks (_Somniosus pacificus_) during an experiment simulating the processes following a whale carcass's descent to the ocean floor. The sharks, observed at a depth of 1,629 meters, exhibited unexpected behaviors, including a polite queuing system for feeding, suggesting a competitive yet cooperative survival strategy. Larger sharks, measuring over 2.7 meters, displayed more aggressive feeding behaviors, while smaller ones were more cautious. The study, led by Han Tian from Sun Yat-sen University, also noted the presence of copepod parasites on some sharks and highlighted the diverse marine life around the carcass, including snailfish and deep-sea amphipods. While Pacific sleeper sharks are typically found in colder waters, their appearance in this region raises questions about their distribution and potential range expansion due to climate change. The findings are detailed in the journal Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research.
Published: Jul 08 2025, 8 pmeznews.inNew research has raised concerns about the health risks associated with consuming reused deep-fried cooking oil, revealing that it may lead to increased neurodegeneration in rats and their offspring. The study, presented at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology's annual meeting, highlights the common practice of reheating oil in homes and restaurants, which can exacerbate health issues linked to deep-frying, such as cancer and diabetes. Researchers found that rats fed with reused oil exhibited elevated liver enzyme levels, indicating inflammation and oxidative stress, alongside altered liver lipid metabolism and decreased transport of the essential brain omega-3 fatty acid DHA. This disruption was linked to neurodegeneration, as well as increased cholesterol and inflammation markers associated with cardiovascular risks. The findings underscore the importance of the liver-gut-brain axis and suggest that the consumption of reheated oil could have significant implications for human health.
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