Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

Researchers Develop a Hologram You Can Manipulate With Your Hands

Users can grab and move virtual objects, akin to how we tap and drag things on our mobile phones.

3D Scan of Titanic Wreck Uncovers Heroic Sacrifices During Ship’s Final Moments

A shattered porthole, likely smashed by the iceberg, is one of several haunting new details uncovered in a fresh look at Titanic’s 3D scans.

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A Revolutionary Animal Overpass Is Rising Over L.A.’s Busiest Freeway

Wildlife crossings help decrease the millions of vehicle collisions with large animals that occur every year in the US

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Could You React in Time to a Charging Bear? ‘Robobear’ Suggests You’d Be Lunch

Pro tip: don't put your bear spray in your backpack!

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Researchers Discover New Species of Enigmatic ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plants

The unusual plant is critically endangered, and hiking activities are threatening its habitat.

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This Ingenious Microwave Could Help Turn Moon Ice Into Clean Drinking Water

A British team has won first place in the Aqualunar Challenge for developing a system that purifies water extracted from lunar ice.

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American Youtuber Faces Jail Time After Attempting to Contact World’s Most Isolated Tribe

If he'd been successful, he might have spread a deadly disease to the Sentinelese people—or gotten himself killed.

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‘Something’s Really Happening Here’: Mining Is Contaminating Snow in the Northern Rockies

Snow storms in the northern Rockies are depositing metal contaminants from mines in the Pacific Northwest, according to new research.

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Mass Grave of 150 Roman Soldiers Found Under Vienna Sports Field

The remains belonged to around 150 men between the ages of 20 and 30—all victims of a fierce battle.

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Ancient Bacteria Were Breathing Long Before Oxygen Became Abundant

Scientists assumed most forms of life before the Great Oxidation Event didn't metabolize oxygen—but recent research suggests otherwise.

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This Lichen Species Might Survive on Mars, Study Suggests

Researchers exposed two lichen species to Mars-like atmospheric conditions for five hours—and one performed impressively.

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Lightning bolts during a storm in Germany.

This Debunked Lightning Safety Tip Just Won’t Die—and It’s Still Dangerous

Outdated lightning safety advice is making the rounds again, prompting experts to speak up about what actually keeps you safe in a storm.

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When the Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit, Mammals Were Already on the Move

Researchers suggest that ground-based mammals fared better than their arboreal relatives during the end-Cretaceous extinction thanks to their lifestyle.

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Buried for Millennia, Scientists Coax 7,000-Year-Old Algae Back to Life

The revived organisms resumed their biological activities as if they hadn't been without oxygen and light for thousands of years.

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Creepy New Sunflower Discovered in Texas National Park

With furry white leaves and maroon-streaked florets, the newly identified plant has been dubbed "wooly devil."

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Tales of Merlin and King Arthur Resurface After 750 Years, Hidden in a Bookbinding

500 years ago, someone decided to use parts of a now-rare manuscript to bind together property records.

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Self Administered New Contraceptive Shot

New Birth Control Shot Transforms Into a Long-Lasting Implant—No Clinic Required

The technology uses tiny crystals to achieve both long-term effectiveness and the convenience of injections.

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Struck by Lightning? This Tree Kinda Likes it

New research suggests that Dipteryx oleifera trees, after being struck by lightning, are 14 times more likely to produce offspring.

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Giant, Ancient Life Form Doesn’t Fit Into Any Known Branch of Life

Scientists have debated where Prototaxites belong in the tree of life for over a century, but now a new study suggests it might represent a whole new branch.

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Neanderthal Faces Were Bigger Than Ours. Turns Out We’re the Weirdos

By comparing modern human, Neanderthal, and chimpanzee skulls, researchers have uncovered a unique trait having to do with our faces.

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Researchers Develop a Hologram You Can Manipulate With Your Hands

3D Scan of Titanic Wreck Uncovers Heroic Sacrifices During Ship’s Final Moments

A Revolutionary Animal Overpass Is Rising Over L.A.’s Busiest Freeway

Could You React in Time to a Charging Bear? ‘Robobear’ Suggests You’d Be Lunch

Researchers Discover New Species of Enigmatic ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plants

This Ingenious Microwave Could Help Turn Moon Ice Into Clean Drinking Water

American Youtuber Faces Jail Time After Attempting to Contact World’s Most Isolated Tribe

‘Something’s Really Happening Here’: Mining Is Contaminating Snow in the Northern Rockies

Mass Grave of 150 Roman Soldiers Found Under Vienna Sports Field

Ancient Bacteria Were Breathing Long Before Oxygen Became Abundant

This Lichen Species Might Survive on Mars, Study Suggests

This Debunked Lightning Safety Tip Just Won’t Die—and It’s Still Dangerous

When the Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit, Mammals Were Already on the Move

Buried for Millennia, Scientists Coax 7,000-Year-Old Algae Back to Life

Creepy New Sunflower Discovered in Texas National Park

Tales of Merlin and King Arthur Resurface After 750 Years, Hidden in a Bookbinding

New Birth Control Shot Transforms Into a Long-Lasting Implant—No Clinic Required

Struck by Lightning? This Tree Kinda Likes it

Giant, Ancient Life Form Doesn’t Fit Into Any Known Branch of Life

Neanderthal Faces Were Bigger Than Ours. Turns Out We’re the Weirdos

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

Judge Denies Liking LinkedIn Post Critical of Elon Musk But Reassigns His Cases Anyway

Amazon Slashes 50% Off Keurig K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Now a Budget Alternative to Breville and Nespresso Espresso Machines

Sun’s Latest Outburst Complicates Planned Launch of Artemis 2

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets