Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

These Mini-Pigs Just Grew Human-Like Teeth—Here’s Why It Matters

Biological tooth substitutes could provide better alternatives to dentures and titanium implants.

Health Margherita Bassi Feb 15 '25

‘A Maze the Size of Earth’: New AI Tackles Math Problems That Take Millions of Steps

A newly developed machine learning algorithm is taking on math problems that have vexed experts for decades.

Physics & Chemistry Margherita Bassi Feb 15 '25

Neuron Expedition In Front Of Lake Neuron

Record-Breaking Thermal Lake Discovered Over 400 Feet Underground

Researchers discovered the body of water—now the largest known underground thermal lake in the world—while investigating a column of steam rising from limestone.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi Feb 14 '25

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Researchers Analyze the Surprising Smells of Ancient Egyptian Mummies

A recent study highlights the significance of olfactory heritage in understanding ancient cultures.

Human History Margherita Bassi Feb 13 '25

This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It

Researchers working in Morocco have discovered fly larvae that excel in the art of disguise.

Biology Margherita Bassi Feb 13 '25

Droughts, Locusts, and Plague: 16th-Century Transylvanian Diaries Expose Climate Chaos

Historical texts, from official records to personal chronicles, are revealing how 16th-century weather shaped Transylvanian society.

Human History Margherita Bassi Feb 12 '25

Ice Age Cannibals: Prehistoric Europeans Cracked Skulls and Ate Brains, Study Suggests

Researchers in Poland have found more evidence of violent cannibalism in the wake of the coldest period of the last Ice Age.

Human History Margherita Bassi Feb 11 '25

Earth’s Inner Core Has Warped Over the Past Two Decades, Scientists Say

The rotation speed and shape of Earth's deepest layer has been experiencing some surprising changes.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi Feb 10 '25

If Aliens Spot Us First, What Signs of Intelligence Will They See?

In a theoretical study, researchers explored how a twin Earth with human-like life and technology might detect our technosignatures.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Feb 9 '25

Scientists Debunk Claim That Iran’s 2024 Earthquake Was a Nuclear Weapons Test

Minutes after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit Iran on October 5, 2024, rumors swirled that it wasn’t natural—claims that scientists have now shown to be false.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi Feb 9 '25

2,000-Year-Old Chariot Parts Discovered Beneath Welsh Airfield

Military personnel and veterans just uncovered more of the U.K.’s most important Iron Age hoard.

Human History Margherita Bassi Feb 7 '25

That Huge 2024 Solar Storm Didn’t Just Light Up the Skies—It Reshaped Space Near Earth

A NASA satellite that suddenly reappeared after going silent gets credit for the remarkable discovery—a pair of temporary radiation belts between the Van Allen Belts.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Feb 7 '25

This Slime Generates Electricity When Squeezed

Scientists in Canada have invented an electricity-generating slime that could revolutionize medicine, robotics, and even how we power our steps.

Physics & Chemistry Margherita Bassi Feb 7 '25

This Clever Trick Could Help Us Spot Life on Mars

It's difficult to detect microscopic lifeforms, even with advanced techniques—now there might be a solution.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Feb 6 '25

Men Have Grown Taller and Bigger at Twice the Rate of Women as Countries Became Richer

The team behind a new study says the difference may be due to sexual selection.

Biology Margherita Bassi Feb 5 '25

Ice Age Kids Sported Cheek Piercings, 29,000-Year-Old Teeth Suggest

Strange wear marks on the teeth of Paleolithic people in Central Europe have long puzzled scientists, but new research may finally reveal the cause.

Human History Margherita Bassi Feb 4 '25

Footprints Reveal Ancient Escape From Vesuvius—1,800 Years Before Pompeii’s Destruction

The Bronze Age footprints stand as a dark omen of the Roman-era disaster—one that clearly went unnoticed through centuries of human activity.

Human History Margherita Bassi Feb 3 '25

Scientists Are Developing Brain Implants That Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment

Brain implants, made from small clusters of brain cells, could help restore neural pathways damaged by Parkinson’s disease.

Health Margherita Bassi Feb 1 '25

How Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’ Nearly Broke Cosmology—and Helped Fix It

Mysterious little red dots threatened to overhaul modern cosmology—but new research may have solved the celestial conundrum.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Feb 1 '25

NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Smashes Spacewalking Record While ‘Stranded’ in Space

The record-breaking spacewalk set a new women's record for total spacewalking time and saw the astronauts finally remove faulty radio communications hardware, among other tasks.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Jan 31 '25

Margherita Bassi

These Mini-Pigs Just Grew Human-Like Teeth—Here’s Why It Matters

‘A Maze the Size of Earth’: New AI Tackles Math Problems That Take Millions of Steps

Record-Breaking Thermal Lake Discovered Over 400 Feet Underground

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Researchers Analyze the Surprising Smells of Ancient Egyptian Mummies

This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It

Droughts, Locusts, and Plague: 16th-Century Transylvanian Diaries Expose Climate Chaos

Ice Age Cannibals: Prehistoric Europeans Cracked Skulls and Ate Brains, Study Suggests

Earth’s Inner Core Has Warped Over the Past Two Decades, Scientists Say

If Aliens Spot Us First, What Signs of Intelligence Will They See?

Scientists Debunk Claim That Iran’s 2024 Earthquake Was a Nuclear Weapons Test

2,000-Year-Old Chariot Parts Discovered Beneath Welsh Airfield

That Huge 2024 Solar Storm Didn’t Just Light Up the Skies—It Reshaped Space Near Earth

This Slime Generates Electricity When Squeezed

This Clever Trick Could Help Us Spot Life on Mars

Men Have Grown Taller and Bigger at Twice the Rate of Women as Countries Became Richer

Ice Age Kids Sported Cheek Piercings, 29,000-Year-Old Teeth Suggest

Footprints Reveal Ancient Escape From Vesuvius—1,800 Years Before Pompeii’s Destruction

Scientists Are Developing Brain Implants That Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment

How Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’ Nearly Broke Cosmology—and Helped Fix It

NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Smashes Spacewalking Record While ‘Stranded’ in Space

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Claims Strikes on Russian Data Centers Silenced Social Media Bots

Mark Zuckerberg: Meta Is on the Frontier Now

Hackers Overheat Fridges at Supermarkets Across France, Wasting Food and Starting Fires

Solar Orbiter Traces the Origin of a Mysterious S-Shaped Kink on the Sun

Astronomers Spot Possible Signs of Antimatter Disappearing Beyond Our Galaxy

How to Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet?

Anthropic’s AI Submitted a Fake Tip in an Unsolved Murder Case

Based AI People Are Supposedly Smoking Because AI Will Cure Cancer

The Voice of Daredevil Becomes Him in Self-Made Fan Film

Samsung B-Series Soundbar Goes From Prime Day Deal to Clearance Steal, Now Under $100 on Amazon

Eufy Omni E35 Review: Finally, a Luxury Robovac That Doesn’t Piss Me Off

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Review: The King of Clip-Ons Is Re-Crowned

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) Review: Technically an Upgrade

Lenovo Legion 5i (2026) Review: A Gaming Laptop That Epitomizes the PC Pricing Paradox

TP-Link Tapo Doorbell Pro D260 Review: Everything You Need at No Extra Cost

Sonos Beam Ultra Review: The Soundbar You Really Want

Nothing Headphone 1 Pro Review: Honest-to-God S-Tier Headphones

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: Still the Best Health Buddy for Your Wrist