Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

No Opioids, No Addiction: FDA Approves First New Type of Painkiller in Decades

Suzetrigine prevents pain signals from reaching the brain and doesn't give an opioid-like high, making it non-addictive—but it's expensive.

Health Margherita Bassi Jan 31 '25

Metal Detectorist Unearths Miniature 1,600-Year-Old Roman Lock

Despite its diminutive size, the artifact once featured a working lock mechanism.

Human History Margherita Bassi Jan 31 '25

Humans Lost the Ability to Swivel Their Ears—But These Vestigial Muscles Still Twitch

Evolution has largely deprived us of our ability to swivel our ears, but those vestigial muscles still activate when we listen intently, according to new research.

Biology Margherita Bassi Jan 31 '25

Should You Scratch That Itch? Science Has a Surprising Answer

While scratching worsens inflammations, it also protects us from some infections, as new research suggests.

Health Margherita Bassi Jan 30 '25

Archaeologists Use Toilet to Track Down Manor Depicted in Famous Medieval Tapestry

One of King Harold's manors appears twice in the famous Bayeux Tapestry, but only 948 years later have researchers finally identified the building's remains.

Human History Margherita Bassi Jan 29 '25

1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals Gripping Case About Roman Tax Fraud and Forgery

A newly-studied ancient papyrus is so detailed it could be an episode of Law & Order, Roman style.

Human History Margherita Bassi Jan 28 '25

Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Mask Mould Believed to Depict Medusa

The artifact emerged from the ruins of an ancient Roman building-turned-workshop in Sicily from the second or first century BCE.

Human History Margherita Bassi Jan 28 '25

Aerospace Engineer Lives Underwater for 120 Days, Setting New World Record

Rudiger Koch spent around four months in a 322.9-square-foot capsule 36 feet below the surface of the water.

Biology Margherita Bassi Jan 27 '25

Scientists Strapped QR Codes Onto Thousands of Bees to Learn How Far They Actually Fly

Researchers put a sensor at the entrance of beehives to register each time the pollinators entered or exited, and how long they were gone.

Biology Margherita Bassi Jan 26 '25

New Evidence Bolsters Theory of Megaflood That Refilled the Mediterranean Millions of Years Ago

Researchers identified geological features that point to a single massive flooding event that refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5.33 million years ago

Earth Science Margherita Bassi Jan 25 '25

Archaeologists Uncover Unusually Large Chunk of Rare ‘Egyptian Blue’ in Nero’s Palace

The discovery of this ancient synthetic pigment highlights the impressive artistry of Rome’s imperial era.

Human History Margherita Bassi Jan 24 '25

The World’s Biggest Iceberg Is Threatening a Wildlife Haven

If the giant A23a grounds near South Georgia, it could endanger the island's penguins and seals.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi Jan 23 '25

Mysterious Radio Bursts Traced to the Edge of an Ancient, Dying Galaxy

The energy flare came from an old galaxy, upending prevailing theories about the source of fast radio bursts.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Jan 23 '25

NASA Astronauts Set to Search for Life Clinging to the ISS Exterior

The survival of organisms in the vacuum of space could support the theory that life didn't start on Earth, but originated elsewhere in the galaxy.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Jan 22 '25

Using Thoughts Alone, Paralyzed Man Flies Virtual Drone With Remarkable Precision

The brain–computer interface allowed the participant to control the drone with six times the accuracy of EEG-based systems.

Health Margherita Bassi Jan 21 '25

This Adorable Mini House Is About to Land on the Moon

A tiny red Swedish-style cottage is set to become the Moon’s first "building," part of an ambitious art project now en route to the lunar north pole.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Jan 21 '25

The Sun Does Something Weird Right Before It Unleashes Solar Flares

Flickering coronal loops in the Sun's outer atmosphere could act as an early warning system for solar flares, according to new research.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Jan 19 '25

Lasers Expose Stunning Tattoo Art on 1,200-Year-Old Peruvian Mummies

The ancient designs, found on pre-Columbian mummies from Peru, give modern tattoos a run for their money.

Human History Margherita Bassi Jan 18 '25

Paleontologists Claim to Have Discovered Terrifying New Dinosaur Species in Pre-WWII Photographs

The fossil, destroyed in an air raid 80 years ago, had faded from memory until a paleontologist found archival images.

Biology Margherita Bassi Jan 17 '25

Chainmail-Inspired Breakthrough Could Redefine the Future of Armor

Scientists found a novel way to arrange molecules into an tough, flexible, 2D material.

Physics & Chemistry Margherita Bassi Jan 17 '25

Margherita Bassi

No Opioids, No Addiction: FDA Approves First New Type of Painkiller in Decades

Metal Detectorist Unearths Miniature 1,600-Year-Old Roman Lock

Humans Lost the Ability to Swivel Their Ears—But These Vestigial Muscles Still Twitch

Should You Scratch That Itch? Science Has a Surprising Answer

Archaeologists Use Toilet to Track Down Manor Depicted in Famous Medieval Tapestry

1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals Gripping Case About Roman Tax Fraud and Forgery

Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Mask Mould Believed to Depict Medusa

Aerospace Engineer Lives Underwater for 120 Days, Setting New World Record

Scientists Strapped QR Codes Onto Thousands of Bees to Learn How Far They Actually Fly

New Evidence Bolsters Theory of Megaflood That Refilled the Mediterranean Millions of Years Ago

Archaeologists Uncover Unusually Large Chunk of Rare ‘Egyptian Blue’ in Nero’s Palace

The World’s Biggest Iceberg Is Threatening a Wildlife Haven

Mysterious Radio Bursts Traced to the Edge of an Ancient, Dying Galaxy

NASA Astronauts Set to Search for Life Clinging to the ISS Exterior

Using Thoughts Alone, Paralyzed Man Flies Virtual Drone With Remarkable Precision

This Adorable Mini House Is About to Land on the Moon

The Sun Does Something Weird Right Before It Unleashes Solar Flares

Lasers Expose Stunning Tattoo Art on 1,200-Year-Old Peruvian Mummies

Paleontologists Claim to Have Discovered Terrifying New Dinosaur Species in Pre-WWII Photographs

Chainmail-Inspired Breakthrough Could Redefine the Future of Armor

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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GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Review: A Bad GoPro and a Worse Camera

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