Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yikes! World’s Deadliest Spider Is Actually 3 Different Species

Obviously from Australia, the largest of the three funnel-web spiders is nicknamed "Big Boy."

Biology Margherita Bassi

Chernobyl’s Stray Dogs Are Genetically Distinct—But Radiation Isn’t the Reason

Dogs living near the Chernobyl nuclear plant aren’t radioactive mutants—but their genetic differences reveal a surprising story.

Biology Margherita Bassi

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NASA’s Deep Space Mission Control Is Empty for the First Time in 6 Decades as L.A. Wildfires Rage

"It was a very emotional thing, the first time in the 60 years that nobody was actually in the mission control office there at JPL."

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi

Massive Aquifer Beneath Oregon’s Cascades Could Be the Largest in the World

The hidden water reservoir is shockingly larger than previously thought—holding more than half the volume of Lake Tahoe.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi

Scientists Suspect Newly Discovered Mosasaur Fossil Is a Forgery

Researchers are calling for CT scans to confirm the authenticity of a Cretaceous period fossil that led to the identification of a new mosasaur species.

Biology Margherita Bassi

Skull Linked to Cleopatra’s Half-Sister Is Not What It Seems

Discovered in 1929, the skeleton was later presumed to belong to the ill-fated sibling of the famous pharaoh.

Human History Margherita Bassi

Archaeologists Discover 3000-Year-Old ‘Mega-Fortress’ 40 Times Larger Than Expected

The flora had previously concealed vast fortification walls and stone structures beyond an inner fortress.

Human History Margherita Bassi

Your Body’s Carbon Likely Took an Intergalactic Detour Before Reaching Earth

The circumgalactic medium, a vast gaseous halo surrounding galaxies, could be crucial to the evolution of star-forming galaxies like our own.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi

Antarctic Ice Core Unlocks 1.2 Million Years of Unbroken Climate History, Setting New Record

The achievement represents the longest continuous record of Earth’s climate from an ice core.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi

Mysterious Red-Painted Dog Penis Bone Found in Ancient Roman Shaft

The surprising artifact could be evidence of fertility rituals—or just one of history’s strangest good luck charms.

Human History Margherita Bassi

230 Million-Year-Old Fossil From Wyoming Challenges Dinosaur Origin Theories

A chicken-sized dino, the oldest known in North America, has thrown a wrench in the widely accepted timeline of early dinosaur history.

Biology Margherita Bassi

Got Sniffly Allergies? Your Funky Nose Fungi Might Be to Blame

People with allergies or asthma have more diverse fungal communities thriving in their noses, according to new research.

Health Margherita Bassi

Archaeologists Uncover a Medieval Floor Made of Bones

This rare feature, found only in North Holland, has left archaeologists baffled as to why someone would choose such a morbid material.

Human History Margherita Bassi

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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

Yikes! World’s Deadliest Spider Is Actually 3 Different Species

Chernobyl’s Stray Dogs Are Genetically Distinct—But Radiation Isn’t the Reason

NASA’s Deep Space Mission Control Is Empty for the First Time in 6 Decades as L.A. Wildfires Rage

Massive Aquifer Beneath Oregon’s Cascades Could Be the Largest in the World

Scientists Suspect Newly Discovered Mosasaur Fossil Is a Forgery

Skull Linked to Cleopatra’s Half-Sister Is Not What It Seems

Archaeologists Discover 3000-Year-Old ‘Mega-Fortress’ 40 Times Larger Than Expected

Your Body’s Carbon Likely Took an Intergalactic Detour Before Reaching Earth

Antarctic Ice Core Unlocks 1.2 Million Years of Unbroken Climate History, Setting New Record

Mysterious Red-Painted Dog Penis Bone Found in Ancient Roman Shaft

230 Million-Year-Old Fossil From Wyoming Challenges Dinosaur Origin Theories

Got Sniffly Allergies? Your Funky Nose Fungi Might Be to Blame

Archaeologists Uncover a Medieval Floor Made of Bones

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