Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

The Famous Bering Land Bridge Was More Like a Swamp, Geologists Say

Why did some species, including ancient humans, cross the Bering Land Bridge between modern-day Siberia and Alaska during the last Ice Age? The picture has only gotten more complex.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi Dec 16 '24

Killed, Butchered and Cannibalized: Archaeologists Uncover Horrific Prehistoric Massacre in Britain

The shocking violence was likely an attempt to dehumanize and "other" the enemy, according to archaeologists.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 15 '24

Tiny Black Holes Could Have Left Tunnels Inside Earth’s Rocks

The research team says it’s time to “think outside the box” since nothing else is working.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Dec 15 '24

Saltwater Could Contaminate 75% of Coastal Freshwater by 2100

Climate change is wrecking the delicate balance between groundwater and ocean water, according to new research.

Climate Change Margherita Bassi Dec 15 '24

‘People Are Terrible at This’: Why We Suck at Judging the Strength of Knots

A study asked participants to identify the stronger of two knots by sight alone. They failed spectacularly.

Physics & Chemistry Margherita Bassi Dec 14 '24

Jupiter’s ‘Tortured Moon’: Astronomers Uncover Surprising Source of Io’s Intense Volcanic Fury

Researchers from the Juno mission have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over four decades.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Dec 13 '24

Rookie Metal Detectorist Unearths 2,500-Year-Old Sacrificial Artifacts, Including Bent Sword

The rare artifacts date back to around 500 BCE—and the detectorist's second go was somehow just as fortuitous.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 13 '24

This Humpback Whale Just Smashed a Migration Record With an Astonishing 8,000-Mile Journey

Scientists are puzzled by what prompted the “sexy foreigner” to cross three oceans.

Biology Margherita Bassi Dec 11 '24

Killer Ghost Shrimp: Scientists Discover a New Predator Lurking in the Atacama Trench

The newly discovered predator sheds light on the surprising creatures that have evolved to thrive in some of the world's most extreme environments.

Biology Margherita Bassi Dec 10 '24

The Forever Battery? World’s First Diamond Battery Promises Power for Thousands of Years

The concept could apply to a wide range of applications, from everyday devices and pacemakers to interstellar voyages.

Physics & Chemistry Margherita Bassi Dec 10 '24

How the Roman Army Repaired Its Armor Far From Home

Researchers suggest that when Roman legions were at the empire's remote northern frontiers, they relied on local craftspeople for equipment repairs.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 9 '24

Road Construction Crew Unearths 1,000-Year-Old Pyramid in Mexico

The archaeological site could shed light on the region's history, with its oldest human settlement potentially dating back 14,000 years.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 9 '24

Mysterious Language Etched Onto Newly Discovered Ancient Tablet

The tablet could predate the earliest known evidence of writing in the Caucasus region by over a thousand years, hinting at a potentially lost script.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 9 '24

Ozempic Not Working for You? A Stomach Balloon Is the Latest Hope for Weight Loss

MIT engineers have revealed a new gastric balloon design that can inflate on demand to make you feel full before meals.

Health Margherita Bassi Dec 8 '24

Scientists Built a Tiny DNA ‘Hand’ That Grabs Viruses to Stop Infections

The NanoGripper, made from a single piece of folded DNA, was shown to detect covid-19 and block infections.

Health Margherita Bassi Dec 7 '24

Ancient Life Discovered in Ice-Covered Antarctic Lake

Scientists thought the lake, buried deep beneath the ice, was frozen. They were wrong.

Biology Margherita Bassi Dec 6 '24

AI Is Detecting More Breast Cancer Cases, Study Suggests

In a study, women who chose AI-powered mammograms were 21% more likely to have cancer detected than those who didn’t.

Health Margherita Bassi Dec 5 '24

12-Year-Old Girl Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet While Hiking

Her mother thought it was just a stone, but Dafna Filshteiner insisted there was something special about it.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 4 '24

Mammoth Meat Powered Ice Age Humans, Study Finds

Scientists have determined that the diet of a Clovis woman who lived in North America 13,000 years ago included a substantial portion of mammoth and other large game.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 4 '24

Art of a Germanic Warrior Sniffing Drugs

Ancient Germanic Warriors Took Drugs When Preparing for Battle, Study Suggests

Researchers in Poland have hypothesized that warriors used spoon-like artifacts to administer drugs during Roman-period wartime.

Human History Margherita Bassi Dec 4 '24

Margherita Bassi

The Famous Bering Land Bridge Was More Like a Swamp, Geologists Say

Killed, Butchered and Cannibalized: Archaeologists Uncover Horrific Prehistoric Massacre in Britain

Tiny Black Holes Could Have Left Tunnels Inside Earth’s Rocks

Saltwater Could Contaminate 75% of Coastal Freshwater by 2100

‘People Are Terrible at This’: Why We Suck at Judging the Strength of Knots

Jupiter’s ‘Tortured Moon’: Astronomers Uncover Surprising Source of Io’s Intense Volcanic Fury

Rookie Metal Detectorist Unearths 2,500-Year-Old Sacrificial Artifacts, Including Bent Sword

This Humpback Whale Just Smashed a Migration Record With an Astonishing 8,000-Mile Journey

Killer Ghost Shrimp: Scientists Discover a New Predator Lurking in the Atacama Trench

The Forever Battery? World’s First Diamond Battery Promises Power for Thousands of Years

How the Roman Army Repaired Its Armor Far From Home

Road Construction Crew Unearths 1,000-Year-Old Pyramid in Mexico

Mysterious Language Etched Onto Newly Discovered Ancient Tablet

Ozempic Not Working for You? A Stomach Balloon Is the Latest Hope for Weight Loss

Scientists Built a Tiny DNA ‘Hand’ That Grabs Viruses to Stop Infections

Ancient Life Discovered in Ice-Covered Antarctic Lake

AI Is Detecting More Breast Cancer Cases, Study Suggests

12-Year-Old Girl Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet While Hiking

Mammoth Meat Powered Ice Age Humans, Study Finds

Ancient Germanic Warriors Took Drugs When Preparing for Battle, Study Suggests

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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