Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

You Won’t Believe What Archaeologists Found Beneath This Lake in Kyrgyzstan

Archaeologists recently explored a long-lost Silk Road city at the bottom of a lake, uncovering a trove of artifacts and a medieval cemetery.

Human History Margherita Bassi

North Carolina Town First in U.S. to Deploy Defibrillator Drones During Actual 911 Emergencies

Unlike emergency vehicles, drones aren't limited by roads.

Health Margherita Bassi

We Finally Know the Birthplace of the Mars-Sized Rock That Spawned Our Moon

Earth and the planetary object that gave rise to the Moon were likely born in the same region of the solar system.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi

Apes Were Kissing Millions of Years Before Humans, Study Suggests

Smooching might be a familiar behavior, but it's more mysterious than you would probably imagine.

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12,000-Year-Old Artifact Depicts a Goose Having Sex With a Woman

Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the oldest known figurine representing human-animal, uh, interactions.

Human History Margherita Bassi

An AI May Be Listening to Your Next Doctor’s Appointment

Here's why you shouldn't panic just yet.

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Archaeologists Discover an Ancient Wine Press Older Than the Pyramids

Archaeological excavations outside the ancient city of Megiddo shed light on the area's Bronze Age alcohol production and a potential folk cult.

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In Ancient Egypt, Opium Was a ‘Fixture of Daily Life,’ Study Suggests

Researchers analyzed brown residue in an incredibly rare alabaster vase.

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Everybody Wants a Piece of Webb

The James Webb Space Telescope has received a record-breaking number of proposals for its fifth observation cycle. Only 8% will be accepted.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi

Yes, You Should Yell at Seagulls

New research suggests the annoying birds are sensitive to how we say things.

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This Is What a Star Looks Like Just 26 Hours After It Explodes

Astronomers have captured a supernova in its earliest stages—and the aftermath is unexpectedly olive-shaped.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi

Researchers Discover Two Mysterious Voids in Giza Pyramid

A strangely smooth expanse of granite on the Menkaure Pyramid might be a second entrance.

Human History Margherita Bassi

There Are Thousands of Aligned Holes in Peru. Researchers Think They Finally Know Why

New research proposes a new theory for a perplexing monument in South America.

Human History Margherita Bassi

Rediscovered Fossil Redraws the Map of Woolly Mammoth Territory

New research shows that woolly mammoths roamed farther east than scientists previously thought.

Biology Margherita Bassi

Nightly Smartphone Use at Bedtime Isn’t as Bad as You Think, Study Suggests

In a recent study, both occasional and regular bedtime screen users reported the best overall sleep health.

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The Roman Empire’s Entire Road Network Just Got Mapped, and It’s Mind-Blowing

A new study identified over 68,000 more miles of ancient Roman roads than were previously known.

Human History Margherita Bassi

Science Explains Why It’s So Typical for First-Year Students to Pack on Pounds

The "freshman 15" have become infamous enough to catch researchers' attention.

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Scientists Uncover Yet Another Reason to Sleep in Total Darkness

As if we needed another reason to put our phones down.

Health Margherita Bassi

Romans in Ancient Olbia Watered Their Dead With Wine and Beer

1,700-year-old ancient Roman burial grounds have come to light in southern France.

Human History Margherita Bassi

75 Years Ago, Mysterious Flashes in the Sky Sparked Rumors of UFOs. Now, Researchers Offer Two Startling Explanations

Two new papers delve into mysterious lights and objects that were observed in the sky years before the first satellite launched into space.

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You Won’t Believe What Archaeologists Found Beneath This Lake in Kyrgyzstan

North Carolina Town First in U.S. to Deploy Defibrillator Drones During Actual 911 Emergencies

We Finally Know the Birthplace of the Mars-Sized Rock That Spawned Our Moon

Apes Were Kissing Millions of Years Before Humans, Study Suggests

12,000-Year-Old Artifact Depicts a Goose Having Sex With a Woman

An AI May Be Listening to Your Next Doctor’s Appointment

Archaeologists Discover an Ancient Wine Press Older Than the Pyramids

In Ancient Egypt, Opium Was a ‘Fixture of Daily Life,’ Study Suggests

Everybody Wants a Piece of Webb

Yes, You Should Yell at Seagulls

This Is What a Star Looks Like Just 26 Hours After It Explodes

Researchers Discover Two Mysterious Voids in Giza Pyramid

There Are Thousands of Aligned Holes in Peru. Researchers Think They Finally Know Why

Rediscovered Fossil Redraws the Map of Woolly Mammoth Territory

Nightly Smartphone Use at Bedtime Isn’t as Bad as You Think, Study Suggests

The Roman Empire’s Entire Road Network Just Got Mapped, and It’s Mind-Blowing

Science Explains Why It’s So Typical for First-Year Students to Pack on Pounds

Scientists Uncover Yet Another Reason to Sleep in Total Darkness

Romans in Ancient Olbia Watered Their Dead With Wine and Beer

75 Years Ago, Mysterious Flashes in the Sky Sparked Rumors of UFOs. Now, Researchers Offer Two Startling Explanations

A QR Code Too Small to See Hints at a New, Non-Annoying Use for the Format

Andy Weir Apologizes After ‘Star Trek’ Comment Backlash

Scientists Discover Hidden Behavior in Water That Helps Explain Why Ice Floats

The ‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale Paved the Way for a Wildly Sci-Fi Season 3

A $1 Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Lands at Mint Mobile With Unlimited Data at 50% Off in a Clearance Push

Your Wimpy Workouts Aren’t Cutting It, Scientists Say

Anker Prime Power Bank Drops to an All-Time Low (200W, 20,100mAh, 3-Port) as Amazon Clears Out Remaining Spring Sale Stock

Students Are Now Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Exams

Roborock F25 GT Cordless Vacuum and Mop Hits Its Lowest Price in Spring Sale, 20,000Pa Cleaning Power Without the Premium Price Tag

New Details Add a Bizarre Twist to NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation

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