Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

Meet Nanotyrannus, a Tiny Tyrannosaur Previously Mistaken for a Teenage T. Rex

Paleontologists have long debated whether small tyrannosaurs were their own species or simply teenage T. rexes. This debate just got a major shake-up.

Biology Margherita Bassi

This Professor Let Half His Class Use AI. Here’s What Happened

A new study suggests educators can feel better about incorporating structured AI into their classrooms.

Artificial Intelligence Margherita Bassi

Scientists Went Looking for Shackleton’s Endurance. They found a Hidden Fish City in Perfect Formation Instead

Scientists discovered a peculiar “fish neighborhood," one more reason to designate the Weddell Sea as a Marine Protected Area.

Biology Margherita Bassi

Meet the Weirdly Wonderful ‘Frosty’ Rhino That Once Roamed the Canadian Arctic

The bones are exceptionally well-preserved, and the skeleton is "incredibly complete," the researchers say.

Biology Margherita Bassi

DNA From Dead Soldiers Sheds New Light on Napoleon’s Russian Nightmare

Researchers identify two pathogens in the remains of soldiers in Napoleon's army.

Human History Margherita Bassi

The Inca Built This Three-Walled Building to Shape Sound, Study Suggests

Acoustics were an important aspect of Incan architecture, according to a researcher.

Human History Margherita Bassi

Diver Films World’s Largest Jellyfish Species at Night, and the Video Is Hypnotizing

The largest known lion's mane jellyfish was 120 feet (36.5 meters) long.

Biology Margherita Bassi

Dimming the Sun Like a Volcano? This Climate Fix Could Backfire Horribly

Scientists are seriously considering mimicking volcanic eruptions to mitigate global warming, but that comes with more than a few issues.

Climate Change Margherita Bassi

Gray-Haired People, Rejoice! The Gray Might Be Related to a Natural Cancer Defense

A new study sheds light on how stem cells in hair follicles react to stress, with very different outcomes.

Health Margherita Bassi

How a Missing Ancient Roman Tombstone Ended up in a Louisiana Backyard

Homeowners found a marble slab carved with inscriptions while clearing out undergrowth in their yard. Turns out it was 1,800-years-old.

Human History Margherita Bassi

What You Need to Know About the ‘Priceless’ Items Stolen From the Louvre This Past Weekend

The number of diamonds will make you dizzy.

Human History Margherita Bassi

The Fastest Growing Sport in the US Comes With a Sharp Risk to Your Face

Pickleball is accessible and fun, but players are ending up with broken eye sockets, detached retinas, and other eye-related injuries.

Health Margherita Bassi

Chicago’s Famous Rat-Shaped Hole Is Actually a Squirrel

Splatatouille isn't what everyone thought it was.

Biology Margherita Bassi

How a Reddit User Proved Flat-Earthers Wrong

As if we needed more proof, an internet legend traced the telling pattern of his garage's shadow over the course of a year.

Earth Science Margherita Bassi

This New Superwood Is as Strong as Steel and 6 Times Lighter

A university spinoff company has commercialized exceptionally tough wood. Our buildings and airplanes might one day be built from it.

Physics & Chemistry Margherita Bassi

Seafood Isn’t the Microplastic Villain You Think It Is

Seafood gets a bad rap when it comes to plastic pollution, but scientists say we're overlooking the bigger picture—and skewed media coverage isn't helping.

Health Margherita Bassi

New Study Reveals Why the Endurance Sank

It turns out explorer Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton knew his vessel had shortcomings.

Human History Margherita Bassi

Scientists Discover Surprising Allergy Fix: UV Light

Allergies to things like cats and dust mites are tough to mitigate because the allergens can stick around long after the animals are gone.

Health Margherita Bassi

Why Getting Bit by a Mamba Sucks Extra Bad

Researchers discovered that the venoms of three of four mamba species deliver a second nasty surprise.

Biology Margherita Bassi

Here’s Another Reason Why You Should Drink More Water

In a recent study, trial participants had a harder time falling asleep when they were dehydrated.

Health Margherita Bassi

Margherita Bassi

Meet Nanotyrannus, a Tiny Tyrannosaur Previously Mistaken for a Teenage T. Rex

This Professor Let Half His Class Use AI. Here’s What Happened

Scientists Went Looking for Shackleton’s Endurance. They found a Hidden Fish City in Perfect Formation Instead

Meet the Weirdly Wonderful ‘Frosty’ Rhino That Once Roamed the Canadian Arctic

DNA From Dead Soldiers Sheds New Light on Napoleon’s Russian Nightmare

The Inca Built This Three-Walled Building to Shape Sound, Study Suggests

Diver Films World’s Largest Jellyfish Species at Night, and the Video Is Hypnotizing

Dimming the Sun Like a Volcano? This Climate Fix Could Backfire Horribly

Gray-Haired People, Rejoice! The Gray Might Be Related to a Natural Cancer Defense

How a Missing Ancient Roman Tombstone Ended up in a Louisiana Backyard

What You Need to Know About the ‘Priceless’ Items Stolen From the Louvre This Past Weekend

The Fastest Growing Sport in the US Comes With a Sharp Risk to Your Face

Chicago’s Famous Rat-Shaped Hole Is Actually a Squirrel

How a Reddit User Proved Flat-Earthers Wrong

This New Superwood Is as Strong as Steel and 6 Times Lighter

Seafood Isn’t the Microplastic Villain You Think It Is

New Study Reveals Why the Endurance Sank

Scientists Discover Surprising Allergy Fix: UV Light

Why Getting Bit by a Mamba Sucks Extra Bad

Here’s Another Reason Why You Should Drink More Water

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