Margherita Bassi, Author at Gizmodo

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

Researchers analyzed brown residue in an incredibly rare alabaster vase.

Human History Margherita Bassi Nov 14 '25

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 Nov 13 '25

Yes, You Should Yell at Seagulls

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

Biology Margherita Bassi Nov 12 '25

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 Nov 12 '25

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 Nov 10 '25

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 Nov 9 '25

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 Nov 8 '25

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.

Health Margherita Bassi Nov 7 '25

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 Nov 6 '25

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.

Health Margherita Bassi Nov 5 '25

Scientists Uncover Yet Another Reason to Sleep in Total Darkness

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

Health Margherita Bassi Nov 4 '25

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 Nov 4 '25

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.

Space & Spaceflight Margherita Bassi Oct 31 '25

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 Oct 30 '25

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 Oct 30 '25

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 Oct 29 '25

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 Oct 28 '25

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 Oct 27 '25

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 Oct 26 '25

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 Oct 22 '25

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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

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

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

The Best Gadgets of September 2026

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