Move over, potatoes – desert moss is stealing the spotlight! Chinese scientists say Syntrichia caninervis, a rugged plant thriving in extreme conditions, could be key to future Mars colonies. Surviving simulated Martian radiation and drought, this moss hero might one day pump oxygen and enrich soil on the Red Planet. Cue the ‘Interstellar’ soundtrack! 🌵
🧠 Ultrasound Tech Zaps Brain Disorders
MIT’s new hair-thin ‘ImPULS’ device is giving brain treatments a glow-up. This non-invasive tool uses ultrasound to stimulate deep neurons, potentially easing Parkinson’s symptoms – and it’s already triggering dopamine releases in mice trials. Imagine healing brains without scalpels! 💡
🦋 Butterflies Break Migration Records
Painted ladies just joined the 4,200km transatlantic travel club! Researchers tracked these winged warriors flying from Europe to North America using radar and weather balloons. Climate change? These butterflies are like, ‘Challenge accepted.’
⚫ Black Hole Spin Unlocked via Star Carnage
Astronomers found a creepy-cool way to measure supermassive black holes: watching X-ray flashes from shredded stars. One nearby giant spins slower than 25% light speed – a clue to how these cosmic beasts evolve. Star-destroying science never looked so good. 🌌
