About fractals. A pattern confirmed for the first time
Many people are fascinated by the beautiful images called fractals. Expanding beyond the typical perception of mathematics as a body of complicated, boring formulas, fractal geometry blends art with mathematics to demonstrate that equations are more than just a collection of numbers. What makes fractals even more interesting is that they are the best existing mathematical descriptions of many natural forms. The concept of “fractals” has become increasingly popular, although it first appeared more than two centuries ago, with a prominent and prolific mathematician and philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz. Leibnitz is believed to have first addressed the notion of self-symmetry or self-similarity, but it was not until 1960 that the…
The oldest known Mayan monument – a map of the Universe?
An entire monument, a monumental complex built by the Maya some 3,000 years ago, was modeled after a map of the cosmos, new field research has revealed. A detailed analysis of the Aguada Fénix site reveals that not only was this monument significantly larger than initial studies suggested – arranged in the shape of a cross with axes of 9 and 7.5 kilometers (5.6 and 4.7 miles) – but it was also designed as a cosmogram, an architecture symbolizing the cosmos. What is even more remarkable about this structure is that the site contains no elements of social inequality, such as elite residences or sculptures of rulers. This strongly implies…
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Historic astronomical discovery 1300 light-years away
In a remarkable discovery in modern astronomy, an international group of scientists has observed for the first time the early stages of planet formation around a young star, called HOPS-315. The star is located in the Orion Nebula, about 1,300 light-years from the Sun. The new discovery, published in the prestigious journal Nature on July 16, 2025, marks a crucial moment in understanding the processes that led to the formation of our own Solar System and offers a unique window into the cosmic past of the universe. In this article, we will explore the details of this epochal observation, the technologies used, the scientific implications, and what this discovery means…
Dolphins possess a “taste for fat” to obtain their mother’s milk
Scientists have discovered that young dolphins have specialized receptors for detecting fatty acids in their mother’s milk. The findings, published in the journal Marine Mammal Science, provide important insights into how these marine mammals grow, feed, and communicate. The new findings challenge previous assumptions about cetacean sensory systems. A first experiment Unlike terrestrial mammals, dolphins and other marine mammals have limited olfactory capabilities – the sense of smell is largely non-functional in aquatic environments. Therefore, researchers speculated that dolphins had other ways to perceive their surroundings and detect food. Fat plays a crucial role in providing energy and supporting brain development in baby dolphins, who are entirely dependent on their…
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New blood type discovered after 50 years of mystery
When a pregnant woman’s blood was drawn in 1972, doctors discovered that a surface molecule found on all other red cells known at the time was mysteriously missing. After 50 years, this strange molecular absence finally led researchers in the UK and Israel to describe a new blood group system in humans. In 2024, the team published their paper on the new discovery. “It is a huge achievement and the culmination of a long team effort to finally establish this new blood group system and to be able to provide the best care for rare but important patients.” This was said by haematologist Louise Tilley, of the UK’s National Health…
