Scientists have identified when mammals became warm blooded about 233 million years ago, far later than once believed. By analyzing the inner ear canals of more than 300 living and extinct species, researchers found that the narrow structures linked to warm bloodedness emerged long after early cynodonts, reshaping our understanding of mammalian evolution.

The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope renewed public fascination with astrophysics through its breathtaking images and, amid viral pranks like the “pepperoni planet,” reminded us of the delicate trust between scientists and society in presenting authentic discoveries.

CIS students have published groundbreaking research in IEEE Access on using AI to optimize chip design. Their reinforcement learning framework reduced dynamic power by 65% and delay by 39%, while successfully generalizing across chip technologies, as a breakthrough that could greatly enhance semiconductor efficiency and innovation.

A study of 2.5 million French schoolchildren found no math ability differences before school began, but a significant gender gap emerged after just four months of education. When schools closed during Covid, the disparity narrowed, suggesting the gap is related to how math is taught in schools.