The octopus and the beer bottle: how intelligent octopuses are making the most of polluted oceans
Someone's thrash is another one's treasure - this old saying has an entirely different meaning for an octopus.
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Stunning close-up views of scorching hot Mercury may surprisingly reveal ice in its craters
ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo mission recently completed its last flyby of Mercury, revealing stunning details about the planet's volcanic plains...
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The dark connection between mass shooters and their deadly copycats
High-profile mass shootings inspire copycats years later, fueled by shared traits and media exposure.
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The Earth’s Mantle is Far More Dynamic and Chaotic Than We Thought
The Earth's mantle isn't just a hot, dense layer of rock; it's a dynamic and diverse engine driving our planet's...
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AI takes on whisky and it’s doing just as well as the experts — if not better
Could AI outsniff human experts? Researchers have developed machine learning models that decode whisky aromas with remarkable accuracy,.
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Ice Age Geographers? 20,000-Year-Old 3D Map Found in France
Engraved over 20 millennia ago, it intertwines ritual, symbolism, and water management in a stunning display of prehistoric ingenuity.
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This surprising metal beats copper as an ultrathin wire for next-gen electronics
Thin, disordered films of niobium phosphide conduct electricity better than copper, researchers found in a new study.
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The Rule of 72: The Simple Math Behind Doubling Your Money
This quick mental calculation can reveal the power of compounding interest.
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Why Are Humans the Only Species to Cry Emotional Tears?
Darwin called them "purposeless", but emotional tears have their place.
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Women Didn’t Live Longer Than Men in Medieval Times. Here’s Why
Bones tell the story of gender and survival in Medieval London.
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The Growing Menace of Space Junk: How a Minefield of Orbiting Debris Threatens Our Future in Space
Low-orbit Earth could become inoperable for spacecraft and satellites if this complacency persists, with dire consequences.
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Real Vs Artificial Christmas Tree: What the science says
The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Real or Artificial — Which is Better for the Planet? The answer is not as...
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The Futurama Theorem: The Math Behind a Mind-Swapping Episode
The Futurama Theorem is one of the most fascinating crossovers between academia and pop culture.
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Why firefighters in LA can’t use salt water from the ocean to battle wildfires
Seawater may be plentiful, but its salty drawbacks make it a last resort for battling flames.
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Scientists find spiders smell with their legs and the science behind it is fascinating
Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) female, ventral side. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how...
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Scientists uncover how your brain flushes out waste during sleep
Scientists uncover a pulsating system that flushes out brain waste during non-REM sleep.
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Woman’s nut allergy triggered after sex in bizarre first
She was allergic to Brazil nuts, but it wasn’t any she ate that sent her to the hospital.
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Weekend warriors, rejoice: working out once in a while is also good for your brain
It seems that even exercise just on the weekend still has significant cognitive benefits.
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Can Your Voice Reveal Diabetes? This New AI Thinks So
Researchers have developed a voice-based AI tool that can detect Type 2 diabetes with surprising accuracy.
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Breakdancer develops one-inch lump on his scalp after 20 years of headspins
Surgeons removed the man's "breakdance bulge" and the patient is now okay.
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Archaeologists uncover 1,300-year-old throne room in Peru linked to powerful female ruler
Recently studied murals suggest a powerful female leader once ruled the Moche.
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The Rule of 72: The Simple Math Behind Doubling Your Money
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Scientists Use Math to Show New Type of Particles Once Considered Impossible Might Be Real
Researchers uncover new particle behaviors that break the two-type mold of quantum mechanics.
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