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Finally, green concrete? New mixture sequesters CO2 while producing strong, durable concrete

New method captures CO2 while enhancing concrete strength.

Trilobite treasures: exquisite fossils are remarkably well preserved

A team of researchers used CT scans and computer models to image trilobites in unprecedented detail.

Japan's Olympic athletes will wear outfits designed to block infrared — and the reason is disturbing

Voyeurism is the last thing we want at the Olympics, and Japan's team is taking it very seriously.

The magnificent beauty of Mount Fuji as seen from space

Space photos of Mount Fuji Mount Fuji stands standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). It’s is Japan’s highest and most iconic peak, as well as a vital part of both natural and spiritual heritage. Its snow-capped summit can be seen from great distances, offering a breathtaking view that has inspired countless works of art and […]

This ancient community in Switzerland might have been egalitarian

Perhaps we may learn a thing or two from these people.

Revolutionary acoustic technology can move and rotate objects using sound waves

The manipulation of objects using light and sound waves has just taken a significant leap forward.

Muzzle flash photography shows the striking power of a modern tank

There's some interesting physics behind it.

These incredible butterflies migrate over the Atlantic

These delicate yet resilient insects have been found to traverse an astonishing distance of over 4,200 kilometers from West Africa to the coast of South America.

Jupiter's great red spot might not be the one discovered in the 17th century

Apparently, the Great Red Spot we're seeing now is "very likely" not the same one Cassini saw.

This stunning photo of the Devil's Tower was taken in 1900

Talk about a spectacular monument of nature!

AstroPicture of the Week: The remarkably diverse suits worn by astronauts

A visual history of our space suit exploration.

ChatGPT discriminates against CVs that imply a disability

We're blindly using AI in more and more fields — but we don't really understand the consequences.

We may soon have a working HIV vaccine

This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.

Anime waifus are helping to build a nuclear fusion reactor

The same company is working on some very different projects.

There are probably microplastics in your penis

No escape from microplastics.

Archelon: The largest turtle in history

This is one of the most amazing creatures you probably haven't heard of.

This small robot is the 'jumpiest' ever created — it can jump over Big Ben

This type of robot could help us better explore the moon or Mars.

Beer could get new flavors from exotic yeasts in Patagonia

Lager beers are usually pretty limited. They may now get much more interesting.

Saturn's moon Titan has waves of methane crashing down on its coastline

It's one of the most Earth-like places in our solar system... except it's nothing like the Earth.

The mysterious monoliths are back: another one just appeared in the Nevada desert

Have you ever seen such a monolith?

Can this futuristic fabric make climate heating more bearable?

We absolutely need this on those hot summer days.

The future of clothing: wear it and then dissolve it into gelatin

You can just make and destroy new clothes on and on and on without adding to pollution.

Firefighters in the Amazon are heroes. Scientists want you to see their story

They do a job that's crucial but often goes unnoticed. This short film puts them in the spotlight.

Can an AI trainer help bring robotic exoskeletons to the masses?

AI could help train exoskeletons adapt to individual users quicker and more reliably.

How to be more likeable, according to science: make more expressions

How much does your face move around when you talk to people?

Archaeologists find mysterious 4,000-year-old structure, and it's bad news for a nearby airport

The Minoans are also famous for building the labyrinth which, according the legend, housed the Minotaur.

Submarine robots find new deep sea squid species that lays surprisingly big eggs

The deep sea is a magnificently mysterious place.

Ancient Syrians' nutrition looked a lot like the modern Mediterranean diet

This "new" diet has been around for thousands of years.

Real photo wins award in AI-generated photo competition and it's all the irony we needed

We've come full circle.

How to keep your dog safe from ticks (and other nasty parasites)

Ticks thrive in warm weather, but you can protect your dog with grooming, environmental controls, and vet-approved treatments.

Norway found Europe's largest rare earths deposit in ancient volcano plumbing

China has a stranglehold on the global rare earths supply. Norway may loosen it.

Slight genetic tweak can increase sugarcane yield by almost 20%

Researchers fine-tuned the leaf angle of sugarcane plants — and the results were striking.

Prestigious prizes honor scientists for breakthroughs in exoplanets, biomedicine, and face recognition

Some of the most outstanding minds of our time.

Moderna's flu + Covid jab produces "higher immune response" than two separate shots

Our long-term fight against viruses continues — but we're getting new weapons.

Researchers use AI to try and decode dog vocalizations

We won't have a dog translator anytime soon, but we're slowly understanding man's best friend.

DNA study shows snow leopards eat a lot of things — including plants

Despite not being herbivorous, snow leopards seem to eat more plants than you'd think.

Astronomers use JWST to peer into the heart of the Crab Nebula

Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.

The Romans used an infamous narcotic plant — but was it for painkilling or for pleasure?

Archaeologists have finally proven that Romans used black henbane. But how did they use it?

Swiss researchers have found a way to make chocolate more nutritious and sustainable

Your favorite treat is about to become better for you and the planet.

May 2024 is the 12th consecutive month with record-high temperatures

We're entering unprecedented territory more and more.

Japan just built the world's first wooden satellite and it's a pretty big deal

Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.

New lung cancer drug results are so good it's "off the charts"

This is a very exciting result in our fight against cancer.

China just flaunted its machine gun robot dog and it's as terrifying as it sounds

The future of warfare is here and it's absolutely dystopian.

These AI headphones let you listen to a single person in a crowd or noisy area

With these headphones, all it takes is a brief glance at the desired speaker to isolate their voice.

A 1901 Map of the Undersea Cables that Shaped Global Communication

The Atlantic really looks like a pond, doesn't it?

US Renewable energy: over $80 billion a year in health and climate benefits

People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.

This prosthetic robot gives people an extra thumb and it's what we didn't know we needed

The thumbs we normally have are pretty useful. But what if we had another?

We need to make electric cars noisier. Otherwise, they can be dangerous to pedestrians

Electric cars may be twice as likely to hit pedestrians because they're harder to hear. But it may not just be the cars themselves.

You may soon charge your laptop in one minute with the power of supercapacitors

Researchers have found the "missing link" required for the technology.

That vinegar and baking soda mix doesn't actually clean things. It's a visual placebo

This common idea is actually a load of fizz.

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