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Yule Traditions: From Wreaths to the Yule Log

Discover the rich history and customs of Yule, the winter solstice celebration.

How Vikings Celebrated Christmas

Merry Viking Christmas!

Christmas celebrations that are actually pagan -- and why that makes them even cooler

Stay a while, and listen.

Winter solstice celebrations -- the pagan origins of a beloved time of the year

Before Christmas, people celebrated the Winter Solstice in surprisingly familiar ways.

Christmas Fairy Tales: From Andersen to Modern Traditions

Discover the folklore behind the legendary tales of Christmas

Astronauts lost the first tomato grown in space. Now, they found it (after 8 months)

The return of the prodigal tomato.

The Great Wall of China is coated in a living substance that shields it from harm

Researchers discover the protective role of biocrusts in preserving the Great Wall of China against natural erosion.

The Lunar Anthropocene — a New Geological Era on the Moon?

It's time to start looking at space exploration with a different lens.

This study shows why you should probably wear an eye mask when sleeping

If you care about your cognitive ability, you may want to consider this.

These people figured out how to talk to birds. The birds now adapt to different dialects

It's a unique relationship that can teach us a lot about human-animal communication.

Uber Eats is using AI to generate food images -- and it gets it very wrong

Companies rushing to use AI technology show how easy it is to mess up.

This attractive Spanish model makes over $1,000 per ad — and she's AI generated

We're only seeing the tip of the iceberg of how industries are using generative AI.

This nuclear-powered probe will help NASA look for life on frozen worlds

NASA has bold ideas to look for ice on the frozen moons in our solar system.

Identical twin study shows a vegan diet can improve cardiovascular health in weeks

The key is eating more plants.

"Walking pneumonia" is on the rise in China and we're all just a bit anxious

This does not bear all the foreboding signs that COVID-19 did, but it's still concerning.

Dwarf planet on the edge of the solar system is soft and squishy, "like a slushie"

Eris has plenty of mysteries left for us to discover.

Africa has a terrible air pollution problem. We can't sweep it under the rug

African cities have one of the worst air quality in the world.

Solar power outshines reforestation for climate change mitigation

It's time to be efficient. In a breakthrough study, solar energy proves more efficient than tree planting in dryland areas.

The iconic Viking halls probably had stylish glass windows

Vikings still hold some surprises for us.

Mapping Mogens: A researcher's cat adventures revealed through science

Do you know what your cat is doing?

Does soccer heading cause measurable brain damage? This study suggests so

Football fans all over the world — we've got a warning.

Empowering women leads to diverse and nutrient-rich crops

Want to have better crops? Here's a solution.

Was this infamous Roman Emperor actually a trans woman?

A museum reclassification takes on an infamous ruler and gender fluidity.

Whithorn's time travelers: Facial reconstructions show what medieval Scots looked like

Their faces were lost to the world. Now, science has brought them back.

Cybercriminals attack British Library and demand ransom

Cyber criminals demand $750,000 as ransom for the stolen data.

New AI program creates realistic 'talking heads' from only an image and an audio

Anyone can now speak like Obama -- digitally.

Over 100 museums have turned their collections into coloring books — and they're free to use

Are you into coloring? I've got some good news for yhou.

New "Student of Games" algorithm leaps between chess and poker, and hints at generalizable AI

A more generalizable AI doesn't look that far off.

Welcome to a world where AI can price your home and insurance

AI's transformative role in industries like retail and real estate highlights its potential in data-driven decision-making, but also the critical need for oversight.

Researchers create a new tectonic model of the Earth and it's beautiful

This work paves the way for more precise and comprehensive geological models

We've got some major AI ethics blind spots and we're running out of time to fix them

AI brings important environmental and ethical problems.

That's nuts: 70% of the world's macadamias come from a single tree Australia

You might enjoy them as a crunchy snack or a rich ingredient in your desserts, but have you ever wondered where macadamia nuts come from?

After decades, we finally have a new drug to fight super-gonorrhea

A desperately needed new antibiotic for gonorrhea infections could soon be on the way.

Scientists uncork the mystery of the dreaded 'red wine headaches'

We may finally know why drinking even a single glass of wine can sometimes cause a headache.

GTA fans, rejoice: When violent video games are released, the crime rate drops

Here's one for the parents out there.

Book review: On Niccolò Machiavelli

Gabriele Pedulla's 'On Niccolò Machiavelli' unravels Machiavelli's deep insights into power, ethics, and human nature.

Compression socks: more than just a tight fit, an important tool

Compression socks transition from medical use to enhancing athletic performance and comfort.

From neurodegenerative diseases to COVID-19: the inconspicuous tools that are changing medicine

Multi-mode microplate readers are vital yet underrecognized tools in scientific research, essential for advancing our understanding of diseases like Alzheimer's and COVID-19.

This amazing robot will clean your room for you — and will remember what you want

It's all fun and games until the robots start cleaning our rooms.

AI portraits are already more convincing than real photos — but only for white people

We've reached a disturbing tipping point.

Researchers have a crazy idea to make ships more sustainable: sails

In an age where sustainability has become a rallying cry across industries, researchers are revisiting an ancient maritime mainstay with a modern twist: sails. But these aren’t the billowing, canvas sails that graced the masts of old schooners and clippers. Instead, they are looking towards advanced, automated sail systems that could harness wind power to […]

For the first time, AI produces better weather predictions -- and it's very fast

Machine learning algorithms digested decades of weather data -- and then made better forecasts than ever before.

Smartphones and smart speakers can tell when you've been drinking just by analyzing your voice

Devices identify voice alterations associated with alcohol intoxication.

From Gray to Green: How Building With Nature May Save Our Fragile Coastlines

Our coasts are increasingly under pressure. To protect them, we need to work with nature.

Tai Chi really boosts your memory — especially this type

Adults can reap the benefits of this ancient martial art.

Iceland had over 2,800 earthquakes yesterday. A volcano could erupt at any moment

A town was evacuated and Iceland has entered a state of emergency.

Scientists unveil the secrets of Iceland's spectacular lava fountains

A recent study has delved into these fiery outbursts, offering unprecedented insights into the inner workings of this Icelandic volcano.

CT scans show why fake AirPods are so bad

CT scans expose the secret world of electronic miniaturization and forgery.

Four science-backed ways to fight balding

Most hair loss products don't work. Here's what the science says so far instead.

The Euclid mission will create a monumental map of the Universe across space and time — and it just sent us the first images

Eye candy is just the first step.

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