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The main types of caves, according to science

These are the most important cave types that you need to know.

The meat industry is freaking out over plant-based meat. They should

When the meat industry suffers, the environment wins -- and so does our health.

We need to make more sustainable fertilizers. This is how we could do it

It's a big environmental problem we don't talk about enough.

Nepal's forests were in trouble – then local communities stepped in

Forests almost doubled in only a few decades.

A human just defeated an AI in Go. Here's why that matters

Go is arguably the most complex game devised by mankind.

Electric chopsticks can make food seem saltier and get you eating healthier

Japanese researchers have created the device in an attempt to get people to eat less salt.

Why clouds don't fall: the physics behind the sky's fluffy wonders

They never fall but they pour.

There really is a link between fast cars and small penises

The effect becomes more pronounced as men become older.

This toilet company wants to put a $500 laboratory in your toilet bowl

It's like taking a medical sample every day.

Many health claims on infant formula could be simply made up

Most health claims on infant formula products seem to have little or no supporting evidence.

Why zebras have stripes: it's not the lions, it's the insects

Zebras went to great lengths to get rid of parasites.

This Roman "lucky charm" may actually be an ancient dildo

A find that definitely stands out.

Leonardo da Vinci inventions and studies that changed the world

Some of these are centuries before their time.

Why the most expensive coffee in the world is ingested and then defecated

There are many types of coffee in the world, each with its own particular taste and aroma. The quality and the price of coffee can vary greatly, and sometimes, it can go way overboard. For instance, the most expensive types of coffee are the ones that have been ingested and defecated. What makes this process […]

What is ecotourism and why we need more of it

It's a way to do a massive difference and it's something which I hope more and more people will start doing.

People in this country are the most Denisovan in the world

We're starting to find more traces of Denisovan-human interbreeding.

The Plum Pudding Model: how a flawed idea was instrumental in our understanding of the atom

The tale of how an old British cake influenced leading physicists.

The science of the cute nose: hot and cold

These infrared pictures show that some mammals keep their nose warm, while some keep them cold. Can you guess which of the noses below belongs to each animal? Oh, and more importantly, can you guess why their noses are hot or cold? You’ll find the answers at the bottom of this post. Many mammals, including […]

AI is causing disruption now, not tomorrow. Here are just 6 examples

AI is having its "Hello world!" moment.

Three eyed fish found near nuclear plant in Argentina

If you’re a Simpsons fan, then you probably know about Blinky, the three-eyed fish found near the nuclear plant where Homer Simpson was working. As it turns out, the Simpsons were right yet again, as fishermen in Córdoba, Argentina caught a three-eyed wolf fish in a reservoir fed by a local nuclear power plant. As, […]

This 1912 newspaper article shows we've known about climate change for long time

People have been talking about man-made climate change for more than a century and we're still not listening.

This Chornobyl fungus thrives in radioactivity and eats radiation

Researchers suspect this fungus could help us with space exploration.

High Vitamin C doses can enhance immunotherapy -- at least in mice

In the fight against cancer, we need all the help we can get.

Eating fewer calories could keep you younger genetically

Yet again, researchers show that a low-calorie diet keeps people younger. But it's not clear why this happens.

Japanese scientists measured how much capybaras enjoy their hot baths

Spoiler alert: a lot.

The newest chemical elements in the periodic table -- and the quest for more

The time of the uu's is over!

Apparently, boiling chicken in Yellowstone's hot springs is illegal

The real information you need to now on a Monday.

There are actually two kinds of water, with slightly different properties

Water really is a strange liquid.

The hottest hot springs: Around the world in water, heat, and geology

Which one is your favorite?

Did black holes form right after the Big Bang?

How did they get so big in such a "short" time?

Hip-hop is slowly becoming a point of interest for academics and researchers

Some researchers are making a case for studying hip-hop.

Jewelry from grave of high-status Viking woman delivered at museum’s door

This kind of thing doesn't happen very often, so archaeologists dealt with it carefully.

Documents reveal how the agro-industry funds pro-beef 'science'

We have a beef with this type of "science".

How to best take a penalty kick? Science has some answers

Many competitions have been won and lost with penalty kicks.

Why is Gold yellow? Spoiler alert: Einstein again

It turns out you don't have to look further than gold jewelry to experience Einstein's relativity.

Is this man holding his penis the world's oldest depiction of a narrative scene?

This 11,000 year-old scene is quite the artistic roller coaster.

Palm reading? This unobtrusive palm e-tattoo can tell when you're stressed out

No fortune telling required.

AI can diagnose pneumonia by simply listening to coughs

"The doctor will hear you now."

Wikipedia is 21 and it shapes the world. But how reliable is it?

The website has a big impact on the planet, and it's probably more accurate than you think. But it's not perfect.

Researchers create DNA pottery that could one day deliver drugs inside your body

These aren't your average pots and bowls.

Trilobite facts: from compound eyes to combat tridents, these remarkable fossils have a lot to say

Megabyte, Gigabyte, Trilobite.

How to make tea -- the perfect way to brew, according to science

Brewing the perfect tea is as much an art as it is a science.

Man wakes up after 12 years of coma: “I was aware of everything”

Martin Pistorius spent years trapped inside his body while being aware of everything around him.

How coal is formed

It's a recipe that requires lots of dead plants, cooked at high pressure and temperature for millions of years.

If we want companies to stop burning fossil fuel, why are we paying them for it?

Subsidies for fossil fuel are preventing us from truly transitioning towards renewable energy.

The hot difference between lava and magma, according to experts

One's always beneath the surface, the other is steaming outside.

What are prime numbers and why do they matter -- yes, even in your day-to-day life

Prime numbers are one of the most fascinating mysteries of mathematics, and the more we look at them, the weirder they get.

The Thickest Layer of the Earth: The Mantle

The mantle is a whopping 2,900 km (1,802 miles) thick, and it's by far the thickest layer of the Earth.

Wolves and Hyenas are hunting together in the Middle East. No one is certain why

A pack of wolves has been spotted hunting with a hyena, something that has never been reported before.

The sleepless elite: are you a short sleeper?

Many claim to be a part of the sleepless elite. But short sleepers are few and far between.

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