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NASA uses laser to stream first video in deep space -- and of course it's a cat vid

NASA knows what's up.

Four in five drivers admit to aggressive road rage. Here's how to keep calm

Aggressive driving is risky driving. Here's what you can try instead.

The best online learning hubs for free courseware in 2024

It's never been easier to learn things online.

Algae have proteins that are really good for your muscles

They're a mean green muscle-building machine.

Some stars may have small black holes at their core — and we should be able to find them

Do some stars swallow black holes completely?

Suicidal thoughts and depression show up in blood markers. This is big for mental health care

This could open up new avenues for treating depression and other conditions.

The top 7 dinosaur discoveries of 2023

From the longest neck to how they ate, let's take a look at this year's dino discoveries.

A poison spray suggests there could be life on Enceladus

The frozen moon is one of the most promising places for extraterrestrial life

This English town still celebrates a Roman god for Christmas

Chester isn't celebrating Christmas — it's celebrating Saturnalia, the Roman pre-Christian celebration.

Darker humor could predict your risk of depression

It's all "haha" until it's not.

An "unpromising" Roman site may just force us to rethink history

The decline of the Roman empire might have been different than we thought.

NASA just mapped all the planet's surface minerals in arid regions

The scale of this project is truly spectacular.

The Different Names and Versions of Santa Claus

Exploring the evolution of Santa Claus through history, culture, and fairy tales.

Yule and the Wild Hunt

The Wild Hunt is one of Europe's fiercest legends.

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.

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.

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