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You can now visit the Great Pyramid in Egypt from the comfort of your home

A digitized tour lets you visit the thousands-year-old chambers from your living room.

Remember the infamous Swedish pandemic model? Turns out, it really didn't work

Sweden's unique approach in the early days of the pandemic put people needlessly at risk. A different approach would have saved lives.

Chinese rover on Mars finds not only evidence of water -- but evidence of flooding

It may be a desert now, but at some point in its history, Mars was flooded with water.

Laser-cooled coffee could be just the kick you need to start your morning

What's better than coffee? Coffee and science!

From Japan to Iceland, futuristic vertical farms are starting to bloom

Indoor farming is a growing trend in urban centers, where a single facility can grow millions of heads of lettuce.

A high-fat diet makes the waistline bigger and the brain smaller (at least in mice)

While the study was carried out on mice, it highlights mechanisms that are likely at play in humans as well.

A simple smartphone camera and app could be enough to measure your blood oxygen levels at home

Widely available tools could help monitor a crucial health indicator.

Some scientists are working on designing the perfect piece of chocolate. They're getting closer

Some science you can sink your teeth into.

Vinylon -- how a material made from coal, alcohol, and limestone became the clothing default in North Korea

The unlikely story of how an unusual material became entwined with a country's identity.

Want people to dance more? Play some low bass -- even if people can't hear it

We all have our tunes we like to groove on. But low bass seems to strike a chord with many people

Facial recognition study offers new glimpse into the inner workings of autism

New research challenges the stereotype of people with autism being oblivious to other people's facial cues.

14 Japanese concepts that will help you see life in a different light

Something to make you look at things with a different lens.

An ocean on Mars: New evidence shows the Red Planet hosted an ancient, massive ocean

A long time ago, Mars may have been like the Earth is today.

Flurry of Mars studies highlight the planet's internal structure, find plenty of surprises

Among the surprises were magma and surface waves.

This tree is live-tweeting climate change -- and it needs a hug

With a little help from a team of researchers, we get to see what climate change looks like from the perspective of a northern red oak.

Smartphones can predict a lot of things about us. But can they predict mortality risk?

We're basically carrying a bunch of sensors around us at all times.

Dormant bacteria could survive on Mars for hundreds of millions of years

This is important both for our search for life, and for potential contamination of the Red Planet.

Mysterious, unpredictable, and dangerous astronomical event studied through tree rings

Huge spikes of radiation seem to occur every thousand years or so -- but no one really knows what they are.

Researchers reconstruct biblical military campaigns using magnetic data

The study results verify biblical accounts of military campaigns against the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

The San Andreas fault -- what it is, why it matters, and what you should know about its earthquakes

Given the development of California and its proximity to the fault, San Andreas can cause huge problems in the not-too-distant future.

14 absolutely stunning facts about octopuses we've only recently learned

You won't ever see octopuses the same way after reading this.

The driest desert in the world hosts a dazzlingly diverse flower bloom. But to insects, it's even more spectacular

Every 5-10 years, a colorful bloom takes over the Atacama desert. We're getting closer to understanding why.

Shades of black and gray: viruses change wolves' coat color

Disease is shaping how wolves look in North America.

Researcher recreates ancient arrow quiver belonging to Ötzi the Iceman

Even as some questions are unclear, the replica is helping us understand a piece of this ancient time.

Earth, wind, and water: The types and formation of sedimentary rocks

Your introduction to the world of sedimentary rocks and processes.

You're not imagining it -- coffee really is a mind-enhancing drug. Here's how you can use it

Well, at least in some ways, coffee can really be helpful.

Sperm whales use distinct vocalizations to identify different whale clans, new research finds

These creatures use much more complex communication than we once thought.

Researchers rediscover ancient parchment that served as ancient, accurate map of the sky

The catalog was thought to be lost -- but was now rediscovered.

Christianity is rapidly shrinking in the US as more and more people are just not into religion

Within a few decades, Christianity may no longer be the dominant religion in the country.

A bored Chinese housewife created a compelling (but fake) alternative history on Wikipedia, fooling everyone for a decade

It's a type of forgery we've never seen before, and this novel-worthy fiction was created out of boredom and loneliness.

New exoskeleton leaves the lab, steps into the real world -- and adapts on the fly

This is science at its finest.

Bizarre cheating scandals are rocking the worlds of chess, poker, fishing, and tap dancing

From putting lead in fish to anal beads, the ongoing scandals have it all. Have a seat, we're going down the rabbit hole.

Cancer vaccines by 2030? Covid vaccine pioneers are optimistic

After developing the first effective vaccine against COVID-19, these two researchers have their eyes set on something bigger: cancer.

Paw patrol: More dogs in the neighborhood often means less crime

“Our study adds another reason why dogs are good for us,” the researchers say.

What is Sahara dust and why does it matters so much for the Earth

Wind, geology, and chemistry meet up to create this important phenomenon.

Igneous rocks -- an essential read for geology aficcionados

Basalts, granites, and everything in between: all you wanted to know about igneous rocks.

Transplanting poop is the new frontier for fighting life-threatening intestinal infections

What was once regarded as a fringe treatment is now proving to be a crucial tool.

New project wants to blend offshore wind energy with seaweed farms

Renewable energy meets bioeconomy.

Ancient pre-Viking arrow among trove of artifacts left behind by melting ice in Norway

The arrow, which shows impressive craftsmanship, dates from the 6th century BC, two hundred years before the Vikings emerged.

Machine learning tool could help people in rough situations make sure their water is good to drink

Chlorinating water can make it safe to drink. But sometimes, chlorine can be a scarce resource.

Nobel Prize awarded to quantum physicists that studied "spooky action"

Their work expanded our understanding of the universe and paved the way for more secure computers and communications.

The world's landmass will unite to form a new supercontinent. Meet Amasia

Pangea's successor will take shape some 200 million years in the future.

New technique from Singapore makes lab-grown meat cheaper, greener, and more ethical

Lab-grown meat seems poised to truly take off.

New AI tool can generate videos from text inputs, and it's cool and scary

Things are about to get very weird very fast.

Pandemic prep: what went wrong with COVID-19, and how can we be better prepared next time?

The world was woefully unprepared and the pandemic killed 18 million people. How will we fare if another pandemic comes along?

Why the White House wants nutrition labels on the front of packaging -- and why this matters

The Biden administration is keen to pay more attention to the health impacts of food.

New Google platform provides near-real-time data on land change and natural disasters

Fires, floods, and human intervention such as deforestation will soon be visible directly on the platform.

Who feels most threatened by more women's rights? Surprisingly, it's not older men

It's actually younger men that feel most threatened, a surprising new survey reports.

New house 3D printing concept blends concrete and wood for cheap, sustainable buildings

Would you print a house?

Crimes against humanity: UN report on China activity in Xinjiang leaves little room for interpretation

We're witnessing these crimes before our very eyes -- and you're probably buying stuff from companies that benefit from this.

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