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Russians flock to VPNs to escape internet censorship

As Russian authorities try to control what information comes through, Russian internet users are trying to evade censorship.

International Women's Day: Ten Women in Science Who Aren't Marie Curie

Celebrating the work of female scientists.

A new Omicron subvariant, 30% more contagious, is starting to sweep the world

Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over.

Lead exposure from gasoline has affected the IQ of 1 in 2 Americans since the 1940s

Leaded gasoline may have stolen 800 million IQ points from the country.

Pig grunts can help us understand their inner emotions

Thousands of recordings parsed by a special algorithm can help us understand pigs' emotions.

Is it "Chicken Kyiv"? Some retailers are changing the name, but not everyone is convinced

"Kiev" is the old Russian name.

Russian authorities go full-censorship, block Facebook, Twitter, and last free media inside the country

The crackdown on free media intensifies in Russia.

Apple carts Crimea as part of Ukraine, halts sale of products and services to Russia

Tech giants continue their crackdown against Russia.

How Russia already lost the information war -- and Ukraine won it

Regardless of what happens in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the story is already clear for the free world.

Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia's hackers are embroiled in a war of their own

Anonymous and other hacker groups have also joined the fight to support Ukraine.

The age of the dinosaurs ended in the spring

The Mesozoic came to an abrupt end when a meteor strike ended most of life on Earth. Now, we know it happened in the spring.

Researchers are already gathering evidence on possible Russian war crimes

The international intelligence community is already gathering evidence and a case is being made.

Russian electrical vehicle chargers get hacked: "Putin is a dickhead"

EV drivers in Russia were in for a surprise when they tried to charge their cars.

Stanislav Petrov - the man who probably saved the world from a nuclear disaster

Russia's nuclear forces have been put on "high alert" after the country decided to invade Ukraine.

What is SWIFT and why banning Russia from it is a big deal

This will hurt Russia deeply.

Elon Musk: Starlink terminal is now active in Ukraine

Satellite internet access could thwart Russian attempts to cut Ukraine from the global internet.

An MIT study found that a popular mindfulness app really does work

The mindfulness industry often exaggerates. But in this case, it really does work.

Russian military seizes control of Chernobyl. Radiation levels higher than normal. Should we worry?

A worst case scenario is unlikely, but fears remain about potential Chernobyl leaks.

People find AI-generated faces to be more trustworthy than real faces -- and it could be a problem

Deepfakes are on the rise. It could just be the tip of the iceberg.

Researchers can use fiber-optic cables to create detailed maps of the subsurface

Talk about a repurposing!

Intricate Roman mosaic discovered right next to iconic London skyscraper

It's the largest Roman mosaic found in the UK in the past 50 years.

Want to live like a Roman? This historical rowing cruise on the Danube has you covered

A unique adventure wants to recreate the Roman-time experience.

The James Webb telescope could detect aliens by looking for signs of pollution

If they're like us, they'll likely be spewing out junk into their atmosphere.

An AI was just used to control plasma inside a nuclear fusion reactor

The prospect of clean, limitless energy is still a ways off -- but it's starting to take shape.

Hexagon star pattern shows James Webb is slowly getting calibrated

We're almost there.

Is the Pandemic Affecting Our Stress Levels, Putting Us at Risk?

We're all under large amounts of stress lately.

Artificial Intelligence is Changing How We Learn Foreign Languages

Learning a foreign language can be tricky. Although a handful of lucky individuals naturally possess the ability to pick up a new dialect within a short period of time, most of us find the process to be challenging and intensive. The good news is that online tutors can provide valuable assistance when needed. From understanding […]

Cultured meat is coming. But will people eat it?

Cultured meat has a lot of advantages. But if people won't eat it, it's all for naught.

Would you quit social media for $2,700? Consider joining this experiment

Do it... for science!

Even a 3-second workout every day can make you fitter and stronger

Still don't have enough time for your health?

Orangutans instinctively make and use basic stone tools

Orangutans display an ability that was once thought to be exclusively human: the ability to create tools.

Researchers have just found the biggest galaxy ever discovered -- and it's big alright

We don't really know why these ultra-big structures get so big -- but finding more of them could help us better understand them.

So this one wasp species turned out to be 16 species

Modern biology is just weird sometimes.

Nuclear energy could be the missing puzzle piece in our clean energy transition

Feared by many, nuclear energy is a clean, reliable source of energy.

Teenage pregnancy is a big problem. Sex education can help fight it

The evidence showing the benefits of sex ed is stronger and stronger.

Researchers peer into the brain of birds as they're singing their best song

A new study reveals the circuitry that enables birds to perform their best.

The safest and most deadly types of energy -- how do renewables compare to fossil fuels?

How safe do you think nuclear energy is, for instance?

New planet found "next door" to our solar system

The planet is close enough

What do frogs eat and other froggy facts

At their adult stage, frogs are generally carnivorous, but there are exceptions.

A lot of "sea serpent sightings" could actually be whale boners

Talk about a plot twist.

Black people in the US are more exposed to pollution, regardless of income

Despite progress, important disparities still remain.

Polluted air can reduce cognitive abilities -- but improvements in air quality can help

The link between air pollution and dementia thickens.

Need another reason to quit smoking? It even makes you dumber

Smoking was found to significantly affect cognitive ability.

Hubble spots three galaxies dancing in epic photo

Hubble may have spotted a very rare phenomenon.

The Bulge is back: Three Sister volcano in Oregon triggers swelling but is unlikely to erupt

GPS equipment can track very subtle ground movements.

Childhood obesity is a growing problem. Soda picture warnings could help fight it

Should we label sugar like tobacco?

Invasive hammerhead worms are starting to conquer Europe and Africa

They may look kinda cute, but they're a real menace.

Perceived fragile masculinity can wreck couples' sex life and communication

These are questions that really need to be pushed, researchers say.

People are surprisingly good at making fast, accurate, high-stakes decisions

It's the opposite of what researchers were expecting.

A thousand mysterious magnetic strands found dangling from the Milky Way

Our galaxy's center has strands nearly 150 light years long, spread across like strings on a harp.

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