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Droughts in the 6th century paved the way for Islam to become dominant in the Arabian area

Environmental problems fueled the chaos that destroyed a kingdom -- and cleared a path for a new religion.

Critical Revolutionaries: an insightful dive into the work of five critics who shaped literature -- and society

As someone coming from the sciences, the book was surprisingly relatable and easy to comprehend -- and surprisingly humorous.

These photos of adorable Baikal seals above and beneath the water will cleanse the depressing news cycle

It's a beautiful world that's normally hidden from our eyes.

All-time high temperature record broken during unprecedented UK heatwave

If you're wondering, yes -- it's climate change.

Titan penis flower blooms in one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world

It's a sight to behold that happens once a decade or so.

A World Without Soil: a look at the precarious future of our planet's vital ribbon

It's high time we paid some attention to our planet's soils.

The James Webb Space Telescope images are truly amazing -- but astronomers are excited about something else

The highly anticipated flurry of images is everything we hoped for -- and more. But it's the spectra that have astronomers excited.

Abel Laureate Dennis Sullivan wants you to look at math differently -- and stay interested

Everything revolves around one or two things: space and numbers.

Can this futuristic, driverless tram revitalize abandoned railways?

Would you travel in one of these?

How microplastics harm us: they help viruses survive longer and travel farther

Microplastics are everywhere, and we're only starting to discover the problems they cause.

NASA wants to build a swarm of tiny, wedge-shaped robots to look for life on faraway worlds

How to look for life on unfriendly bodies like Europa or Enceladus? Just make a bunch of swimmy robots and have them look for it.

In most countries, the vast majority believes climate should be a "high" or "very high" priority

Many feel it's a problem, but few would join an organized group to convince leaders to reduce climate change.

Brief sessions teaching adolescents to accept and use stress could be solution to mental health crisis

Adolescents today are suffering record levels of stress-related anxiety and depressive symptoms.

It turns out water births can actually have significant benefits

A new study sheds new light on a rather controversial birthing technique.

Are we breeding a generation of racist AI?

It's very easy for AI to reflect the biases and discrimination we already have in society.

Zero-emissions electric boat-plane could transform sea travel

It's a plane. No, it's a boat. No, it's kind of ... both?

The Halo safety system in Formula 1 was hated by fans and drivers. It's now saving lives

What's the deal with this system in Formula 1?

Google says it will delete abortion clinic visits from users' history -- and it's really sad they have to do this

It's a twisted world when companies move in to protect people's rights from the state, but here we are.

Much noise for nothing? Moaning is not a good measure for female orgasm, study finds

A lot of things go into making an orgasm, but moaning, apparently, does not.

A new perspective on geology: scientists create incredibly detailed catalog of the origins of Earth's minerals

The work could help develop models of the planet's history, find new minerals,​ habitable planets, and even extraterrestrial life.

Some viruses make you tastier to mosquitoes -- but we can fight back

The sneaky viruses have a partnership with mosquitoes.

Japan is experiencing its worst heatwave ever

Both people and the electricity grid are suffering greatly.

What makes a Facebook clickbait title? The answer may surprise you

Long text, short headlines, and unusual punctuation can make good clickbait.

The deep, long-lasting, and sometimes bizarre symbolism of the Eye of Horus

To this day, it's one of the most important symbols from the ancient world.

Underwater jars, pollen, and charcoal could show us how the Romans made wine

Wine played an important role in the history of the Roman Empire — and the Roman Empire played an important role in the history of wine. Many Romans believed you should drink wine every day, which made the drink “democratic”. Wine wasn’t just a drink for the aristocrats; it was enjoyed by craftsmen and slaves; […]

The medical procedure that allows Rafael Nadal to compete at Wimbledon

The procedure could end up deciding who the best tennis player of all time is.

Volunteer scientists often do a really good job at producing usable data

We don't need to lock science in an ivory tower.

Heart failure? That's less important than potholes, most people seem to believe

Heart failure is widely not considered in public discourse.

Exoplanets rich in Hydrogen and Helium could be habitable for billions of years

The universe just got a lot more interesting.

What the science says about abortion rights

Safe and accessible reproductive health is backed by science and doctors. Reducing women's rights doesn't help.

Most of the world's refugees are in low and middle-income countries. Should rich countries do more?

The world is yet again experiencing a major refugee crisis, and the world's richest aren't pulling their weight.

Science shows what type of flirting works best

To master the art of flirting, it helps to study the science.

English kings didn't eat that much meat -- only when peasants hosted feasts for them

The common assumption that kings had often meaty lavish feasts may need to be changed.

Around 1 in 7 people around the world have or have had Lyme disease and the number is growing

People in rural areas are most at risk.

This cute frog is bad at frogging. Researchers now know why

The frog is probably just too small to do things like other frogs. But it found a way to survive.

This lizard can change its sex from female to male before birth

It's the first time this has been observed in a non-egg-laying lizard.

The British Bulldog is simply too unhealthy now. Don't get one until things change

The breed has become more popular in recent years, but its numerous health problems make keeping one unethical and irresponsible.

Yesterday, the US experienced several natural disasters. All of them are linked to climate change

The climate emergency is here.

Almost two billion stars: Largest, most detailed star catalog to date revealed

The European Space Agency released its treasure trove of stars.

Climate change could be triggering a shortage of spicy sauces

There's a serious shortage affecting one of the world's most popular hot sauces.

Chinese scientists release the most detailed geological map of the Moon to date

The very detailed map has been released and is free to use.

Walking can reduce pain and damage in arthritic knees

Another reason why it's important to stay active.

Turns out, brain scans are remarkably good at predicting political ideology

It looks like the biological and neurological roots of political behavior run much deeper than previously thought.

In devastated, war-torn Mariupol, a new potential threat emerges: cholera

As summer temperatures rise and the situation in Mariupol continues to deteriorate, a horrendous disease looms.

Welfare can help cut down crime, yet another study shows

Well-planned programs can discourage crime.

James Webb Space Telescope is built to withstand micrometeoroids. Here's why that matters

A speck of space rock just hit one of the telescope's mirrors, but everything is fine.

This optical illusion can help researchers better understand our pupils -- and our brain

Look at the image below. Do you see it moving or expanding somehow?

Single charger for phones and tablets to be introduced in the European Union to reduce pollution and hassle

EU officials say the move will save time, money, and tackle e-waste.

The unlikely story of how humans domesticated chicken -- and how rice played a key role in this

Cereal cultivation may have been a catalyst for the domestication of these exotic fowl.

Researchers just found out a tree in Borneo was actually two species. Indigenous populations have known for centuries

Indigenous people are important stewards of biodiversity, the researchers emphasize -- their knowledge should be cherished.

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