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Over a hundred ancient settlements found beyond Hadrian's wall in northern UK

The new discoveries could shed light on how life was like beyond the wall for the "barbarian" tribes.

Genetic study suggests many of our evolutionary trees could be very wrong

We shouldn't trust our eyes when classifying animals, the researchers argue.

In California, bees are now fish -- and that's probably a good thing

Legalese can get very weird sometimes.

Germany slashes public transit fares to reduce fuel usage

It's a move meant to slash pollution and emissions, but also to help wean Germany off its dependence on Russian oil.

Meet the world's largest plant: it's a seagrass clone

The plant, found in Australia, measures more than 180 square kilometres (69 sq miles) and used to be even bigger.

Ancient Neanderthal cave in Spain with thousands of wall paintings was used for over 50,000 years

We're still only starting to understand Neanderthal culture.

Extreme drought reveals ancient city submerged in Iraq

Falling water levels provided an unexpected opportunity for archaeologists.

Pioneers of self-assembling 2D layers receive Kavli Prize for nanoscience

It's a technology that's already affecting our lives.

Asteroseismology pioneers who peered inside the sun awarded prestigious prize

Thanks to them, we have a better understanding of the internal structure of stars

Settlements of a "lost" civilization in the Amazon found using laser

Lidar strikes again: these are the first urban centers to be discovered in the region.

Herbal supplements? Take them with a grain of salt

A recently published case study shows that sometimes, herbal supplements can also be dangerous.

Mice are terrified by something unexpected. It's bananas

Evolution sometimes leads to unexpected consequences.

Manhattanhenge is tonight. Here's what you need to know

Manhattan's rectangular grid creates a beautiful spectacle four times a year.

After centuries of being dormant, "superb" bluebells bloom in English national park

The flowers hint at the area's woody past.

Monkeypox continues to spread -- but it's no COVID-19, and it's not a sex disease

The virus isn't behaving unexpectedly, and we're still in a framework where it can be controlled, researchers say.

Lava-covered super-Earth and airless hot rocky are James Webb's next targets

Target acquired: geology from 50 light-years away.

These bees made blue honey after visiting an M&M factory

Back in 2012, beekeepers were shocked to see deep blue honey coming from the hives. Turns out, a nearby factory was to blame.

AI traffic light system could reduce traffic jams and save cities a lot of money

It seems to work in the virtual world. Can it also work in the real world?

Monkeypox is on the rise. Should you be worried?

This is giving distinct (and very unpleasant) 2020 vibes.

Chocolate milk is a surprisingly good recovery drink -- and there's science to prove it

It's far from perfect, but it's a cheap and readily available alternative.

New sustainable, cheap, and renewable biocement is made from sludge and urine

Talk about turning a problem into an asset.

In the US alone, the Pfizer vaccine saved 110,000 lives and prevented 700,000 hospitalizations in 2021

More than $70 billion in costs were prevented as well.

Brutalist architecture and its unusual, raw appeal

Few architectural styles are as polarizing and controversial as brutalism.

What vaccines and boosters actually do against COVID-19

The data is clear: there's a big difference between death rates from COVID-19 for unvaccinated, vaccinated, and boosted people.

The faces of the past -- blending science and art to reconstruct faces with Oscar Nillson

The faces of the past look simply stunning.

Roman "storage" vessels turn out to be portable toilets

Not exactly the goods you were expecting.

Eating more plant-based foods may be linked to better heart health

The evidence supporting plant-based diets grows stronger.

Antibiotic-destroying genes are widespread in bacteria found in soil and humans

It's a public health crisis waiting to happen.

After 10,000 years, spruce has finally reconquered Sweden

It's been long journey, but spruce finally made it back to Sweden.

There's a mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children. It's not clear what's going on

It's another concerning new outbreak.

All around the world, women are underrepresented in economics -- especially in the US

Researchers scoured data to see whether women were well represented in economics. They're not.

China confirms first human case of H3N8 bird flu strain

Oh no, not this again.

Dietary fiber is good for you, but not all fiber is created equal

A new study explores the effect that different types of fiber have on the human body.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter snaps haunting photo of Perseverance rover's landing gear

From its birds' eye view, Ingenuity is offering precious information.

Over 1 in 5 reptiles on the planet are endangered -- especially those in forests

It's the most comprehensive survey of reptiles to date, and it shows we need urgent action.

Life before Stonehenge: hunter-gatherers enjoyed the open woodland for thousands of years

Much effort has been put into understanding what life was like around Stonehenge. But what about life before Stonehenge?

Futuristic foods like Lab-grown meat and insects could slash our food-related emissions by 80%

Things like cultured meat or milk, insects, and microbial protein could make our food much more sustainable.

Pathogens can hitch a ride on plastic -- from our bins straight to the ocean

We're still just learning the impact of plastics on the environment.

Over 230,000 American lives could have been saved from COVID-19 -- if people got vaccinated sooner

Disinformation and vaccine hesitancy have cost the US people dearly.

Southeast Asia has a rice yield problem. It could be devastating in the long run

It's one of the biggest agricultural challenges of the coming decades.

We now know how the bizarre platypus and echidna arrived to Australia from the Antarctic

The fossil record shows a rich and intricate history for these unique creatures.

Why did the Vikings abandon their successful settlement in Greenland?

A series of droughts, and not the cold, pushed the Vikings away from Greenland.

Working in shifts is linked with worse memory and slower mental processing

Shift work is increasingly looking like a major health risk.

Pterosaurs had feathers -- but they weren't used for flying

Using feathers for thermoregulation and signaling may be hundreds of millions of years old.

Jupiter's moon Europa may have liquid water very close to its surface

A new study likens processes on Europa to those on Earth, with far-reaching implications.

Pathogens influence building architecture -- the coronavirus will be no exception

From something simple as ensuring air circulation to futuristic designs, building can be our ally in the fight against diseases.

Some 15,000 years ago, a prehistoric culture created intricate art by firelight

There's more to this art than meets the eye.

Rat tumors destroyed with ultrasound don't come back. Human trials are already underway

The technique could offer an innovative way to treat cancerous tumors.

Polar bears move into an abandoned weather station in the Arctic, allowing an eerily beautiful photoshoot

Probably the most interesting polar bear photos you've ever seen.

Oldest life on Earth may be up to 4.28 billion years old -- and this is good news for finding life on other planets

Life on Earth may have emerged earlier than believed -- back when our planet was still a "baby".

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