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A lack of sleep makes us less willing to help others -- and this could spell big trouble in the long run

Yes, you should probably sleep more.

The largest earthquake in human history may have happened 3,800 years ago

The suspected 9.5 earthquake took place in Chile and would have created huge tsunamis.

Milk alternatives are becoming more and more popular. So how healthy are they?

Soy and pea milk stand out as healthy options.

Like humans, dogs can also cry when they're very happy

Dogs produce more tears when they're flooded with emotion, and they sometimes do it when they see their human.

These researchers want to put "Fitbits" on urban trees to see when and how they grow

Sensors are getting cheaper, and they can be used for more than just tracking your run.

How geological periods got their names

From the god of Hell to mountains in Poland, geological eras have quite diverse inspiration behind their names.

They were once the only exo-planets we knew of. Turns out, they're extremely rare

A new study sheds light on the planets around cosmic lighthouses.

Medieval monks had a lot of intestinal parasites -- much more than the average person

The life of a medieval friar was tough.

This grape seed compound could tackle aging by aiming at zombie cells

So far, the method has only been tested on mice, but it seems promising and researchers also want to try it out on humans.

Two researchers shot tardigrades from a gun, and it's actually for science

Tardigrades are super tough, but they can't withstand *everything*.

Ants can be better than pesticides at protecting crops from pests

Want to reduce pests in your field? You'd probably do well to get some ants.

Meanwhile, cats in a German town have had their own lockdown period

Owners risked fines between $500 and $50,000.

Nutrition labels on food products could help people fight misleading marketing tactics

Could food labeling get people to eat more healthily?

Greenland fish survive sub-zero temperatures by being "chock-full" of antifreeze

The Arctic creatures have some stunning adaptations.

Most gifted dogs share this trait. Does yours?

Most dogs are playful, but some are more playful than others.

The drought in Europe is unveiling cautionary 'Hunger Stones' -- "when you see me, weep"

Europe's rivers are running dry as one of the worst droughts in centuries hits the continent.

Why animals are 'splooting' to deal with the heat

With the way temperatures are going, it's a word you may want to remember.

The important difference between precision and accuracy

Thought the two meant the same thing? Think again.

The effect turning our cities into heat islands

The images are pretty, but the effects can be very ugly.

Birds are using plastic plants for their nests, and it's the most Anthropocene thing ever

Man-made materials are slowly taking over the natural world.

Could climate change actually wipe out humanity? Researchers say we need to study this ASAP

We desperately need to understand what the worst climate scenarios are. Focusing only on optimistic scenarios can seriously backfire.

Polio in New York: virus shows in wastewater sampling. Many New Yorkers are still unvaccinated

Polio is becoming a real problem in the US.

Volcano erupts in Iceland -- but poses no threat to aviation yet

Iceland has even put a livestream of the volcano, while warning people to stay away from the lava and toxic fumes.

No magic solution needed: we can switch to renewables now, with the technology we have

The roadmap exists and it can be followed. We can reach 100% renewable energy within a couple of decades.

There's a contrast fluid shortage -- but researchers have ideas on how to tackle it

There's a million and one shortages right now. But this one may have a technical solution.

Feasts and worms around Stonehenge: a story of poop and parasites

Ancient poop can reveal a lot about the habits of ancient people.

Germany's $9 month-long public transit ticket seems to be working

Cheap public transit is a good way to reduce road congestion. But it's not all rosy.

Could alternative proteins help us save our climate? This consulting giant thinks so

There's untapped climate potential in alternative proteins -- proteins that don't come from meat.

Monkeypox is a global health emergency Are we about to have a new pandemic soon?

It's not the same as COVID-19, but our window of containment on monkeypox is closing rapidly.

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.

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