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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.

Regular Vitamin D and Omega-3 intake reduces risk of autoimmune disease

Exciting results suggest vitamin D supplements could reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases.

Researchers successfully regrow limbs on frogs. They want to do the same thing with humans

A drug cocktail has shown promise in regrowing lost limbs.

Anonymizing smartphone data is no longer enough -- users can be identified with just a few details

There are solutions to anonymize data, but they need to be carefully implemented.

Eating meat may have not been decisive trigger in human evolution

While the researchers can't completely discard the theory, it needs more evidence to hold up.

Some Martian rocks have a distinct purple coating, and we're not really sure what it is

Red Planet? More like Purple Planet.

Major aquarium vendor to stop selling fish bowls -- they drive fish mad

A leading French aquarium vendor will no longer produce and sell fish bowls due to concerns about animal welfare.

Liquid water on Mars? Actually, probably not

What researchers thought was water may turn out to be rocks, a new study concludes.

Chimpanzees pass down what they've learned, much like humans

Researchers took a crack at understanding chimpanzee culture -- and ended up with some interesting results.

Does eating processed meat cause cancer? The evidence suggest so

The link is nothing new, but some controversy still lingers.

Hubble spots black hole "giving birth" to new star

Black holes may do more than just destroy -- they may also create new things.

What is the belly button and does it serve any purpose?

What does the belly button even do?

The frozen poop knife: debunking a popular myth

Inuits are undeniably resourceful and capable, but something about this story smells.

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