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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.

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?

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