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Scientists blow bubbles into pizza to make it yeast-free

Technology, meet pizza.

New eco-friendly coating could make wood and clothes resistant to fire

The coating could be applied to a number of different materials, including 3D-printed parts and textiles.

We don't know why ISS cosmonauts wore yellow -- but US-Russia tensions are spreading to space

A lot of yellow and a lot of questions.

Cheap AI sensors could help us curve pesticide use

We may be headed towards another agricultural revolution.

There's a tool that can diagnose autism as early as 12 months of age

It works, and it's already deployed in several countries.

The devastation of Mariupol in Ukraine is visible on satellite data

It's a gut wrenching humanitarian crisis that can get even worse.

These Asian states were doing great against COVID-19. Then, Omicron came

Zero-covid strategies worked until Omicron came. Now, everything's crumbling.

What is Daylight Savings Time, how it came to be, and why we should probably get rid of it

Daylight Savings Time is actually a pretty big deal -- but is it a good thing?

The Spike: An epic journey through the brain in 2.1 seconds (review)

It's a book about spikes -- a book about ourselves.

Voles cut down grass to have a better view of predators

The tiny critters are ecosystem engineers, and it's helping them evade predators.

Octopuses have learned how to use litter from the bottom of the sea

... and there's a lot of litter to use.

Sending unsolicited nudes will become a crime in the UK

Sliding into DMs with some unsolicited saucy bits? Well, not in the UK.

You should close the blinds when you sleep. Here's why

Light is not your friend during the night. We'd be wise to shut it out.

Scientists have detected a "Deltacron" variant. Should you be worried?

It's the worst of both worlds.

The other tragedy in Ukraine: animals in zoos and shelters are getting killed. So are their keepers

It's just one of many gut wrenching stories from Ukraine. Links on how to help are at the bottom of the page

Russia's war in Ukraine is hard to grasp. We tried to make sense of it

This is a multi-faceted conflict that could shape the face of the world for many years to come.

What big companies have withdrawn from Russia?

A strikingly large number of big companies are leaving Russia. Here's who is doing it and why it matters.

Scientists peer into the dark side of a hot Jupiter

Iron clouds, titanium rain, and a lot of nasty winds.

Ship of legendary explorer Shackleton found in Antarctica 107 years after it sank

It's the "finest wooden shipwreck I've ever seen," one marine archaeologist commented.

Russians flock to VPNs to escape internet censorship

As Russian authorities try to control what information comes through, Russian internet users are trying to evade censorship.

International Women's Day: Ten Women in Science Who Aren't Marie Curie

Celebrating the work of female scientists.

A new Omicron subvariant, 30% more contagious, is starting to sweep the world

Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over.

Lead exposure from gasoline has affected the IQ of 1 in 2 Americans since the 1940s

Leaded gasoline may have stolen 800 million IQ points from the country.

Pig grunts can help us understand their inner emotions

Thousands of recordings parsed by a special algorithm can help us understand pigs' emotions.

Is it "Chicken Kyiv"? Some retailers are changing the name, but not everyone is convinced

"Kiev" is the old Russian name.

Russian authorities go full-censorship, block Facebook, Twitter, and last free media inside the country

The crackdown on free media intensifies in Russia.

Apple carts Crimea as part of Ukraine, halts sale of products and services to Russia

Tech giants continue their crackdown against Russia.

How Russia already lost the information war -- and Ukraine won it

Regardless of what happens in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the story is already clear for the free world.

Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia's hackers are embroiled in a war of their own

Anonymous and other hacker groups have also joined the fight to support Ukraine.

The age of the dinosaurs ended in the spring

The Mesozoic came to an abrupt end when a meteor strike ended most of life on Earth. Now, we know it happened in the spring.

Researchers are already gathering evidence on possible Russian war crimes

The international intelligence community is already gathering evidence and a case is being made.

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.

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