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Archaeologists discover stunning, ancient gold trove in Cyprus

The treasure contains some remarkable pieces that were made in Egypt over 3,000 years ago, from the time of Nefertiti.

Over a hundred museums release their collections in the form of coloring books you can download for free

It's more than just filling in the blanks: it's like going to the museum with your coloring.

Here's everything we know about the Omicron variant so far

It's almost everywhere already, and it's showing signs of vaccine resistance. But it's not all bleak.

Plot twist: Anti-5G bracelet worn by conspiracy theorists is actually radioactive

The "Smiley Kids armband with negative ions" was not so smiley after all.

Babies' immune systems are probably stronger than we give them credit for

They may be inexperienced, but the immune systems of infants are capable of mounting a defense.

Perseverance rover finds "completely unexpected" volcanic rocks on Mars

The discovery is important for understanding the geology of Mars -- and it's not what researchers were expecting.

Nasal vaccines may offer increased protection against respiratory viruses

It's still just a study on mice, but it suggests that nasal vaccines could be more effective.

Preliminary data suggests Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine is effective

A new generation of vaccines is coming. Will it live up to the hype?

Inexpensive, AI-driven MRI machines could revolutionize medical imaging

MRIs are often prohibitively expensive -- but that could change.

There are pesticides inside your body -- but an organic diet can flush them out

Organic food may not be all it's hyped up to be, but it does seem to have some benefits.

7.3 earthquake strikes Indonesia. Tsunami alert in place

The risk of a tsunami seems to have subsided for now, unless powerful aftershocks follow.

No males required: Two California condors had "virgin births"

Apparently, these condors can reproduce without mating.

Should we pay countries to protect their biodiversity?

This group of researchers believes so.

Horses remember their keepers' faces and are probably smarter than you think

Not only do they recognize their keepers, but they also seem to understand that photos are representations of reality.

Speaking does not imply breathing, and this is a dangerous myth

Researchers emphasize the importance of not believing this myth.

Will COVID-19 kill the open-plan office?

A favorite of many companies, the open plan office is under great pressure and may be forced to change substantially -- or go away.

Nanofibers could capture cancer cells and prevent them from spreading

It could be a solution for an aggressive type of cancer.

Solar farms are now starting to replace golf courses

Golf courses could be turned into something much more useful and eco-friendly -- and some places are doing just that

Unusual type of vine with unique "cocooning" ability discovered by 91-year-old volunteer in Japan

The plant uses leaves to build "greenhouses" for its fruits.

In the frigid Arctic, these foxes grow their own gardens

These creatures are full of surprises.

Chickens pay the price for our large eggs: 85% of them suffer fractures

It's just one of the many ways in which the poultry industry subjects animals to cruel treatment.

Acoustics and air bubbles could help researchers monitor how glaciers melt

An unusual method could help us assess glacier melting in real time.

In the polar winter of 1961, a Soviet surgeon took out his own appendix

It's one of the most badass feats in medical history.

Three million years ago, an unknown hominin species was walking on two legs

The site marks the earliest unequivocal evidence of hominin bipedalism.

Capturing Ecology – Winning images of British Ecological Society photography competition

There's some really good ones this year.

Tank-like dinosaur fossil discovered in Chile could show how spike-tails became club-tails

It took a lot of hard work and sacrifice to unravel the secrets of this fossil.

This natural chemical could keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer

It's a chemical produced by the fruits themselves.

This 1985 video of Carl Sagan warning Congress about climate is just as sobering now

We had so much time to act.

Japan's snow monkeys go fishing to survive the harsh winter

Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) are tough creatures. They’re the northernmost-living nonhuman primate, inhabiting various habitats across several islands in Japan. The most rugged of the bunch live in the Kamikochi area of Chubu Sangaku National Park of the Japanese Alps. But winter isn’t easy for them. Although the snow monkeys are omnivorous and not particularly fussy […]

Are electric toothbrushes better? Here's what the science says

Not too long ago, toothbrushes were a pretty simple thing. But with a bit of science and some marketing, things have changed quite a bit.

The Rollercoaster Bridge -- why Eshima Ohashi is so steep and so impressive

It's steep, but there's also some trickery involved.

Ruby chocolate: not just color, but actually a different type of chocolate

There's a new type of chocolate in town.

In Iceland, CO2 is sucked out of the air and turned into rock

The project, while innovative, is unlikely to save us from climate change.

Scientists figure out a way to add fat to lab-grown meat

The industry is progressing very quickly.

We're evolving right now: scientists see how our genome is changing in recent history

Evolution never stops.

New vaccine kills HIV in monkeys. Could it work in humans?

It won't happen overnight, but an HIV vaccine could be on the way.

This is one of the oldest pieces of cloth in the world -- and it's made from something surprising

Researchers have been arguing whether it's made from wool or linen. Turns out, it's neither.

Tea-coffee combination may have protective effect against stroke and dementia

Finally, something both coffee and tea drinkers can agree on.

Gay and bisexual men that move to a more tolerant country have lower risk of suicide

Being more tolerant could save lives -- quite literally.

The Vikings (and their mice) were the first to reach these idyllic Portuguese islands

Evidence shows Norse seafarers settled the Azores centuries before Portuguese explorers.

New AI approach can spot anomalies in medical images with better accuracy

It can reduce the workload of physicians and improve the results of image analysis.

Going to sleep before 10 PM could lower your risk of heart disease

... so I'm screwed.

Holocaust Museum Report: the Chinese government may be committing genocide

The museum is the latest organization to make extremely serious allegations against the Chinese government.

Sharks and seahorses found living in the Thames waterway

The river that passes through London was declared "biologically dead" in 1957 -- now, it's a thriving ecosystem.

Your cat is using your voice to constantly track your location inside the house

Cats get surprised when their humans' voices appear from somewhere else than they expect it.

Racial disparities in police shootings in the US are even bigger than previously thought

In California, for instance, Black people are almost 4 times more likely than white people to be non-fatally shot.

Atomic isotopes solve mystery about jellyfish diet

We're not even sure exactly where jellyfish lie on the food chain -- but chemistry can help solve the case.

Eating animal fat increases stroke risk -- while vegetable fat may decrease it

Not all fat is the same, the new study suggests.

Fusion breakthrough brings us one step closer to solving key challenges

Another step towards a working fusion reactor.

A vaccine cuts the risk of cervical cancer by 90%

It's already saved thousands of women from cancer.

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