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Ancient teeth suggest Neanderthals and Homo sapiens got it on more than a few times

The teeth had been discovered over a century ago, but researchers are now seeing them in a new light.

Johnson & Johnson's single-jab vaccine also works: 72% overall efficacy

It's not quite as effective as some other vaccines, but it only needs a single jab

Novavax vaccine has 89.3% efficacy -- but not against the South African variant

We may soon have a new ally in our fight against the pandemic.

The big fat sourdough study: researchers reveal surprising diversity, tackle baking myths

Scientists peered into those sourdough starter jars to see what makes it tick.

Phosphine on Venus? It's probably just sulfur dioxide

Life on Venus is as unlikely as ever.

Meet the three people paying $55 million for a space vacation

These are the first people to take a vacation outside of Earth.

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers could stop genetic aging, clinical study suggests

Hyperbaric chambers could be a 'fountain of youth', the study authors say.

Korean researchers develop fully transparent solar panels -- and they're smartphone compatible

Smartphones might soon power themselves.

New electric car batteries can charge up in five minutes

Charging your electric car could soon take as little time as regular petrol cars.

SpaceX bought two oil platforms to transform them into launchpads

Talk about an exciting change.

Scientists make paralyzed mice walk again, in groundbreaking treatment

The groundbreaking treatment could soon be trialed on humans.

Texas generated more electricity from wind than coal last year

Natural gas is still king in Texas, but it might have trouble holding onto that crown.

What's the cheapest COVID-19 vaccine ?

Several vaccines have laid claim to the 'cheapest' title. Things aren't entirely clear, but some vaccines are definitely cheaper than others.

A thorough comparison of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Both are mRNA vaccines -- the first of this type -- and are similar in many ways, but there are also some key differences.

16 Dog facts we've only learned in the past few years

Man's best friend has been with us for millennia, but we're still learning new things.

14 Mars facts we've only learned in recent years

There's more to the Red Planet than you think.

Could lab-grown meat prevent the next pandemic?

Many fear that COVID-19 is just a dress rehearsal for what lurks around the corner. Could lab-grown meat be an ally?

The world's oldest known cave painting in Indonesia shows a chonky wild pig

Some 455 centuries ago, these people must have seen a really big pig.

How we got a safe, effective vaccine in under one year -- without cutting corners

It's an unprecedented achievement owed to intense scientific efforts and massive funding.

Archaeologists discover dozens of Roman camps -- using a bird's eye view

Sometimes, to see down you must go up.

Masks block 99.9% of large COVID-linked droplets

Vaccines are right around the corner, but in the meantime, masks are still a key ally in reducing infection.

Landmark study shows strong links between gut microbes and health

Researchers identified microbes that correlated with an individual's risk of serious conditions to gut microbiome.

Small towns are bigger than we think -- and the world is more connected than ever

Urban and rural demographics seem to be changing faster than policy is keeping up.

NASA orbiter showcases the biggest canyon in the solar system -- and it's out of this world

The Grand Canyon ain't got nothing on this.

How many people have been vaccinated for COVID-19 so far

Vaccination campaigns are already rolling out. How's your country doing?

This AI module can create stunning images out of any text input

"an illustration of a baby daikon radish in a tutu walking a dog" "a lovestruck cup of boba" "a snail made of harp"

Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer vaccine are exceedingly rare

Vaccines save lives -- a lot of them. But it's normal to wonder about side effects.

This "electronic amoeba" is capable of solving a complex problem

Amoeba-based computers could enable us to solve some hardcore problems.

The next generation of cancer detectors could be breathalyzers

Some diseases just stink -- and cancer is one of them.

Book Review: Britain's Habitats

The perfect companion for anyone interested in British habitats -- whether you're a traveler, naturalist, or just curious.

Turns out, some plants are also night owls

Plans are just like us... well, in a way at least.

Extremely efficient microprocessors can make your computer more eco-friendly

It's 80 times more efficient than the microprocessor you're using to read this.

Forget your biology book -- here's what chromosomes really look like

The classical images are far from accurate.

Japan wants to launch a wooden satellite into outer space to reduce space junk

Eco-friendly satellites might be coming soon.

Archaeologists uncover ancient street shop in Pompeii

How do you say 'one with everything' in Latin?

Americans still consume almost all the world's opioids

The roots of the problem remain largely unaddressed.

Over half of the tidal marshes on the Hudson River were created accidentally -- that could be a good thing

The accidental creation of tidal marshes could offer resilience to the area, researchers say.

Groundbreaking treatment could cure dwarfism in children, but there are some risks

While the condition isn't necessarily something that needs to be 'cured', having a potential treatment would be useful.

The best gadgets and robots of 2020

This has been one heck of a year, that's for sure. Just look at this robot dog.

The Swedish model: a year on, the unique pandemic approach still isn't paying off

As its hospitals fill up to capacity and intensive care beds are running out, Sweden is starting to sidetrack from its initial approach.

The real color of the moon -- and why it's probably not what you think

It's part boring, part interesting, and mostly geology.

What are sensors, how they work, and why they're everywhere

They tell us what's going on in nature, in a way that's easy to read and understand.

Researchers are now studying earthquakes and geology with unused optic fiber cables

So-called 'dark fiber' could help seismologists map the underground and measure our planet's rumbles.

These adorable tiny pygmy possums are still alive after the Australian bushfires

They're alive, bless their souls, but they're at their most vulnerable right now.

Darwin's century-old prediction about flightless insect seems to be on point

Turns out, Darwin was really good about understanding evolution.

Is your partner marriage material? Rituals might hold the answer

The decision to commit to marriage is a complex one, and we often put our partner to the test -- even though we may not even realize it.

Magma crystals can make volcanic eruptions more explosive

Some volcanoes may be more explosive than we thought.

Japan's Hayabusa 2 probe just brought an asteroid piece to Earth

The samples are in 'perfect shape' and they could shed new light on the birth of the solar system.

Here's which car windows you should open to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk

Three words: open - the - windows.

Scientists map the magma plume responsible for geothermal activity in the Arctic

The Arctic may be cold outside, but it's pretty hot beneath the surface.

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