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These are the best drone photos of the year -- and they will blow your mind

From a shark hole in a heart-shaped salmon school to social-distanced protests, these photos are something else.

SARS-CoV-2 can survive 9 hours on the human skin, compared to 2 hours for the influenza virus

Seriously, just wash your hands. Often.

No, herd immunity is still not a viable strategy -- and the Barrington declaration is unscientific and unethical

This declaration is not about science nor medicine. It's about politics.

In an ongoing, burning climate crisis, Exxon Mobil plans surge in emissions, leaked documents show

Exxon Mobil planned to increase its annual carbon-dioxide emissions by as much as the output of the entire nation of Greece,

Hydroxychloroquine advocates are angry Trump didn't take it for himself

No matter how you look at it, the whole affair is very sus.

Climate warming is changing the US planting zones

Iconic plants may disappear from their traditional zones as climate change pushes them northwards.

Within a couple of days, President Trump has posts removed from both Facebook and Twitter

For different reasons, the two social media giants have taken punitive action against the US President.

Nobel Physics laureate pays tribute to snubbed Hawking

Stephen Hawking enriched our understanding of the universe decades ago, but he never got a Nobel.

CRISPR researchers awarded Nobel Prize for chemistry

Chemistry kind of gave its Nobel Prize to biology this year.

A tale of two cesspits: 14th century latrines are revealing the medieval European lifestyle

It was the best of poop, it was the worst of poop.

Black hole researchers honored with Nobel Prize for Physics

It's celebration time in the world of physics -- and astrophysics takes the laurels again.

Merriam-Webster sees 30,500% spike in 'schadenfreude' after Trump diagnosis

Thousands and thousands of internet users have learned a new word.

Nobel Prize: Trio of scientists honored for discovering Hepatitis C virus

The discovery has likely saved millions.

This guy on Youtube makes knives from foods, sand, and other crazy materials

Ever wondered how to make a knife from jello or milk? Well, here's how.

Archaeologists in Turkey uncover wicked 2,400-year-old Dionysus mask

Now that sounds like a celebration one can get behind.

Photographer develops 120-year-old photo -- and of course it's an adorable cat

Of course it's a cat. What else could it be?

Scientists recreate the face of ancient dog

The face of the world changes all the time, but the face of a good doggo is timeless. Now, we can see it. Meet a very special Neolithic dog. Human forensics have developed greatly in recent years, up to the point where facial reconstructions have become somewhat mundane. Not only have scientists reconstructed the faces […]

Nocturnal warming: the nights are heating up faster than the days

The nights are getting hot, but it's not exactly fun.

Researchers extract DNA from insects embedded in resin

"We have no intention of raising dinosaurs," the researchers assure us.

30 million years ago, a group of monkeys sailed from Africa to South America

It's one of the craziest explorer stories you'll ever read.

Science confirms ancient alcohol-measuring technique

It's all in the bubbles, as artizanal mezcal producers have known for centuries.

MIT researchers confident their fusion reactor is "very likely to work"

It's one of the holy grails of energy production, and these researchers believe it's perfectly feasible.

This could be the first extragalactic planet we've ever found

Status report: astronomers may have found a planet outside our galaxy, something that has never been done before.

Heat and humidity can be used to disinfect and reuse N95 masks, study suggests

The world is still suffering from a shortage of effective masks -- reusing them a few times would be of excellent use.

How much matter is there in the universe? Now we (kind of) know

How do you measure... everyhing?

Mars has 'multiple bodies' of liquid water, new study concludes

This has been a tremendous month for discoveries on the inner planets.

21 experts you should follow if you want to make sense of the pandemic (and a bonus)

Get your info straight from the experts source.

Face shields aren't good at trapping aerosols, Japanese supercomputer study shows

They may offer some protection to the wearer, but not to those around.

Helsinki airport is now using dogs to detect coronavirus infections

They have a better accuracy than many specialized tests.

Meet Magawa, the Hero Rat awarded bravery medal for clearing landmines

Magawa's work saves people from being killed or maimed by mines.

Menstrual cups: what they are and should you use one

It's an eco-friendly and safe alternative, but it can take some time getting used to, and some might find it unpleasant.

US elections: Here's what environmental scientists want from a president

Which science-based considerations are most important for the country's environment?

Persians were making proto-stainless steel 1,000 years ago

Archaeologists were surprised to see how advanced the steel-making technology was.

This newly-discovered Hot Neptune is one of space's most unlikely planets

We've never seen anything like this before.

13 Nobel-winning economy laureates express support for Joe Biden

Even though the economists might not agree with each other, they agree on who the better presidential candidate is for the economy.

"π Earth": Astronomers discover Earth-sized planet that takes 3.14 days to orbit its star

Like clockwork, the planet moves around its star in Pi days.

NASA unveils plans to send first woman, next man to the Moon

The $28-billion Artemis program will mark the next phase in NASA's moon exploration project.

Frozen poop knives and alligators on gas: the Ig Nobel awards

The Ig Nobel prizes make you laugh, and then make you think.

Infrared mosaic reveals hot geology on cold moon

Saturn's moon Enceladus features ice tectonics and subsurface liquid water.

Pastel Jupiter showcases violent storms in unprecedented details

The big Red Spot is just one of several massive jovian storms.

Yet another study suggests sewage water could be used to predict COVID-19 outbreaks

A growing body of evidence suggests that sewage water could be used as an alarm signal for emerging outbreak hotspots.

6 simple DIY sensor applications to get you started with Raspberry Pi

You'd be surprised just how many projects you can do with little investment and relative ease.

People on dating apps are more likely to exhibit dark personality traits

Yet another study suggests that dating apps are a breeding ground for noxious traits.

Face masks could double as makeshift COVID-19 vaccine, new theory suggests

The matter of viral load once again comes into question.

Scientists look at ways to make cheap, eco-friendly leather alternatives from fungi

The resulting materials exhibit properties similar to leather, but are much better for the environment.

Drone thermal camera reveals ancestral Wichita site in Kansas

Researchers believe a controversial conquistador visited the Wichita site.

The world's first LSD-MDMA clinical trial is about to kick off

This "candyflipping" trial marks the start of a new era in psychedelics research.

It seems that COVID-19 may cause long-term heart problems

The evidence is building for long-term post-COVID-19 health problems.

Give lab mice a better life and the science will also get better

Lab animal welfare and good science go hand in hand. A new study calls for both.

When people are offered more plant-based foods, they eat more plant-based food, study shows

Sometimes, healthy change is not that hard.

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