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This well might be the oldest wood structure in the world

It might not look like much, the well dates from 7,275 years ago -- making it the oldest wooden object we know of.

“I’m not relying on evidence” for climate change, says Australian senator

When the evidence becomes overwhelming... simply ignore it.

Global warming is literally dissolving the ocean's plankton

Global warming's evil twin is acting out, and it's starting to cause major issues.

Coronavirus is increasingly looking like a pandemic -- but it's not one yet

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Sand dunes communicate with each other

They're not very social, though.

France prepares for heatwaves of 25 °C (77 °F) mid-winter

An exceptional episode of our current climate is unfolding in southern France, as the country prepares for summer-like temperatures.

Having difficulties working out? Add some fast music to it, researchers say

High-tempo music can make intese exercise seem more bearable and even increase the benefits of working out, new study finds.

Food or War? A look at feast and famine in our quest for peace and sustainability

The foods in our stores are more bountiful than ever -- but they're also more vulnerable than ever.

France bans mass-shredding of live male chicks

Science could make culling obsolete -- saving billions of chick lives every year.

Apparently, some people think coronavirus comes from Corona beer

The beer company might be getting a bit more exposure than they'd like.

Should you quit smoking abruptly or gradually? Here's what the science says

Struggling with your New Year’s resolution? Science can help.

How to prevent the coronavirus -- the best precautions

Want to avoid the coronavirus? Wash your hands, stay clear of sneezes.

In 2019, more Americans went to the library than the movies. Yes, really

Congrats to all of you!

The novel Chinese coronavirus -- everything you need to know

There are many questions about the novel coronavirus

Want to save the bumblebees? See what plants they like

Not all flowers are equal to bees.

Coronavirus updates: Germany confirms first case, 5 million leave Wuhan, hospital construction accelerates

The Wuhan novel coranavirus is spreading outside China with each passing day.

How albatrosses could help fight illegal fishing

We may have some unlikely allies in the fight against illegal fishing -- and we need all the help we can get.

The Best Science Dolly Parton Challenge Memes

Science "can do it all".

The new coronavirus spread can spread before any symptoms are visible

The fact that the virus is contagious during its incubation period is concerning

Backed by science: These annoying things that teachers do really do work

If you're a student, you might not like this.

China to build coronavirus hospital in a week, while Wuhan still on lockdown

Chinese authorities are still struggling to contain the outbreak.

China releases more stunning images of the dark side of the moon

Eye candy from the moon.

Trade was thriving in Neolithic Italy, isotope study shows

Ancient Italians were importing copper from Tuscany, a new study shows.

A new "ghost lineage" of humans found in Africa

DNA analysis shows a 'profoundly different' landscape than we thought.

New Chinese coronavirus may have come from snakes, through food markets

The dreaded coronavirus which is causing a pandemic may have come from snakes.

Venom-producing snake organs developed in the lab

This could save millions of lives.

You've been brewing espresso the wrong way this whole time, mathematicians say

It's the study you never knew you had to read.

Tropical sharks are using their fins to walk

It's evolution in the making.

Plants can easily absorb lead from solar cells

The study raises important question for using solar cells and plants on the same field.

Sign languages evolve just like spoken languages

Spanish sign languages seem to be among the oldest in Europe.

That mysterious China virus? It's reached Washington

Authorities have been caught off guard by the spreading of a pneumonia-like virus from China into the US.

Martian water was mineral-rich and salty -- good hints of habitability

The seas on Mars might have been much like those on Earth.

Your old air-conditioning might be causing the Arctic to melt

However, there's a good side to all of this.

European researchers make air out of moondust

It's not wine out of water, but it's just as impressive.

Not so fast: Modern culture moves about as fast as our biology

Is culture... Darwinian?

Native Americans didn't make massive changes to the environment. It was the Europeans

They apparently lived in harmony with the environment -- even in urban areas.

The key to avoiding massive wildfires? Small, strategic controlled fires

Fires in Australia have shown that we need to get proactive and work to prevent fires.

Australia is burning and deniers are changing tactics. Here's how

Climate change is unfolding before our eyes -- but the deniers would have us believe otherwise.

European Union wants phones to have a universal charger

Finally, it's about time!

Wind and solar energy dominate new US power

Good news... but not good enough.

World's largest flower found: a dog-sized, meat-smelling, meter-wide bloom

The flower measures 1.1 m (3.64ft) across. However, these flowers are also threatened by extinction.

Denmark generated almost half of its energy from wind in 2019

The country is well on its way to becoming carbon neutral.

Stunning timelapses show volcanic lightning in the Philippines

It has been a few days since the Taal volcano in the Philippines started rumbling. Even as things seem to have mellowed down, many unfortunate creatures remain buried in the ash, testament to the strength of the volcano — even as a full-blown eruption has not taken place. Another demonstration of that strength is the […]

US cancer survival rates have reached record highs

But despite Trump's bragging, this is not owed to his administration.

Dark matter is colder than we thought -- and we know this thanks to Einsteins crosses

New Hubble study takes us one step closer to understanding the mysterious dark matter.

The Earth was humming because a huge underwater volcano was forming

Buzzing temblors marked the formation of a supervolcano -- but there is no risk yet.

New tweets: ten species of bustling songbirds discovered on Indonesian islands

Some of these new species are already at risk of extinction.

Could installing air filters into classrooms raise students' performance?

A thought-provoking working paper suggests that installing air filters into classrooms could help students perform better by a significant margin. In October 2015, workers at a gas well in Aliso Canyon’s underground storage facility in Los Angeles, California, reported a massive gas leak. It was an environmental disaster, comparable to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. […]

Body temperatures have dropped in the past century, and it's probably because our lives are better

How hot are you? Probably not as hot as you think.

Australia set to kill 10,000 camels by shooting them from helicopters

Environmental disasters have become terribly common in Australia.

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