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That super valuable asteroid worth 100 bajillion dollars? JWST images show it's rusting

We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about it.

NASA has been working on a 'quiet' supersonic plane for years. It's almost ready

NASA is working to pave the way for the next generation of supersonic flights.

This microorganism used for biofuel production is actually three species

The differences between the species are huge.

Rare archaeological site shows Neanderthals were crafty and adaptable

They were not the rudimentary cavemen they're sometimes portrayed as.

Titanium: how we use the metal of the titans

Beyond its remarkable properties, titanium minerals also look spectacularly.

Extreme Rescue: The mountain lion caught in a trap edition

What would you do if you found a cougar caught in a trap? You should call these guys, that's what.

The banana apocalypse is coming. Can we stop it this time?

It's not the first time we've had big banana problems.

Caribbean drunken monkeys act surprisingly much like humans

Monkeys are just like humans -- when they drink.

The ancient world of crinoids: Stunning photos of these flower-like fossils that are not flowers

Have you ever seen this type of fossil?

Gaia mission shows that many asteroids have moons, and it's not clear why

These asteroids are important for understanding the history of the solar system.

What do meteor showers look like?

The Perseids (probably the most famous meteor shower) are peaking this week. But what do they look like?

Richard Feynman explains the scientific method in 10 minutes

Feynman was not only one of the most accomplished physicists in history. He was an amazing teacher.

The rainbow eucalyptus: the most colorful tree in the world

At first glance, this tree almost seems like it fell victim to graffiti vandalism. But if you look closer, you’ll see that it hasn’t been spray painted — the tree is colored like this naturally. Eucalyptus deglupta is a tall tree, commonly known as the rainbow eucalyptus, Mindanao gum, or rainbow gum. It’s the only […]

Your insecticide doesn't do squat against cockroaches

Not only can cockroaches withstand what nature throws at them, but they can even withstand the insecticides made to kill them.

The phage wars: multiple viruses block each other from infecting cells

More of a bad thing is usually bad. But in the case of viruses, it may be good.

Mars may have a lot of water in its crust. It's just too deep to use

Mars may have oceans' worth of water — but it's more than 10 km under the surface.

Breathtaking Metamorphosis: The Saturniidae Moths

These moths are some of the most amazing creatures you'll see.

Geological faults: the beauty (and science) of a key geological process

This picture encapsulates the beauty of a geologic fault -- it's like someone took it from a textbook and slammed it into real life. 

DeepMind's new AI robot can probably beat you in ping pong

It won't win any Olympic medals just yet, but the robot is probably the best ping-pong machine ever built.

Russian chess player is accused of poisoning her opponent

The heinous act was caught on tape as well.

Climate measures saved almost 40,000 lives in 2023 in Europe alone

A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.

Satellite-based radar shows how much Chinese cities have grown in the past three decades

The technique could be used for a wide array of urban studies.

Living close to pesticide use linked to higher stillbirth risk

Living within half a kilometer from pesticide use during early pregnancy or even prior to conception may be a problem.

Water-powered electric field bandage can help long-term wounds heal faster

Cheap, hi-tech bandages may be coming soon to a hospital near you.

This European satellite can track nitrogen dioxide — and it wasn't meant to

The satellites are even more potent than we thought.

Researchers in Singapore have uncovered a new Candida clade. It could be a global threat

It seems to already be present in several countries.

Venom from an almost-scorpion is useful against hospital germs

Our war against drug-resistant pathogens isn't going so well. Pseudoscorpion venom could help.

The legendary Göbekli Tepe site could be the world's earliest solar calendar

The discovery of Göbekli Tepe changed our understanding of Neolithic civilizations. We might have only scratched the surface.

Could a Bronze Age technology help us store renewable energy?

Firebricks could act as better batteries for renewable energy.

Researchers use drones to release infected mosquitoes in the wild

This can be a very useful tool against mosquito-spread diseases like malaria.

Researchers sent human muscle cells to space. They came back older

We need to figure out how to keep astronauts' muscles in tip top shape for longer missions.

Most of the food British teens eat is ultra processed

Consumption of ultra-processed foods was highest in young teenagers and teens from deprived areas.

Is this quirky little rock the oldest known animal carving?

It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but experts say it could be a 130,000-year-old sculpture.

Expiring medicine could be yet another problem for long-term space missions

Any long-term mission will require a supply of medicine — but after expiration, medicine can become ineffective or even harmful.

Raccoons are creative problem solvers and show remarkable urban street smarts

Cute, adaptable, and innovative: raccoons have it all figured out.

The Paris Olympics is the most vegetarian-friendly: 60% of options are meat-free

Paris is emphasizing sustainability and fighting the myth that you need meat for athletic performance.

Turning off a single protein extends mice's lifespan by 25%

If something similar could be done in humans, it would be massive.

Scientists figure out the elephant word for "let's go"

Elephant communication is so much more elaborate than we thought.

Trees in the Amazon are "running" uphill to escape from climate change

Trees are searching for colder temperatures, with far-reaching consequences for the entire ecosystem.

Octopus and squid pigment could make sunscreen for you and the environment

It's a win-win situation good for your skin and for corals.

These drawings were made by Onfim, a 7-year-old boy in the 13th century

The artifacts tell us a lot about life in medieval times in the area.

These small animals steal genes from bacteria to protect themselves against infection

They build their own antibiotics taking parts from bacteria.

So you think wind turbines are ugly?

Ah, yes, wind turbines are such a blight on the landscape. These oil fields look much prettier.

These God dammed goats will make you question what you know about gravity

Can you spot the goats? Oh and... can you explain the goats?

NASA stunned as Curiosity Rover finds sulfur crystals on Mars — "It shouldn't be there"

Curiosity delivers once again.

This cat is a highly-cited researcher — and it's a problem

The cat itself isn't doing anything wrong, obviously. But the fact that the system can be gamed so easily is concerning.

Taylor Swift's concerts are so popular in Europe they're triggering short-term inflation

Although it's likely a temporary effect, it goes to show just how much of an impact Swifties can have.

AI could make robot warehouses a reality

Special algorithms were able to find solutions to an immensely complex logistics problem.

Low-cost, smartphone-based spectrometer could tell you whether something is good to eat or not

Imagine knowing which berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify. Now, imagine all this, plus the identification and detection of drugs, chemicals, and biological molecules invisible to the human eye — all through a smartphone-based instrument, Phone-based […]

A disturbingly large area of our planet is covered by greenhouses

Researchers used satellites to see how many greenhouses we have in the world.

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