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Supernatural Japanese concepts: from telepathy and fate to memories of past lives

How many of these do you know?

Titan's seas look more and more like Earth's — except they're made of methane

The more we look at them, the more intriguing they are.

ESA's Icy moons mission is about to take an unprecedented shortcut to Jupiter

The Earth is about to be used as a sling.

Tampons may contain arsenic, lead, and other contaminants. Why didn't we look earlier?

Researchers urge producers to check their products more carefully.

The moon has a generous underground cave system that we could (maybe) use for bases

Subsurface lava tunnels are important for our exploration of the moon. Scientists just found a very promising one.

Stunning geological folds at Mount Head in Canada

Geological folds, exemplified by the striking features of Mount Head, offer a window into the dynamic processes that shape our planet.

Beautiful bismuth crystals: why this mineral can look so surreal

Despite its beauty, bismuth is rarely the main attraction. Most commonly, it's a by-product. d

Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 7 people. We may have a new way to deal with it

The method was so far successful in mice. Hopefully, it can be transferred to humans too.

Real-life 'Dune' suit could help astronauts conserve water

If this works, no more space diapers from now on!

The driest hot desert on Earth is in a bloom frenzy. Here's why

The Atacama Desert is usually famous for its scorching temperatures and dryness. Now, it's brimming with flowers.

Meet the world's smallest snowman -- Nanotechnology's microscopic miracle

The snowman was created more than a decade ago.

Watch a sinkhole dramatically opening inside a soccer field in Illinois

Thankfully, no one was around and there were no injuries.

FLiRT and FLuQE, the new COVID variants making the rounds

The tug of war between SARS-CoV-2 and our immune systems continues.

Researchers inject rhino horns with small radioactive doses — to save them

The idea is meant to stop poachers, but not in the way you're probably thinking.

Some people aren't buying Teslas because of Elon Musk's behavior

Some people call them antics, some people call it racism.

Could autism be linked to gut microbes— and can we use poop for diagnosis?

The link between autism and gut organisms seems to be stronger than we thought.

Yes, Hurricane Beryl is also linked with climate change

It's exactly the kind of events experts forecast would happen.

Polar rain auroras: scientists explain this spectacular solar event

An aurora illuminated the entire polar cap during a solar wind lull.

Record heat in California: we're seeing climate change unfold before our eyes

Temperature records are being broken one after another in California.

Great tits have a surprisingly good memory -- and are much smarter than we thought

Blue tits were found to be equally capable of remembering and adapting.

What are thundereggs? The rare, chalcedony-filled rocks

It's one of the most spectacular types of rock out there.

Some mice may owe monogamy to a specialized cell -- and this could be significant for humans

The hormone that may be behind this is also found in humans, but it's not clear what it does.

Researchers find traces of 12,000-year-old Aboriginal ritual carried out for millennia

The same ritual was also described until the 19th century.

Finally, green concrete? New mixture sequesters CO2 while producing strong, durable concrete

New method captures CO2 while enhancing concrete strength.

Trilobite treasures: exquisite fossils are remarkably well preserved

A team of researchers used CT scans and computer models to image trilobites in unprecedented detail.

Japan's Olympic athletes will wear outfits designed to block infrared — and the reason is disturbing

Voyeurism is the last thing we want at the Olympics, and Japan's team is taking it very seriously.

The magnificent beauty of Mount Fuji as seen from space

Space photos of Mount Fuji Mount Fuji stands standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). It’s is Japan’s highest and most iconic peak, as well as a vital part of both natural and spiritual heritage. Its snow-capped summit can be seen from great distances, offering a breathtaking view that has inspired countless works of art and […]

This ancient community in Switzerland might have been egalitarian

Perhaps we may learn a thing or two from these people.

Revolutionary acoustic technology can move and rotate objects using sound waves

The manipulation of objects using light and sound waves has just taken a significant leap forward.

Muzzle flash photography shows the striking power of a modern tank

There's some interesting physics behind it.

These incredible butterflies migrate over the Atlantic

These delicate yet resilient insects have been found to traverse an astonishing distance of over 4,200 kilometers from West Africa to the coast of South America.

Jupiter's great red spot might not be the one discovered in the 17th century

Apparently, the Great Red Spot we're seeing now is "very likely" not the same one Cassini saw.

This stunning photo of the Devil's Tower was taken in 1900

Talk about a spectacular monument of nature!

AstroPicture of the Week: The remarkably diverse suits worn by astronauts

A visual history of our space suit exploration.

ChatGPT discriminates against CVs that imply a disability

We're blindly using AI in more and more fields — but we don't really understand the consequences.

We may soon have a working HIV vaccine

This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.

Anime waifus are helping to build a nuclear fusion reactor

The same company is working on some very different projects.

There are probably microplastics in your penis

No escape from microplastics.

Archelon: The largest turtle in history

This is one of the most amazing creatures you probably haven't heard of.

This small robot is the 'jumpiest' ever created — it can jump over Big Ben

This type of robot could help us better explore the moon or Mars.

Beer could get new flavors from exotic yeasts in Patagonia

Lager beers are usually pretty limited. They may now get much more interesting.

Saturn's moon Titan has waves of methane crashing down on its coastline

It's one of the most Earth-like places in our solar system... except it's nothing like the Earth.

The mysterious monoliths are back: another one just appeared in the Nevada desert

Have you ever seen such a monolith?

Can this futuristic fabric make climate heating more bearable?

We absolutely need this on those hot summer days.

The future of clothing: wear it and then dissolve it into gelatin

You can just make and destroy new clothes on and on and on without adding to pollution.

Firefighters in the Amazon are heroes. Scientists want you to see their story

They do a job that's crucial but often goes unnoticed. This short film puts them in the spotlight.

Can an AI trainer help bring robotic exoskeletons to the masses?

AI could help train exoskeletons adapt to individual users quicker and more reliably.

How to be more likeable, according to science: make more expressions

How much does your face move around when you talk to people?

Archaeologists find mysterious 4,000-year-old structure, and it's bad news for a nearby airport

The Minoans are also famous for building the labyrinth which, according the legend, housed the Minotaur.

Submarine robots find new deep sea squid species that lays surprisingly big eggs

The deep sea is a magnificently mysterious place.

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