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Ancient Syrians' nutrition looked a lot like the modern Mediterranean diet

This "new" diet has been around for thousands of years.

Real photo wins award in AI-generated photo competition and it's all the irony we needed

We've come full circle.

How to keep your dog safe from ticks (and other nasty parasites)

Ticks thrive in warm weather, but you can protect your dog with grooming, environmental controls, and vet-approved treatments.

Norway found Europe's largest rare earths deposit in ancient volcano plumbing

China has a stranglehold on the global rare earths supply. Norway may loosen it.

Slight genetic tweak can increase sugarcane yield by almost 20%

Researchers fine-tuned the leaf angle of sugarcane plants — and the results were striking.

Prestigious prizes honor scientists for breakthroughs in exoplanets, biomedicine, and face recognition

Some of the most outstanding minds of our time.

Moderna's flu + Covid jab produces "higher immune response" than two separate shots

Our long-term fight against viruses continues — but we're getting new weapons.

Researchers use AI to try and decode dog vocalizations

We won't have a dog translator anytime soon, but we're slowly understanding man's best friend.

DNA study shows snow leopards eat a lot of things — including plants

Despite not being herbivorous, snow leopards seem to eat more plants than you'd think.

Astronomers use JWST to peer into the heart of the Crab Nebula

Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.

The Romans used an infamous narcotic plant — but was it for painkilling or for pleasure?

Archaeologists have finally proven that Romans used black henbane. But how did they use it?

Swiss researchers have found a way to make chocolate more nutritious and sustainable

Your favorite treat is about to become better for you and the planet.

May 2024 is the 12th consecutive month with record-high temperatures

We're entering unprecedented territory more and more.

Japan just built the world's first wooden satellite and it's a pretty big deal

Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.

New lung cancer drug results are so good it's "off the charts"

This is a very exciting result in our fight against cancer.

China just flaunted its machine gun robot dog and it's as terrifying as it sounds

The future of warfare is here and it's absolutely dystopian.

These AI headphones let you listen to a single person in a crowd or noisy area

With these headphones, all it takes is a brief glance at the desired speaker to isolate their voice.

A 1901 Map of the Undersea Cables that Shaped Global Communication

The Atlantic really looks like a pond, doesn't it?

US Renewable energy: over $80 billion a year in health and climate benefits

People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.

This prosthetic robot gives people an extra thumb and it's what we didn't know we needed

The thumbs we normally have are pretty useful. But what if we had another?

We need to make electric cars noisier. Otherwise, they can be dangerous to pedestrians

Electric cars may be twice as likely to hit pedestrians because they're harder to hear. But it may not just be the cars themselves.

You may soon charge your laptop in one minute with the power of supercapacitors

Researchers have found the "missing link" required for the technology.

That vinegar and baking soda mix doesn't actually clean things. It's a visual placebo

This common idea is actually a load of fizz.

Scientists may have found a way to produce zero-emission cement

Recycling used cement could dramatically lower the industry's emissions.

Cows can be excellent therapy animals. But they seem to prefer women over men

Cuddling with cows provides a unique and powerful boost to emotional well-being. It's a fresh take on animal-assisted therapy.

Whales replicate "mythical" behavior described in ancient manuscripts

The technique is thought to have contributed to myths about sea monsters.

Scientists create tiny robots from human cells that can heal neuron tissue

Personalized medicine? How about a robot that repairs your tissue from the inside

Why older adults are getting smarter than before: insights from new research

The cognitive gap between generations is narrowing.

New study reveals shocking levels of smartphone addiction among teenage girls

Smartphone addiction has been linked to mental problems such as anxiety.

Our groundwater resources are getting depleted, but there's still time to act

The water we don't see is being depleted fast.

Unique 2,700-year-old leather armor shows how ancient people transferred technology

This unique piece of ancient armor reveals a cultural exchange across a continent.

These autonomous drones can recharge themselves from power lines

Drones have come a long way in only a few years -- and they're about to become even more powerful.

This ancient Pacific culture had a completely different way of building cities -- until Europeans came along

These cities had a lot of gardens and green spaces in between homes and other buildings

Researchers find the missing river that helped build the pyramids

It's an important puzzle piece in showing how the pyramids were built.

Are turtles dinosaurs? Their evolution took its own distinct path

They're more like cousins than siblings.

The green quest to revive and reinvent a traditional Japanese material

Researchers have created a version of washi that is not only stronger, but also completely biodegradable.

Mysterious "L-shaped" buried structure found near Pyramids of Giza

We're uncovering Egyptian relics without a single shovel.

Two decades of research show plant-based diets really are better for you

Plant-based diets have become more than a trend; they are now a cornerstone of many health recommendations. Suboptimal diets, rich in processed meats and sugars, are known culprits behind the soaring rates of several illnesses. In contrast, diets abundant in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains offer a protective shield against these diseases. The shift […]

Crab museum crowns the world's best "crabby" jokes

Several jokes were disqualified for "scientific inaccuracy," said organizers — "and rather a lot for lewdness."

The summer of 2023 was the warmest in 2,000 years

It's hot and it's about to get even hotter.

City trees save lives. But there's an important "tree inequality"

In cities across the United States, a silent disparity is brewing in the shade.

Edible milk-based gel could be used to treat alcohol intoxication

Alcohol poisoning is a surprisingly common problem. Soon, we may have a better way to treat it.

Did humans evolve to run long distances?

Running is one thing humans are really good at. Could that be owed to hunting?

It's cicada season. Are cicadas dangerous (to you or your pets)?

This is one of the quirkiest adaptations in nature.

When do cicadas emerge — and how do they know when to do it?

Cicadas aren't dangerous and they're pretty amazing.

Venezuela has become the first country to lose all its glaciers

No more "eternal snows" in Venezuela.

Florida's cultured meat ban is dumb. But it can have big consequences

The "global elite" wants everyone to "eat bugs". Or something. Anyway, ban it.

London just built a massive sewage tunnel to clean up its poop problem

The tunnel is large enough to fit three buses side by side.

Researchers spot five new hydrothermal vents that can help us study alien life

Hydrothermal vents are some of the most interesting geological phenomena on the planet.

A strikingly high percentage of mental health problems comes from childhood maltreatment

We knew childhood abuse was a big problem, but the scale of it is striking.

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