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Men's penises are getting longer. Here's why this is actually a problem

The average erect penis length has increased by nearly 25% in the last three decades.

This 'everlasting bubble' endured 465 days without popping

Meet the Highlander of bubbles.

Scientists discover the largest penguin that ever lived

It was more than three times the size of today's largest living penguins.

Thousands of bikes get stolen in Amsterdam. But most of them stay there

If you're using a second-hand bike in Amsterdam, chances are it was stolen earlier without your knowledge.

Scientists make hydrogen straight from seawater

The process saves a lot of energy and money normally spent on desalination.

AI flies modified F-16 jet for 17 hours all by itself. Is this the future of the Air Force?

It's a world first that could signal the future of air warfare.

5,000-year-old 'scepters' may actually be the oldest drinking straws in the world

Bronze Age people used long straws to share beer from the same vessel.

3D-printed Jell-O-like structure using peptide inks could be gamechanger for regenerative medicine

Bioprinting has come a long way, but there's still much ground to cover.

Not just #Bard: remembering 5 embarrassing tech demo epic fails that wiped out billions

Google's fail with Bard is just the latest in a long streak of embarassing flopped demos.

Meet the Chicken of the Woods - the mushroom that tastes like chicken

A delicacy and tasty, high-protein vegetarian alternative to chicken. Be wary of what you eat from the woods, though.

This weird primitive bird with a T. rex head has scientists puzzled

The new fossils discovered in China is helping scientists bridge the gap between therapods and birds.

Are we finally seeing the end of passwords?

The slow death of passwords seems imminent in the face of more convenient biometric authentification.

What are biofilms and how do they form?

Bacteria learned there's strength in numbers. These communities are called biofilms.

Why Pluto should be considered a planet

The decision to demote Pluto to a dwarf planet was arbitrary rather than being based on science.

Scientists discover a new type of ice that behaves like liquid water

It's been described as "stop-motion water".

Rock daisies quickly conquered deserts -- but the rest of the plants aren't likely to adapt to an increasingly arid world

Today's plants are likely poorly equipped to withstand rising aridity unless they come preadapted.

8,000-year-old skeletons in Portugal could be world's oldest mummies

The discovery of forgotten photos is helping archaeologists piece together prehistoric burial practices.

Prehistoric workshop loaded with hundreds of 1.2 million-year-old obsidian tools found in Africa

The Stone Age tool manufacturing workshop produced standardized handaxes, showing our earliest ancestors were much more forward thinking than we might have thought.

Scientists are mapping all the matter in the universe to learn how it all began

Untangling the origin of the universe may be as simple as retracing your steps.

Carbon recycling system could slash steelmaking emissions by 90%

Steel is the world's most important engineering and construction material. But manufacturing it is extremely polluting.

You're probably terrible at judging 'trustworthy' faces in strangers

Trust keeps the fabric of society from tearing. But can you judge trust from appearance alone?

James Webb finds the coldest ice in the universe, packed with life-nurturing molecules

The discovery of ice in the darkest, coldest regions of a molecular cloud opens a new window into the origin of the most complex molecules.

Google shows off ChatGPT-like bot that turns hums and text into music

AI is yet again redrawing the boundaries of what we call 'art'.

This drone can both fly and swim. It can also hitch a ride by piggybacking other moving objects

The amphibious drone was inspired by the kingfisher and the suckerfish.

Does the 'Superhero' pose actually make people feel more confident?

A lot of bold claims have been made about the psychological impact of standing tall with a puffed chest and hands plants on the hips.

What is osmosis: a critical principle in biology

Osmosis -- the natural movement of water into a solution through a semipermeable membrane -- is central to all of biology.

What is Borax and is it safe?

Borax is a versatile mineral that has been used for centuries for a variety of purposes, from cleaning to preserving food.

How many birds are there in the world?

There are about six times more wild birds than humans on planet Earth.

This hairy 'Wolverine' frog breaks its own bones to extend cat-like claws

In Cameroon, some frogs are nothing like the benign variety we're used to.

Combining cannabis with prescription drugs could be a bad idea. Here's why

It could amplify the negative side effects and inhibit the positive effects of prescription drugs.

How caterpillars gruesomely transform into butterflies

From humble beginnings as caterpillars, these insects undergo a remarkable metamorphosis that turns them into one of nature's most elegant creatures.

What is Mitochondrial DNA and Mitochondrial Inheritance

Mitochondrial DNA is inherited only from the mother, and there's a lot we can learn starting from this basic fact.

Abandoned mines could be turned into gravity 'batteries 'that could power the entire planet

When a mine has been exhausted of its resources, it often becomes a forgotten eyesore. But scientists now want to give them a new life as energy storage units.

WiFi routers can see people through walls. Here's how it works

With the help of AI, the researchers were able to detect the movement of human bodies in a room using Wi-Fi routers -- even through walls.

Grinding your teeth could be the next facial recognition-like biometric authentification

It's not as cringe as it sounds.

The night sky is getting brighter by nearly 10% each year -- and this could absolutely ruin astronomy

Wildlife is also significantly affected by light pollution.

Is science going through an existential crisis? There are more research papers than ever, but innovation is sorely missed

The rate of scientific discoveries and technological innovation may be slowing down, despite an ever-growing amount of knowledge.

Danger in the salon: UV nail dryers damage DNA and cause cell mutation

A new study has uncovered a concerning truth about the ultraviolet (UV) light devices used to cure gel manicures.

Music to sleep by: what makes some songs sleepy?

New study finds that people sleep to both low-tempo and high-energy pop songs.

A breath of fresh air: simple nasal spray offers relief from snoring and breathing difficulties in children

The intervention also halved the number of children who needed to have their tonsils removed.

Archaeologists in Scandinavia find world's oldest runestone

It's a huge discovery that could help decipher one of the greatest mysteries in archaeology.

Sheltering in the face of a nuclear explosion is even harder than we thought

If you see a mushroom cloud in the distance, stay away from the windows.

A worrying trend: vaccine coverage among kindergartners continues to slip

Up to 250,000 very young children could be vulnerable to measles in the U.S.

How many countries are there really in the world?

Counting the number of countries in the world can be surprisingly complicated.

6 Reasons Why Your Eye is Twitching

Never has something so benign been so annoying.

Genghis Khan may have been killed by a pandemic

A new investigation suggests that the great warrior-emperor succumbed to the plague.

What are peptides: the building blocks of life

Peptides are the building blocks of proteins and play a crucial role in various biological processes such as cell signaling, metabolism, and immune response.

What was Albert Einstein's IQ?

Einstein never took an IQ test but some academics have estimated his score based on historical records.

Jacob's Well -- one of the most dangerous diving spots in the world

A natural wonder where many Texas come to literally chill during the scorching summer heat. It's also a dangerous diving spot.

How a compass works: your trusty magnetic guide

The magnetic compass is one of the most important instruments for navigation.

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