Hip-hop hit song named after suicide hotline linked to fewer suicides in the US
The suicide prevention anthem may have saved hundreds of lives.
This AI invented 31 million materials that don’t yet exist
It is now possible to expand the research of new materials by orders of magnitude.
Children born during the Great Depression aged faster
Your biological and chronological age are not the same -- and exposure to stress while still in the womb may...
This 525-million-year-old fossil is challenging what we know about how the brain evolved
The world's oldest fossilized brain reveals a turning point in the evolution of the nervous system.
Scientists genetically modify tobacco plant that makes cocaine
The modified plants produced 25% of the amount of cocaine made by coca plants, weight per weight.
Scanning a QR code on milk cartons could help improve livestock welfare
Animal farming is about to go through a technological revolution, but the focus needs to be on animal wellfare too.
These Roman gold coins were thought to be crude forgeries. But they may be genuine, revealing the story of a mysterious ‘Roman Emperor’
The story of a 'fake emperor' from a far-away province at the edge of the Roman Empire just got a...
Scientists develop mechanically active adhesive that prevents muscle loss
The device constantly stretches and contracts immobilized muscles to prevent muscle loss.
Introducing ‘ronna’ and ‘quetta’, the new metric prefixes used to describe stupendously large quantities
The booming growth of data is prompting scientists to come up with new creative prefixes to describe the very large,...
Scientists may have finally cracked the biggest puzzle keeping solid-state batteries from taking over the energy industry
New research finds a way to render branch-like lithium filaments harmless to solid-state batteries.
How to wake up feeling great each morning, according to science
Sleep well, exercise the day prior, have a carb-rich breakfast and you should be good to go.
Mars was covered in a huge 300-meter-deep ocean filled with life-forming amino acids
It may have been on Mars, and not on Earth, where life first appeared in the solar system.
This operation could cure prostate cancer in just one hour using targeted electrical currents
The game-changing procedure doesn't involve any surgery and has already been performed on several patients in the UK.
‘Sea nomads’ evolved abnormally large spleens to dive to unheard-of depths
Natives of Indonesia can dive up to 70 meters thanks to a genetic adaptation.
The sperm crisis: men’s sperm count down 50% since the 1970s, a decline that is accelerating across the world
A fertility crisis may be looming.
NASA finally launches the most powerful rocket in history mission around the Moon. Here’s what you need to know
This is the first practical step towards bringing NASA astronauts back to the Moon after more than 50 years of...
This 780,000-year-old fish dinner is the oldest evidence of cooking using controlled fire
Early humans liked their fish well done.
Tired of your seasonal flu shot? Scientists make mRNA flu vaccine that could last for years
We have to take a new flu shot because the virus keeps mutating -- but this could all change soon.
Dads who are involved in their sons’ upbringing also shape their testosterone. And this could have big implications for paternal care
Fatherhood can have lasting effects across generations -- and this includes through biology too.
Will going outside with your hair wet actually make you sick? A common myth debunked
Going outside with wet hair won't turn you into a viral magnet, but that doesn't mean you should do it...
Meet the Potoo bird: the living meme
It looks like a flying mouth with eyes -- and we absolutely adore it!
How to think like a genius with Richard Feynman
It's a combination of thinking like a child and always keeping a catalog of problems that require your attention.
There’s no such thing as ‘alpha’ males or females in wolf packs
We’ve been spreading a myth all this time.
These nailable solar shingles can be installed like a regular roof
If you need a new roof, might as well turn it into a solar power generator.
Dozens of ‘mute’ species are actually busy talkers. You just have to know how to listen
Many lizards, snakes, turtles, and fish thought to be completely silent do actually vocalize -- and this helped trace the...
Your smartphone can detect bridges that are about to collapse. Here’s how
A friendly reminder that your consumer phone can be a powerful tool in the service of science.
Paralyzed patients can now connect their iPhones to their brains to type messages using thoughts alone
It's now possible to mind control your smartphone. But are we ready to open this can of worms?
As children, these people literally lost half their brains. However, their face and word recognition is only 10% poorer than whole-brained peers
It's a major statement to the power of neuroplasticity.
Explore traditional songs from over 1,000 cultures with the Global Jukebox
The tool maps human expressive behavior with the geography of song, dance, and speech.
Scientists devised a quantum watch that measures time in a fundamentally different way
A new time-keeping quantum device that requires no "time zero" reference.
Baby boy is born using sperm frozen in 1996. Now, scientists claim sperm could work even after centuries of storage
Could men be able to sire direct descendents even centuries after they die? Theoretically, it seems possible.
This acoustic pioneer made the trippiest Halloween’s soundtrack by turning mushrooms into music
Experience the eery sound of a 'singing' mushroom.
Heating layer helps any electric vehicle battery charge in just 10 minutes
A rather simply design tweak could have a massive impact on EV adoption.
Madagascar’s bizarre aye-aye joins select club of nose-picking, snot-eating primates
Humans and aye-ayes share a favorite pastime.
Watch out! More pedestrians are killed by cars on Halloween than any other regular evening
Kids aged 4 to 8 are the most at risk.
Russia’s golden age of oil and gas hegemony is over. How Putin lost the energy war
Despite making a boat load of money this year, Russia shot itself in the foot with its unlawful war of...
Scientists find chemical clues that may unravel the secret to the superior sound of Stradivarius violins
A hidden layer between the wood and varnish of Stradivarius violins may contribute to their signature heavenly sound.
Why SpaceX private astronauts will have these creepy Terminator-like cyborg eyes
These cyberpunk contact lenses will ultimately help make spaceflight safer for astronauts.
Explorers finally solve the mystery of an unidentified object near the Titanic wreck
For nearly three decades, researchers have been puzzling over a mysterious sonar signal close to Titanic shipwreck.
Cats can really tell their owner’s voice apart. They just probably don’t care most of the time, study finds
Cats can distinguish and react to your silly babytalk. But they prefer not making a big deal out of it.
Scientists set new world record for data transfer at 1.8 petabits per second. That’s twice the global internet traffic
You could download twice as much data as everyone on the internet with this connection.
Who really invented the internet?
Cerf and Kahn may have invented the primary protocol for the internet, but many others made valuable contributions.
Did Vikings ever wear horned helmets? Not really, but here’s why people think they did
How a famous opera proliferated one of the most enduring myths in popular culture.
How insects literally electrify the atmosphere: A swarm of bees can generate as much electric charge as a storm cloud
Biology and physics are much more intertwined than meets the eye, and this new study proves it.
Inside the ‘Gates of Hell’: Turkmenistan’s 50-year inextinguishable fire pit
Turkmenistan's dictator has ordered the fiery crater be plugged, but closing the Gates of Hell is no trivial task.
Inside Kuru: the strange brain-eating disease caused by human cannibalism
How a strange illness connected to consuming human flesh led to two Nobel Prizes.
Does hypnosis really work for anxiety? Here’s what the science says
Evidence suggests hypnotherapy can be effective at treating anxiety, especially if it is coupled with other therapies.
How high can insects really fly?
You can't see them, but there are millions of insects flying over your head each day.
How gardening reduces depression symptoms and improves mental health
New research is adding to a growing body of evidence that suggests gardening boosts our mental health.
‘Wonder’ drug that causes massive weight loss could also suppress the desire for alcohol. Doctors are now eyeing it for treating addiction
It's a double punch combo that seems very promising.