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Brisk walking for just a few days a week can drastically lower risk of death

Even if you just power walk during the weekend, you'll still be ahead with your fitness.

What are the largest pyramids in the world?

The world's largest pyramids continue to reveal their secrets.

Plant me here: Scientists map where crops grow with maximum yield and minimum environmental damage

We're growing food in all the wrong places.

Meet the four NASA astronauts destined to go back to the moon after more than 50 years

The Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in late 2024 and is a critical step towards NASA’s goals of establishing a permanent human presence on and near the Moon.

These lensless, glow in the dark glasses could stop myopia

A lot of people suffer from visual impairment due to not getting enough sunlight.

Scientists genetically modify bacteria that is immune to ALL viruses

Virus-resistant bacteria could drastically improve drug manufacturing in bio-factories.

These high-tech diapers double as urine tests

In the future, some diapers could act like a mini labs to immediately detect potential health problems.

Being tough rather than nice in negotiation saves you more money

Warming up to a seller won't score you extra points. On the contrary.

Astronomers discover ultramassive black hole measuring 30 billion suns

It's the biggest black hole ever found thus far.

Scientists name new glow-in-the-dark sea worms after supernatural beings from Japanese folklore

The out-of-this-world sea worms have been recognized as new species.

What is the limit of human lifespan? Scientists only know there's still room to age

By 2070, some woman in Japan will likely turn 130. But not even that could be the absolute limit.

Scientists unlock the fruity aroma of fermented coffee

Fermented coffee has a unique fruity aroma that makes it totally different from other caffeined brews.

Do psychedelics actually make you more creative?

LSD and magic mushrooms have always been associated with creativity and artistic pursuits. Now, scientists is having a closer look.

Your brain has an internal compass. Now, scientists say they know how it works

Scientists unravel the secrets of the brain's internal compass and its implications for degenerative diseases.

Can this brain abnormality explain why some people are psychopaths?

A brain region that is associated with reward perception and impulsive behavior is 10% larger in psychopaths.

How long before the world runs out of fossil fuels?

They won't run out during your lifetime, but there's a catch...

Are chimps really stronger than humans? A look into primate superstrength

CHIMPS. ARE. RIPPED. But they aren't really all that strong as urban myths would have you believe.

What is Kombucha and is it good for you?

Many label it as a magic drink that cures anything from constipation to cancer. Is there any truth to these claims?

How natural selection leads to evolution

It's one of the most revolutionary theories in science.

Marry or not? Charles Darwin's list of pros and cons

When faced with an important decision in life, a nifty trick is to get organized.

What is point Nemo: the loneliest place on Earth

It's literally in the middle of the ocean.

What is a raccoon dog? The animal that may have started the COVID pandemic

Genetic material from the fox-like canid was found alongside viral RNA in samples taken from Wuhan, China.

The worst frog disease in recorded history risks wiping them from the face of the Earth

A killer fungus has devastated frog populations across the world, but Africa was spared. Not anymore.

A Himalayan fungus has been used to treat cancer for centuries. Scientists now boost its potency 40-fold

Early results suggest the drug shows good anti-cancer activity in patients with advanced cancer.

First woman of color cured of HIV

Use of cells from a rare mutation not found in colored people, marks a huge milestone for HIV treatment.

Can you raise your IQ score?

Is it possible to have a higher IQ by training?

It's settled: Minimum wage hikes don't kill jobs

It may sound counterintuitive, but higher wages don't affect employment due to sector-wide market forces.

This dinosaur had the longest neck on record: more than 15 meters

Its neck was longer than a school bus.

7 potted plants that will remove indoor air pollution from your home, proven by science

Plants aren't just for show.

Notre-Dame cathedral used iron reinforcements in the 12th century

A devastating fire that engulfed the awe-inspiring landmark revealed staggering secrets about its Medieval construction.

The downed Reaper drone is just the latest in a string of reckless Russian intercepts

The Russian Air Force has a history of dangerous maneuvers and intercepts of NATO aircraft.

AI humiliated the world's Go champions. Now humans are making a comeback

Go players have become increasingly creative and more competitive in the wake of AI.

OpenAI just released GPT-4, which can now understand images. Here's what you need to know

The new iteration can perform at "human level" on various professional and academic benchmarks.

What mice with antlers can teach us about organ regeneration

Growing antlers on mice may help us regenerate tissues and even new limbs.

Single-molecule switch is a million times faster than a transistor

The ultrafast electron switch could theoretically enable computations orders of magnitude faster than currently possible with classical transistors.

Scientists make quantum spectrometers a million times more sensitive

Exploring nature just got a serious boost.

NoFap toxicity: anti-masturbation online communities linked to depression, anxiety, and even suicide

Many anti-masturbation communities trigger mental health problems rather than alleviate them, as they claim.

What is the Oedipus complex, according to experts

If all your boyfriends or girlfriends look like your parents, Freud's ghost could be slowly nodding with a knowing look somewhere.

11 mind-blowing facts about Jupiter

Jupiter is at least twice as massive as all other planets in the solar system combined. But that’s not all…

112 Elements from the Period Table Illustrated as Characters

Imagining chemical elements as comic book heroes.

What's the difference between ionic and covalent bonds

They're actually more similar than you'd think.

What's the ideal blood pressure by age: the Goldilocks of optimal heart health

Optimal blood pressure is critical to living a healthy life and staving off cardiovascular disease.

What makes things funny? The science of humor explained

Why is that YouTube video so hilarious? Let's home in on funny.

We need at least $1 trillion worth of offset to make the aviation industry carbon neutral

...and not even spending that much is guaranteed to work.

Keto and Paleo: the worst diets in both nutritional and environmental impact

Researchers compared the most popular diets’ nutritional quality and carbon footprint.

Florida's iconic gopher tortoises face serious threat from disease outbreak

The gopher tortoise may be in big trouble if nothing is done fast.

Does the moon need its own time zone? The new challenges of lunar exploration may demand it

A common lunar reference time will help keep dozens of upcoming Moon missions in sync.

Bland strawberries? Blame the pesticides

Pesticides may mess up plant's molecular mechanisms, impacting their flavor quality.

Giant Jurassic-era insect rediscovered in Arkansas after half a century

Entomologists are now excited they might find entire populations tucked away in remote parts of the Ozark mountains.

Bite mark forensic analysis is junk science, but U.S. courts are still convicting innocent people over it

At least two dozen people have been wrongfully convicted for crimes they never committed because of bogus bite mark analysis.

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