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These neurons in a dish learn to play Pong. Here's why this is a big deal

A tangled mess of neurons is challenging our current notion of where intelligence stems from.

Productivity paranoia in the age of remote work: why employees are wasting time to look busy

There's this growing anxiety that remote workers need to increasingly prove they're being productivity unless they want to be recalled to the office.

NASA's first planetary defense mission was a blasting success, altering asteroid's trajectory

We now have confirmation that NASA can deflect a threatening near-Earth asteroid. But this is just one experiment.

Scientists tend to hit their creative peak early in their careers

On average, researchers publish their most innovative work early in their careers.

Artificial 'blowhole' wave energy could become the world's cheapest energy source

Tidal and wave energy are considered even more reliable than solar and wind -- but getting them to work is tricky.

Light and salt crystals could help usher in the next generation of data storage

This 3D optical data storage could allow up to petabyte level of data storage.

Sunlight could turn CO2 into useful, everyday products

A computational model found that UV light can kickstart the reduction of CO2, which can then be converted into useful products like drugs, polymers, and even furniture.

Solar is now the cheapest energy in history

And it still has room to get even cheaper.

How dormant bacteria come back to life even after millions of years of 'slumber'

New research found spores can count environmental signals without expending metabolic energy, constantly monitoring for the right time to awaken.

There's a way for Europe to completely wean off Russian gas fast. But it involves turning on coal plants

The EU had been steadily making progress in moving away from coal, but now it seems forced to choose the lesser of two evils.

Science may finally explain why some of the best ideas come while taking a shower

Mindless tasks and creative thoughts go hand in hand together -- as long as it's at least mildly engaging.

DeepMind trained gamified AI to find the fastest algorithm for crucial math in computer science. Not long after, the AI beat a 50-year-old record

Researchers converted the problem of finding efficient algorithms into a single-player game.

Climate change could turn once picturesque blue lakes into murky green or brown

Rising temperatures are inviting algae blooms that threaten to color once crystal-clear lakes green or brown.

World's whitest paint is now thin enough to coat and cool down cars, trains and planes

The 'whitest white' can reflect up to 98% of incoming light, including ultraviolet frequencies.

Archaeologists find remarkable 2,000-year-old statue of Hercules in Greece

The work of art is beautifully preserved and shows great craftsmanship.

Water droplets are not wet everywhere, and this may explain how life first formed on Earth

A new study explores how the most basic ingredients of life could form in water when they shouldn't have.

Swedish scientist who sequenced the genome of Neanderthals wins Nobel Prize in Medicine

It's hard to keep track of Svante Pääbo's many groundbreaking contributions to science.

This facial reconstruction shows what a Paleolithic teenage girl looked like more than 30,000 years ago

Scientists originally thought she was male, but a fresh look has revealed some surprises.

Bionic pancreas automatically delivers insulin to type 1 diabetes patients

The device controls blood sugar better than insulin shots while dramatically improving the patient's quality of life.

Jaws, the Prequel: Spiny 439-million-year-old shark found in China is world's oldest undisputed jawed fish

The fossils reveal a critical period in the evolution of all vertebrates, including humans.

Scientists reconstruct the genome of the common ancestors of all mammals

Researchers reconstructed the genome of a mammalian ancestor using the genomes of 32 living mammals.

Did Russia actually sabotage its own Nordstream gas pipelines?

Destroying critical European energy infrastructure may mark a new dangerous escalation by Vladimir Putin.

CERN experiment finds new 'pentaquark' particle

'Normal' particles like protons and electrons are made of three quarks. These newly found decaying particles are made of five quarks.

DART slams into asteroid in NASA's first planetary defense mission. Here's what we learned so far

It finally happened: NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid to practice for a time when we need to save Earth from cosmic destruction.

This battery-free wireless underwater camera could help reveal the oceans' hidden secrets

The camera device uses sound waves to power itself and transmit data.

This passive AC can provide up to 9°C of cooling without electricity -- just add water

Using energy from the sun, this three-layer device evaporates water to cool buildings or food containers.

Bodybuilders with a history of steroid abuse are more likely to exhibit psychopathic traits and anger issues

Could men who take steroids slowly morph into psychopaths or are men with psychopatic tendencies drawn to such drugs in the first place?

About 69% of the world's diet is 'foreign', and this map proves it

Whenever people from different cultures met, one of the first things they exchanged was food. The world is now a lot richer (and bearable) thanks to them.

Unborn babies can taste and smell in their mothers' wombs

Unborn babies can taste and smell in their mothers' wombs Scientists believe the mothers' diet could influence the baby's dietary preferences later in life.

James Webb captures crystal clear view of Neptune's iconic rings

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been having a field day with the solar system recently. After imaging Jupiter, showcasing its auroras and hazes, and Mars’ crater-riddled surface, NASA has now directed the powerful space telescope towards Neptune, the farthest-reaching planet of the solar system. Webb didn’t disappoint one bit, delivering the clearest view […]

Wannabe academics conclude nothing comes closer to predicting a country's GDP than national IQ. But is this science or just racism? Yeah...

When something as vile as racism is masquerading as science, we need to have a talk.

The number of girls starting puberty early doubled during the pandemic. This surprising study says screen time may be to blame

Blue light may trigger hormonal changes that could lead to the early onset of puberty.

Five years ago, the Flint water crisis poisoned thousands. Now, 1 in 5 residents have PTSD

Many people are still afraid to touch water from the city even though it's been years since the crisis was fixed.

How cold welding works: fusing metals without heat

Welding without heat is not impossible. On the contrary, it can be quite effective.

James Webb telescope zooms in on Mars for the first time

The powerful space telescope used its potent infrared instruments to reveal unseen features from both Mars' surface and atmosphere.

Scientists dream up plan to refreeze Earth's poles by 2°C by spraying sun-blocking particles into the upper atmosphere. But is it worth it?

It's a bandaid solution rather than a cure. However, there may come a time when we have no other choice.

Why do gorillas beat their chest? This study shows they don't 'bluff'

Male gorillas beat their chest to signal dominance to other males, but also their reproductive value to females.

Götz von Berlichingen: the 16th-century legendary Cyborg Knight with an iron hand

The unbelievable story of a Bavarian knight who lost a hand in battle but gained a mechanical prosthetic hand that was way ahead of its time.

AI invents new proteins from scratch: the next frontier in biology

The powerful new AI could be used to find new cures and high-tech biomaterials.

Moose crash test dummies, constipated scorpions and the most optimal door knobs: Meet the 2022 Ig Nobel prize winners

An entertaining parody event of the Nobel Prizes just awarded the prizes for the funniest but intriguing studies of the year.

You can use this patch to tattoo yourself without pain or shedding blood

But it won't put tattoo artists out of business just yet.

Tired of a bloating gut? Avoid eating too much salt, scientists say

Selecting foods with lower sodium content, such as those that are not ultra-processed, may help relieve bloating.

World's first production solar-powered car can drive for months without charging

A Dutch startup will soon release a futuristic solar-powered car that can cover up to 44 miles (70 km) solely powered by the sun. If it's not too cloudy, that is.

A 31,000-year-old leg amputation in Borneo may be world's oldest surgery

The remarkable Stone Age operation was made on a child who survived and years later grew into adulthood.

How seahorse dads give birth to thousands of babies in a unique way

Unlike mammal moms, seahorse dads consciously go into labor.

Ancient bronze statue of mythical creature unearthed in China

Since the early 1980s, scientists have found more than a staggering 14,000 artifacts at the 3,000-year-old archaeological site of Sanxingdui in southwest China. And this site, known for sacrificial pits, is the gift that keeps on giving. Chinese scientists now report the discovery of a large bronze statue found at Sanxingdui’s Number 8 sacrificial pit, […]

James Webb Telescope snaps its first direct image of an exoplanet. Here's why it's such a big deal

Unlike other observations of alien worlds, this is a direct image. It sets the stage for more exciting exoplanet research.

Blue light from smartphones and computer screens may accelerate aging

Another reason to monitor your screen time.

This stunning AI-generated picture won a fine arts competition -- and human artists were not happy at all

Is art still art if a computer made it?

U.S. life expectancy drops sharply for the second year in a row. It's the worst decline in a century

COVID-19 was responsible for half of the steep decline -- but not all of it.

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