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Giant planet still forming around a nearby star could rewrite astronomy textbooks

Scientists have direct photographic evidence of a Jupiter-like protoplanet forming through an until now unproven mechanism.

Google made an annoying AI that explains why jokes are supposed to be funny

The ultimate goal is to close the gap between machine and human reasoning.

AI turns speech into portraits -- and it's eerily accurate sometimes

It's the racist uncle of computers.

Flying-V plane could be the future of sustainable flight

The revolutionary aircraft design could cut fuel consumption by 20%.

People generally like and hate the same kinds of smells, despite cultural separation

We may not always speak the same language, but at least we can agree on what smells good or bad.

There are two speeds of sound on Mars. Here's what this means

The first recordings of sound on Mars are not what you'd expect.

This plant-based compound could finally cure food allergies

Scientists have identified a compound that decreases the level of antibodies produced by the immune system when it encounters an allergen.

Scientists map the final, definite human genome. Here's why this is a big deal

It's a huge milestone for science but it may take many years before we reap the benefits.

Scientists use old tires to make more durable concrete

Used tires are not biodegradable nor are they easily recyclable. But scientists may have found a useful second life for them.

Ultrasound-controlled bacteria destroy cancer tumors

It's a targeted approach that may shrink tumors without hurting healthy tissue.

Amateur astronomer takes over 2 million photos to showcase Moon's dance

When art and astronomy meet, the results are always stellar.

Car thefts actually decrease when street lights are turned off

Thieves usually operate under the cover of night, but it seems like completely dark streets may scare them away.

New math can predict financial bubbles before they pop

By treating the stock market like a network, researchers have devised new tools that could forecast future financial crises and market slowdowns.

Scientists find a way to genetically modify cats that don't cause allergies

No cat would get hurt in the process, the researchers claim.

British botanist is first westerner to see Rafflesia banaoana, one of the rarest and largest 'monster flowers' in the world

Only a lucky few have ever been able to see this amazing plant up close.

Scientists find microplastics in human blood for the first time

Man-made plastic has become so ubiquitous, it's now flowing through our blood.

Amazing Pictish carved stone discovered in Scotland move archeologists to tears

"It's the find of a lifetime, genuinely," said one of the researchers responsible for the discovery.

Scientists find the speed limit of computer chips: one million gigahertz

There's still a lot of room to improve data transmission speeds.

US announces more gas shipments to EU to wean it off Russian energy

The US and EU announced a new partnership to ship more gas in light of Russian aggression.

What are dark empaths: the people with high empathy but dark traits

They're less aggressive but more likely to be master manipulators that could turn your life into a mess.

This dinosaur is bigger than T-rex but had penguin-like bones for hunting underwater

The largest carnivorous dinosaurs that ever lived actually loved to hunt underwater.

Repetition can make even the most outlandish claims seem true

Don't be fooled. Hearing the same lie 1,000 times doesn't make it less false.

New ultrasound treatment breaks up kidney stones without stress

It's a major step up compared to traditional therapy that involves anesthesia and sometimes surgery.

Brain implant restores communication in completely locked-in patient who can't even move his eyes

The courageous man can now communicate with the outside world -- something that was impossible without the implant.

Scientists untangle mystery of naked giant chalk sculpture in England -- with the help of some snails

The phallic figurine was thought to depict Heracles or an actual giant slain by local villagers. Now, scientists have learned some unexpected things.

Orangutan hipsters use slang to stand out from the pack

Social forces are encouraging orangutans to develop novel vocalizations.

Physicists find a new type of exotic ice that likely exists deep in Earth's mantle or even water-rich alien planets

The scientists made Ice-VIIt in the lab by squeezing water at a pressure more than 50,000 that found at sea level.

Clever elks move to private lands when hunting season starts. But there are some unexpected problems

The elks couldn't save themselves in the end, as Utah handed out hunting permints for private lands.

Ukraine is using AI facial recognition to identify victims and vet people at checkpoints

High-tech facial recognition AI is now joining the battlefield in Ukraine.

How the subconscious and emotions drive consumer spending

Humans make decisions based on emotions, not logic.

Elite sleep genes allow lucky few to get full night's sleep in just 4 hours

These genes could be targeted by drugs that improve the quality of sleep for all.

Sharks really do sleep -- and they do so with their eyes wide open

At least some species of sharks sleep, and that could eventually provide valuable insights into the function of sleep overall.

Scientists inch closer to artificial rhino eggs to save species from extinction

Starting from meager skin cells, scientists want to generate artificial northern white rhino eggs to replenish the population.

Thousands of eagles and other raptors killed by lead poisoning from hunters' gun ammo in Europe

Many birds of prey are killed after they consume the meat of other animals shot by hunters with lead bullets.

Scientists want to make sex traps for Asian giant hornets -- the insects that want to wipe out honeybees

These ghastly insects are sometimes called "murder hornets" because they've killed dozens of people. Now entomologists want to weaponize sex against them.

Scientists find oldest saber-toothed predator near San Diego

It's one of the earliest example of a mammalian hyper-carnivore, which could teach us a lot about ancient elusive saber-toothed predators.

How open-source intelligence (OSINT) is exposing the Ukraine war in real-time

This is the first war that is almost like a live-broadcast -- and the OSINT community is helping us make sense of it all.

A 10-minute visit from therapy dogs can ease the pain of emergency patients

Emergency Department (ED) visits are frightening experiences because you never know what could happen next — and such stressing situations, being greeted by a four-legged loving fluffball could make it all much more bearable. In every given year, around one in five Americans end up in the ED at least once. Most cases involve individuals […]

Ants can detect the odor of cancer just as well as dogs can

Ants with minimal conditioning training were able to sniff out cancer with an accuracy comparable to canines.

Scrambled DNA of extinct rat suggests there's no hope to resurrect the woolly mammoth

Maybe it's time to temper our enthusiasm.

Amazon indigenous people barely get dementia. Could a pre-industrial lifestyle protect against Alzheimer's?

The Amazon people may hold the key to slow, healthy aging.

New test maps acidity in the mouth to spot cavities before they form

The test could become a standard procedure when patients visit their dentists for a routine cleaning.

Is information the fifth state of matter? Physicist says there's one way to find out

If true, this could have major implications for physics.

Geese may be the first domesticated birds. It first started 7,000 years ago

First there were geese, then came fried chicken.

Scientists discover how genes from our parents may shape our behavior

Genes from the mother may strongly influence decisions made by sons, while dad's genes introduced biases over daughters.

Amazon rainforest approaching tipping point of turning into savannah

Over 75% of the Amazon is losing resilience, bringing it closer to a very dangerous threshold.

Cold oceans may have helped Megalodon reach gargantuan proportions

Megalodon sharks closer to the equator may have been twice as small as those much higher up in latitude.

Iconic Tyrannosaurus may actually be three distinct species of dinosaur

Besides a lizard king, there may have been an emperor and queen too.

What color is a mirror? It's not a trick question

Mirrors aren't 'silver' or 'colorless'.

U.S. Army tests its first high-energy laser weapon

The high-power laser weapon is meant to be deployed against drones, as well as rockets, artillery, and mortars.

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