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Scientists find missing building blocks of DNA in meteorites

We're inching closer to unraveling the origin of life on Earth.

Shoot and scoot: These male spiders catapult in the air immediately after mating to avoid sexual cannibalism

It's a spider-eat-spider world out there, but these nifty males have evolved strong legs to get out of harm's way.

Scientists make foot-tickling device that fits inside shoes to relieve stress

This is not just some quirky gadget though.

MDMA's miserable comedowns may actually be caused by impurities, not the drug itself

Pure MDMA taken in the right amount and setting can be an antidepressant, whereas the typical use at raves leads to the opposite effects.

The Amazon's horrific candirú fish that swims up the urethra: fact or fiction?

Amazon locals are afraid to pee while swimming in the river due to a tiny fish. But is there any truth to these nightmarish legends?

What is eidetic memory: the poor man's photographic memory

Sorry to bust your bubble, but there's no such thing as photographic memory. Here's the next best thing.

Meet the anglerfish: the most famous 'deep sea monster'

It's the fish that fishes other fish -- and it's pretty amazing at the job!

These tropical plants remove toxic heavy metals from the soil

Cleaning up contaminated soil is notoriously challenging -- unless you let nature do all the heavy lifting.

Monkeys with more friends have larger brain regions linked to empathy and social bonding

Macaques' brains seem to be shaped by the strength of their social bonds -- and the same may apply to humans.

The earliest Mayan calendar may have been found in 2,300-year-old Guatemalan ruins

Some of the most mind blowing discoveries happen when you least expect them.

Home delivery surged during the pandemic. But this won't last

Home delivery companies have had a good run but many customers say they will revert back to their old ways once the pandemic is over.

Pentagon confirms 2014 meteor that hit Earth had interstellar origin

In retrospect, this is in fact the very first interstellar object we've ever found.

New magneto-electric transistor cuts energy use while saving space. Here's why this could be huge

This could be the next major iteration in computing.

A vegan diet may actually be the healthiest choice for dogs

Contrary to popular belief, a vegan diet is not only natural for dogs, but also healthier.

Magic mushrooms treat depression by improving brain connectivity

Scientists claim they've now uncovered the fundamental mechanism that makes psilocybin so good against depression.

Newly measured W Boson breaks Standard Model of Physics. Here's why this is a big deal

The theoretical framework that is supposed to explain how nature around us works failed a critical test.

Remains found in 1,000-year-old lavish burial in Finland may belong to nonbinary warrior

The macho Viking myth is being challenged by a Medieval warrior with XXY chromosomes.

What is the Drake Equation: the math that predicts how many alien civilizations are out there

An equation that tries to dispel one of life's greatest mysteries.

The mutation that may explain how humans lost their tails

Some lucky ape-like ancestor got it 20 million years ago.

World's largest offshore wind turbine will be a 16 MW behemoth

When installed, the wind turbine will sweep an area equivalent to more than six football fields.

AI paints night vision images into full color

It's an early step towards night vision devices that produce more ‘day-like’ images.

Squids seen changing skin color to camouflage against substrate for the first time

It's surprising no one noticed this before, but a happy accident changed all that.

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.

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