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Great White sharks may mistake humans for seals, explaining attacks

From below the water's surface, swimming humans may look like food -- especially to great white juvenilles.

The new Voyager: NASA is planning an interstellar mission that could last more than 100 years

It would travel faster and farther than any man-made object we've made thus far.

How a unique facial muscle makes those 'puppy dog eyes' irresistible to humans

Over the course of generations, humans have selected dogs that were better at communicating their feelings.

Critically endangered primate sings with rhythm, much like humans

These lemurs' songs have the same rhythm as the intro to We Will Rock You.

Sharpest picture of bacteria could give antibiotics new teeth

The high-resolution image shows chinks in the bacteria’s armor that could ultimately be used to destroy them.

Your brain may have a 'fingerprint' too

It's another biomarker that makes each individual unique.

Not this time: climate change, not humans, wiped out wooly mammoths

The environment changed faster than the mammoths could adapt at the end of the last Ice Age.

Gun violence in the U.S. increased by 30% during the pandemic, despite lockdowns

Fear and stress caused Americans to buy more guns than ever -- and we all know where that gets us.

Amazing 100-million-year-old crab found perfectly preserved in amber

The pristine fossil fills huge gaps in the fossil record, explaining how early crabs left the ocean for land.

Scientists transplanted working pig kidney into a human

It's one of the biggest medical breakthroughs we've seen.

Scientists make eco-knives from hardened wood that slice through steak

The wooden cutlery could prove a sustainable alternative to steel and ceramic knives.

Horse domestication traced to 4,200 years ago in the Western Eurasian steppe

These early tamed horses became so successful they replaced all other populations throughout Eurasia in just a few hundred years.

Revisiting sunlight exposure guidelines: balancing Vitamin D with skin cancer risks

Too little sunlight will make you Vitamin D deficient. Too much and you risk sunburns and skin cancer.

Neanderthals likely spoke and understood language like humans

Neanderthals had much better oral communication abilities than their ancestors, resembling those of humans.

Are digital wallets set to replace credit cards?

Barter, coin, fiat money, credit cards and now the digital wallet -- the latest obvious step in the evolution of payments.

Scientists explore our hate/love relationship with billionaires. A paradox of inequality

Our perceptions of billionaires can vary greatly, when viewed as a group or as individuals.

Diver finds 900-year-old Crusader sword in Israel

That moment when you're out casually diving and you find a Crusader knight's lost longsword.

At least we have the memes: internet humor helps people cope with COVID-19 anxiety

Pandemic memes not only ease stress but also help people process negative news without feeling overwhelmed by them.

Roman concrete from noblewoman's tomb still stands strong 2,000 years later. Here's why

Thousands of years worth of chemical interaction between a particular type of volcanic ash and water have made the Roman concrete stronger, not weaker, over time.

There are more studies than ever, but innovation is lagging. The paradox of contemporary science

Oh, oh. Science overload!

Scientists devise self-navigating cane for visually impaired

It uses the same tech as self-driving cars.

Voice mimicking AI dupes Alexa and other voice recognition devices

These algorithms open up a new avenue of scamming and hacking.

Ice Age humans have been using tobacco since at least 12,300 years ago

No lighters back then but hunter-gathers still found a way to enjoy tobacco.

People who've tried psychedelics have lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Some people who try psychedelics may make important lifestyle changes for the better.

Breakthrough immunotherapy can kill tumors in some terminally ill cancer patients

The clinical benefits are astonishing in some cases.

The surprising similarity between Bitcoin and ancient stone money from a Pacific island

Bitcoin is often called digital gold, but perhaps digital stone money may be more apt.

Scientists are now a step closer to altering traumatic memories

A particular brain protein indicates whether or not a traumatic memory can be changed or forgotten.

The first malaria vaccine is finally here: WHO endorsement received

"This is a historic moment," said WHO chief.

NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid to practice 'planetary defense'

The whole thing will be live streamed on NASA TV.

Physicists snap first image of 'ice' purely made of electrons

It's not everyday you see a breakthrough in physics.

Do women feel cold more than men in order to create space between the sexes?

Female bats and birds tend to prefer warmer geographical areas, away from males. Something similar may occur in humans.

Wait, this isn't sushi! It's a blood-sucking sea parasite

Don't sprinkle soy sauce and wasabi on it.

Eating a hot dog could shave 36 minutes off your lifespan

There's some good news: eating a serving of peanuts adds 25 healthy minutes of life.

Scientists solve 'untreatable' depression with personalized brain implant, in world first

The experimental neural implant acts like a 'brain pacemaker' to treat depression on a case by case basis.

Largest comet ever discovered is heading towards the Sun. Nothing to worry about, though

The mammoth comet's approach will provide astronomers a unique opportunity to study the conditions of the early solar system.

What makes a good hypothesis?

Formulating a good hypothesis is the backbone of the scientific method.

Are male and female brains really different?

The field is rife with 'neurosexism'.

Electric cars could make or break the American auto industry's job market. Nearly 75,000 jobs could be lost by 2030 without government investment

The ball is in the US government's court.

How your sewage reflects how wealthy you are

Wastewater from wealthier households showed higher levels of vitamins, citrus, and fiber while poorer communites had higher levels of prescription drugs.

23,000 year-old 'ghost tracks' show humans arrived in the Americas much earlier than thought

A discovery that may rewrite the textbooks.

Inflatable prosthetic hand is controlled by thought alone

It's just a fraction of what similar commercial neuroprosthetics go for.

Naked mole-rats: the creatures that defy biology

Don't let their comical appearance fool you. These are one of the most capable and resilient creatures in the world.

Scientists make the smallest-ever man-made flying devices inspired by propeller seeds

They're about the size of a grain of sand.

Why kids hate broccoli: a foul combination with oral bacteria

Enzymes in the plant and oral bacteria can produce stenchy sulfurous compounds.

Scientists unravel mystery of 'milky seas' made by billions of trillions of luminous bacteria

Milky seas have fascinated sailors and scientists alike. Now we know how they form.

Laser beam fired through keyhole can see what's moving behind the door

Oh well. More privacy-shattering tech.

Racism causes PTSD-like effects in Black women

The continuous experience of racism can have negative effects on the brain.

When giraffes fight, they do so honorably

Giraffe males like to only pick on someone their own size.

Scientists discover thousands of ancient massive volcanic eruptions on Mars

These things were huge!

When did people first start wearing clothes? 120,000-year-old bone tools found in Moroccan cave shed clues

Some of the earliest clothes were made from sand fox, golden jackal, or wildcat furs and pelts.

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