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The face of a man whose head was mounted on a stake 8,000 years ago

A forensic artist used archaeology, genetics, and history to reconstruct Ludvig’s appearance.

Women can tell which men are only interested in one night stands just by looking at their faces, study finds

Facial cues could inform heterosexual women, but not men, if a potential mate is more interested in casual sex than a commited relationship.

Pristine 2,300-year-old Scythian woman's boot found in frozen Altai mountains

They don't make them like they used to.

Why your dog likes to eat grass

Dogs aren’t true carnivores, but they aren’t exactly omnivores either. The reason why so many dogs like to nibble grass may be due to instinct.

What is the world's deepest cave?

Time to meet the 'Everest of the deep'.

The James Webb Telescope finally launches into space where it will revolutionize astronomy

Webb is 100 times more powerful than Hubble, capable to see the light from the dawn of the universe.

Before the age of dinosaurs, car-sized millipedes crawled the Earth on hundreds of legs

This thing was huge!

Better than Photoshop: AI synthesizes and edits complex images from a text description -- and they're mind-bogglingly good

I'd like a corgi wearing a red bowtie and a purple party hat, please.

AI completes Beethoven's unfinished 10th Symphony

Humans and machines joined hands to fill in the blanks in Beethoven's last symphony.

Ryugu asteroid rocks brought back by Japanese spacecraft get their first look

Ryugu is helping unravel the origin and evolution of our Solar System.

At least 97% of experts agree that climate change is real and caused by humans. But only 3% of the 3% of climate change deniers are actually qualified in climate science

Climate change deniers are only good for blowing smoke.

Mars 'Grand Canyon' harbors copious amounts of water beneath its surface

Water ice is rare close to the Martian equator, but scientists have now found a boatload.

At long last, scientists find a true millipede that has 1,000 legs (more actually)

Is this the chosen one?

Scientists transplant pig kidney into a human – Again

Another important step towards the promised medical marvels of xenotransplantation.

Archaeologists find 1,000-year-old Mayan canoe in underwater cave in Mexico

It's the most well preserved pre-Hispanic boat ever found.

Einstein's Theory of General Relativity aces its toughest test yet in 16-year-old study of unique pulsar system

Scientists hoped to find a deviation from this landmark theory. But general relativity proves yet again to be one tough nut to crack.

Physicists claim that a photon can be 'split' into halves

But it's all just theory for now. If confirmed, the implications in physics would be immense.

Astronomers zoom in on stars around Milky Way's supermassive black hole

The new observations are 20 times closer and sharper than ever before.

Rocket scientists and brain surgeons aren't actually smarter than the general population

Making it in professions typically seen as "very clever" may be more about hard work than innate cognitive abilities.

How outdoor learning helps both students and teachers

Outdoor learning doesn't overexcite students and make them lose focus. Quite the contrary.

Dinosaur-killing asteroid may have hit Earth during spring

Weather may have been unsuspectedly pleasant on the worst day in dinosaur history.

How to spot a liar: three cognitive techniques from science

Lying and washing the dishes at the same time can expose a deception.

How immortal Hydras regenerate severed heads

Epigenetics hold the secret to the hydra's death-defying abilities.

New Zealand wants to become smoking-free. The country will ban tobacco for anyone born after 2008

The island nation's goal is to become smoke-free by 2025.

Assisted suicide 3D-printed pod deemed legal in Switzerland

It helps terminally ill patients to meet a peaceful death in under 5 minutes.

Collectible LEGO sets have an 11% annual yield. They're a better investment than stocks, gold, or art

Collecting old sealed LEGO sets used to be seen as a geeky hobby. But it can actually be a smarter investment than most securities.

Cristina Birch, former national track champion, selected as NASA astronaut

From the track to outer space.

Cannabis abuse can cause extreme sleep patterns: too little or too much sleep

Marijuana use is linked to both short and long sleep.

Scientists find Viagra may treat Alzheimer's disease

A famous drug used to treat erectile dysfunction may be our best candidate yet for treating Alzheimer's.

New ammonia production method could cut 2% of greenhouse gas global output

Certain salts can be turned into precious ammonia without any fossil fuel input.

Nano-magnifying glass converts infrared light into visible light

The cheap converter opens the door to a range of applications ranging from tracking cancers to observing cosmic objects.

Damascus steel: the forgotten metal used to forge some of the world's most amazing blades

Materials scientists have never been able to replicate the quality of true Damascus blades to a tee.

The astrolabe: the Swiss Army knife of ancient celestial navigation

This portable astronomical calculator helped sailors explore the world for centuries.

What are symbiotic relationships: nature's matchmaking

Symbioses are dynamic relationships in which organisms of different taxa interact with either positive or negative effects.

Feeding dogs only once a day may protect them from age-related disease

Dogs will protest, but a meal a day may keep the vet away.

World's first 3-D printed prosthetic eye implanted in British patient

The technology can slash waiting time for prosthetic eyes from months to weeks.

Waterlamp generates light and electricity for 45 days with just half a liter of seawater

The WaterLight is a cordless lamp that converts saltwater into electricity to emit light anywhere.

Neanderthal man suffered from earliest example of disease jumping from animal to human

Zoonotic diseases have always plagued both humans and our close extinct relatives.

Just 3 minutes of red light therapy improves declining eyesight due to old age

Deep red light stimulates mitochondria -- the cell's power generators -- which may help people see better.

3D printing living materials with bioink made entirely from bacteria

We're witnessing a revolution in materials engineering and manufacturing.

Prehistoric moms were much better at raising their children than we give them credit for

More children likely survived infancy in hunter-gatherer times than previously thought.

Microphone-enabled smart devices are a huge privacy concern, but most of us aren't aware of it

The problem is more widespread than you'd think.

Lobsters, octopuses and crabs recognized as "sentient" in the UK

It's just a step away from banning inhumane practices in the restaurant and fishing industries.

Why lithium-ion batteries have become dirt cheap: R&D

We have research and development to thank for affordable batteries.

Galápagos giant tortoises often live over 100 years without cancer. The secret to their longevity may be in their genes

Extra copies of genes, known as duplications, help the giant tortoises live a long and prosperous life.

Exercise releases cannabis-like chemicals that fight and reduce chronic inflammation

Researchers have found a surprising link between endocannabinoids and gut microbes in reducing inflammation.

Holographic camera can see around corners or even through the skin

A new age of imaging technology is upon us.

Skunk marijuana has chemical compounds similar to garlic, which explains the similar odor

Cannabis may also share the medical properties of garlic.

The paradox of big auctions: the greater the competition, the poorer the bids

Smaller auctions may counter-intuitively sell items for better prices.

Medicinal plant extract used by Native Americans can treat both pain and diarrhea

Native American medicinal knowledge may help scientists develop drug combos in the modern age.

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