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This snake turns into a 'lasso' to climb trees

Understanding the newly identified mode of locomotion is significant for bird conservation.

Megalodon gave birth to newborns as large as adult humans

The Megalodon babies likely ate unhatched eggs in their mother’s womb to come out on the hefty side.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?

There's no data because clinical trials did not include pregnant or breastfeeding women. But here's what we know so far.

What's exactly inside the COVID-19 vaccines?

Sorry but there’s no microchips or luciferase, just safe and effective ingridients.

How long does COVID-19 vaccine immunity last?

Scientists don't know for sure at this stage of the pandemic, but there is evidence suggesting that current vaccines could offer ample protection.

What are the side effects of the vaccine for COVID-19?

All medication has side effects, and coronavirus vaccines are no exception. Severe reactions are very rare though!

Do I still need a vaccine even if I had COVID-19?

The upside of being sick with COVID-19 is that you're likely naturally immune now, but no one knows for sure how long this immunity lasts.

Just 1% of Brazilian day traders earn more than the minimum wage

Day trading is gambling, not investing, experts say.

Why you still need to wear a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccines are here, but dangers still lurk.

Inside the quietest room in the world where you can hear your heartbeat and blood flow

It's a surreal experience but few can bear it for more than a few minutes.

7 brainy reasons why crows and ravens are the smartest birds in the world

Who you calling bird brain?

The Hidden World of Mathematics in The Simpsons

From pi to Mersenne primes, from Euler's equation to the unsolved riddle of P vs NP, The Simpsons is filled with hidden math gags.

Why Roman concrete is stronger than it ever was, while modern concrete decays

Concrete in some Roman piers is not only still viable today but stronger than it ever was. Its secret sauce? Seawater.

Venus may still be volcanically active

"If Venus is indeed active today, it would make a great place to visit," said researchers,

Musical hips: Doctors literally hear music while checking a patient's pulse

Quite possibly the weirdest ham radio flex in medical history.

The most adorable study of the year shows how dogs recognize each other

All study participants were good girls and boys.

57,000-year-old wolf pup mummy found in Yukon permafrost

The mummy may help scientists retrace the migrations of wolves across Europe, Asia, and North America.

These are some of the most awesome wildlife photos of 2020

A visual reminder of how beautiful and intriguing nature's creatures can be.

We probably aren't the first civilization in the Milky Way. It's just that the others are dead

A new study suggests that it is likely that other civilizations have existed before us in the Milky Way -- before they annihilated themselves.

Blood pressure drug also improves alcohol withdrawal symptoms

A drug with a long history for treating blood pressure and prostate problems is also affective against alcohol withdrawal.

Rare 'turtle tsunami' captured on film by conservationists

The giant South American river turtle takes 'safety in numbers' very seriously.

NASA says a gargantuan supermassive black hole is somehow missing

The hunt is on for black hole with up 100 billion solar masses that is nowhere to be found.

Breathtaking underwater photographs document the hidden lives of humpback whales

An Australian artist has captured graceful photos of humpbacks and compiled them to in a enchanting book.

Brain-eating amoeba infections expanding to Northern U.S.

Climate change may have contributed to the spread of infections in Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, and other states farther north.

European rivers are fragmented by over one million barriers

Healthy rivers are flowing rivers, say researchers.

Human facial expressions may be universal across cultures, AI study found

Smiling at weddings and frowning at funerals seem to be natural across the world.

Mammoth remains possibly butchered by human hunters found on Arctic Island near Siberia

The 20,000-year-old remains of a mammoth bear signs of human hunting and butchery.

Scientists find a fatal case of constipation in 1,000-year-old mummy with grasshopper diet

The man could no longer process food due to having a colon swollen to six times its normal diameter.

Drugs that neutralize lethal effects of snakebites could replace antivenom

The toxin inhibitors could someday save hundreds of thousands of people who fall victims to snakebites each year.

Global warming is faster than evolution -- and this could spell trouble for marine life

Aquatic life may not have enough time to adapt to an increasingly warming world.

Strange dinosaur found in Brazil had stiff rods on its shoulders

The 'well-dressed' dinosaur may offer hints about how birds such as peacocks evolved to show off.

This smart ring detects fever (and possibly COVID-19) before you feel it

The device could reveal that so-called asymptomatic cases may not be truly without symptoms.

Cheap perovskite tandem solar cell breaks new world record at 30% efficiency

A crystal known to science for more than a century has only in recent years become recognized for its use in harvesting solar power. Since the first successful usage of perovskite in solar cells in 2009, the advances in the field have grown exponentially. In just a few years of development, rated efficiency in the […]

Sure, this pandemic sucks, but at least a bee didn't sting you in the eye

Doctors document a rare case of corneal bee sting.

ZeroLabs' electric platform converts vintage cars into EVs

Thanks to this platform, any old car can be reborn as an electric vehicle.

Algae-farming fish domesticate shrimp to improve their farms

It's the first example of a non-human vertebrate domesticating another animal.

Honey bees use tool made of poop to repel giant hornet attacks

It's the first example of tool use by honey bees in nature.

Scientists trace origins of flight with pterosaur lost precursor

Small, dinosaur-like animals may have been the ancestors of the first flying vertebrates.

Face masks reduce new COVID cases by 45%

The study adds to a growing body of evidence supporting the crucial role of face masks in fighting the pandemic.

Three-wheeled solar-powered EV allegedly has 1,000 miles of range

Electric cars and solar power may work together like a hand and a glove.

This plant evolved camouflage to hide from humans

The medicinal plant from China is trying to prevent heavy harvesting.

China crashes Chang'e-5 spacecraft into moon after collecting first lunar samples in 45 years

The experience will prove useful in China's future sample missions to Mars in 2030 and upcoming crew missions to the moon.

Scientists are 'encouraged' by advanced universal flu vaccine

The vaccine offered "strong" and "durable" protection in early-stage clinical trials.

Can you die from lack of sleep?

In December 1963, two boys thought of a bright idea for a school science project– they would stay awake for as long as possible and report back on what happens inside their sleep-deprived brains. The project ended on 8 January 1964, when 17-year-old Randy Gardner had managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 […]

Rap music lyrics referencing suicide and depression double since 1998

Many rappers need self care -- and so do their listeners.

What is cellulitis? The infection that causes just one foot to get red

That warm, red, swollen area of your skin could be cellulitis.

What is Jupiter made of and does it have a solid core?

The Juno mission has revealed surprising new things about Jupiter’s structure and atmosphere.

What are stars made of?

The vast majority of stars are made almost entirely of hydrogen (about 90%) and helium (about 10%), with trace amounts of heavier elements.

What is fentanyl: the deadliest drug in America

The drug is 50 times stronger than heroin.

Power versus finesse: Neanderthals had powerful thumbs, while humans had finer control

Neanderthal thumbs were better adapted to holding tools with handles, a new study found.

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