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Scientists find 25,000-year-old circular structure made of hundreds of mammoth bones

It's as spooky as it is fascinating.

Pregnant women with COVID-19 don't seem to pass the coronavirus to newborns

This is the second study that found no evidence of pregnant mothers with COVID-19 passing the infection to their children.

How long will the coronavirus pandemic last?

It all depends on when the rate of infection peaks. It might be by summer... but, ultimately, no one really knows.

How long does the new coronavirus last on surfaces

The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel.

How does a coronavirus test work

Early testing is crucial to curbing the spread of any infectious disease.

Hard work, not genius, is what should inspire the next generation of scientists

Winners are made with hard work and perseverance, not just talent.

Cats kill up to 10 times more wildlife than natural predators -- so keep them indoors

Domestic cats kill millions of birds and other mammals every year.

Scientists find a new way to regrow nerves in spinal injuries

In experiments on rats with spinal cord injuries, the rodents improved their walking ability following treatment.

Wuhan lockdown slowed down the international spread of coronavirus by 80%

Travel restrictions significantly curbed COVID-19 transmission between countries.

Physicists solved decades-old puzzle with huge implications for quantum computers

A happy accident lead to a breakthrough that may prove to be revolutionary in physics and beyond.

What's a pandemic? The worldwide epidemic

It's the article we were hoping not to write.

Scientists find extreme exoplanet raining with iron

On this ultra-hot gas giant, the weather report for today is cloudy, with a chance of molten iron falling from the sky.

NASA finds Mars' magnetic field is 10 times stronger than expected

Scientists hope to use this new information to unravel the internal structure and geological history of Mars.

The world's largest ecosystems could collapse in decades -- much faster than previously thought

Scientists are concerned about the irreversible damage done to global ecosystems.

Asthma drug might treat COVID-19 pneumonia

Pneumonia symptoms improved within two days of the drug's administration.

African hunter-gatherers prefer squatting to sitting -- and this may explain why they're healthier

Hazda tribespeople spend just as much time in sedentary behavior like people from the US. They prefer not to sit though, and this has positive effects for their health.

Scientists find hidden brain patterns that predict what video is gonna go viral

Certain brain patterns can forecast what kind of video becomes popula.

Sea turtles are attracted to the smell of plastic like it is food

Researchers were surprised to see loggerhead turtles respond to the odor of marine plastic like it was their favorite food.

Lettuce grown in space is just as nutritious as that grown on Earth

The findings suggest that astronauts can safely grow leaf vegetables in space -- or at least lettuce for now.

Empathetic rats avoid hurting other rats

Humans and rats seem to share the same brain region responsible for empathetic behavior.

3 out of 4 dogs suffer from some form of anxiety, and owners should be more aware of this

The incidence and severity of anxiety disorders varied greatly from breed to breed -- something that owners should be aware of in order to improve their pets' quality of life.

NASA just released this insane 1.8-billion-pixel panorama of the Martian landscape

Nearly 1,200 individual images taken last year were pieced together to produce this epic panorama.

CRISPR gene-editing therapy inserted in the human body for the first time

The technology aims to treat a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness.

Grafted mini muscles enable amputees to control robot hand with their minds

A novel way of controlling prosthetic robotic hands may change people's lives for the better.

Are Americans fed up with DNA testing?

Ancestry and 23andMe, the largest DNA testing companies, have laid off staff this year after bad sales in the previous year.

Understanding The Very Slow Economic Growth Of Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s economic growth rate has been one of the least in the U.S. in the past year and this has been evident in the reduction of job growth rate, increased claim to unemployment insurance, as well a drop in tax revenues. The numbers of people who try to access unemployment insurance are now about 2,000 […]

New Zealand parrots can assess probabilities to make the best decision

An endangered bird from New Zealand and the only alpine parrot in the world uses probabilities when taking a gamble.

We might have a new dark matter candidate particle -- and we've already discovered it before

Physicists have proposed a number of candidate particles to explain dark matter, but they were all hypothetical -- until now.

How to boost the immune system against coronavirus

Self-care is more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Drug prices in the US rose three times faster than inflation over the last decade

Drug prices have gone up a lot in the last decade, many times faster than inflation, despite the products having stayed the same.

Researchers dive deep into the genetic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade

The transatlantic slave trade was at its height between 1750 and 1850. Now, a new study analyzing the genomes of people with African ancestry has confirmed this and provides more insight.

Early Earth may have been a 'Waterworld' completely covered in a global ocean

About 3.2 billion years ago, planet Earth may have lacked continents, being covered in water.

What causes the wind and where does it come from?

Differences in air pressure are what drives the formation of wind. But, ultimately, the wind is caused by the Sun.

What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

Breast milk is a baby's first food and should be the only way of feeding infants for at least the first six months of life, according to the World Health Organization.

Recovering from a torn meniscus? Here's five things you should know

Having and maintaining an active lifestyle is one of the joys of life. It’s both a necessary part of our physical health and a great stress reliever to help with the darker, gloomier days. When we work out and get those reps in, there is always a risk of some kind of mechanical mishap with […]

Always wear a helmet to a duel: network analysis shows Game of Thrones infamous murders were pretty predictable

Game of Thrones reads like real life, claim scientists.

Scientists find the earliest evidence of ancient human interbreeding

About 700,000 years ago, the common ancestors of Denisovans and Neanderthals interbred with an archaic human population.

Archeologists discover 2,600-year-old shrine dedicated to Rome's mythical founder

The site also features an empty sarcophagus. However, researchers don't believe this was Romulus' final resting place.

AI-designed drug will be used on humans for the first time

By the end of the decade, most new drugs could be discovered by AIs.

This 'EpiPen' for spinal injuries could prevent paralysis

Nanoparticles injected in the site of injury prevents immune cells from scaring the spinal the cord and damaging nerve cells.

Digital healthcare is booming -- but who will come out on top?

Despite billions of dollars worth of capital flowing into digital healthcare startups, many are vulnerable to imminent collapse.

Binaural beats might improve attention but they don't improve mood

Those YouTube 12-hour binaureal loops aren't better than regular sounds at modulating mood.

Western junk-food diet can slow down your brain and make you eat even more junk

Just one week of switching to a diet of burgers, waffles, milkshakes, and sugary cereals can be enough to trigger significant memory and learning impairements.

Scientists jump-start consciousness in brains of monkeys

Electrically stimulating a region of the brain woke macaques even when they were under deep anesthesia.

India's first political deepfake during elections is deeply concerning

A deepfake of the president of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party went viral on WhatsApp in the country earlier this month.

How ancient gut microbes might have shaped human evolution

The microbes in our guts have helped our ancestors adapt to new environments.

Spider-like ultra-sensitive sensor enhances human touch

Surgeons or astronauts could touch objects more naturally wearing gloves equipped with these sensors.

'Flower burial' cave offers new insight into Neanderthal death rites

A famous Palaeolithic site in Iraq has more secrets to shed about Neanderthal daily life -- as well as their after life.

Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to solve the climate emergency

Bezos announced that the first grants will be awarded this summer.

Betelgeuse is getting dimmer -- but will it explode soon?

One of the brightest stars in the night's sky is getting dimmer and changing shape.

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