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Chinese researchers breed smarter monkeys after inserting human brain gene

The international scientific community is shocked by yet another ethical scandal sparked by Chinese researchers.

The most energetic light recorded thus far hits Tibetan plateau

Gamma-ray particles trillions of times more energetic than regular light hit the Tibetan plateau.

High school students who study music perform better at math, English, and science

The skill you learn practicing music transfer more broadly to other fields of study.

New study reveals secret language of cell communication

Scientists eavesdrop on cell conversations.

Elite athletes may owe some of their peak performance to unique gut microbes

And some scientists think that we could one day gain access to these probiotics.

The dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs

Alcohol is a depressant that can cause all sorts of health issues when combined with drugs, illegal or not.

Excessive self-criticism for failing to reach one's "full potential" causes psychological distress

Be kind to yourself, say researchers.

Astronomers measure frigid temperature of Uranus' rings

Uranus' rings are thin and imperceptible to all but the largest telescopes.

The brain rewards new information like it does food, money, or drugs

A new study explains our tendency to overconsume digital information whether its social media or clickbait.

Fish-like robot is animated by fake 'blood'

It's scary how lifelike this robot is.

Scientists transfer memories between snails with RNA implants

Memory may be far more complex than meets the eye.

Dinosaur fossils are rich in microbes -- and this might mean we won't ever find dino proteins

There goes Jurassic Park!

Scientists explain the 'snow globe effect' of freezing soap bubbles

A mesmerizing YouTube trick finally gets naked in front of science.

AI is better at diagnosing skin cancer than even some of the best human experts

We're about to witness a paradigm shift in how diseases are being diagnosed.

Microdosing LSD might not be all that great after all, says first controlled study

Some people swear by microdosing but the most reliable study so far suggests it does little to improve mood and productivity.

Scientists have a closer look at a vaccine for stress

In the future, humans might be protected by vaccines against stress like they are now from the flu.

Spending just 2 hours a week in nature promotes health and wellbeing

Spend some time in nature this weekend.

Researchers test Alzheimer's vaccine in mice

Finally, the world may soon have a vaccine against the devastating disease.

Replacing red meat with a plant-based diet increases longevity

Yet another important study that suggests red meat is very bad for our health.

Tesla's new solar roof will cost as much as a shingle roof and electricity bill

Exciting news from Elon Musk.

You're eating a credit card's worth of plastic each week, study says

We each consume about five grams of microplastics each week.

Ridiculous DeepFake video of Mark Zuckerberg stretches Facebook's fake news policies to the limit

Social networks will be bombarded with similar fake content in the future.

Vengeful gods may be the product of complex societies

All powerful religious figures are useful in keeping large populations in check.

Abortions don't harm women's health but denying them does

Pro-life groups seem to be wrong with this one.

Humans and monkeys respond differently to music and speech

Our ability to detect pitch may have been integral to the development of language and music.

Eating while standing makes food taste worse

Eating while standing can be uncomfortable, distracting our attention from the enjoyment of food.

Meet the fish that can hold its breath underwater

A deep-sea creature is the first fish that we know of that holds its breath underwater.

Dogs mirror owners' stress levels, new study says

Dogs are deeply empathetic creatures.

There's a limit to human endurance -- and once you cross it, the body starts eating itself

There's a breaking point in your head -- but also in your gut.

What is nicotine withdrawal: symptoms, coping, and treatment

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and vitality -- but it's sure not easy.

Bees can not only count, and understand the concept of zero -- they also grasp the concept of numerical symbols

Bees pack a lot of neural hardware in their tiny bodies.

Scientists find new dinosaur species in glittering opal-encrusted fossils

Dino fossils trapped in gemstones reveal new insights about Cretaceous life.

Targeted online advertising offers little value to publishers

The adtech landscape is too opaque and complex -- and this new study shows that something needs to be done.

Physicists save Schrödinger's cat and bring us closer to quantum computers

The quantum jump that kills Schroedinger's cat isn't as sudden or random as previously believed. There is hope for our kitty yet!

Slothbot slowly, but surely monitors the environment

Scientists were inspired by the sloth -- the master of energy conservation -- to design a hyper-energy-efficient robot.

Lobbying against climate action costs billions in expected damage, study says

It's the first study that quantified the effects of lobbying on climate change policy.

Number of fishing vessels doubles while fish stocks crumble

There is fewer fish in the ocean -- and we're sending more ships to catch them than ever.

Genetically modified fungus wipes out 99% of malaria-carrying mosquitoes

A genetically modified organism could help mankind eradicate malaria.

Sonic black hole confirms Hawking radiation theory

A novel quantum simulator offers unique insights about the 'guts' of a black hole.

Mothers' breast milk protects children against infection for their entire lives

A mother's immune system is transferred to infants in remarkable ways, a new study finds.

Astronomers say exploding stars might have forced our ancestors to walk upright

It's a wild theory -- but is it crazy enough to work?

Humans may have migrated across several routes in Asia

Climate change can sometimes open up new opportunities -- and ancient humans knew that well.

Scientists zoom-in on the effects of air pollution at the molecular level

Air pollution triggers a cascade of molecular changes inside the body.

AI can create convincing talking head from a single picture or painting

AI is getting weirder by the day.

Weightlifting may improve sleep quality and anxiety in PTSD patients

Another study finds that physical activity improves PTSD symptoms.

African green monkeys howling at drones teach us about the evolution of language

Before there was the word, there was the meaning of sound.

How megafauna and humans shaped the apple's domestication

The apple is not your typical fruiting tree.

New method preserves vaccines without refrigeration

Vaccines stored in thin sheets of sugar survived for months exposed to temperatures of 40°C.

Scientists pinpoint China as major source of banned ozone-depleting chemicals

A mysterious and alarming uptick in dangerous chlorine-based chemicals has been tracked down to eastern China.

The first fungi may be a billion years old

Extraordinary microfossils found in Canada could reshape our understanding of life.

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