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Archaeologists strike gold: A literal pot of gold coins found in Turkey

The coins were likely used to pay Greek and barbarian merceneries.

Remembering the Tuskegee experiment: when rural Alabama Black men were intentionally exposed to syphilis with no treatment

It's been 50 years since one of the most unethical studies in the history of science was exposed to the public.

Money Does Buy Happiness. Life Satisfaction Rises In Concert With Wealth, New Study Shows

There's no "ceiling" apparently to how much money can contribute to happiness.

To exercise or snack? This unsuspecting brain chemical plays a major role

Step aside dopamine, you're not the only one calling the shots.

Smallest Human Limb Bone Ever Sheds New Light on Homo floresiensis, The 'Hobbits'

Early Homo floresiensis was even smaller than previously thought and may have evolved from isolated Homo erectus populations.

Scientists Discover Fossil Chromosomes in 52,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Which Could Help De-Extinct the Species

Ancient DNA discovery could be game-changer for woolly mammoth de-extinction efforts.

Ancient Egyptians Might Have Used Water-Powered Hydraulics to Build First Grand Pyramid

Ancient Egyptians might have used hydraulic systems in pyramid construction.

Mental effort is universally disliked according to major study

People generally find mental exertion highly unpleasant — so props to those who still do it anyway.

Ancient Scythians made leather out of the skin of their enemies, validating Herodotus' incredible accounts

Scientific evidence confirms the Scythians made artifacts from enemy skin, proving Herodotus' ancient tales true.

Scientists brew Biblical beer using 5,000-year-old yeast salvaged from Israel

Reviving ancient flavors, scientists brew beer using yeast from 3,000-year-old pottery.

Scientists uncover the physics behind paper cuts. Here are the types of paper most likely to cut you

New research reveals why certain paper is more likely to cause cuts.

European female frogs fake their own death to avoid mating with aggressive males

These amphibian ladies will resort to extreme tactics if that means avoiding pestering males.

Scientists turn wood into a super-black material that absorbs nearly all light. And it was all by accident

The researchers have developed prototype watches and jewelry using the new super-black wood.

Leading botanists vote to rename hundreds of plant species with racist names

Many have welcomed the decision but radical change is always challenging.

An amazingly well-preserved 3,500-year-old clay tablet from Turkey is a humble shopping list

Archaeologists don't know who wrote it but the rare find is a reminder that writing has always been a tool of convenience.

What's the deal with the purple track at the Paris Olympics? It has a secret ingredient

The colour choice is largely aesthetic but the material used is unique.

Scientists inch closer to forging element 120: the heaviest ever

Massive breakthrough in chemistry may lead to creating the coveted element 120.

Researchers Shatter Fiber-Optic Data Transfer Speed Record At 402 Tbps

It's over six million times faster than the typical UK home brodband.

Unexpected elements discovered in alchemy lab of one of the fathers of modern astronomy

Scientists still aren't sure what to make of the substances found in the remnants of Tycho Brahe's demolished alchemy lab.

DeepMind AI Matches Top Students in Solving Math Olympiad Problems

DeepMind's AI achieves medal-level performance in the International Mathematical Olympiad

I'm sorry you have to hear this: some leeches jump. They coil their bodies like cobras

Videos show that leeches can jump in pursuit of blood, ending an age-long debate among biologists.

Arabica coffee production could decrease by 80% by 2050. Can Robusta save our morning coffee?

Study finds Robusta coffee to be a resilient alternative to the climate-threatened Arabica beans.

Mysterious antimatter detected on ISS could be generated by cosmic "fireballs"

Antimatter detected on ISS could hint at unknown physics, new research finds.

Do you flush your toilet with the lid up or down? This study will make you think twice

Flushing sprays countless particles invisible to the naked eye into the air around the toilet. Some of these tiny droplets may be contaminated with pathogens.

Fearsome Komodo Dragons Have Teeth Literally Coated in Iron

Researchers find a unique iron layer keeping Komodo dragons' teeth razor sharp.

Scientists Learn How a 500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shaped Like a Taco Ate

An ancient shrimplike creature is helping scientists understand how mandibles became so common among animals.

Scientists Uncover Genetic Mutation Causing Blindness in Dogs — And Find Way To Eradicate It

A DNA test could eliminate progressive retinal atrophy in dogs altogether.

Can Men Really Smell When Women Are Fertile? Science Says Myth Busted

Researchers find no compelling evidence that men can detect women's fertility through scent alone.

Scientists Recreate Neanderthal Cooking Methods and the Results Are Eye-Opening

New study reveals how neanderthals' cooking habits could explain missing archaeological evidence.

"New Car Smell" Is A Hidden Health Hazard And Hot Summer Days Make it Worse

Many VOCs released by materials in brand-new cars are silent but potentially dangerous.

Scientists Discover Natural Sugar That Reverses Hair Loss Without Side Effects

It may be just as good as minoxidil minus the nasty side effects.

Scientists discover mysterious "dark oxygen" on ocean floor which could rewrite origin of life

Scientists discover oxygen production in the deep sea, challenging everything we know about ocean life.

China Builds World’s Largest All-Electric Container Ships

Some might call the impact just a drop in the ocean but you have to start somewhere.

Training to failure is good for building muscle but not for strength

You can grow more muscle training close to failure, but strength gains follow a different pattern.

Sneak Peek at Tempest: The Sixth Generation Fighter Jet

UK, Italy, and Japan unveil a new fighter jet concept expected to be operational by 2035 although funding concerns could derail this deadline.

Our brain doesn't perceive time as a clock. Instead, time flows with experiences, study finds

Researchers uncover the brain's unique way of tracking time through experiences.

The Existential Impact of Doomscrolling: What You Need to Know

Researchers reveal the existential dangers of doomscrolling.

New tech that converts urine to water could finally ditch astronaut diapers

New system promises to make spacewalks more comfortable.

This scientist took a large dose of psilocybin to see how psychedelics work on the brain

It was all for... science!

High-tech scans unveil the intricacies of 2,000-year-old Roman medical tools

CT scans reveal intricate design of Roman medical instruments used 2,000 years ago.

Siblings of Autistic Children Have a 1 in 5 Chance of Being Autistic Themselves

New study finds 20% chance of autism in siblings of autistic children, confirming earlier research.

Scientists are surprised by the real reason people blush

Researchers explore the connection between self-awareness and blushing.

NASA wants to send a swarm of bumblebee-like flying robots to explore Mars

Scientists are buzzing with excitement over this concept.

The Crumbling Runit Dome: The Hidden Nuclear Nightmare of the Marshall Islands

The Pacific is still facing nuclear blight nearly 70 years since the last test. Many see the Runit Dome as a ticking time bomb.

People tend to largely date and marry in their own "league", as far as beauty is concerned

New research shows that people accurately judge their own attractiveness and often partner with those who match their self-view.

Remembering Félicette: The first cat in space

Celebrating the memory of the world's first and only astrocat.

Surprising Study Reveals Life on Earth Began Just 400 Million Years After Formation

Research suggests that the universal ancestor of all life on Earth was similar to prokaryotes and had an immune system.

Ancient 1,300-year-old Chinese Tomb Reveals Vibrant Tang Dynasty Everyday Life

Intriguingly, one of the figures shown in the burial murals looks like a "Westerner".

'Night Owls' Outsmart 'Early Birds', Study Shows

Preference for evening activity is linked to higher cognitive performance, researchers find.

Two lion brothers make record-breaking swim across predator-infested waters

Jacob and Tibu bravely crossed waters filled with crocs and hippos in order to secure a mate.

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