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What vaccines and boosters actually do against COVID-19

The data is clear: there's a big difference between death rates from COVID-19 for unvaccinated, vaccinated, and boosted people.

The faces of the past -- blending science and art to reconstruct faces with Oscar Nillson

The faces of the past look simply stunning.

What Does the Large Hadron Collider Upgrade Mean for Physics?

The Large Hadron Collider made history in 2012 by discovering the Higgs boson, now as it restarts, the search begins for new physics.

The Amazon's horrific candirú fish that swims up the urethra: fact or fiction?

Amazon locals are afraid to pee while swimming in the river due to a tiny fish. But is there any truth to these nightmarish legends?

Could cloud seeding be mankind's superpower, allowing us to control rain

You can make it rain anywhere, all you need to do is some cloud seeding. At least, that's the theory.

What is eidetic memory: the poor man's photographic memory

Sorry to bust your bubble, but there's no such thing as photographic memory. Here's the next best thing.

Meet the anglerfish: the most famous 'deep sea monster'

It's the fish that fishes other fish -- and it's pretty amazing at the job!

What does it mean if your poop is green - do you need to see a doctor?

Many different factors can change your stool color, including diet, lifestyle, and health issues.

Pathogens influence building architecture -- the coronavirus will be no exception

From something simple as ensuring air circulation to futuristic designs, building can be our ally in the fight against diseases.

How modern architecture transformed our landscape, according to experts

Thanks to modernism, we got to see high rise buildings, large glass windows, and steel bridges.

With solar sails onboard, you don’t need fuel for space travel

Solar sailing exists for real, and here is the proof.

Polar bears move into an abandoned weather station in the Arctic, allowing an eerily beautiful photoshoot

Probably the most interesting polar bear photos you've ever seen.

One country's struggling efforts to fight cervical cancer: Romania takes on HPV vaccination

We can vaccinate against a type of virus that can cause cancer. But in the real world, vaccination campaigns are often fraught with challenges.

The Journey To Complete Meat Substitution: Are We There Yet?

Meat replacements are coming.

Small and dangerous: 10 of the most dangerous human parasites ever discovered

Forget zombies, some parasites would love to eat your brain just for a change of taste.

What is microblading, and is it actually safe?

Semi-permanent cosmetic treatments like microblading are becoming more and more popular. But science is struggling to catch up.

What is the Drake Equation: the math that predicts how many alien civilizations are out there

An equation that tries to dispel one of life's greatest mysteries.

How dogs use "puppy eyes" to manipulate you -- and it works

This is manipulation I can get behind.

Whale Sharks: The Gentle Giants of the Ocean

These magnificent creatures pose no threat to humans -- but humans pose big threats to them.

Antivaxx and pro-Kremlin propaganda seem increasingly linked

A lot of antivaxx groups are suddenly pro-Putin.

What is Daylight Savings Time, how it came to be, and why we should probably get rid of it

Daylight Savings Time is actually a pretty big deal -- but is it a good thing?

Your favorite fruits may have come from radioactive plants. Meet the wonderous ‘gamma gardens’

The number of mutant plant varieties on the market is unknown.

How Ukrainians are desperately fighting to protect their cultural heritage amid an invasion

Ukraine's museums, artists and art lovers are fighting hard to protect their country's past, present, and future.

How open-source intelligence (OSINT) is exposing the Ukraine war in real-time

This is the first war that is almost like a live-broadcast -- and the OSINT community is helping us make sense of it all.

The other tragedy in Ukraine: animals in zoos and shelters are getting killed. So are their keepers

It's just one of many gut wrenching stories from Ukraine. Links on how to help are at the bottom of the page

Russia's war in Ukraine is hard to grasp. We tried to make sense of it

This is a multi-faceted conflict that could shape the face of the world for many years to come.

Eunice Foote: the first person to measure the impact of carbon dioxide on climate

Eunice Foote was the first to discover that carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere.

International Women's Day: Ten Women in Science Who Aren't Marie Curie

Celebrating the work of female scientists.

What color is a mirror? It's not a trick question

Mirrors aren't 'silver' or 'colorless'.

How Russia already lost the information war -- and Ukraine won it

Regardless of what happens in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the story is already clear for the free world.

These hard-bodied robots can reproduce, learn and evolve autonomously

Virtual code has become virtual DNA.

Rumble in the concrete jungle: what history teaches us about urban defense

We've learned a lot about how to defend a city from past wars.

Stanislav Petrov - the man who probably saved the world from a nuclear disaster

Russia's nuclear forces have been put on "high alert" after the country decided to invade Ukraine.

Saltwater Crocodiles: the world's oldest and largest reptile

Truly fearsome beasts!

Brain scans are saving convicted murderers from death row–but should they?

Perpetrators of horrendous crimes could avoid the death penalty because of their brainwaves.

What are fisher cats, the most misleadingly-named animals out there?

One of the world's lesser-known beasts, fisher cats are starting to make their presence felt in cities.

Cultured meat is coming. But will people eat it?

Cultured meat has a lot of advantages. But if people won't eat it, it's all for naught.

Annie Jump Cannon: the legend behind stellar classification

A word on the Life and career of one of the first dames of modern astronomy

Left, right, or ambidextrous: What determines handedness?

Less than 1% of the population can use both their hands equally well at any task. But there's still much we don't know about this fascinating ability.

Deductive versus inductive reasoning: what's the difference

From detective work to science, both types of reasoning can prove invaluable.

The safest and most deadly types of energy -- how do renewables compare to fossil fuels?

How safe do you think nuclear energy is, for instance?

Your microbiota will be having non-stop sex this Valentine’s Day

Bacteria don’t have sex to reproduce; they use it to stay alive and healthy.

What do frogs eat and other froggy facts

At their adult stage, frogs are generally carnivorous, but there are exceptions.

The fascinating science behind the first human HIV mRNA vaccine trial – what exactly does it entail?

The trial involves the most powerful human antibodies ever discovered.

A lot of "sea serpent sightings" could actually be whale boners

Talk about a plot twist.

What is vitamin K?

Vitamin K plays a key role in our blood’s ability to form clots. It’s one of the less glamorous vitamins, more rarely discussed than its peers and, although it’s usually referred to as a single substance, it comes in two natural varieties — K1 and K2 — and one synthetic one, K3. People typically cover […]

What are komodo dragons, the largest lizards in the world?

These fearsome predators, encased in bony armor, are threatened with extinction.

If the atmosphere is chaotic, how can we trust climate models?

There's a lot of chaos in the atmosphere. But that doesn't mean we can't model it.

What's the deal with Easter Island's mysterious statues?

For centuries, hundreds of oversized heads have looked over this small speck of land. But to what purpose?

How the ancient Romans built roads to last thousands of years

There's a reason why the saying 'All roads lead to Rome' is still a thing.

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