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There are too many dirty misconceptions around.
We want it, we treasure it, we go to great lengths to attain it.
It's real, it's dangerous, but some people want to make it seem like a joke.
In a room in San Francisco, California, 100 lava lamps are neatly arranged on a wall. And they’re keeping your Internet safe. The internet is a weird thing: on one hand, we have access to the sum of human knowledge at the click of a button, opening endless possibilities of communication and information sharing. But […]
To err is human. But, to confidently persist in erring is hilarious.
Not everyone is happy with their current definition.
An 1810 farmer thought homosexuality was natural -- and his reasoning is spot on.
How many female scientists that aren't Marie Curie can you name?
Several research groups are working in parallel to devise a male birth control pill that is at least as effective and safe as the pill for women.
Jivaro head hunters employed a unique technique to shrink the heads of their fallen enemies in order to prevent their spirits from taking revenge.
Muscle soreness is actually a sign that you're growing stronger. No pain, no gain!
Want to avoid the coronavirus? Wash your hands, stay clear of sneezes.
There are many questions about the novel coronavirus
It combines the raw processing power of neural networks with human-like concept recognition.
If you're a student, you might not like this.
Here’s to some truly impressive headgear!
MRI scanners have proven revolutionary in medical practice and neuroscience.
Its name shares a root with the Latin word 'spumam' ('foam').
There's more to these amazing prehistoric animals than their long canine teeth.
The Sun has enough hydrogen fuel to last it another 5 billion years. However, life on Earth might become extinct as early as 1 billion years from now.
Whiskers allow dogs to "see" things that are literally under their noses.
It's basically just sound, so why can it influence us as it does?
The search of other worlds is a field of science on the cusp of a revolution. By unpacking the exoplanet hunters’ toolkit we can examine the techniques that are bringing closer than ever to understanding our place in the Universe.
This humble plant has a long history, and an even longer list of uses.
Can the business of large journals benefit from the existence of smaller journals?
There is a roaring epidemic caused by the antivaxx movement. It needs to stop.
A business-as-usual scenario is no longer viable, according to the EU's Science Advisory Council.
Back in the 1970s, both the oil and the coal industry were well aware of the effects burning fossil fuels has on the atmosphere. But, despite knowing that their activities are causing global warming, they didn’t tell the world — instead, they launched a campaign to sow doubts about the veracity of climate change, a […]
The last decade of space exploration has exceeded even our wildest expectations. And this is only the beginning.
The number of planets in the universe is extremely mind-boggling.
Human activity -- and quite possibly, human hair -- is to blame.
It comes down to the inefficient engines they use.
They are in the atmosphere and have an influence on the energy balance of the planet
The worst kind of fog there is.
I'd fall apart without it.
The inner workings of a bird's sex life.
Our memory doesn't work like a camera. But even though there's no such thing as photographic memory there are some people who are very gifted.
Can you tell the difference between a frog and a toad?
It was the beauty before the storm.
This is not what Pluto looks like.
We're all walking around with an invisible gun constantly pointed at the back of our heads.
'This report has layers of flaws and is the most egregious abuse of evidence that I have seen.'
Sure it looks creepy beyond all definition, but don’t worry: you’ll probably never see one in your life. The creature in case is a a Giant Caecilian (Caecilia pachynema): a small, legless, earthworm-like amphibian (look closely and see the syringe needle for scale). Caecilians lack limbs, but they aren’t closely related to snakes — instead, they’re more […]
Are you really what you eat?
Diversity, 100% biological.
The kids are alright.
It's one of the most important treaties in modern history.
The cold hard facts about ice ages.
Sleep deprivation can cause serious health problems over extended periods of time. Here's what you need to know.
