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New AI can write in any style, answer deep questions, and even write poems

We are officially looking through the glass -- this AI is eerily good.

Is this the world's first un-cuttable material?

This could make unbreakable bike locks -- among others.

How many hot dogs can a person eat in 10 minutes?

You shouldn't try this at home.

Ancient teeth show Hyksos rule of Ancient Egypt was an internal takeover

A 3,000-year-old myth just got debunked.

New coating removes 99.9% of all coronavirus on it in an hour -- may soon find its ways to public spaces

Such a coating can be helpful both in public and in our homes.

Researchers build the first wireless camera that fits on a beetle

The camera needs to be extremely light so an insect can carry it.

Native Americans made contact with Polynesians before European arrival

The encounter took place around 1150-1230 A.D

Graphene can now be used to cool your clothes

The wonder material is starting to show its practical potential.

Massive 700-km 'megaflash' stretching from Argentina to Brazil is longest lightning bolt on record

New records for largest and longest-lasting lightning bolts

A Twitter algorithm shows how politicized the pandemic is in the US

COVID-19 is so politicized in the US that an algorithm can tell party allegiance just by looking at Twitter posts.

New maps reveal the lost continent of Zealandia in amazing detail

Researches mapped the tectonic profile and the bathymetry of the continent

China launches the last of 55 satellites for its own GPS system

The USA, Europe, Russia, and now China all have their own GPS system.

You can now get an 8GB 64-bit single-board microcomputer -- and it's only $75

The miniaturization of computers has sure come a long way.

Facebook's new AI can translate from one programming language to another

This could save billions of dollars and years of work.

New AI algorithm can transform blurry faces into sharp portraits

The algorithm can produce sharp images from blurred images, but there's a catch: the faces aren't real.

Volcano-dwelling beetle inspires new 'passive cooling' material

It helps disperse heat and reflect sunlight.

Archeologists find 1,700-year-old Roman board game in Norway

This could have be a precursor of a popular Ancient game.

Medium-pressure. That's the best hug for an infant, study shows

The effect was more significant when getting the hug from parents rather than strangers.

Cannabis was used for religious rites in Israel, archeologists find

It’s not only about discovering temples and ancient civilizations. Archeologists can sometimes discoverunexpected surprises, such as the use of cannabis in ancient Israel.

GMO eggplants yield 20% more produce and revenue in Bangladesh

Farmers see higher yields thanks to genetically engineered eggplants.

Mobile data shows which European countries took lockdown seriously

Anonymized data can show us who stayed more at home -- and this can be useful to devise long-term strategies.

Half of Twitter accounts discussing 'reopening America' are bots

Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign orchestrated to sow discord.

People are discovering historic sites during the lockdown

Armchair archaeologists are finding new (old) things using data that's freely accessible, and you could do it to.

Supercomputer simulation shows how COVID-19 could spread in supermarket stores

It's still early days and there are many uncertainties, but it could help us learn how COVID-19 could spread in shops.

Copper can be an important ally against coronavirus -- and most viruses, for that matter

Copper has long known to be effective at killing viruses. So why don't we use it more?

For the first time in over a century, Norway will explore a new Viking ship burial site

The enormous ship marks the burial site of a king or queen.

US plumbing codes are based on century-old data

This is not good for water quality, researchers warn.

Paleontologists find 10-meter-long megaraptor in Argentina

It's one of the largest megaraptors found so far, dating back to 70 million years ago.

Darknet scammers peddle COVID-19 cures -- including fake vaccines and survivors' blood

Some markets have banned COVID-19 products altogether, but others haven't.

Artificial Intelligence is helping economists devise a fairer tax system

Artificial algorithms could make our economy more human and fair.

Why there's so much fuss about contact tracing apps -- and what we know so far

It's an important moment in our fight against the pandemic.

New curing method paves the way to cheap, non-toxic, plastic radiation shielding

This could be used in fields ranging from medicine to space exploration.

How that Apple-Google contact tracing app works

Many of us may end up using this app to help control the outbreak. Here's how it works.

What we can learn from early implementers of contact tracing apps

We have a long road ahead of us if we want to make contact tracing apps work.

Humans, not Neanderthals created oldest modern artifacts in Europe

These were the hi-tech gadgets of the Upper Paleolithic

This neural net creates memes -- and I can't stop using it

AIs are making memes now -- and it's hilarious and pretty bad at the same time.

Microsoft AI boasts 97% accuracy in detecting software bugs

Software bugs are a common occurrence, but this new AI might help weed them out.

Apple and Google ban GPS tracking in contact-tracing apps

The Bizzaro World: Are big tech companies now protecting our privacy from the government?

Hong Kong researchers say they've developed an antiviral coating that lasts for 90 days

The antiviral coating can protect against pathogens such as the one that causes COVID-19.

It's ok to like fictional villains, and we're attracted to those that resemble us

Fictional villains have a unique appeal, a new study reports, as they allow us a safe space to explore our own darker sides. Every great book or show needs a good hero to keep the story moving — but what is a hero without his nemesis? Villains like Voldemort, Vader, or the Joker may be […]

New, ultrathin solar cell doubles the current efficiency record by reaching almost 50%

It's a huge step up, but currently quite expensive to produce.

Robotaxis, still on the agenda of Tesla for this year

Musk says it will depend on regulatory approval.

A new smart toilet can read your “anal print”

Researchers created a toilet that monitors the user's health

UK launches massive clinical trial for coronavirus treatment

A large randomized clinical trial of COVID-19 treatments is underway in the UK.

Can we empty bottles faster? Yes, and here’s how

Researchers found out how to make bottles empty faster

What you need to know when you're wearing an improvised face mask

Face masks are likely to become an important part in our long-term strategy for fighting the coronavirus.

In order for the quarantine to work, 80% of people need to do it

A new mathematical model finds a tipping point at 70-80% -- lower than that, the quarantine won't really work.

The best materials to build a homemade filtration mask

What's the best material for a mask? Here's what we dicovered.

Creatures beneath the seafloor give hope for life on Mars

Bacteria in rock deep under sea inspire new search for life on Mars.

Google publishes user location data to help governments tackle coronavirus

This is potentially an important tool in our struggle against COVID-19, but it also leads to a slippery slope

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