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African king made Voodoo funerary huts using human blood

King Ghezo may have used the blood of his enemies as a construction material.

Oldest known words have survived 15,000 years. They include "mother", "not" and "to spit"

These 23 words link modern and extinct languages. You would have been understood if you used them 15,000 years ago.

Meet the Syndrome That Makes You Drunk Without Drinking: The Mysterious Case of Auto-Brewery Syndrome

For patients with Auto-Brewery Syndrome, a simple lunch can result in unintended intoxication

Using AI for breast cancer screenings can help both patients and radiologists

Breast cancer screenings are taking a toll on radiologists. Here is how AI can reduce their workload and help patients.

This Velcro-like Antibiotic Could Be the Key to Defeating Superbugs

New study reveals how an antibiotic can trap pathogenic bacteria like velcro.

Japan just built the world's first wooden satellite and it's a pretty big deal

Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.

These AI headphones let you listen to a single person in a crowd or noisy area

With these headphones, all it takes is a brief glance at the desired speaker to isolate their voice.

A 1901 Map of the Undersea Cables that Shaped Global Communication

The Atlantic really looks like a pond, doesn't it?

Tattoo ink may cause blood cancer. Inked people have a 21% higher risk of lymphoma

Did you know tattooed people have a 21 percent higher chance of developing lymphoma?

We finally know why male anglerfish evolved into sex parasites

Sexual parasitism is wild. Here is how it works for anglerfish.

This prosthetic robot gives people an extra thumb and it's what we didn't know we needed

The thumbs we normally have are pretty useful. But what if we had another?

We need to make electric cars noisier. Otherwise, they can be dangerous to pedestrians

Electric cars may be twice as likely to hit pedestrians because they're harder to hear. But it may not just be the cars themselves.

The South Pole is entirely powered by diesel. This energy system could cut its use by 95%

The proposed hybrid energy system could make Antarctica largely diesel-free while saving money in the long-run.

How a lizard tail inspired a new building system that sheds parts to escape catastrophic collapse

How a trick used by lizards can help us make safer buildings.

The green quest to revive and reinvent a traditional Japanese material

Researchers have created a version of washi that is not only stronger, but also completely biodegradable.

Making cement and bricks out of the gemstone olivine could cut CO2 emissions by 11 percent

Cement and clay bricks could be replaced with olivine-based alternatives.

Scientists make transparent, fireproof glass-like material out of bamboo

Researchers develop a novel transparent bamboo with flame-retardant properties.

The Maya blessed their ballcourts using chili peppers and hallucinogenic plants. But why?

“We think of ballcourts today as a place of entertainment. It wasn’t that way for the ancient Maya,” researchers said.

Meet Mammoth, the world’s largest vacuum that now sucks thousands of tons of carbon out of the air

We'll need many more such Mammoths if we're serious about climate change.

Scientists just cloned two endangered ferrets using frozen cells from 1988

North America's rarest mammal is facing the threat of extinction. Can these cloned animals save this species?

Your watch is terrible at counting calories. Thermal cameras may help

The calorie burn estimates on your smartwatch have near 40% error. Thermal cameras may be the solution.

History books are wrong about British industrialization. It started way earlier

The British Industrial Revolution didn't begin in the 1760s, it had started way back in the 1600s but even historians didn't know about it.

Researchers grow futuristic bacteria-based leather that dyes itself

It's plastic-free and vegan — and more sustainable than current alternatives.

This implantable battery powers itself exclusively with the body's own oxygen

The output is still very low, but for the first time we have something than can harness oxygen to power medical devices indefinitely.

Is python meat a sssustainable alternative to industrial meat from farm animals?

Pythons can provide large volumes of high-protein meat, and with a lower carbon footprint. So, would you like to try some?

Alarm is ringing: Do mobile phones really affect sperm quality?

A concerning new study suggests men should pay more attention to how they use their phones.

Reusable water bottles have more bacteria than a toilet seat. Here's why you shouldn't fret

You really should wash your reusable bottle more.

Researchers find 4,000-year-old lipstick — and it comes in the coolest packaging

This luxurious Bronze Age lipstick tube has a unique design, and It was also possibly one of the earliest branded lipsticks.

New biosensor can detect breast cancer in just five seconds using saliva — for just $5

The world is in dire need of an accessible and affordable breast cancer screening technology. Here is one that looks perfect.

Scientists zoom in on greener way to dye blue denim

It's like taking a million cars off the road.

3D-printed implants are changing the game for orthopedic patients

Advances in 3D printing are finally showing the worth in healthcare.

If we don't want another pandemic, we should do our best to leave bats alone

Bats have the uncanny power to contain dangerous viruses without getting sick. However, if disturbed, the viruses in bats may jump on us.

Liquid metal 3D printing can create new furniture pieces in seconds

Would you buy objects printed with this technique?

Cars can hallucinate, too — and it's a problem

Self-driving cars have even more problems to deal with.

Sleepless and Sex-driven: How One Animal's Breeding Season is Often its Last

What is killing male antechinuses after mating season? It's apparently not the sleep deprivation.

Gene editing brings us closer to making lab-grown meat affordable

Cultivated meat is good for the animals and environment, but is there a way to make it good for our pockets too?

We've never seen a picture of a baby great white shark — until now

Nobody knows where great white sharks give birth and keep their newborns. It looks like we finally have a clue.

Australian television mistakenly used AI to doctor the body and clothes of politician

You know all those times we were warned about AI-manipulated images? Well... they're here.

The Cerne Abbas Giant May Be Hercules — and medieval troops used to rally around it

Some say he represents an invader, for others he is a saint, but according to science, the Cerne Giant is none other than Hercules.

Before eating, these parrots dunk their food in water

Just like some of us enjoy rusk dipped in coffee or tea, intelligent cockatoos delight in eating rusk dipped in water.

The European Union pushed Apple to ditch its charging port and embrace USB-C. Experts say that's a win for consumers

This is good news for us and the planet.

Your fingerprints are not unique, new AI finds

An AI program reveals a shocking secret about human fingerprints that even forensic scientists found shocking.

This capsule prevents overeating by vibrating inside the stomach

When scientists tested this VIBES capsule on animals, it decreased their food intake by 40 percent and slowed their weight gain process.

Free-ranging domestic cats are wreaking havoc on wild species

Domestic cats when allowed to roam outside kills hundreds of wild animals that are already at risk of extinction.

A UV food sanitizer promises to lower the burden of foodborne illnesses

A portable ultraviolet lamp can save us from the many diseases spread by two dangerous foodborne bacteria.

The Great Wall of China is coated in a living substance that shields it from harm

Researchers discover the protective role of biocrusts in preserving the Great Wall of China against natural erosion.

New app from Microsoft narrates the world for blind and low vision people

It was already available on iOS and it’s now also on Android.

Scientists create healing microbots made of human skin cells

Scientists have developed free-swimming biological robots using human tracheal cells. These tiny machines can heal your body from the inside.

Farmers should grow flowers alongside other crops. Here's why

Scientists are using this technique in India to boost the production of moringa, a superfood that can end hunger globally.

Dolphins can feel electricity. Here's how they do it

The cute dimples on a dolphin's mouth are not just for show. They help them detect electric fields released by their prey.