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These crocodiles are on the brink of extinction. But a sanctuary may have saved them

A Colombian breeding program is fighting the croc's extinction.

Researchers tried out AI preachers -- and it didn't go so well

AI may look all set to replace human artists, engineers, writers, and coders, but preachers are probably safe.

Manicure threat? UV nail polish dryers could damage the DNA in your hands

The risk might not be worth the reward, especially with with so many alternatives available

These eight habits can increase your lifespan by decades -- even if you start late

You can add an extra 24 years to your life just by adopting these lifestyle changes.

This microwave defense system zaps drones from the sky

Drones have already become an important part of warfare. THOR wants to handle that.

How hard is it to do science in a language that’s not your first language? Turns out, pretty hard

Study quantifies the difficulties faced by many scientists around the world.

Social isolation and loneliness: a lethal silent epidemic, scientists warn

Living alone in isolation is not good for your brain, heart, immune system, and overall health. Here is how it brings you closer to death.

Nobel Laureate shares his ten tips for a life in science

These are the lessons of Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus.

A $5 generic ketamine drug promises to treat severe depression

Generic ketamine has the power to slash the overall cost of treating clinical depression by more than 60 percent.

Two-faced thermal cloak protects cars from heat and cold. No electricity required

This cloak is not invisible but it will keep your car cool in summers and warm in winters, doesn't that sound like magic.

Morphobot: this robot can move like a rover and fly like a drone

It's was inspired by some animals' diverse mobility skills

Heat vision: "Thermometer in the sky" satellite can revolutionize building efficiency from Space

The thermometer in the sky could help us make buildings more efficient -- saving money and fighting climate change.

This one-shot, non-surgical contraceptive could finally curb stray cat overpopulation

The therapy made cats sterile with no side effects for at least two years.

This $1 smartphone clip promises to be a super-reliable blood pressure monitor 

A tiny 3D-printed smartphone attachment has the potential to make blood pressure checkups affordable and accessible to all.

From fragments to full picture: The Titanic's full digital resurrection

It took more than 700,000 pictures from all angles to reconstruct a full-size 3-D model of Titanic.

A big reason why more Americans aren't buying EVs? Dealers aren't selling them

Two thirds of American car dealers aren't selling EVs. A third wouldn't sell them even if they could.

This funky spider mimics ants to stay safe from predators

These spiders have learned to walk like ants and look like flowers, but can these tricks help them escape their predators?

Your smartwatch may soon alert you if you have an irregular heart rhythm

Smartwatches are turning more and more into medical devices.

A deer tooth pendant carries the DNA of a woman from Eurasia

How did human DNA end up in a deer tooth pendant?

These cute, talking robot heads like gossip and could help us understand hearing better

Would you like to host a bunch of talking robot heads at your home. If yes, you must be willing to listen to them because they talk a lot.

Ibogaine, a psychedelic used in shamanistic rituals gives rise to new drugs that treat depression and addiction

Two novel drugs that work like ibogaine promise to treat depression and addiction, two overlooked evils that can ruin humanity.

Researchers create centipede robots that can save people from earthquake rubble

The more legs a robot has, the better. At least sometimes.

Researchers create the first wooden transistor

Technology is merging two seemingly incompatible worlds: plants and electronics.

US policymaker wants disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads

Policy is usually notoriously slow to react to technology. Will this time be any different?

This graphene tattoo shows promise as a treatment for cardiac arrhythmia

If your heart beats irregularly, here is a graphene tattoo that can keep your heartbeat in check, even better than a pacemaker.

TikTok has banned videos of climate deniers

Social media is bursting with climate misinformation

Meet Icefin, the torpedo robot that studies the Doomsday Glacier from down below

Torpedo-shaped Icefin robot can go to insane depths beneath ice and help us understand what's making the doomsday glacier melt so fast.

Astronomers directly image massive exoplanet in radically new way

Star-mapping data and direct imaging could lead to even more exoplanet discoveries.

This award-winning photography was made by AI. Its creator says we need to talk about it

The photo was meant to stir up a debate -- and that it did.

The fascinating story of Mongolia's nomadic empire, revealed by DNA analysis

They dominated the Asian steppes for three centuries from 200 BC

Your cutlery could soon be made from durable, sustainable sugar and wood powders

We need a sustainable replacement for plastic as soon as possible.

India’s first autonomous reusable spaceplane makes successful runway landing

India's space agency is on its way to achieve another breakthrough. They are developing their own unmanned spaceplane.

A bacterial probiotic can save Florida's dying coral reef

A probiotic cocktail promises to save the only US coral reef barrier. But we need to act fast, if we are really serious about it.

This catalyst can upcycle plastic waste in ways that almost seem too good

A zirconium-based catalyst promises to break down polymers. It's probably the best plastic-degradation solution we've come across.

Dutch growers are using Bitcoin to power tulip plantations

That's one way of making Bitcoin a bit more sustainable.

Earth could one day have rings like Saturn -- only they'd be made of space junk

Magnets can help un-clutter space, according to new research.

Stressed plants are very noisy, but you never listen

Plants also talk, and they talk a lot under stress, but we are not sure who listens to the different sounds they emit.

Folding into the future: Modern origami method creates stunning glass shapes

The technique could also be used in other materials.

Students make $10,000 satellite with a 3-D printed drag sail that won’t leave any space junk

The satellites demonstrate a super low-cost solution for preventing space debris.

Adobe launches image-generating AI with subtle jab at competitors

A new AI, coming soon to a Photoshop near you.

Watch this robot 3D print yummy cheesecakes

We're closer than ever to witnessing a 3D food printing revolution. These cheesecakes are a delicious proof of what's coming.

Cosmic concrete made from salt, dust, and potatoes could build a base on Mars

It's two times stronger than regular concrete.

This is probably the best way to spot bacteria in a fluid

AI-assisted Raman spectroscopy is great at identifying bacteria and it's way better than just regular Raman spectroscopy.

Meet ARTEMIS, the world’s fastest humanoid robot that trains to play soccer

It maintains stability even when violently shoved or disturbed.

Can we reverse hearing loss? Yes we can, here is how it works

We are closer than ever to reversing hearing loss in humans, here is all the proof you need.

New drug breaks ground in battle against primary bone cancer

It could help increase survival rates, especially in children.

Depression and anxiety among school-aged children are at an all-time high -- and it all may be down to a lack of unsupervised playtime

‘All work, no independent play’ may be an important in children’s declining mental health

Meta is giving up on NFTs for Facebook and Instagram

After being hailed as the future of the Metaverse just months ago, NFTs now seem but a passing fad.

Kids with same-sex parents do just as well, or better, than those with straight parents

This myth has got to go.

Archaeologists discover secret tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza

It could have been created to distribute the pyramid’s weight.