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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.

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.

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

This myth has got to go.

This firefighting robot could help human firefighters escape danger unscathed

If there is a fire emergency, here is a firefighter robot that will go in first. So that human firefighters face minimum risk.

Glyphosate linked yet again to cancer

The weed-killing chemical is in the spotlight for its health risks yet again.

ChatGPT is almost good enough to become a doctor. What does it mean for AI and for doctors?

ChatGPT has managed to score well enough to become a licensed doctor. So is it now ready to replace doctors?

This AI could save your life by detecting lung cancer early

AI increases the chance of detecting lung nodules, which also sometimes hint at lung cancer.

The cute and bizarre echidnas blow snot bubbles to beat the heat waves

The cold beaks of echidnas cool down their hot blood.

Millions of farmers rely on their faith in God when making important decisions

For millions, faith is a core aspect of decision-making.

Eating one freshwater fish is like drinking a month's worth of forever chemicals-laced water

We need to pay more attention to what we eat -- and we definitely need stricter pollution regulations.

The pandemic wrecked the social lives of school kids in the world's poor countries

The pandemic has messed up many things including the academic and social growth of school children.

Want to make your pet more sustainable? Try dry food

A dry diet can turn your pet into an energetic and environment friendly companion.

Bioengineered yeast might feed astronauts exploring the depths of space

Baker's yeast also has the potential to become astronomer's yeast.

Marshmallow test proves smart jays have excellent self-control -- just like humans

Don't underestimate the birds. Their intelligence levels might surprise you.

Juicy bots: Withering passion fruit gives rise to a robot that can clean space junk

The patterns formed on a withering passion fruit hold valuable insights for designing robots.

A bat traveled 2,486 km and broke all previous records

Bats are cooler than Batman because their seasonal movement benefits several plant species and our entire ecosystem.

Scientists created diamonds from plastic bottles and then used them to study giant gas planets

This suggests "diamond rain" may be quite common on other planets.

Scientists have created a material that can think under stress

The engineered material can sense physical touch and now scientists want it to also processs visual information.

Do you really know what's inside your tattoo ink? This study offers some clues

Researchers found that tattoo ink labels are largely inaccurate and may contain ingridients that are not listed.

Fake news about spiders shows how misinformation can run on eight legs. Here's why expert voices matter

A study about global spread of misinformation on spiders reveals one winning strategy in fight fake news worldwide.

Scientists discovered a 5 million-year-old time capsule buried in Antarctica

It's an ice core with bubbles containing remains of ancient Earth atmosphere.

Here is why you feel tired after thinking hard

The brain has its own defensive mechanisms to prevent burnout -- and glutamate accumulation in the prefrontal cortex seems like one.

Weddell seals sacrifice iron from their own bodies to make their pups better divers

Baby Weddell seals inherit diving skills from their mothers.

Engineers use 19th-century photography technique to create stretchy, color-changing films

There's more to it than just some flashy fashion item.

After 50 years, scientists finally reveal the secrets of Europe’s last panda species

The teeth of the last European panda species tells a lot about their lifestyle and their relation with the modern giant panda.

You may not believe it, but this robotic hand can imagine its next move  

Robots are starting to think about themselves.

Is it time to go electric? Some EVs pay for themselves in a couple of years

With rising fuel prices, electric cars are only getting more and more attractive.

How freezing your poop in stool cryobanks could save you from many deadly and painful diseases

Preserved stool samples could be used to treat diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and bowel disorders.

A Nordic diet can make your kids health-conscious right from the beginning

Give your baby this diet if you want him or her to develop healthy eating habits.

Catnip has an extra effect you probably didn't know about -- and it has to do with cats

Catnip can protect cats against pests, but all the mammals typically care about is having fun with the plant.

Scientists develop a nanosensor that can detect harmful pesticides on fruits within five minutes

We are one step closer to having a pesticide free diet.

Cannabis products can really provide relief against chronic pain. But not always, and there are plenty of side effects

While they can help in some cases, you should never ignore the side effects -- and never take anything without consulting a doctor.

Researchers develop 'living skin' and graft it onto a robotic finger

Researchers have successfully grown self-healing ‘human-like’ skin on a robotic finger.

New study uncovers obscure and surprising effects of some painkillers on the human body

This could change the way common drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin are prescribed to patients.

The massive, ancient Megalodon shark may have been outcompeted by great whites

Sometimes, being bigger is not better.

Moving uphill to survive climate change is not the best option for hummingbirds

Climate change is forcing humming birds to go to higher altitudes but their bodies don't like it.

These tiny soft robots can monitor complex environments ranging from deserts to the hot lunar surface

They can get the job done just by using heat and light.

Dolphins wait in queue for rubbing their skin against corals

These lovable and intelligent animals keep on surprising us with their complex behavior.

With new CRISPR method, gene editing in insects becomes piece of cake

Now a single approach could be used to edit genes in 1.5 million insect species.

Scientists want to make space bricks out of human urine on Mars

Everything we need to build stuff would already be available on Mars.

Maybe not as good as you think: organic vegetables could be harboring disease-causing bacteria

We're still understanding how different types of agriculture affect the food we eat.

Sweet seagrass is saving oceans and reversing climate change -- but we're killing these gentle habitats

The seagrass rhizosphere is filled with insane amounts of sugar.

Cannabis poisoning cases among pets are on the rise in the US and Canada

If you use cannabis based products, be responsible and make sure they are out of your pet's reach.

New NASA alloy is 1000 times more durable than what's currently used in spacecraft

A solution that promises better and safer journey for flying into space.

This simple five-minute breathing routine improves fitness and exercise tolerance in middle-aged people

If you want to stay active as you age, breathing exercises could be key.

Sweet remedy: Extract from wild blueberries can help heal wounds and repair muscles

An extract from these wild berries can heal our wounds and save a lot of money in the process.

Music boosts mental health the same way meditation and exercise do

Music is great for improving your quality of life, suggests a review that combines 26 studies on music.

Tumble dryers pollute our environment with dangerous microfibers, but there is a solution

Every time you machine dry your clothes, you are actually risking our planet's health.

Smelling the past: researchers reconstruct how ancient societies would have smelled like

Many kingdoms have raised and fallen but a part of their scent remains -- and scientists are looking for ways to experience it..