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Energy experts call for a 100% renewable world by 2035

Yes it can be done. Yes it will help the economy.

Study finds dangerous air pollution levels in subway systems in the US

The level of pollution is shocking.

This AI invents unique math we've never seen before

The researchers were inspired by Srinivasa Ramanujan who made 6,165 conjectures before he died at 32.

This minimalistic chart shows how hot 2020 and the past few years have really been

It’s easy to forget, in the current situation, that the world is still heating up severely. If the COVID-19 pandemic is a wave sweeping through the world, then climate change is a tsunami looming darkly on the horizon and already starting to strike. Yes, climate change is hitting us already, probably in more ways than […]

Dogs seem to play more enthusiastically when you're paying attention to them going at it

And they might be doing it to make us happy.

Living fossil fish has 62 copies of a "parasite gene" humans share too -- we have no idea how they got there

Sharing is caring?

UAE brings Hope to Mars, becomes first Arab country to reach another planet

It's one of three different missions scheduled to arrive at Mars this month.

Astronomers found a giant cluster of galaxies from the early universe

LAGER-z7OD1 is possibly one of the clusters that marked the end of the Dark Ages of the Universe.

Shrimp-like crustacean has some of the fastest snapping claws in nature

Meet Quick Claw McGraw.

In parts of Africa, a better economy means less pollution

Fewer people are using fires to manage land, which means less pollution.

We'll need to lower our emissions by a further 80% if we're to meet Paris Agreement goals

We need more ambition, and we need it now.

The European Space Agency is hiring for the first time in 11 years

I hear travelling to faraway places is a perk of the job.

New, wearable cortisol sensor can help warn us of incoming burnout or depression

Though to be fair, aren’t we all at risk of that currently?

What to do for a sore arm after the COVID-19 vaccine

It's the same mild shoulder pain you get from the flu shot or any other kind of vaccine.

Air pollution could be responsible for 1 in 5 adult deaths worldwide

That’s a staggering figure.

Game theory could be the key for finding intelligent alien life

When both aliens and humans are looking for each other, the chances are we'll make contact.

South Africa suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to poor protection against mutated virus

Although this is a local decision, the implications and concerns are global.

It's official. Climate change is making the pollen season much worse

Better get ready. Stronger and longer-lasting allergies are on the way.

South Korea wants to have the world's largest wind farm by 2030

It's part of a plan to expand renewables and reduce emissions

Some sperm cells swim faster and even poison their competition to climb to the top

To stack the odds in their favor, some sperm cells play dirty tricks on their competition.

Scientists measure properties of elusive Einsteinium, the 99th element in the periodic table

The highly radioactive metal is very challenging to work with.

Ocean life is suffering because we're too loud, says new study

Fish aren't having a good time.

How does an air conditioner work?

Simple questions often lead to very rich topics.

Dressed for success – as workers return to the office, men might finally shed their suits and ties

The suit is sooo last century.

Psychiatric research needs to start taking gender differences more seriously

A male / female mice study suggests we need specialized treatments.

It will still take ten years, but the world's largest telescope just got the thumbs up

This could help answer some of the biggest questions of the universe

Why Jeff Bezos' retirement from Amazon means big things for space

The Amazon founder has huge plans for space exploration. Now he actually has the time and money to make them happen.

The pandemic changed the way we dream. A new study tries to make sense of it all

Using computer models, scientists in Brazil explored what drives 'pandemic dreams'.

Climate change is causing sea levels to rise faster than previously thought

It's worse than even the most pessimistic estimates.

French court convicts the government for not doing enough on climate change

It's time for France to step up its game on climate action -- or face legal consequences.

The planet got warmer last year due to fewer aerosol emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions were down amid the pandemic, but so were aerosols and their cooling effect.

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a major, previously unknown kingdom

They ruled a big part of today's Turkey and defeated the legendary king Midas.

COVID-19 vaccines: countries have a history of acting selfishly – and when they do, everyone loses out

According to one recent estimate, more than half of all vaccines against COVID-19 have been reserved for one-seventh of the world’s population. At the time of writing, the UK alone has reportedly secured enough vaccines to give each of its citizens five doses. If orders are met, the EU and US could jab their populations […]

Republicans often complain that they're censored by social media. That's not true, a new study shows

Conservative politicians receive as much if not more attention on social media.

Is your mask effective against COVID-19? Three questions you should ask yourself

The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and other people from catching COVID-19. Some experts are recommending people wear two masks in order to increase the protection. Masks have been the subject of much debate since the pandemic […]

Powerpaste 'goo' stores 10 times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries

The hydrogen economy isn't dead after all.

New tactile book helps blind children better grasp the world

Action simulations allow children with sight disabilities to 'walk' with their fingers.

Whoopsie: US cities under-reported their emissions by almost 20%, study shows

A different method came up with a very different figure.

Want to reduce your emissions? Drop your car and get on your bike

We're talking about a big climate impact, the researchers argue.

Russian vaccine is safe, effective against COVID-19

Months after it started being administered, the Sputnik V vaccine was proven to be safe and effective.

Scientists zoom in on snake skin to see how they navigate sandy surfaces

Sidewinder snakes helped solve a puzzling conundrum.

SpaceX will fly the first civilian crew to space - and two seats are up for grabs

The flight will be done this year, funded by an entrepreneur

The fungus is 635 million years old and it may have helped save the planet

It's three times older than the first dinosaurs, and it probably played its part against the Snowball Earth.

Radio waves snap a picture of Apollo 15 landing site picture all the way from Earth

This may be a game changer in astronomy.

This mineral keeps turning up on Mars -- and now it's also been found in Antarctica

This mineral hints at Mars' icy past.

More pronouns like"I" or "we" may indicate an impending breakup

People's language can change months before a breakup without them realizing it.

Flights would be faster and use less fuel if they would 'use the wind'

Aviation needs to be more efficient. Here's something that can help.

World's smallest reptile comfortably fits on your fingertip

Don’t be fooled by its size, though. This tiny chameleon is surprisingly gifted.

Low-calorie, high-protein, with a vitamin D boost: mushrooms make meals more nutritious

Three words to remember: eat more mushrooms!

"Daddy, look at this": 220-million-year-old dinosaur footprint discovered by four-year-old

So, uhm, what have you done lately?