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California plans to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035

The move could have wider implications for the whole US.

Weighted blankets are 'safe, effective' in treating clinical insomnia

A little weight can go a long way.

UK butterflies need more shady spots or risk dying to climate change

These butterflies would really like it if we threw some shade on them.

A new tool can show if your water is polluted by fracking

Proximity to a fracking site has been linked to many health complications.

Governments are involved in climate hypocrisy, not truly engaged with the problem

We should learn from the responses to the COVID-19 and the ozone layer crisis in order to safeguard the climate.

Ten days of binge drinking disrupts neuron connections, causes anxiety and other cognitive problems

Binge drinking didn't destroy neurons, but rather temporarily disrupted connections between them.

Russia’s Sputnik Vaccine Stunt Could Cast a Long Shadow

The Russian government is exploiting a scientific win for propaganda purposes. The potential consequences are troubling.

Persians were making proto-stainless steel 1,000 years ago

Archaeologists were surprised to see how advanced the steel-making technology was.

Scientists synthesize antibiotics to conquer resistant microbes

A synthetic approach for remodifying existing antibiotics could give us the upper hand against resistant bacteria.

Ancient footprints prove that humans were in Arabia 120,000 years ago

These early hunter-gatherers also walked alongside ancient elephants and camels.

"Brain supplements" found to contain several unapproved drugs, false labeling

Fans of Limitless, prepare to be disappointed.

Scientists identify new species of truffle eaten by apes in Congo

It could have culinary value similar to the truffles now sold in restaurants.

A French town is using human hair to clean oil pollution from the ocean

Hairdressers are putting our old hair to good use.

China tightens its climate targets and aims for carbon neutrality by 2060

The devil is in the details, as it remains to be seen exactly how China plans to pull this off.

This newly-discovered Hot Neptune is one of space's most unlikely planets

We've never seen anything like this before.

13 Nobel-winning economy laureates express support for Joe Biden

Even though the economists might not agree with each other, they agree on who the better presidential candidate is for the economy.

Politically-incorrect language can seem sincere, but only if you're saying what the audience wants to hear

Nobody is free of biases, not even ourselves.

Despite pandemic, recycling is fast expanding across the UK

Nine out of ten households said to regularly recycle and willing to do more for the environment

"π Earth": Astronomers discover Earth-sized planet that takes 3.14 days to orbit its star

Like clockwork, the planet moves around its star in Pi days.

COVID-19 asymptomatic cases account for 20% of infections, much less than thought

Previously, scientists thought that as many as 1 in 2 cases of COVID-19 were asymptomatic.

Planting trees helps -- but location matters

Restoring forestland could increase carbon sequestration capacity by 20%.

Historical portraits track changes in trustworthiness

Face-processing algorithms show that displays of trustworthiness increased in line with economic development.

New study highlights vitamin E's essential role in brain development

We now know why this compound is key to a successful pregnancy, in animals and humans alike.

Arctic ice shrinks to second lowest level on record

The Arctic won't be the same by the time our grandchildren see it.

Maple species face a growing threat of extinction

Known for their vivid colors, several maple species are now in danger of extinction.

NASA unveils plans to send first woman, next man to the Moon

The $28-billion Artemis program will mark the next phase in NASA's moon exploration project.

Endangered fish species are legally being sold as seafood

A third of fished stocks are exploited at biologically unsustainable levels.

Frozen poop knives and alligators on gas: the Ig Nobel awards

The Ig Nobel prizes make you laugh, and then make you think.

Infrared mosaic reveals hot geology on cold moon

Saturn's moon Enceladus features ice tectonics and subsurface liquid water.

Surprisingly enough, comets can generate auroras too -- in ultraviolet light

Does this mean we can get a tan on a comet?

Short, 10-minute periods of massage or rest can help ease stress

Sometimes, taking a break is the way forward.

Biocompatible 'bandage' heals severely broken bones

The bandage can stick to a fracture like a plaster, accelerating natural healing.

Humans live much longer than chimps due to a slower epigenetic 'clock'

Our cells look younger than those of chimps due to chemical changes to our genome when we branched away from a common ancestor 8 million years ago.

Emissions of richest 1% more than double those of poorest half of the world

Overconsumption and high-carbon transportation are exhausting the world's carbon budget -- and the rich are most responsible.

Pastel Jupiter showcases violent storms in unprecedented details

The big Red Spot is just one of several massive jovian storms.

Yet another study suggests sewage water could be used to predict COVID-19 outbreaks

A growing body of evidence suggests that sewage water could be used as an alarm signal for emerging outbreak hotspots.

6 simple DIY sensor applications to get you started with Raspberry Pi

You'd be surprised just how many projects you can do with little investment and relative ease.

Chinese fishing vessels are plundering the waters near Galapagos

The vessels were caught logging 73,000 hours of fishing in just one month.

Melting ice sheets could add 40cm to global sea level rise

The growing pace of climate change is altering the ice balance in Greenland and Antarctica.

Earthquakes could tell how fast the ocean is warming

Underwater soundwaves produced by earthquakes travel at different speeds in warming oceans.

Australian stinging tree inflicts agonizing pain with a spider-like venom

The tree’s leaves contain a previously unidentified neurotoxin that latches on to fundamental mammalian pain receptors.

What's the most sustainable toothbrush? Study finds a surprising answer

Electric toothbrushes are much worse for the environment than manual ones.

How Stellar Winds of Dying Stars Are Shaped

Astronomers have captured stellar winds emitted by aging stars in unprecedented detail.

Scientists use DNA to expose the origins of Vikings

Vikings weren’t a group of barrel-chested, blond-haired, bearded men. Instead, they comprised many ethnicities and groups of people with different ancestries.

Have we passed peak oil demand? The world might never use as much oil again, experts say

The industry anticipates a fragile outlook for the rest of the year, and even further.

The world didn't meet one single biodiversity target set out a decade ago

We can still act before it's too late for the natural world.

Human ancestors may have boiled their food in hot springs nearly 2 million years ago

A steamy discovery.

Global warming is pushing the Arctic into a new climate

It's already one of the regions in the world most affected by climate change.

Why blue and green are the brightest colors in nature

Blue and green are the brightest and more intense colors and there's a reason behind it.

Perfectly preserved Ice Age 'cave bear' remains found in New Siberian Islands

A warmer world could lead to more discoveries in the near future