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The myth of the secretive inventor: most inventors choose to disclose their patents early

Having patent information available to the public as early as possible is for the betterment of society.

The Arctic sea ice keeps declining as the world gets warmer, setting a record low for October

This year is on track to be among the hottest years ever.

'Magic mushrooms' relieve major depression within a week

The psilocybin was taken under assisted therapy and offered long-lasting protection against depression.

The effects of sea-level rise on communities are complex and unpredictable, says a new study

Sometimes, the sea comes to you -- those are not good times.

Larger, older trees can store more carbon and help tackle climate change

We have to leave large trees alone as they capture a lot of carbon, researchers argue.

Busting the myth of the male provider: ancient women also hunted big game, study shows

Big game hunting may have been gender neutral.

Social behavior in mammals is as old as dinosaurs, fossil shows

"These fossils are game changers," said the researchers.

Health professionals in the UK call for a climate tax on meat

We need to reduce our meat consumption, both for the climate and for our health.

While it waits for election results, the US formally withdraws from Paris Agreement

The country can still re-join, if it so desires.

China is violating the privacy of thousands of Australians and you could be next. Here's what you can do about it

The details of at least 35,000 Australians have been leaked to a Chinese company with links to the military.

A robot near you might soon have a tail to help with balance

My pets already have them so why not?

5 Industries Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already disrupting

As AI continues its seemingly unstoppable march, it's changing industries in its wake.

Despite good intentions, 5G might widen the gap between farmers

The poor stay poorer.

People subconsciously believe that the world is 'fair' and that those who suffer will be rewarded later on

We all need hope.

Scientists reconstruct the brain of one of the oldest dinosaurs in unprecedented detail

Dinosaurs in the same lineage were some of the largest creatures to walk the Earth -- but this tiny predator packed a lot more brain power.

'Lonely' Rogue Planet Discovered Wandering the Milky Way

Astronomers have discovered a free-floating planet, not associated with any parent star wandering our galaxy.

Can weather help against the coronavirus? New study says 'no, but behavior can'

So you know, stay at home, watch a movie.

What the US vote means for the world's climate

The results of the elections will make a big difference for the whole world.

Researchers send drones to active volcanoes to improve early warning systems

Technology can help warn us of an upcoming eruption.

Newly-discovered fossil lizard shows how uncertainty can lead to better science

Sometimes, it's best to admit that we simply don't know the right answer (yet).

Researchers pinpoint the brain area that ultimately governs attention and focus

Mine keeps letting me down.

Neanderthal milk teeth show their babies were raised and weaned similar to us

Tree ring-like growth lines in baby Neanderthal teeth suggest they were first weaned at around 6 months of age.

STIs are on the rise in Italy despite the lockdown

Oh you naughty, naughty kids.

Slovakia wants to test its entire population for coronavirus, but the project is challenging

Logistical and technical issues make the project difficult to carry out.

Americans are responsible for much more plastic waste than previously thought

The US produces the most plastic waste in total and per capita, a new study found.

Early SpaceX Starlink users claim they're 'streaming 4K with zero buffering'

Beta testers for SpaceX's internet satellite network are reporting good connections so far.

Texting and watching TV at the same time? It might make your memory worse, according to this new study

It’s called “media multitasking,” and it may lead to poor attention and memory loss in young adults.

Ancient DNA shows dogs are humans' oldest friends

Dogs are not only our best friends but also our oldest ones.

Australia's wildfires created a 'record-breaking' smoke plume in the upper atmosphere

Can’t have smoke without fire.

Hospital floors are full of bacteria, posing a risk to patients' health

Better watch where you step-- or even what you touch -- in a hospital.

Fossil Friday: leg fragment points to huge, toothy bird with a wingspan of up to 21 feet

Imagine how many nuggets you could make from one of these.

Giving up the Ghost: Science Takes on the Supernatural

This Halloween, you are invited to spend the evening in a haunted house with a difference. At ZME Manor the supernatural meets the scientific. Which will survive? And what will be left of it?

Growing food with Martian soil is challenging but it's not impossible

Geologists mimicked conditions in soil from Mars and found growing plants could prove difficult.

Taiwan just went 200 days without a single domestic coronavirus case

No other place has reached such a milestone.

Common fabrics can make effective masks against the viral particles, but they're harder to breathe through

You should be well protected if you use a home-made face mask.

Google-Alphabet balloon breaks record for longest flight in the stratosphere

It spent 312 days in the air.

Let more big fish sink -- it can help tackle climate change

Ocean fishing releases a lot of CO2 that would otherwise be locked on the sea floor.

Big-eyed spiders that cast nets like gladiators can hear prey despite lacking ears

These freaky looking spiders can sense incoming prey from more than two meters away.

Recycling smartphones: yes, it's a thing. Here's what you need to know

With Black Friday and the winter holidays just around the corner, we’re in no short supply of good deals during this time of the year. Many people around the world (myself included) will take advantage of these and swap in their phones for a newer model. Granted, with the way 2020 has been going, it’s […]

Melting caused by global warming creates more melt and it's a dangerous vicious cycle

Less ice means more melt which means less ice.

For some wild mammals, home is now your backyard, not the forest

People often provide food and shelter that these animals have learned to use.

Astronomers scout metal-rich asteroid thought to be worth 10,000 quadrillion dollars

Its astronomical value is another reason why we should invest more in space.

Modern graffiti leads scientists to 27,000-year-old cave art in Spain

The Gravettian art culture famous for stone age Venus statues was more widespread than previously thought.

Gourmet pterosaurs constantly improved their flight -- until they were wiped out by killer asteroid

These flying reptiles dominated the skies until they were wiped out by a killer asteroid.

Lenders are 'bankrolling extinction': businesses linked to biodiversity destruction took $2.6 trillion in loans last year

Money matters. A lot.

New mesothelioma treatment involves tiny tubes of gold and lasers

Killing cancer with style.

A medieval scribe curses a cat for peeing on his manuscript

Cats ruining things: a tale as old as time.

They took our jobs... but we're okay with it? AI-related job growth linked to improved social welfare

Well, this is unexpected.

Aerosol microdroplets aren't very good at carrying COVID-19, new laser study shows

The risk is real, but not very large, researchers say.

Better health care can help prevent tropical deforestation

An accessible health clinic for communities in Indonesia helped bring down local deforestation rates.