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'Shameful', 'a sign of weakness' -- Why those dudes aren't wearing face masks

Men are less likely to believe the coronavirus can hurt them, even though the data shows otherwise.

New interactive map shows how COVID-19 changed the world

It allows users to track changes in economic activity, climate change and air and water quality, among others

Studies conclude “COVID toes” are unrelated to COVID-19

“COVID toes” are not a sign of COVID-19 infection but a result of sedentary lifestyles linked to community lockdown measures, walking around barefoot at home, and a lack of warm footwear – at least according to two small studies published JAMA Dermatology. The study from Belgium, led by Dr. Anne Herman, investigated the purplish-red chilblain-like […]

Thousands of women have run out of tampons and pads under lockdown – time to talk about sustainable period products

Supriya Garikipati, University of Liverpool The coronavirus pandemic has triggered what has been described as a “sanitary pad crisis” in India. Priya, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, considers herself lucky: her parents can still afford pads. But several of her friends will have to go without. In some parts of India, schools are a critical part of […]

Use of face masks divides Republicans and Democrats, survey shows

Political affiliation plays a big role on the use of face masks.

Avoiding single-use plastic was becoming normal, until coronavirus. Here's how we can return to good habits

The pandemic is not a green light for pollution.

Astronomers witness light produced by the merger of two black holes for first time

The flare was equivalent to the light from a trillion suns.

Massive 700-km 'megaflash' stretching from Argentina to Brazil is longest lightning bolt on record

New records for largest and longest-lasting lightning bolts

Half a year into the pandemic, there are still people who haven't heard of it -- and it's bad for everyone

Even news of world-changing events can't reach some places.

A Twitter algorithm shows how politicized the pandemic is in the US

COVID-19 is so politicized in the US that an algorithm can tell party allegiance just by looking at Twitter posts.

New maps reveal the lost continent of Zealandia in amazing detail

Researches mapped the tectonic profile and the bathymetry of the continent

Huskies belong to an almost 10,000-year-old lineage

The lineage is relatively distinct from other modern dogs'.

Scientists are working on a biosensor that detects COVID-19 and the flu at the same time

The novel testing kit would work with only a saliva sample.

Extinct giant wombat-like marsupial the size of a black bear found in Australian desert

The fossils were found in 1973 encased in hard clay but they've been only recently described.

In the US, a coronavirus disaster is brewing [part II]

The US is nearing the worst-case scenario.

From the US to Brazil, countries use the pandemic as an excuse to ease environmental regulations

The environment also suffering because of the novel coronavirus.

Indian lake turns pink almost overnight

That's not something you see every day.

A steep traffic toll in NYC would reduce traffic and pollution, study finds

There could be a solution for one of the most congested cities in the world.

NASA delays its Mars 2020 launch by two days

They took this step due to "a contamination concern",

Reusable containers are still safe to use during the pandemic, experts agree

Coronavirus spreads mainly through droplets rather than contact with surfaces.

Scientists urge ban on AIs designed to predict crime, Minority Report-style

You can't 'predict' crime without being racially biased because 'criminality' itself is racially biased, experts warn.

The FDA warns public not to use potentially toxic hand sanitizers from Eskbiochem

Methanol, a toxic type of alcohol, has been found in samples of their products.

Sheep on ketamine could explain what happens during the 'K-hole'

High doses of ketamine caused some sheep to enter the 'k-hole', a near-death experience-like state. Their brain activity tells a compelling story.

Planting trees isn't always the best answer to a warmer world, studies agree

Not doing it right can negatively impact biodiversity and lower carbon density.

Most Americans agree the government should do more on climate change

The issue will likely play a big role in the upcoming presidential election.

Researchers list the 10 lifestyle choices most likely to kill you

What doesn't kill you might, in fact, only be slowly killing you.

Scientists design world's smallest motor from only 16 atoms

It could be useful for generating energy at the atomic scale or studying quantum effects.

The Arctic sees record heatwave amid forest fires. What does it mean for the world?

It could have consequences for the entire planet.

Will the home office become the new normal even after the pandemic?

About 54% of polled workers say they would prefer to continue working remotely full time and 75% said they would like to continue to work from home in at least a partial capacity.

Children as young as 4 use 'cognitive aids' to simplify thinking

Our tendency to use calendars or smartphones as 'thinking aids' starts in childhood.

The planet healed during the lockdown. Now, researchers want to track wildlife changes during the "anthropause"

Movements, stress levels and behaviors of animals will be reviewed.

Leading experts warn that COVID-19 might trigger diabetes in previously healthy patients

Researchers warn that the coronavirus may cause the onset of diabetes in some patients.

Can you exercise with a mask on? Yes, but it could be dangerous for some

Masks reduce the intake of oxygen and increase the intake of carbon dioxide.

Sugar drink makers spent more than $1 billion on advertisements in 2018

Black and hispanic youth were specifically targeted.

Elephant poaching is still at its peak in most of Africa

Central and Western Africa are the most affected regions.

Nanoplastics can contaminate plants, making them smaller, shorter

Plastic waste could impact our crops.

China launches the last of 55 satellites for its own GPS system

The USA, Europe, Russia, and now China all have their own GPS system.

Man who can't see numbers due to rare brain disorders provides new insights into awareness

Instead of recognizing digits like "8" or "2", the patient sees a scrambled mess. His vision is otherwise perfect.

Painless surgical tape can be removed from wounds without damage

It's like a painless Band-Aid for internal wounds.

Ring of ancient, massive shafts found near Stonehenge

These structures are thousands of years old and the reasons why they were built are still poorly understood.

Pluto may have had a 'hot start' harboring liquid oceans when it first formed

Although Pluto orbits the sun at an average distance of 3.7 billion miles (5.9 billion kilometers), some studies claim that the icy dwarf planet may have a liquid ocean under its surface. According to a new study, the accretion of new material during Pluto’s early geological history may have generated enough heat to sustain the […]

Indonesian volcano erupted twice last Sunday

Luckily, no loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far.

Overconsumption is the bane of sustainability, new study concludes

Technology alone won't solve our environmental problems.

Dogs show remarkable prowess at smelling coronavirus: 95% success rate from sweat samples

Man's best friend is truly fantastic.

The four countries hardest hit by the coronavirus are all led by authoritarian leaders

The crisis has laid bare the tendencies of authoritarian leaders and their disregard for human life.

You can now get an 8GB 64-bit single-board microcomputer -- and it's only $75

The miniaturization of computers has sure come a long way.

Coronavirus was in Italy already in December, sewage study shows

Researchers are starting to get a better picture of the spread of the virus.

Mathematics and our quest for beauty, truth, and human flourishing

A heartfelt and thought-provoking read that links

Robot teches itself to do sutures by watching YouTube videos

Robots are far away from replacing doctors, but they're still nifty.

One in five people worldwide is at risk of severe COVID-19

Think only the weak and sickling are at risk? If that's so, more than a fifth of the entire planet is weak and sickling.