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Jupiter will be very bright and visible tonight, as it comes closest to Earth

It's going to be a good month for stargazers.

Hubble captures stunning picture of 'fluffy galaxy'

Fluffy galaxies are more common than you thought.

Looking at the economic and environmental effects of the pandemic, pressing questions emerge

The challenges we have ahead of us may be even bigger than we imagined.

Want to protect the economy? Early lockdowns work best

Some make it seem like protecting the economy comes at odds with human health. But that's not the case -- early lockdowns help both.

UN calls on governments to ditch coal from their coronavirus recovery plans

A sustainable future has no room for coal energy, the head of UN argues.

Fossil Friday: huge, ancient dolphin was the first echolocating apex predator

This 15-meter-long dolphin was also the first predatory whale to use echolocation.

Using antibacterial agents in the COVID-19 era may promote antimicrobial resistance.

It's not helping anyone.

The Arctic Ocean is blooming with algae as the ice sheet melts

This means more food for marine animals, but the net long-term consequences aren't pretty.

It's not just humans. Native bees may also be facing their own pandemic

Research has been limited thus far and the situation could be worse.

CERN found a new particle -- a tetraquark

This could help us better understand the fundamental forces in physics.

Coronavirus cases continue to rise sharply in the US, India and Brazil

No sign of things slowing down in the most affected countries.

Rat empathy is surprisingly like human empathy -- including the negative aspects

The Bystander Effect is also real for rats, a new study concludes.

Working a desk job could keep your mind agile later on in life

Desk jobs might not always be fun, but they could be healthy.

It could take decades after slashing emissions for the climate to cool down

Good things take time, it seems. Better start early, then!

Republicans started to distrust climate science in the 1990s -- and it may be due to Democrat messages

Party elites play a key role in the polarization of climate science, with devastating consequences.

Study finds 27% of CBD products wouldn't pass dosage standards for legal marijuana

Hemp-derived CBD is classed as a supplement by the FDA and is not held to the same scrutiny as legal marijuana products.

Climate change is creating a marriage crisis for farmers across India

Women prefer to marry government employees who have a more stable income.

Native Americans made contact with Polynesians before European arrival

The encounter took place around 1150-1230 A.D

Tuberculosis vaccine might protect against COVID-19, new study concludes

This century-old vaccine could have a protective effect against COVID-19, these researchers claim.

Researchers want to create the first universally accepted list of species

This could help to address biodiversity challenges.

Some COVID-19 patients don't recover their sense of smell or taste after all other symptoms go away

Therapy such as smell-training might be needed to help restore the senses.

Amateur astronomer finds and christens Clyde's Spot -- a new storm on Jupiter

Everyone can help explore space!

Tree rings reveal extreme weather is on the rise in South America

There's a growing weather volatility and climate change could be partly behind it.

The coronavirus epidemic could be fueling higher rates of delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage

The team believes most of these symptoms are caused by our immune response, not the virus.

Our happiness is more dependent on money today than in the 70s and 80s

For better or worse, money is increasingly the source of happiness.

A disease you might not have heard of is on track for elimination

Sleeping sickness is on the brink of eradication thanks to international efforts.

Only 5% of Spain's population has COVID antibodies, casting further doubt over herd immunity strategy

This suggests that herd immunity cannot be reached without unacceptable human loss.

UN sustainability goals could be a smokescreen for further environmental destruction

Threats to nature are on the rise, and the SDG aren't helping

Curiosity embarks on the next leg of its journey

It should reach its goal by fall.

Coconut oil actually threatens more species than palm oil, study shows

Making an environmentally conscientious spending choice just got more difficult.

Avian earworm: 'viral' bird song is shifting tune preferences among Canadian sparrows

The three-note ending song is making room for an unique two-note variant

Is office life doomed even after the pandemic is over? Not so fast

The pandemic and the subsequent stay-at-home orders have emptied offices across the world, much to the frustration of real estate developers who are nervously following developments — and they are right to be very worried about their business. Many companies have announced that they will allow their employees to work from home for good, pandemic […]

Insect-hunting dino "the size of a teacup" unearthed in Madagascar

These tiny dinos started evolving many of the traits of today's birds.

Air pollution can contaminate your heart cells with metal nanoparticles from infancy

Good air is key for a good, healthy body.

Heatwaves are getting hotter, longer, more frequent globally

It's happening globally, but not all regions are affected equally.

Algae are turning the Italian Alps pink, raising concerns over rapid melting

You might need to reconsider your skiing plans.

A third of Brits actually enjoyed the lockdown, report shows

This was especially true for those who live with others, have a child and are between 30 and 59 years old.

The best mentors are creative and encourage independent thinking, a new study suggests

A lot about mentorship is not what you teach directly -- but what you teach by doing.

Forensic method could help the pangolin and bring poachers to justice

Researchers are using gelatin to get the fingerprints of poachers.

Mutated coronavirus that is more infectious than earlier strains now dominates global cases

The strain doesn't seem to increase disease severity, though.

SpaceX launches new satellite that will make GPS three times more accurate (eventually)

The improvements won't happen overnight. Ten more such satellites are under manufacturing.

A record 53.6 million tons of e-waste was produced last year, says UN

There's sign of decline in the near future.

COVID-19 asymptomatic cases may still develop lung damage

Absence of symptoms does not necessarily mean absence of harm.

Consumer fireworks release toxic metals into the air

The researchers advise people stay clear of fireworks smoke, especialy children.

The last 150 years of global warming undid 6,500 years of cooling

Average global temperatures have risen to about 1ºC since the mid-19th century.

Daily 3-minute red light exposure could improve aging vision

The non-invasive light therapy only improves vision in older patients, typically over the age of 40.

Astronomers find the stripped core of a gas giant for the first time

The distant planetary body could offer clues about what lies beneath Jupiter's thick atmosphere.

Graphene can now be used to cool your clothes

The wonder material is starting to show its practical potential.

Fires in the Brazilian Amazon last month were the worst since 2007

Things could get much worse in the coming months.

Scientist who helped discover Ebola and nearly got killed by COVID-19 says the pandemic is 'still at the beginning'

We’re only at the start of the coronavirus pandemic although the second wave may take a different form to the first one.