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Gravitational waves have scientists searching for answers

What's a good way to baffle astronomers? Send a 14 millisecond gravitational wave signal. At least that's what the Universe did.

Scientists record video of atoms forming chemical bonds in real time

It's the first time that footage of atoms bonding and separating has been recorded.

You've been brewing espresso the wrong way this whole time, mathematicians say

It's the study you never knew you had to read.

Astrophysicists find more evidence of ‘wandering’ black holes

New research has uncovered the presence of at least thirteen ‘wandering’ black holes in dwarf galaxies. Something, that until recently was not believed possible.

China unveils plan to crack down on single-use plastics

Production, sale and use of plastic products will be restricted in China

Tropical sharks are using their fins to walk

It's evolution in the making.

A "blob" of hot water killed a million seabirds in the Pacific, researchers found

Warmer water affected the food source of the seabirds

Plants can easily absorb lead from solar cells

The study raises important question for using solar cells and plants on the same field.

Are We in The Era of Plant-Based Politics?

Is veganism a ... religion?

What will the Mars 2020 rover be called? You decide

You can choose out of 9 potential names proposed by school kids from all over the country.

Sign languages evolve just like spoken languages

Spanish sign languages seem to be among the oldest in Europe.

A huge asteroid might have ended the "Snowball Earth" era 2.2 billion years ago

Earth's oldest impact crater reveals new secrets from a strange time when the planet was almost entirely covered in ice.

That mysterious China virus? It's reached Washington

Authorities have been caught off guard by the spreading of a pneumonia-like virus from China into the US.

Martian water was mineral-rich and salty -- good hints of habitability

The seas on Mars might have been much like those on Earth.

Your old air-conditioning might be causing the Arctic to melt

However, there's a good side to all of this.

Your belly fat is increasing the risk of a heart attack

An unhealthy waist circumference puts patients at risk of subsequent heart attacks regardless of how many drugs they use.

Scotland to reach this year 100% renewable energy goal

The country would leave behind fossil fuels with a clean energy matrix

Palm oil's emissions mainly come from getting the land ready

Twice the amount of emissions come from young plants than mature plantations.

'Dancing dragon' bridges gap between feathered dinosaurs and birds

A perfectly preserved dinosaur specimen found in China was covered in feathers.

European researchers make air out of moondust

It's not wine out of water, but it's just as impressive.

Neanderthal teeth could chomp on hard plants like nuts and seeds

A new study found that early human ancestors had teeth that could penetrate the hard shells of nuts and seeds without suffering damage.

UK set to trial its first universal basic income experiment in Hull

The scheme has already been tried in several parts of Europe and the US.

New dataset describes 436 possible futures and their climate

It has already been used in 186 countries to create adaptation strategies

Not so fast: Modern culture moves about as fast as our biology

Is culture... Darwinian?

Native Americans didn't make massive changes to the environment. It was the Europeans

They apparently lived in harmony with the environment -- even in urban areas.

The key to avoiding massive wildfires? Small, strategic controlled fires

Fires in Australia have shown that we need to get proactive and work to prevent fires.

Flying 'Robotic pigeon' brings us closer to bird-like drones

Engineers created PigeonBot, adding pigeon feathers to a flying robot

Australia is burning and deniers are changing tactics. Here's how

Climate change is unfolding before our eyes -- but the deniers would have us believe otherwise.

European Union wants phones to have a universal charger

Finally, it's about time!

Fossil Friday: oldest-known scorpion was a pioneer of life on dry land

A set of fossils collected 35 years ago belonged to the oldest-known scorpion species to date, a new study reports. The scorpion lived around 437 million years ago and was surprisingly versatile, having the ability to breathe both on land and underwater, the team explains. This fossil helps us make better sense not only of […]

Internal cell structures revealed by powerful 3D microscopy technique

The level of detail is really astonishing.

Baby wolves like to play fetch too -- what this says about your dog

Wolves may understand human communication cues, which may help us understand how they evolved into dogs.

World's largest flower found: a dog-sized, meat-smelling, meter-wide bloom

The flower measures 1.1 m (3.64ft) across. However, these flowers are also threatened by extinction.

Denmark generated almost half of its energy from wind in 2019

The country is well on its way to becoming carbon neutral.

2019 was the second warmest year on record, NASA and NOAA found

"The decade that just ended is clearly the warmest decade on record."

Stunning timelapses show volcanic lightning in the Philippines

It has been a few days since the Taal volcano in the Philippines started rumbling. Even as things seem to have mellowed down, many unfortunate creatures remain buried in the ash, testament to the strength of the volcano — even as a full-blown eruption has not taken place. Another demonstration of that strength is the […]

Bacteria-laden materials point the way to living, growing, healing buildings

It's not ready yet, but it is promising.

Neanderthals dived underwater for shells to use as tools

The closest extinct human relative was more similar to us than initially thought.

First was the genome. Now, it's time for the screenome

US academics want to understand how the screens in our lives are affecting us

Not even the 'indestructible' tardigrades will be spared by climate change

The almost indestructibles organisms would struggle to adapt to a warmer world

Newly-discovered parasitoid wasps in South America can mind-control their victims

Straight-up nightmare fuel.

The secret behind Ginkgo biloba's near-immortal lifespan

Researchers boldly claim that despite some organs like leaves perish, the three itself doesn't die of old age

First identified biomarker for PTSD could hold the key to treating the disorder

A functional cure would be a life-changer for millions across the world.

Set your washing machine on short, colder cycles to save both your clothes and the planet

No need to overdo it.

Five environmental consequences of Australia’s fires

Australia’s road to recovery may be long: Here’s a developing list of how the fires are affecting glaciers, wildlife, water supplies, and global carbon emissions.

Schizophrenia patients show fewer brain connections than healthy people

"This suggests that loss of synapses could underlie the development of schizophrenia," the authors explain.

Our long shadow: humanity places 'intense' pressure on 17,500 species of land vertebrates

With great impact comes great responsibility.

New shape-shifting metal particles shred drug-resistant bacteria to bits

You can't adapt to gettin' stabbed.

World's oceans have warmed 450% faster than in 1987

In the past three decades, oceans absorbed as much energy as 3.6 billion Hiroshima-sized atom bombs.

The world's first 'living machines' can move, carry loads, and repair themselves

They can move, carry loads, and repair themselves.