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AIs show a CV racial bias and absolutely no one is surprised

Despite promises that AI would reduce racial bias, these models seem to only perpetuate it.

Cars Are Unwittingly Killing Millions of Bees Every Day, Scientists Reveal

Apart from pollution, pesticides, and deforestation, cars are also now found to be killing bees in large numbers.

JWST Uncovers Massive ‘Red Monster’ Galaxies Lurking in the Early Universe

In a distant corner of the cosmos, some ancient galaxies are challenging our grasp of cosmic history.

How AI analysis of millions of hours of body cam footage could reform the police

Most body cam footage stays unseen. But some scientists see an opportunity in leveraging this data.

How paleo-robots could help reveal the secret to life's transition to land

Fossils and computer models are great, but nothing feels as satisfying as reviving extinct animals as robots.

New study using CRISPR technology reveals a way to make tomatoes sweeter without sacrificing yield.

The findings could transform the agriculture industry and cater to consumer demands for tastier produce.

Could CAR-T Therapy Be the End of Lifelong Lupus Medication? Early Results Say 'Yes'

T-cells are real life saviors. If modified properly, they can save lupus patients from the trouble of taking medicines regularly.

Elon Musk’s social media posts have had a ‘sudden boost’ since July, new research reveals

Is the former Twitter platform now just used as a megaphone?

These 12,000-year-old Natufian artifacts may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology

These could be the earliest discovered spindle whorls, technology that was then seemingly lost for 4000 years.

Archaeologists Use Declassified Spy Satellites to Uncover a 1,400-Year-Old Battlefield in Iraq

Researchers used declassified spy satellite images to pinpoint the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah

Endless digital media was supposed to cure boredom forever — except the opposite is true

Digital devices were meant to cure our boredom. So why are people feeling more bored than ever?

Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2024. Even coal grew slightly

No peak emissions yet.

Scientists Unearth a ‘Missing Link’ in Bird Brain Evolution in 80-Million-Year-Old Fossil

Navaornis is likened to a sort of Rosetta Stone for decyphering the evolution of bird brains.

The 0.1% Are Using Private Jets Like Ubers and It’s Costing the Planet

Private jet emissions soared by 50% in four years, driven by leisure trips and the ultra-rich.

Researchers build ChatGPT-powered robot arm that costs $120

ChatGPT is leaking into the physical world.

More than 10 million fish devoured in just a few hours. It's the world's largest predation event

Sonic imaging revealed millions of fish killed in epic feeding frenzy.

The Mysterious 'King Arthur’s Hall' is 4,000 years older than believed

The site may have been a prehistoric gathering site rather than a medieval pen.

New Liquid Metal Tech Outperforms Existing Solutions by 72%

This new material promises to cut data center cooling costs and emissions.

Do We Distrust People Because They're Poor? This Study Suggests So

It's a prevalent stereotype all over the world.

Neuroscientist teaches rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life

Equipped with a rodent version of a Cybertruck, these driving rats reveal that positive experiences may sculpt the brain just as powerfully as stressful ones.

Microplastics May Now Be Messing with Our Weather and Climate. Here’s What That Means

Researchers reveal microplastics can influence cloud formation, potentially affecting weather and climate systems

Massive exploding methane craters are tearing Siberia apart and scientists finally know why

Scientists uncover the mechanics behind Siberia's explosive craters as warming drives methane release.

Traditional clothing worn by millions of women in India may be increasing the risk of cancer

A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.

Elephants Use Water Hoses with Impressive Skill —and Even Sabotage Each Other

Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using it.

Cannabis may help you sleep better. But there's a catch

For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.

Mars may have had an ancient lake as big as an ocean

Researchers conclude that a nearshore zone once existed in Utopia Planitia.

The incredible fishes that wander oceans with a transparent head

They're some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean.

We're cooked on climate: 2024 virtually certain to be the hottest year on record

With all the stuff happening in the world right now, it’s easy to get distracted or simply forget that climate change is a thing. But just because we forget doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Researchers at the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) have found that the year so far has been so hot […]

Baseball's "rubbing mud" actually works — and science shows how

“It spreads like a skin cream and grips like sandpaper,” says

What a Trump Second Term Could Mean for America’s Science

As Trump re-enters office, health experts and scientists warn of new risks.

Cat "Making Biscuits" on Ancient Jug Leaves 1,200-Year-Old Paw Print

Cats — putting their paws where they're not supposed to since ancient times.

Growing crops in the dark with "electro-agriculture" can revolutionize food production and free up over 90 percent of farmlands

In the future, photosynthesis could be replaced with electro-agriculture, a process that is four times more efficient and may do wonders for food security.

How Internet Slang Has Become Part of Everyday Language

From "LOL" to "FOMO," online lingo is shaping how we communicate.

Back in the gym after a long break? Don't worry about losing your gains. You have muscle memory

Even after a 10-week break, muscle strength rebounds surprisingly fast.

NASA beamed back a laser message from half a billion kilometers away 100 times faster than using radio waves

NASA’s new laser technology brings deep space communication closer to broadband speeds.

New Satellite Index Tracks Coastal Plastic Pollution with Pinpoint Precision

New satellite tool pinpoints plastic pollution on beaches.

The world's first wooden satellite was launched into space

The satellite is made from magnolia wood, which was historically used for samurai sheaths.

New Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Grips Slippery Objects With Ease Even Underwater

Whether you want to hold onto rough or soft jelly-like surfaces, this adhesive has got your back.

Did Michelangelo Secretly Paint a Woman with Breast Cancer in the Sistine Chapel?

A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.

These 5,000-year-old seals might have paved the way for the invention of writing (and the birth of history)

Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.

Cutting Beef Production by Just 13% Could Absorb Billions of Tons of CO2

A relatively small shift from grazing land to forest could make a huge difference in our climate fight.

Did China just copy SpaceX's Starship?

China's redesigned Long March 9 rocket signals a shift toward reusable, Starship-like spacecraft.

Could Spraying Diamonds into the Sky Be the Key to Cooling the Planet?

Nothing is more precious than our planet, and we must cool it fast. Scientists say this can be done by decorating the sky with diamonds.

How do astronauts vote in the US election from space?

Everyone can express their vote, even if they're not on the planet.

Scientists bioengineer mussel-inspired bacteria that sticks to and break down plastic waste

The modified bacteria clings 400 times better to plastic than normal bacteria.

Neanderthals and early humans started burying their dead at the same time — and it may be more about competition than honoring the dead

Researchers propose a stunning new theory for why Neanderthals and humans started to bury their dead at the same time.

Toddlers understand the concept of impossibility — and learn better from it

Toddlers seem to understand that things can be impossible — and this helps them learn.

How Missed Warnings and Incompetence Brought Down Arecibo’s Iconic Telescope

The fall of the radio telescope was the result of many overlooked warning signs.

Bison in Canada uncover 1,000-year-old sacred petroglyphs carved by Indigenous people

The accidental discovery occurred just months after the bison were reintroduced in the area.

MIT Scientists Use Quantum Physics to Protect Sensitive Data in AI Models

Researchers use quantum mechanics to protect data in deep-learning computations.

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