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There's a knowledge gap on effects of microplastics in North America, study finds

More research is needed to understand its effects on fisheries and humans

Copper-lined hospital beds harbor up to 95% less bacteria, can help save patient lives

Plus, they'd also look cool.

Europe sees first cases of Zika, as experts warn over climate change effects

More cases could emerge as temperatures grow

Stop climate change or the Emperor penguins die, a new paper warns

I love penguins.

Scientists design spider- and ant-inspired metal structure that doesn't sink

Unsinkable ships could become a reality with such technology.

Neanderthal demise may have been due to human-borne diseases

Back and forth transmission of disease between humans and Neanderthals may have kept the two species in check -- but only for a while.

Roughly 98% of plastic waste in the ocean dissolves due to sunlight

This is not good news.

The best fossils may need oxygen -- just a little -- to form

Oxygen, in the right place at the right time, makes for spectacular fossils.

Where Does the Carbon Go When Permafrost Coasts Erode?

Arctic coastlines have not been considered carefully in carbon cycles for long, but new research suggests that eroding permafrost may emit more greenhouse gases than previously thought.

Researchers teach AI to design, say it did 'quite good' but won't steal your job (yet)

The AI is "learning how people solve a specific type of problem and creating new design solutions from scratch."

Bordeaux wine launched to the International Space Station... for science

The wine is part of an experiment on aging that could improve food storage in the future.

Over 800 mammoth bones discovered in massive fossil stash in Mexico

This might be the earliest example of a mammoth trap.

Cannabis reduces depression and suicidal thoughts in PTSD patients

A survey of more than 24,000 Canadians found that for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), medicating with cannabis reduced the likelihood of experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts. As of 2018, cannabis is legal both recreationally and medically in Canada. This has made the drug more readily available to the general population, but […]

How cytoplasm keeps your cells up and running

Without it, your cells would be like little deflated balloons.

Tech giant experiments with 4-day work week: productivity increased by 40%

Microsoft Japan gave its employees the Friday off and saw a boost in productivity as a result.

More plants and trees could help the US reduce air pollution by 27% according to new research

I like plant.

Sanitizing homes gets rids of bacteria but makes room for fungi

Urban homes are artificial environments that foster fungi development.

Italy makes climate change lessons compulsory at schools

All schools will dedicate an hour a week to discussing the issue.

More than 11,000 scientists foresee "untold suffering" due to climate emergency

We need to act now, urges a collective of experts.

Oceans are filled up with abandoned fishing gear, report warns

Every year more than 640.000 tonnes of nets, lines, pots and traps are dumped in the sea

Curiosity snaps lonely picture of desolate Martian landscape

Curiosity is the only rover left on Mars -- and this haunting photo it recently beamed to Earth perfectly describes the feeling.

Sea level rise by 2300 is unavoidable, despite the Paris agreement

Ice takes a while to melt -- but melt it will, a new paper reports.

We learn best when we fail around 15% of the time

We like it easy... but not too easy.

THC and CBD during early pregnancy might cause alcohol-like fetal defects

The research suggests that there is no safe period to consume marijuana during pregnancy.

An artificial leaf can turn carbon dioxide into fuel

CO2 is the main contributor to global warming

China approves world's first Alzheimer's drug in 20 years

The research began in 1997 thanks to a unique sugas in seaweed

Climate change might mean more rain, but less water for everybody

In a hotter future, plants will consume more water than they do today — which means a drier future despite the anticipated increases in precipitation. Climate heating is estimated to increase precipitation levels in places like the United States and Europe through the generation of more water vapor and weather pattern disruptions. However, humans may […]

Men are more likely than women to use more abstract language

The differences may be due to the power dynamics between the two genders.

Cold, humid weather really does make the pain worse, study shows

My joints always hurt when it rains.

Trump begins process to exit Paris Agreement, ignoring climate emergency

No country was allowed to withdraw for three years

New capture technology scrubs atmospheric CO2 on the cheap

Saving money and saving the environment are my two favorite things.

A sleepless night can trigger a 30% rise in anxiety

Luckily deep sleep is the best medicine.

Shark skin protects wounds from infection

We could learn a thing or two from sharks about fighting microbial infections.

Running, even just a little, can reduce your risk of death

Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, the paper found.

Retired truck driver can walk on two legs again thanks to Terminator-like bionic leg

The high-tech prosthetic allows amputees to walk with vigor and balance.

For the Nth time - measles is bad. Here's why...

With the global trend of vaccine hesitancy, skeptical parents are refusing to get their children vaccinated due to false concerns about their safety.

Engineers develop new impact-proof concrete made from waste

It could even be used for buildings in the Artic

One small-brained Kenyan bird creates complex societies, and it can teach us about our own

"It's obviously not just about being smart," the authors say.

Saudi oil company Aramco prepares for $1.5 trillion IPO

This would make it the most valuable company in the world, overtaking Apple by about half a trillion dollars.

AI scans your brain and draws what you see

This is an entire new level of mind reading.

Illegal loggers kill indigenous leader in the Amazon

Paulino Guajajara belonged to a group called the “Guardians of the Forest”

Voyager 2 spacecraft crosses barrier into interstellar space

The daring spacecraft traveled more than 11 billion miles to exit the solar system.

Sunflower-like material follows beam of light

It could be employed to raise the efficiency of solar harvesting devices.

Trump's response to California fires paints a dire picture for climate change

Cutting federal funding: Trump proposed unrealistic and unscientific ways to combat forest fires and threatened to cut “$$$ help.”

World's largest climate summit to move to Madrid, after Chile withdraws

The climate summit was supposed to take place in Chile, but massive protests and riots forced the country to pull out. Spain’s president jumped in, saying that Madrid can save the conference and host it from 2-13 December (as initially planned). Violence and climate Every year, world leaders meet under the auspice of the UN […]

Why are minerals important for human health

Essential and trace minerals are crucial for our health. But is a balanced diet enough to cover the recommended intake?

Ötzi the Iceman's fatal last journey reconstructed from ancient flora

Traces of moss found in the ice tomb suggest that the prehistoric man roamed far and wide during his last days on Earth.

New strategy discovered to combat Huntington's disease

A new procedure could remove mutant proteins that kill neurons

Pesticides linked to the collapse of fisheries in Japan

It was the first time a study revealed the effects of pesticides on fish.

Spider-inspired double-sided tape could leave stitches in the past

Researchers took inspiration on spiders for this new solution