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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.

Oldest material on Earth is stardust found in meteorite

The dust grains were formed 5 to 7 billion years ago.

Aztec gold ingot that defied the conquistadors rediscovered in Mexico City

If you can't beat them, jump into a canal.

Global diets are converging, and that's good news for our health and the environment

"We must harness these advances and set in place policies that provide healthier foods for people everywhere, especially those who can currently least afford them."

China releases draft genome of new pneumonia outbreak virus

The international community has issued preliminary guidance to help countries prepare for new cases of the outbreak.

Around 40% of gun owners don't keep guns at home hidden or locked

This straight-up isn't safe, people.

More rules could mean more problems when managing water resources

Too many rules can spoil the broth.

Climate change is causing more plants to grow higher in the Himalayans

Vegetation cover is increasing across four height brackets in the area.

US cancer survival rates have reached record highs

But despite Trump's bragging, this is not owed to his administration.

Dark matter is colder than we thought -- and we know this thanks to Einsteins crosses

New Hubble study takes us one step closer to understanding the mysterious dark matter.

Mars may be losing water faster than expected

Water vapor saturation in the Martian upper atmosphere is much greater than expected, which entails more water is escaping into space over time.

Why climate change will make insurance unaffordable for most people

Wildfires in Australia and California shows how the devastation of climate change can affect anyone. And, in the future, you might not even be able to get insured against such damage.

Fossil Friday: teeny tiny T. rexes showcase the predator's teenage years

"It's not just a phase, mom!"

This new bandage stops bleeding without sticking to wound

Scientists have devised a new king of bandage that simultaniously repels blood and promotes clotting.

The Earth was humming because a huge underwater volcano was forming

Buzzing temblors marked the formation of a supervolcano -- but there is no risk yet.

New tweets: ten species of bustling songbirds discovered on Indonesian islands

Some of these new species are already at risk of extinction.

Scientists strap 3D glasses on cuttlefish -- and what they found was amazing

Like humans, cuttlefish can see in stereo... and likely enjoy a night out at the movies.

Could installing air filters into classrooms raise students' performance?

A thought-provoking working paper suggests that installing air filters into classrooms could help students perform better by a significant margin. In October 2015, workers at a gas well in Aliso Canyon’s underground storage facility in Los Angeles, California, reported a massive gas leak. It was an environmental disaster, comparable to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. […]

Body temperatures have dropped in the past century, and it's probably because our lives are better

How hot are you? Probably not as hot as you think.

African grey parrots will help their peers without expecting anything in return

Isn’t that nice?

Cooperation and polarization have the same root, study finds

With great social ability comes great responsibility.

People will happily donate their personal data for a good cause

I'm happy to share my data, just not for someone to profit off of it.