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Music 'flows' in the opposite direction when we play it in our heads

The brain seems to treat how it listens and recalls music in opposite directions.

Why we gain weight as we age

The balance between the storage and removal of lipids in fat cells is disrupted as we grow older.

Zebrafish genes might unlock retina-regeneration therapies in humans

Fish is in the eye of the beholder.

Key variable used to study Mars' ancient atmosphere varies during the day

This used to mess up our calculations, but now we understand why.

Cigarette consumption in decline in the UK, showing tobacco tax works

Fewer people are addicted to tobacco in the UK than ever.

Tesla's new batteries could last for one million miles or two decades of energy storage

The breakthrough could enable Tesla to launch a mega fleet of autonomous 'robo taxis'.

A new equation may have finally solved Einstein's 'biggest blunder'

What's shocking is that even when he had a 'bad' idea, Einstein was still brilliant!

Blend solar panels with agriculture, new study recommends

Solar panels and plants can work well together, the research shows.

Suicide rates are rising across the US, especially in rural areas

"While our findings are disheartening, we're hopeful that they will help guide efforts to support Americans who are struggling."

Eruption of volcano in Hawaii led to phytoplankton bloom, study shows

What's a force of destruction for some can be a force of creation for others.

Decade-old debate put to rest with new measurement of proton diameter

They're not big.

Tech experts band together to issue $10 million challenge against deepfakes

It's a good approach in life not to believe everything you see -- but it's a vital skill on today's Internet.

Got a heart condition? High blood pressure? Beware of the flu

People with heart disease are at least six times more likely to have a heart attack after coming down with the flu.

Pea-sized brains grown in a dish generate advanced brain waves akin to those of premature babies

The findings are exciting -- but they also raise important ethical questions. Could someday lab-grown brains become conscious?

Photo of black hole snaps $3 million "Oscar of Science" award

Each of the group's 347 scientists, will get around US$8,600.

Mini-satellite shows the inside of Hurricane Dorian

The technology could bring a revolution in how we visualize storms.

More green spaces can help some cities keep cool

Cities can be stifling.

Denisovan fingers were surprisingly human-like, new finding suggests

Denisovan DNA might be Neanderthal-like, but their fingers are very much human

Researchers finally figure out the protein that senses cold temperatures

Nobody likes feeling cold.

Research suggests T. rex had a cooling system in its head

The Tyrannosaurus rex, the most feared and iconic of all the dinosaurs, had a cooling system in its skull that allowed him to deal with prehistoric heat and humidity. The new study from scientists in Missouri, Ohio, and Florida, challenges previous beliefs about this cranial structure. T. rex, known as one of the largest meat-eating […]

Our groundwater may be under more stress than we thought

Survivor bias might be to blame.

Cockroaches may soon become unkillable due to pesticide immunity

In the future, chemical might become redundant at controlling cockroaches.

Newly-discovered fossil worm shows early animals were more complex than we thought

The worm grew to less than 3 centimeters (1 inch) at its widest, but up to 27 centimeters (nearly a foot) long.

Squirrels eavesdrop on birds to see when it's safe to come out

An unlikely alliance.

Geologists uncover ancient mass extinction from 2 billion years ago

It's all about the oxygen.

Bahamas island left 70% under water following Hurricane Dorian

The island is home to 50,000 people.

Germany to ban glyphosate use by 2023

The controversial herbicide is thought to cause cancer and disrupt insect populations.

Why fruit flies can eat practically anything

Much like ourselves, fruit flies can survive on a number of different diets. A new study shows why.

Remora's suction disks evolved to enhance holding power, research shows

Researchers designed an artificial suction disc that is even more powerful than the real thing.

Mumps study finds immunity gaps among the vaccinated

Weakened hurd immunity makes even vaccinated people vulnerable to mumps.

Medical masks as good as respirators against the flu, viruses

The same bang for a fraction of the buck.

Solar is now cheaper than spot electricity prices in most of Europe

The massive decrease in the cost of solar energy doesn't show any sign of stopping.

Sharing your goals can help you commit to them -- but only with the right people

Speaking openly about your goals to a person whom you hold in high esteem can actually help you achieve them.

Old World primates can only use two 'words' at a time, new research suggests

"It's not the human system," say the authors.

Meat consumers need to accept their own role in the destruction of the Amazon

It boils down to eating beef.

Researchers find out how cells heat themselves

"We basically short-circuited the stored energy."

This Canadian startup is turning CO2 emissions into soap

Solving our current climate emergency requires immediate action in order to reduce the amount of carbon already dumped into the atmosphere by human activities. This is a huge challenge for a number of reasons and it won’t certainly happen overnight — which is why mitigating strategies such as capturing and sequestering carbon have gained so […]

Both too much and too little sleep increase heart attack risk

Getting proper sleep is one of the most important things you can do to avoid heart disease.

Taking birth control pills as a teenager may increase risk of depression

Teenage women who used birth control pills were at a higher risk of clinical depression years later.

Scientists discover drought-resistant gene in barley

An important research that might secure whiskey and beer against climate change.

Brain scans show how humans shaped dog evolution

Some breeds have different behaviors as a result of artificial selection at the hand of humans -- and it shows in the brain.

Nestlé wants to take 1.1m gallons of water a day from a natural spring in Florida -- and then sell it back as bottled water

Nestle's plan has been heavily criticized by environmentalists.

Gluten doesn't cause any problems in healthy people, study shows

Society is still struggling to deal with gluten.

Genetic mutation explains why some people need to sleep fewer hours

Some lucky people naturally need less sleep than everybody else.

Biochar could be key to rebuilding the Amazon forest

A carbon-based material replenishes depleted soil by mining and other activities.

This mineral could become a replacement for potassium fertilizers

As the world tries to find more eco-friendly alternatives to pesticides, a team of Russian and Indian scientists has an interesting idea.

Astronomers find clues of a volcanically active exomoon

Clues pointing towards a volcanically active exomoon hidden outside our solar system — a violent and dangerous world — have been discovered by astronomers.

This fashionable ski jacket is made from spider silk grown by bacteria

Spider silk is just amazing -- and now we can finally use it in clothes.

People are throwing away perfectly good food because they misunderstand labels

Do you know the difference between "use by" and "best by"?

We're 50 km closer to quantum internet

Quantum World of Warcraft, here I come.