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Something strange happens in your brain when you count numbers bigger than 4

At four or less you basically make no mistakes, but once you hit five it gets complicated.

CT scans reveal the amazingly complex physics behind a ketchup bottle cap

Have you ever thought how much engineering goes into the small things we use every day?

Labrador retrievers have a gene that makes them hungry all the time (and fat)

Research identifies a genetic mutation causing increased hunger and obesity risk in Labradors and flat-coated retrievers.

Half male, half female bird stuns ornithologists

A green honeycreeper with a body half male and half female captivates scientists.

Not all black and white: How brown pandas got their unique coats

Researchers have discovered that a specific genetic mutation causes the unique brown fur of Qinling pandas.

Scientists make 'water batteries' that never catch fire

RMIT University researchers have created a magnesium-ion water battery that's safer and more sustainable than lithium-ion batteries.

Why researchers are building beautiful 3D models of flowers

For centuries, scientists have been creating beautiful reconstructions of flowers. Now, they're adding a new dimension to it.

Electric fish sense the world through 'auras' of neighbors like a networked radar

Electric fish employ a unique form of collective sensing, reshaping our understanding of animal communication.

200-million-year-old gliding reptile found in British countryside

Does this look like a Triassic hotspot to you?

There's virtually no oxygen on Jupiter's icy moon Europa. What does this mean for the prospect of alien life?

Europa produces about 100 times less oxygen than previously estimated.

What did Roman wine taste like? It was 'spicy' and had an orange color

The secrets of ancient Roman wine are being uncorked by modern science.

Feast or famine: the surprising link between mosquito nutrition and disease transmission

Hungry mosquitoes apparently make for better vectors of disease.

Rats on cocaine show there's more to addiction than just dopamine

A new study challenges the conventional link between dopamine and drug abuse.

Plasma can protect hydroponic crops from pathogens

Cutting edge agriculture just got a bit better.

Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste -- and it's all thanks to cheese

A novel method recovers gold from smartphones, computers and other electronic waste using whey protein.

Human ancestors probably lost their tails 25 million years ago — and a strange 'jumping gene' may explain why

Humans and other apes are tail-less due to a peculiar 'jumping gene', which used to be considered 'junk DNA'.

Cities are vulnerable to heatwaves. But green spaces can help more than we thought

The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.

Tiny Brazilian frog is world's smallest vertebrate. You could fit dozens on a quarter

One specimen was smaller than seven millimeters.

Did we already colonize the moon — with tardigrades?

They're some of the toughest creatures we know of. We may have just brought them to the moon.

Footage captures first time humpback whales having sex — and we weren't prepared for this

Humping humpbacks add new insight into whale reproductive behavior.

This small transparent fish produces insanely loud sounds by accelerating cartilage at 2,000 g

Some animals are notorious for their loud sounds, but for fish, this is very unusual.

New biosensor can detect breast cancer in just five seconds using saliva — for just $5

The world is in dire need of an accessible and affordable breast cancer screening technology. Here is one that looks perfect.

Scientists measure gravity of smallest mass so far, chasing Holy Grail of physics

New research is providing insight that may help bridge gravity and quantum mechanics.

Researchers create smartphone app that can diagnose depression from facial features

Detecting depression in its earlier stages is a big challenge.

Living near pubs, bars, and fast-food restaurants is bad for your heart

Exposure to ready-to-eat food outlets seems to be linked to a higher risk of heart failure.

Scientists zoom in on greener way to dye blue denim

It's like taking a million cars off the road.

Shocking study reveals 90% of tattoo inks contain unlisted, potentially harmful ingredients

The findings underscore the need for more regulatory oversight for tattoo inks.

Scientists make 3D-printed eye prosthetics that look and feel real

This is a faster digital method for crafting lifelike prosthetic eyes using 3D printing, promising enhanced comfort and appearance for users.

Cannibal star gets a magnetic scar after devouring chunks of its solar system

Some stars start consuming parts of their solar systems. They're called "cannibal stars."

Lightweight yet mighty: 3D-printed titanium metamaterial could change engineering

Is engineering ready for the future?

Marine biologist relays ocean's cry for help and how we can answer

We all need to care more about the ocean. A marine biologist explains why.

The DART planetary defense mission reshaped the Dimorphos asteroid

In the process of proving we could deflect asteroids we also learned quite a bit about them.

How on Earth did this small bee get on an island in French Polynesia?

It's one of entomology's more bizarre puzzles — and it's now been solved.

Neanderthals used surprisingly sophisticated glue 40,000 years ago

Neanderthals crafted sophisticated adhesives from ochre and bitumen.

Want to keep your home network safe? Here's how to do it

Our households have become increasingly digitized -- and this comes with many risks.

Reverse friend zone: many romantic relationships start off as just friends. In fact, most people like it this way

Friendships that morph into something more are underrated.

Did fermented foods fuel our ancestors' brain growth?

A new study suggests fermentation -- not fire -- as the catalyst of our more potent brains.

There's a surprising gender gap when it comes to exercise — women get more for less

If you've ever needed a reason to work out — here it is.

How ants are inspiring the design and optimization of logistics algorithms

Nature can be a good source of inspiration.

9 lesser known architectural wonders we lost to time

Sure, you've heard of the Library of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens -- but have you heard of these?

The Milky Way's largest structure is a giant grooving wave

From hidden giant to galactic groove machine, the Radcliffe Wave is shaking up our understanding of the Milky Way, one cosmic sway at a time

Harsh discipline linked to lasting mental health problems for children

Parenting has changed a lot, but there's still a long way to go.

NBA and NHL games expose viewers to a boom of sports betting ads

Researchers found a vast proliferation of messages related to sports betting during NBA and NHL games and advertising.

Meet the smallest and fastest robot-insects ever developed

The mini-bug and water strider open up new realms in the field of small robots.

If we don't want another pandemic, we should do our best to leave bats alone

Bats have the uncanny power to contain dangerous viruses without getting sick. However, if disturbed, the viruses in bats may jump on us.

AI companies plan to use nuclear energy for their energy-hungry data centers. But should they?

AI data centers may require 2.5 times more electricity than conventional data centers. Where will all this extra electricity come from?

Baleen whales use unique vocal boxes to produce their mysterious songs. This also makes them vulnerable

Scientists make a breakthrough in understanding how whales sing.

3D Petabit optical disk can store 10,000 Blu-ray disks worth of data

By surpassing the optical diffraction limit, researchers have engineered a DVD-sized disk capable of storing data equivalent to 10,000 Blu-ray discs.

This fasting-like diet makes you biologically younger and prevents several diseases

It's not that expensive and only needs to be done 2 or 3 times yearly but has been shown to improve health.

Astronomers narrow down the location of mysterious Planet X lurking at the edge of our solar system

Researchers have dramatically narrowed down the possible location of the elusive Planet X, a massive, yet undiscovered member of our solar system.

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