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Huge Dark Energy survey charts largest 3D map of the universe stretching 11 billion years. The results could change physics

Scientists thought dark energy was constant. This groundbreaking study suggests otherwise.

History books are wrong about British industrialization. It started way earlier

The British Industrial Revolution didn't begin in the 1760s, it had started way back in the 1600s but even historians didn't know about it.

Stellar clashes around Milky Way's galactic center and black hole produces rejuvenated 'zombie' stars

Some stars in the chaotic heart of the Milky Way consume one another and it makes them look young again.

Researchers grow futuristic bacteria-based leather that dyes itself

It's plastic-free and vegan — and more sustainable than current alternatives.

Programmable metafluid changes its properties on demand

We've never seen something like this before.

NASA's LEAF project will grow plants on the moon by 2026

Artemis 3, the first mission to carry humans to the Moon in almost 50 years, could also help advance agriculture on the lunar surface.

This couple's farm wasn't generating any profits. Then, they turned it into a wildland

22 years ago, a couple switched from modern farming to wildland farming. Here is how this decision transformed the lives of many life forms.

Why did the chicken cross the (Silk) Road? Scientists find first evidence of chickens bred for eggs

New archaeological and biomolecular findings reveal that chickens were domesticated for egg-laying purposes as early as 400 BCE in Central Asia.

Astronomers observe new planetary systems forming for the first time

Researchers are gaining new insights from protoplanetary disks.

Everyone in Japan could be named "Sato" in 500 years, professor warns

Japan has always had its demographic quirks, but this one is something else.

Researchers find rare genetic variants linked to left-handedness

The genetic lottery of handedness just got a little bit more complicated.

How multispectral cameras can give us sweeter oranges for less money

There's a lot more technology coming to your OJ.

There's an outbreak of bird flu in cattle. Here's what you need to know

Bird flu has begun to infect dairy cows in the US. It's the first time time this has happened, and it poses tough questions.

Feathered and fabulous: photographers show the overlooked beauty of chickens

Chickens are natural models. Don't believe it? Here are some cool chicken photos that will convince you.

Artificial sweeteners don't make you hungry. They may actually help reduce blood sugar levels

This may be particularly good news for diabetes patients.

Was the Unabomber an 'eco-terrorist'? Not really. Here's why he did the things he did

Research shows the Unabomber's actions were driven by anti-technology beliefs, not environmentalism, challenging the 'eco-terrorist' label.

Song lyrics are becoming simpler and more repetitive

Music as a whole is getting sadder and simpler.

Horse archaeology shows London's elite scouted horses from the entire continent

A new site in medieval England shows how different these special breeds were compared to “regular” horses.

Newly discovered Super-Earth has a permanent dark side just like the Moon

It's possible that most habitable planets in the Milky Way are tidally locked.

Rose essential oil may have a new use as an organic pesticide

Essential oils are used in cosmetics and detergents. They may soon make their way to agriculture.

'I thought you were into me': why some men misinterpret women's sexual interest, even when they don't look friendly

New research analyzes the factors that may explain why some men misinterpret women's sexual interest.

How do you truly know if you have a digital addiction? This new tool can help

Researchers develop a versatile tool to measure digital media addiction that is not platform-dependent.

How caterpillars stop bleeding in seconds

Scientists explore the unique, swift clotting mechanism of caterpillar hemolymph.

Scandinavia was born from Greenland — 250 million years earlier than we thought

This helps researchers piece together what was happening in the early days of the planet’s history.

Melting polar ice is changing Earth's rotation and slowing down time. Here's how this will affect the leap second

Climate change is now altering how we keep time.

Quadriplegic patient who received Neuralink implant pulled an all-nighter playing Civilization 6 using 'brain power' alone

"It was basically like using the force on the cursor!" said the first Neuralink recipient.

Just four words capture the entire spectrum of human emotions in language

The words 'GOOD,' 'WANT,' 'BAD,' and 'LOVE' are like emotional superhighways in language.

This implantable battery powers itself exclusively with the body's own oxygen

The output is still very low, but for the first time we have something than can harness oxygen to power medical devices indefinitely.

The solar eclipse will likely lead to a spike in fatal car crashes. And it's not because of the daytime darkness

During the last total eclipse in 2017, there were 31% more fatal car crashes than on a usual day.

Scientists brew the future with AI that 'tastes' Belgian beer to make it better

Belgian scientists use AI to predict and improve beer flavors.

This “onion” galaxy in the Hydra constellation tells tales of an ancient collision

The galaxy has several “layers” that astronomers have imaged using a phenomenon called gravitation lensing.

Prehistoric rock art and dinosaur tracks found only inches apart

Ancient art and dinosaur footprints in Brazil hint at early human fascination with prehistoric giants.

This AI can find billions of new antibiotics, even for superbugs that don't respond to treatments

Antibiotic discover is just one part of the rise of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Empathy is a trait that can be learned and "transmitted"

Watching others show empathy can grow on you.

Superspreaders: Humans pass twice as many viruses to animals as we catch from them

The findings challenge our understanding of zoonotic diseases and highlight our integral role in the ecosystem's viral exchange.

Is python meat a sssustainable alternative to industrial meat from farm animals?

Pythons can provide large volumes of high-protein meat, and with a lower carbon footprint. So, would you like to try some?

Thousand-year-old intact human brains baffle scientists. And there are thousands of them

This is no fluke. There are thousands of such brains well-preserved by natural processes.

This ancient sea monster is the oldest mega-predatory pliosaur

“Lorrainosaurus was one of the first truly huge pliosaurs."

Life-saving treatment for children worth $4.25 million is world's most expensive drug

Lenmeldy has changed the fate of dozens of children with a devastating genetic disease. But it comes at an outrageous price.

Bronze Age stilt village had "cozy" houses with insulation, honey venison, and even a recycling bin

"Britain's Pompeii" is revealing suprisingly sophisticated lifestyles.

The bizarre world of people who see 'demonic' faces

Scientists used computer-generated images to illustrate how a rare condition distorts people's faces.

Archaeologists unearth mass grave with 1,000 skeletons believed to be plague victims

This mass grave has skeletons of men, women, and children arranged as if these people were buried in a rush, but why?

Alarm is ringing: Do mobile phones really affect sperm quality?

A concerning new study suggests men should pay more attention to how they use their phones.

First successful pig liver transplant in human marks new era in medicine

The pig liver worked for ten days in the patient's body.

Rechargeable concrete batteries could make buildings double as energy storage

Scientists embed conductive fibers into cement-based mixtures to transform buildings into large-scale batteries.

Google's new flood AI can predict risk even where no data flows

AI can help us take a more proactive stance in disaster preparedness.

Human ancestors started mass migration out of Africa after nearly going extinct about one million years ago

Climate change propelled the migration of our ancestors out of Africa and into Eurasia.

Oldest Neolithic boats in the Mediterranean were remarkably advanced

Some 7,700 years ago, these people were using canoes to sail the Mediterranean.

Feel the burn: Texas heat index rises three times faster than temperatures

The real feel of summers is hotter than ever due to climate change.

Tattoo artist volunteers as guinea pig to solve mystery of world's oldest tattoos

New research suggests Ötzi's tattoos were made by hand-poking.

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