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California's killer whales use ocean canyons for ingenious hunting tactics

Orcas around the world have proven themselves adept hunters, making them the apex sea predators.

AI ghostbots are digitally reviving the dead. But is this a good thing?

Deepfakes don't just mimick the living. They can be used to resurrect the dead.

Mathematician who made order from randomness awarded "Nobel of mathematics"

Talagrand's work has been impactful in a number of fields, from physics to AI.

Scientists uncover the internal magnetic compass of ants

The humble ant has a surprising superpower that uses magnetism.

Newly found 120-million-year-old crocodile ancestor was built like a tank

It had the body of a croc, the armor plate of an armadillo, the head of a bird and the snout of a pig.

Google's AI is now suggesting new football tactics

Football (or soccer) is about to get a lot more tactical.

Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads

Scientists turned agricultural waste into eco-friendly, sustaianble sanitary products.

The human egg locks like Fort Knox after it's fertilized. Scientists finally find out how

This research could lead to new non-hormonal contraceptives and other insights into female fertility.

Wildlife in lockdown: How nature really reacted during the COVID-19 "Great Pause"

Nature reacted in some predictable ways — but also some counterintuitive ways.

"NIMBY"? Wind turbines don't really affect property values in the US

A popular argument against wind power flies out the window.

Exercise in a pill? New compounds may mimic the effects of physical activity

These compounds could help those who are physically unable to exercise.

If we want to find an alien civilization, our best bet is another oxygen-rich planet

A planet's atmosphere would need to contain at least 16 percent oxygen to support fire.

How AI technology is set to enhance autonomous mobile robots

New research leverages deep reinforcement learning to pave the way for more efficient autonomous robots.

World's smallest QR code inspired by insect 'invisibility cloak' adds new layer of digital encryption

Soccer-ball-like particles found in some unique insects have inspired cutting-edge nanotechnology.

People living in Antarctica are developing a new accent

Study shows subtle changes in speech accents among Antarctica's few temporary inhabitants.

Genetically modified cow makes milk with human insulin

Some dairy farms could turn into lifesaving insulin factories.

Scientists stick materials together without using glue — just electricity

It's an electric twist to material bonding. Plus, it's completely reversible at the push of a button.

If water worlds exist, what do they really look like?

Hycean planets, or water worlds, are one of the most intriguing types of planets — if they turn out to be real.

In parts of the US, soil is being eroded 1,000 times faster than it's being created

Soil erosion is the biggest environmental crisis you don't hear much about.

New method fully recovers coral reefs destroyed by blast fishing

Sand coated steel frames can help restore coral reefs destroyed by explosives.

Photo project reveals deep bond between the homeless and their pets

A bold photo project highlights the vital role of pets in improving the mental and physical health of people experiencing homelessness.

Quality time with dogs increases brain activity linked to focus and stress relief

Different interactions with dogs, like playing or hugging, uniquely change brain activity, enhancing stress relief and concentration.

How Mars may shape Earth's deep sea currents from 140 million miles away

Astronomy and oceanography collide in surprising research.

This man played the guitar as doctors removed a tumor from his brain  

Why would doctors ask a patient to play rock songs on the guitar while they open his skull and do surgery?

Myth debunked? Most male mammals aren't larger than females

The findings highlight long-standing biases in how biologists classify mammals.

This cool website lets you know which dinosaurs used to live near your city

This cool website shows you what the Earth was like hundreds of millions of years ago — and what dinosaurs were around.

Scientists detect extraterrestrial metal in 3,000-year-old treasure from Spain

This may have been the Bronze Age, but craftsmen in Spain somehow got their hands on meteorite iron.

Quality teachers, not smaller classrooms may be key to boosting student success

New research casts doubt on the long-held belief that smaller class sizes benefit children.

How social anxiety and excessive mobile phone use fuel growing celebrity worshiping

Scientists find celebrity worship is tied to insecurities such as social anxiety and smartphone addiction.

Daddy longlegs are more than meets the eye. Scientists find they have two extra hidden pairs of eyes

Daddy longlegs have extra eyes from their evolutionary past.

The heaviest animal ever should have never existed, scientists say

New study challenges earlier claims about the ancient whale Perucetus colossus's massive weight, suggesting a far lighter and more plausible estimate.

NASA sends "message in a bottle" onboard spacecraft headed for ocean world

The Clipper's metal plate is much like the Voyager golden records meant to introduce planet Earth and its Earthlings to alien civilizations.

Pythagoras was wrong. We don't only like Western musical harmonies — there's more to explore

There's a world of music we haven't explored yet.

James Webb spots 'baby' quasars from cosmic dark ages, rewriting story of black holes

The observation provides a rare glimpse into the early universe, offering clues about the formation and evolution of galaxies.

Reusable water bottles have more bacteria than a toilet seat. Here's why you shouldn't fret

You really should wash your reusable bottle more.

Researchers find 4,000-year-old lipstick — and it comes in the coolest packaging

This luxurious Bronze Age lipstick tube has a unique design, and It was also possibly one of the earliest branded lipsticks.

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?

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.

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'.

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