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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.

New chess AI achieves top human performance without even looking for the best move

Without any explicit search, the engine is able to reach Grandmaster performance levels.

Record-breaking quasar ate one Sun's mass *per day* and grew to an unimaginable mass

Oh, you thought the Sun was big? That's cute.

Could life have hitchhiked to Earth on cosmic dust?

We may all be aliens.

The 4 signs you may suffer from burnout. Feeling drained? Take this online test

Norwegian researchers have devised a new tool that looks for signs of burnout.

Good tea requires good microbes — and great microbes can be made in a lab

Tea is just about to become even more delicious.

Millions of donkeys are slaughtered and skinned every year to fuel pseudoscientific Chinese medicine trade

Nearly six million donkeys are slaughtered each year for their hides to meet the demand for ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine, devastating rural communities in Africa.

Researchers use 3D ice printing to create artificial blood vessels for organ transplants

This could pave the way for saving thousands of patients every year.

New method can detect ovarian cancer from urine samples

We're getting better and better at detecting this silent killer.

Voyager 1's interstellar odyssey hits a snag

Could this be last call for the spacecraft?

What a solar eclipse looks like on Mars, through the lens of NASA's Perseverance

NASA's Perseverance rover captures Phobos eclipsing the sun on Mars.

Joking in the jungle: Apes have humor and they love teasing each other

This challenges the idea that humor is a human-only characteristic.

You've heard about incels but you should know about femcels: the secret world of involuntary celibate women

New research delves into femcels' experiences and their struggle for empowerment amidst romantic frustration.

4 Astonishing Ocean Insights That Reveal the Depth of Its Challenges

The ocean is a lifeline, driving climate and supporting biodiversity. Yet, with rising sea levels and increasing acidification, its future and ours hang in a delicate balance.

Slovakia's capital plans to turn cigarette butts into asphalt for roads

Cigarette butts are causing damage on a scale you can't imagine. Here's how one city in Europe is trying to transform them into something useful.

Retinol vs. Retinal: Which One is Better for Skincare?

Retinol and retinal may sound the same, but their effects on skincare differ significantly.

Water molecules found on asteroids for the first time

Could this be how water ended up on Earth?

Physicist shows that to be successful in art, you need a good network

Success is not just a function of how good you are. Social networks seem to play an important role.

15% of Americans are in climate change denial. Are you living in a denial hotspot? Check this map

Analysis of 7.4 million X posts also shows an alarming link between climate skepticism and low vaccination rates.

AI can now tell which wine comes from what vineyard — and which wine is fake

There's a new algorithm in town, and it's got a nose for red wine.

New anti-aging pill for dogs enters trials

Could a canine pill pave the way for human anti-aging treatments?

Ancient DNA reveals Scandinavia's brutal shift from hunter-gatherers to farmers

After farmers wiped out the native hunter-gathers, they too would be replaced by nomadic people from the far east.

Mushroom sprouting from a live frog in India baffles scientists

Scientists discover a frog in India's Western Ghats with a mushroom growing directly from its skin. Something like this has never been seen before.

Humans are living longer than ever and the life expectancy gender gap is finally narrowing

Life expectancy is rising and is expected to continue doing so almost everywhere in the world. But is it really a good thing?

The simple secret to relationship satisfaction? Feeling understood

Research shows that valuing understanding others over being understood can lead to more fulfilling relationships.

Ancient Africans played mancala board games etched in rock thousands of years ago

Hidden within Kenya's scenic landscapes, ancient mancala boards etched into rock surfaces tell a tale of communal play and cultural continuity from over 5,000 years ago.

Why these volunteers were vaccinated against malaria using a box filled with 200 mosquitoes

An unconventional study may help researchers make the most effective malaria vaccine yet.

Futuristic bone bandage sends electric currents to help you heal

Researchers are finding better ways to treat bone damage.

Earth used to be a giant snowball for millions of years. Scientists might have finally found out why

A drop in volcanic CO2 emissions may have once encased Earth in ice from pole to pole.

We should tame superintelligent AI before it's too late, expert says

While AI systems are hugely helpful, with our current level of control, a superintelligent AI poses a looming risk.

How a computer analyst deciphered a 140-year-old mysterious coded telegraph from a dress pocket

A cryptic message from 1888 stumped decoders until a breakthrough revealed its weather-related secrets.

We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body

How many of these colors are you eating?

The surprising connection between erectile dysfunction drugs and Alzheimer's

This wouldn't be the first time erectile dysfunction has been linked to other conditions.

Did the first black holes appear before galaxies? Astronomers think black holes are missing link in early universe evolution

Black holes may be less cosmic villains and more like co-creators in the early universe.

Another Saturn moon may harbor a subsurface ocean

Mimas just became a much more interesting moon.

This 10,000-year-old chewing gum shows Stone Age teens had bad oral health

A chewing gum can tell us a lot about things like what our ancestors consumed, and how much they took care of their teeth.

The moon is slowly shrinking — and it's triggering powerful moonquakes that could derail lunar colonization

Moonquakes shake up plans for human settlements.

What makes tardigrades the toughest animals in the world? New study points to free radicals

Researchers uncover how exactly tardigrades endure extreme conditions, potentially paving the way for new medical innovations.

Cars can hallucinate, too — and it's a problem

Self-driving cars have even more problems to deal with.

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