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Iceland will tunnel into a volcano to tap into virtually unlimited geothermal power

Iceland's Krafla Magma Testbed project aims to transform renewable energy by tapping into a volcano's magma chamber.

Transparent wood that's stronger than glass could make its way in smartphone screens

Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more

Ants as Pharmacists: These ants treat infected wounds with antibiotics

It’s a highly effective therapy, significantly reducing mortality rates

This weird physical trait makes liberals vote for Trump and republicans for Biden

New research reveals a surprising connection between pain sensitivity and political views.

Viking teeth show signs of complex medieval dentistry

Researchers examined teeth from Vikings living in Sweden 1,000 years ago

These 1.7-billion-year-old bacteria fossils could hold the secret to the evolution of photosynthesis

The microfossils in Australia contain the earliest evidence of photosynthesis-related structures.

Decarbonizing UK's industry would only make things 1% more expensive

Who said sustainability has to be expensive?

Moderna’s cancer vaccine shows strong test results and could be available by 2025

It’s mRNA-based, the same technology Moderna used for its Covid-19 vaccine.

Meet Dragon Firefighter: A robot that uses water to fly

The robot spews water from its body, resembling how dragons are depicted spouting fire from their mouths in movies and books.

This capsule prevents overeating by vibrating inside the stomach

When scientists tested this VIBES capsule on animals, it decreased their food intake by 40 percent and slowed their weight gain process.

Fireworks on New Year's Eve send birds flying in chaos

Fireworks are even worse for birds than we thought.

Meet Dunkleosteus, the prehistoric predator that ruled the seas 358 million years ago

Dunkleosteus looked like a brute, and it probably was one. It thrived during the Devonian Period (also known as the “Age of Fishes”), millions of years before the first dinosaur. This fearsome fish weighing over a ton was among the largest and most formidable animals of its time, earning its place as one of Earth’s […]

A meat tax can be environmentally friendly without affecting the poor

Exploring the balance between environmental goals and social fairness in European meat taxation.

Researchers believe they can predict megafloods by looking at more data

Floods are always a looming problem in some parts of the world. We may have the tools to predict them now.

Shifting to Healthier Eating Can Add a Decade to Your Life

We already know that food has a big impact on our lives — but this is something else.

It’s not all bad news. Here are seven climate breakthroughs from 2023

We now the situation is bleak, but there is still some good news to share

This ecosystem shows what Earth was like billions of years ago

Hidden in one of the driest environments on the planet are lagoons teeming with life

Volcanic hotspot on Mars rewrites the Red Planet's geologic history

We thought Mars was geologically "dead" and we may be wrong.

Scientists find smallest-ever fanged frog species in Southeast Asia

It weighs about the same as a dime

Scientists simulate the runaway greenhouse process that could make Earth uninhabitable

If we let greenhouse gases run amok, we will end up paying the price.

Geologists say plastic rocks are now a thing

Plastic is now a geological phenomenon.

The catastrophic Chicxulub impact that wiped out the dinosaurs created a 15-year winter

Fine silicate dust contributed to a prolonged "impact winter".

British Museum will get $63 million from big oil

Campaigners call it “out of touch” and “completely indefensible”

Dog attacks on humans are increasing in some countries, but science says banning breeds doesn't work

It's nurture more than nature.

Webb Telescope captures Uranus' rings and moons in festive mood right on time for Christmas

No, its not a wormhole; it's Uranus.

The surprising reason why alien hunters had a 20-minute 'conversation' with a humpback whale

This must be one of the most unique research we've seen in a long time.

NASA uses laser to stream first video in deep space -- and of course it's a cat vid

NASA knows what's up.

Four in five drivers admit to aggressive road rage. Here's how to keep calm

Aggressive driving is risky driving. Here's what you can try instead.

The best online learning hubs for free courseware in 2024

It's never been easier to learn things online.

Reindeer have a secret superpower that helps them find food the dark Arctic winter

No, it’s not Rudolph’s radiant red nose.

Algae have proteins that are really good for your muscles

They're a mean green muscle-building machine.

Some stars may have small black holes at their core — and we should be able to find them

Do some stars swallow black holes completely?

Mesopotamian bricks help scientists map Earth's magnetic field changes

New tool could help scientists better date artefacts that they previously couldn’t.

Suicidal thoughts and depression show up in blood markers. This is big for mental health care

This could open up new avenues for treating depression and other conditions.

Decoding Earth’s climate history. Researchers reconstruct CO2 levels over 66 million years

Understanding shifts in atmospheric CO2 is crucial to gain insight from Earth's past.

Humans, not climate, drove large mammal populations to decline 50,000 years ago

Study looks into the DNA of almost 140 species of large mammals

Text-to-image AIs can be easily jailbroken to generate harmful media

Researchers expose a flaw in AI image generators where 'SneakyPrompt' bypasses safety filters with disguised, inappropriate commands.

The top 7 dinosaur discoveries of 2023

From the longest neck to how they ate, let's take a look at this year's dino discoveries.

Neanderthal DNA might explain why you like to wake up early in the morning

Study finds genetic variants carried by ancient humans are shared by people who like to get up early

Is this the future of fashion? Your next outfit could power itself with solar energy

Too hot outside? Don't worry, your clothes can take care of that for you.

All dogs are good, but just a few are geniuses. Here's what sets them apart

These "genius" dogs take fetch to a whole new level.

From hallucinations to discovery: For the first time a large language model finds new solutions to math problems

DeepMind's FunSearch revolutionizes AI, mastering complex challenges like the Cap Set Problem and ushering in a new age of machine-led scientific breakthroughs."

Solar storms could cause train accidents — although the risk is "very small"

Study finds space weather could flip a train signal in either direction.

Major climate conference ends with a promise. But will the countries actually deliver?

COP28 climate summit ended with open questions for the future of the planet

This English town still celebrates a Roman god for Christmas

Chester isn't celebrating Christmas — it's celebrating Saturnalia, the Roman pre-Christian celebration.

This Japanese company wants to power rockets with cow dung

Could cattle get us to into orbit?

Darker humor could predict your risk of depression

It's all "haha" until it's not.

These Amateur archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a long-lost Tudor palace

They began looking for it in 2018 and will continue working next year.

Is cannabis addiction genetic? Scientists identify genes associated with cannabis use disorder

Scientists identify potential genetic factors that could play into CanUD

An "unpromising" Roman site may just force us to rethink history

The decline of the Roman empire might have been different than we thought.

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