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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.

Creating an image with AI uses as much energy as charging your smartphone

Researchers look at how much power AI tools need to do what seem like simple tasks

NASA just mapped all the planet's surface minerals in arid regions

The scale of this project is truly spectacular.

Scientists build 'hybrid computer' by combining lab-grown human brain tissue with electronics

It's an amazing proof of concept, possibly of things to come.

What does lab-grown coffee taste like?

Scientists bring lab-grown coffee closer to your cup.

Free-ranging domestic cats are wreaking havoc on wild species

Domestic cats when allowed to roam outside kills hundreds of wild animals that are already at risk of extinction.

A UV food sanitizer promises to lower the burden of foodborne illnesses

A portable ultraviolet lamp can save us from the many diseases spread by two dangerous foodborne bacteria.

Scientists unravel mystery of 'mesospheric ghosts' in the atmosphere

A new study is finally shedding light on an enigmatic atmospheric phenomenon known as “mesospheric ghosts” or “sprites”. These transient luminous events, akin to lightning yet dwelling far above the usual storm clouds, have long intrigued scientists and skywatchers alike. The research, spearheaded by María Passas-Varo and her team, employs advanced spectroscopy to analyze these […]

Astronauts lost the first tomato grown in space. Now, they found it (after 8 months)

The return of the prodigal tomato.

Scientists quantum entangle individual molecules for the first time

A new type of quantum computing technology is now on the horizon.

Eating "comfort" fatty foods during stressful periods can actually make stress worse

Put that tub of icecream down.

The Great Wall of China is coated in a living substance that shields it from harm

Researchers discover the protective role of biocrusts in preserving the Great Wall of China against natural erosion.

Does drinking Coca-Cola clear food stuck in your throat? This trick is useless, says new study

A recent study says Cola won't dislodge food stuck in your throat -- but it won't hurt you more either.

Scientists keep away recurring nightmares using sounds that trigger happy dreams

An innovative therapy puts a positive spin on chronic nightmares using sound cues.

Scientist disguised as a panhandler earns twice as much money by wearing a suit (vs T-shirt and jeans)

Don't judge a book by its cover. Unless that cover is a sleek suit.

More grass, less asphalt. The best recipe for trees to provide ecosystem services

Study looks into how trees could provide the most benefits in our urban spaces.

The Lunar Anthropocene — a New Geological Era on the Moon?

It's time to start looking at space exploration with a different lens.

This study shows why you should probably wear an eye mask when sleeping

If you care about your cognitive ability, you may want to consider this.

These people figured out how to talk to birds. The birds now adapt to different dialects

It's a unique relationship that can teach us a lot about human-animal communication.

New app from Microsoft narrates the world for blind and low vision people

It was already available on iOS and it’s now also on Android.

Uber Eats is using AI to generate food images -- and it gets it very wrong

Companies rushing to use AI technology show how easy it is to mess up.

This attractive Spanish model makes over $1,000 per ad — and she's AI generated

We're only seeing the tip of the iceberg of how industries are using generative AI.

Hackers stole ancestry data from 23andMe on nearly 7 million people

A breach at 23andMe exposes millions to a web of compromised genetic and personal data, igniting concerns about digital privacy and security."

Fossil fuel lobbyists reach record numbers at UN climate change conference

Oil companies are using COP28 as a platform for business.

This nuclear-powered probe will help NASA look for life on frozen worlds

NASA has bold ideas to look for ice on the frozen moons in our solar system.

This rogue star traveled 10 billion years from outside the galaxy until it reached Milky Way's heart

It's the ultimate 'star-trekker,' boldly going where no star has gone before!

New dental treatment may finally replace horrible root canals

This is the medical breakthrough people were rooting for all along.

Mice pass mirror test. Are they truly self-aware?

Mice can recognize themselves in the mirror in specific social conditions, reshaping our view of animal self-awareness.

"Walking pneumonia" is on the rise in China and we're all just a bit anxious

This does not bear all the foreboding signs that COVID-19 did, but it's still concerning.

An oil executive is leading this year’s biggest climate conference. It's not going too well

We weren't expecting anything different

Dwarf planet on the edge of the solar system is soft and squishy, "like a slushie"

Eris has plenty of mysteries left for us to discover.

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