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Astronomers find a new "super-Earth" in a habitable zone only 136 light-years away

Researchers found a new "super-Earth" sitting in its star's goldilock zone. Could it harbor life?

High-risk, low-reward: huge cryptocurrency study shows high-risk cryptos generally underperform

High risk crypto doesn't match the reward.

Is this a scam? Prescription drugs cost 3 times more in the U.S. than in other wealthy countries

You won't like what you hear.

The surprisingly complex power dynamics of sugar dating. Here's what psychologists found

The world of sugar dating is highly nuanced, challenging many of our stereotypes.

This coastal ecosystem was degraded and damaged. Then, the otters came in

Otters remarkably managed to fix this ecosystem — even down to its geology.

British military successfully tests laser weapon that zaps drones mid-air

Laser weapons are no longer limited to movies and cartoons.

The EV and Green Tech Tug-of-War Between the EU and China

The EU and China navigate tensions amid rising green technology trade.

The last ingredient to make green roofs truly great: fungi

It's not just about the plants you grow — it's also about the soil.

Was Alzheimer's almost nonexistent in Greek and Roman times? Why this devastating disease may be a modern plague

A fresh look at ancient texts reveals a rare glimpse of dementia in history.

Hackers can still spy on you even if you cover the webcam. Here's how

Ambient light sensors in smartphones could pose unexpected privacy risks.

Your next salad could be grown just for you: custom-grown, soilless greens are coming

Personalized medicine is finally becoming a reality — starting with the food we eat.

Cheap medicines for migraine work just as well as expensive ones — if not better

A Norwegian study reveals significant findings in migraine treatment effectiveness and patient retention.

Sleepless and Sex-driven: How One Animal's Breeding Season is Often its Last

What is killing male antechinuses after mating season? It's apparently not the sleep deprivation.

Pig brain survives outside body for hours. Are humans next?

Scientists kept a pig's brain alive outside its body for five hours, challenging the boundaries between life, technology, and the future of human consciousness."

Gene editing brings us closer to making lab-grown meat affordable

Cultivated meat is good for the animals and environment, but is there a way to make it good for our pockets too?

If a nuclear war happened, seaweed could save the last survivors

Seaweed is rich in nutrients and if everything turns south -- it's something we should consider.

Spiral galaxies like you've never seen them before: a James Webb flurry of images

When the JWST was launched, we were promised amazing photos. Well, we got amazing photos.

How a German cave is rewriting the story of how early humans and Neanderthals first clashed

New studies show that Neanderthals and humans shared northern Europe for thousands of years.

We've never seen a picture of a baby great white shark — until now

Nobody knows where great white sharks give birth and keep their newborns. It looks like we finally have a clue.

Japan's SLIM lander makes a comeback after an awkward upside-down landing

Japan is now officially part of an elite Moon-landing club.

Plastic bans work. Billions of plastic bags were avoided in the US alone

Even though the US has no national ban on plastic bags, smaller-level bans have made a sizeable difference.

You'd never have to charge your phone again with these tiny nuclear batteries that last 50 years. But are we ready for them?

Beijing's Betavolt claims a 50-year maintenance-free, nuclear battery.

Scientists document first cases of acquired Alzheimer's due to decades-old childhood treatment

New findings indicate old childhood growth hormone treatments may be linked to early onset Alzheimer's disease

Australian television mistakenly used AI to doctor the body and clothes of politician

You know all those times we were warned about AI-manipulated images? Well... they're here.

Unmanned submersible may have found Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane

After a century of speculation, a deep-sea drone may have finally located Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft in the Pacific Ocean.

Radar measurements on Mars show signs of ancient delta and water

Liquid water on ancient Mars seems to be essentially confirmed now.

Tiny ants are sending ripples through African ecosystems, changing how lions hunt

The tiny ant is more powerful than you'd think.

How did humans learn to walk on two legs? The answer, surprisingly, may be in our ears

The 3D scans of ancient ape bones reveal new insights into the evolution of bipedalism.

Applying testosterone gel makes men not care if their behavior is being watched

The hormone seems to diminish the 'audience effect'.

Ancient Egyptians Had Alien Jewelry Older Than the Pyramids

These iron objects in ancient Egypt date to 2-3 millennia BC. But the earliest evidence of smelting appeared much later, so what gives?

The Cerne Abbas Giant May Be Hercules — and medieval troops used to rally around it

Some say he represents an invader, for others he is a saint, but according to science, the Cerne Giant is none other than Hercules.

Is a vegan diet good for cats? This surprising study says 'yes'

Feeding a vegan diet to a carnivore might sound like a bad idea, but they actually seem to do well.

Texas Alligators are freezing — but they survive thanks to an ace up their sleeve

Alligators survive freezing temperatures by entering brumation, sticking their snouts out of ice-covered waters to breathe.

There are only two Northern White rhinos left. Pioneering IVF pregnancy could now save the species

This could be the last hope for northern white rhinoceroses.

NASA invented wheels that never get punctured — and you can now buy them

Would you use this type of tire?

Bacteria turns plastic waste into super-strong spider silk

Researchers found that the bacteria not only consume the plastic but also transform it into something extraordinary.

Weird-looking robot dinosaur may explain the origin of dinosaur feathers

Using Robopteryx, a robotic model, scientists show that early flightless dinosaurs likely used proto-wings for hunting, not for flight.

AI is already changing the face of trading

Trading has long been fundamental to the global economy. Now, a lot of it is about to change.

Growing danger in space? ISS lettuce found susceptible to bacterial infection

Growing food in space isn't without challenges.

Old viruses, new life: Ancient genes inherited from viruses are crucial to human development

Viruses are not just dangerous invaders. Ancient viral legacy is likely key to early human development.

Revolutionary camera sees the world through the eyes of animals — from bees to birds

New technology is revealing the world as animals see it.

Chemists use soccer-ball-shaped molecules to form the first one-dimensional gas

University of Nottingham scientists created a one-dimensional gas by trapping krypton atoms in carbon nanotubes, offering new insights into atomic interactions.

The European Union pushed Apple to ditch its charging port and embrace USB-C. Experts say that's a win for consumers

This is good news for us and the planet.

Insects can thrive amidst solar panels — just give them some native plants

Solar panels don't need to be an environmental desert. They can be tailored to accommodate wildlife.

Goodbye, painful injections? Scientists reveal working oral insulin in tasty chocolate pill

If all goes well, it could hit the market in 2-3 years.

Four-day workweek boosts employee well-being without harming productivity

The largest trial of a four-day workweek shows promising results for well-being and productivity.

Young kids do better in school if their dads spend time with them

Dads, you have an important job.

The Indian tectonic plate may split up Tibet — eventually

These things happen in geological time, not over night.

Megalo-wrong? Megalodon looked vastly different than we imagined

New research is challenging long-held views about this massive prehistoric shark's body shape.

New prehistoric feline species discovered in Madrid

This unusual discovery bridges a gap in the evolutionary story of felines.

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