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New rapid test uses viruses to identify the cause of bladder infections

It’s a proof of concept and it will be followed by a clinical trial

"Cocaine sharks" may be eating dumped drugs off Florida coast

Scientists investigate potential drug exposure among sharks in the Florida Keys, raising concerns about the impact on marine life and the environment.

This microwave defense system zaps drones from the sky

Drones have already become an important part of warfare. THOR wants to handle that.

No, the Loch Ness monster isn't some giant eel

As science and folklore collide, statistical findings contradict the giant eel as Nessy hypothesis.

James Webb detects water vapor in planet-forming disk of young star

Scientists are learning how water may be available during the formation of terrestrial planets, potentially increasing their chances of habitability.

Flying in Europe is up to 30 times cheaper than rail travel -- and this is a climate problem

Report by Greenpeace warns of an unfair competitive advantage for airlines.

Why eating things that are good for the environment is also good for you

Turns out, what's good for human health is often what's good for the natural world as well.

Breastfeeding literally saves babies' lives

Breastfeeding has been linked with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality.

There's an invisible barrier that separates Asian and Australian species. Scientists now know why

Ever wondered why you won't find kangaroos outside Australia? It all started with massive climate change millions of years ago.

New study shows how extreme fish survive with antifreeze in their blood

These are extraordinary fishes.

Low-meat diets can reduce the environmental impact of food production

Study looks at the real diets of over 55,000 people in the UK.

GPS data could predict big earthquakes up to two hours in advance. But there's a catch

Researchers have identified nearly imperceptible shifts along fault zones up to 2 hours before large earthquakes, potentially paving the way for better earthquake warning systems.

Swarm of boulders found surrounding Dimorphos after DART impact

The spreading boulders look like a slowly expanding group of bees.

Self-healing metal can repair itself just like human skin

Under certain conditions, some metals can fuse back together, filling cracks in the material.

Half of U.S. beaches are contaminated with poop

You might not see it or smell it, but a lot of America's beaches are infested with fecal bacteria.

Scientists crack the code of ancient, mysterious Asian script

Archaeologists are opening a new window into the past.

Startup makes breakthrough in geothermal power technology

It's a clean energy source with a lot of potential that hasn't been exploited yet.

What will happen if people start having sex in space?

Ready or not, sex in space will be happening within the decade.

Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans

The source of the infection remains unknown, the WHO said.

Most research on 'forever chemicals' doesn’t get any kind of media coverage -- and it's a problem

This risks the information not properly reaching the public.

Prehistoric people in Spain mastered climbing with rope ladders around 7,500 years ago

New research is unraveling the high-climbing habits and rope technologies of ancient Spanish Levantine societies.

How hard is it to do science in a language that’s not your first language? Turns out, pretty hard

Study quantifies the difficulties faced by many scientists around the world.

Social isolation and loneliness: a lethal silent epidemic, scientists warn

Living alone in isolation is not good for your brain, heart, immune system, and overall health. Here is how it brings you closer to death.

Astronomers may have just found mysterious 'dark stars' powered by dark matter

Although they're called dark stars, these objects are supposed to be brighter than entire galaxies.

Corals and symbiotic algae thrive despite heating, offering hope for reef survival

How will coral and symbiotic algae coexist in a changing climate?

The dawn of quantum supercomputers? Microsoft says it's less than a decade away

Not exactly 'coming soon to a store near you' but still pretty damned exciting.

Green sea turtles travel to the same place to eat for generations

Study looks into the eating patterns of these incredible animals.

Mammals eating dinosaurs: flipping the script on the Cretaceous food chain

Bucking long-standing beliefs, a new fossil discovery disrupts our understanding of the prehistoric food chain.

Many planets also have auroras -- and they all probably form the same way as on Earth

The BepiColombo mission found some enlightening things on Mercury.

Mind-controlling hairworms are a genetic engima

Hairworms appear to be missing approximately 30% of the genes that were supposed to be mandatory.

Measles in the UK: Fewer people are vaccinated and the virus likes this

We have a very useful tool against measles. But more and more people are simply ignoring it.

Why curly hair evolved: an unexpected hero for the brains of early humans

It protected them from the sun’s harmful rays.

Salt in the water: Uruguay's extreme drought is an alarm bell for the world

The drought in Uruguay is a good example of what we can expect with climate heating.

How students who are behind in primary school can catch up by high school

New research contradicts long-standing educational dogma.

Scientists use CRISPR to make wood fiber production more sustainable

They believe this could be applied to multiple tree species

Fungi in the foundation – How to grow mycelium into eco-friendly buildings

The construction industry has a big impact on the environment

Science activism is surging – which marks a culture shift among scientists

Scientists are definitely more involved nowadays.

The Dutch Stonehenge: ancient site in the Netherlands reveals its secrets

This type of sanctuary may have been more common than we thought.

A $5 generic ketamine drug promises to treat severe depression

Generic ketamine has the power to slash the overall cost of treating clinical depression by more than 60 percent.

What did James Webb discover? A year in space with an amazing telescope

Exactly one year ago, the JWST mission published its first official images. Here's what else it discovered.

Coldest radio-emitting star is colder than a camp fire

The ultracool brown dwarf is colder than a campfire.

Scientists find traces of the world’s oldest known glaciers under gold deposits

The rare find could be proof of a lost ice age.

Saber-toothed cats and dire wolves suffered from bad joints, just like today's cats and dogs

Bone disease affected ancient predators, such as saber-toothed cats and dire wolves, during the cataclysmic climate changes that marked the end of the Ice Age.

The universe may be twice as old as we thought: a venerable 26.7 billion years

A new study challenges the age of our universe and offers insight into early galaxies)

CAR T-cell Therapy: Researchers teach our bodies how to defeat cancer

Researchers are finding ways to teach the body to recognize and destroy cancer.

Climate change is changing the ocean's color

The change reflects significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems

This lollipop-inspired device sweetens saliva collection for medical diagnosis

They are not just a sweet reward for kids

This Canadian Lake marks the start of the Anthropocene

We are now a step closer to understanding when and how it started.

James Webb Space Telescope celebrates one year with stunning image

...and what a year it's been!

Half of the people on Tinder have no interest in meeting people offline. Two-thirds are married or in a relationship

It seems like online dating isn't about dating at all.

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