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New theory seeks to unite gravity and quantum mechanics

Scientists propose controversial theory that reconciles Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics, challenging long-held assumptions.

Oldest mosquito fossil shows males were once bloodsuckers too

Oldest fossil mosquito found in Lebanese amber suggests ancient males also fed on blood, revising our knowledge of mosquito evolution.

Scientists sequence genomes of over 100 magic mushroom strains to make 'designer shrooms'

The insights open the way for tailored mental health treatments and advanced cultivation techniques.

Scientists create healing microbots made of human skin cells

Scientists have developed free-swimming biological robots using human tracheal cells. These tiny machines can heal your body from the inside.

Farmers should grow flowers alongside other crops. Here's why

Scientists are using this technique in India to boost the production of moringa, a superfood that can end hunger globally.

Cigarette butts cost the world $26 billion per year in environmental damage

Researchers call to ban the sale of plastic cigarette filters

Africa has a terrible air pollution problem. We can't sweep it under the rug

African cities have one of the worst air quality in the world.

Dolphins can feel electricity. Here's how they do it

The cute dimples on a dolphin's mouth are not just for show. They help them detect electric fields released by their prey.

No brain, no problem. Brittle stars can still learn through experience

Brittle star behaviour is more complex than we thought.

Could rice husk and newspapers create a new sustainable insulation material?

It could help bring down the environmental impact of the construction sector

Microsleeping penguins nap thousands of times a day

It's one of the most extreme examples of how sleep benefits can accumulate incrementally.

Swiping right but no matches? Why online dating algorithms are about popularity and not compatibility

Online dating is increasingly pay to play.

Polluted air from rush-hour traffic increases blood pressure — even 24 hours later

We're still only beginning to understand the health risks of air pollution

Solar power outshines reforestation for climate change mitigation

It's time to be efficient. In a breakthrough study, solar energy proves more efficient than tree planting in dryland areas.

Google AI predicts over 2 million new crystals. Is this the future of material science?

DeepMind's AI GNoME has predicted 2.2 million new crystal structures, vastly expanding potential materials for advanced technology development.

The iconic Viking halls probably had stylish glass windows

Vikings still hold some surprises for us.

This is what Mars would look like from a space station

NASA's Odyssey Orbit has been taking stunning pictures of Mars for more than 20 years. But this is something else.

Mapping Mogens: A researcher's cat adventures revealed through science

Do you know what your cat is doing?

Scientists age and de-age mice at will: a new paradigm for reversing aging

Harvard researchers show aging may be reversible via epigenetics.

European parakeets have developed their own dialects — just like humans

The researchers aren't entirely sure why this has happened

Dog sniffs out 'extinct' Golden Mole in South Africa, rediscovered after 86 years

The rediscovery of the De Winton's golden mole, long thought extinct, showcases nature's resilience and offers hope amidst rising species extinctions.

Not all sitting is equal: Watching TV increases depression risk by 43%, unlike desk work or driving

Sedentarism is considered bad for both for body and mind. But recent research highlights the particularly negative effects of mentally-passive activities versus more mentally-active behavior.

Big dogs don't live long. This new drug may level the longevity playing field

An innovative drug may extend lifespans of large dog breeds

The year's biggest climate summit is in Dubai. Organizers want to use it to make oil deals

It’s as bizarre as it sounds.

Does soccer heading cause measurable brain damage? This study suggests so

Football fans all over the world — we've got a warning.

Explosive made by alchemists 400 years ago detonates in purple. Scientists finally know why

First described by alchemists, the puzzle of why fulminating gold detonates in purple smoke has finally been solved.

Empowering women leads to diverse and nutrient-rich crops

Want to have better crops? Here's a solution.

Shamanic rituals in a cave in Finland might be linked to unique acoustics

Researchers find a resonance phenomenon that amplifies and lengthens sound

AI generates medical notes indistinguishable from human doctors

It could free doctors from the boring but critically important task of writing notes for patients.

What kind of apology works best? The one that challenges gender stereotypes

Study looks at the benefits of using language that goes against gender stereotypes

Was this infamous Roman Emperor actually a trans woman?

A museum reclassification takes on an infamous ruler and gender fluidity.

Whithorn's time travelers: Facial reconstructions show what medieval Scots looked like

Their faces were lost to the world. Now, science has brought them back.

People feel overwhelmed by climate change. Study shows it's because they want governments and companies to do more

Citizens feel that the main responsibility for making major climate changes rests on the govt and private entities

Cybercriminals attack British Library and demand ransom

Cyber criminals demand $750,000 as ransom for the stolen data.

New tool can automatically detect methane plumes using machine learning

Reducing methane emissions can have an immediate effect in global warming.

Five surprising things that our ancestors did thousands of years ago

From making baseball-sized spheres to colonizing rainforests with tool miniaturization, our ancestors did a lot.

Hearing the unseen: device translates pictures into sound, allowing blind people to 'hear' faces

The new device converts images into sounds, enabling blind people to identify faces using auditory cues.

Coal particle pollution is twice as deadly as that from other sources

Pollution from coal-fired power plants is much more deadly than previously thought. But there is also some very good news.

Bacteria can store 'memories' and even pass them on to future generations

E. coli bacteria store 'memories' based on iron levels, affecting their behaviors and survival, offering new insights for combating antibiotic resistance.

New AI program creates realistic 'talking heads' from only an image and an audio

Anyone can now speak like Obama -- digitally.

COVID-19 may cause brain fog by forming 'zombie' cells. Scientists found drugs that may reverse it

Researchers find four drugs that reverse COVID-19-induced brain aging by targeting 'zombie' cells."

New "Student of Games" algorithm leaps between chess and poker, and hints at generalizable AI

A more generalizable AI doesn't look that far off.

This sea worm’s butt swims away to reproduce, and we finally know how

It’s been a head scratcher for years -- but the answer was in the rear end.

Welcome to a world where AI can price your home and insurance

AI's transformative role in industries like retail and real estate highlights its potential in data-driven decision-making, but also the critical need for oversight.

The ultra-rich and ultra-polluting: Richest 1% emit as much greenhouse gas as two-thirds of mankind

Report calls to fairly tax the super-rich to curb climate change and inequality

Massive 100,000 archaeological coin stash found at a construction site in Japan

The newest coin dates to 1265 AD and the oldest to 175 BC

The hunt for LUCA: the Last Universal Common Ancestor was from over 4.3 billion years ago

New research narrows down the emergence of LUCA, the common ancestor of all life on Earth, to over 4.3 billion years ago, shedding light on life's evolutionary origins.

A bilingual brain can help you filter out information efficiently

Filtering out languages seems to help you filter out useless information too.

Babies as young as four months may have self-awareness

These may be the baby steps towards unraveling the origin of human consciousness.

We've got some major AI ethics blind spots and we're running out of time to fix them

AI brings important environmental and ethical problems.

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