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Air conditioning Catch22: global heating is driving air conditioning use, which is driving more heating

The problem is especially prevalent in India and Europe.

Monarch butterfly white spots could be the secret to their continent-traversing superpower

The size of their wing spots may play a crucial role in their incredible journey.

Oldest known Neanderthal engravings found sealed off in cave for 57,000 years

Could Neanderthals have been the first artists?

Lab-grown meat is now officially on the menu after US approval

We're witnessing the dawn of a new era in food.

Could cosmic radiation predict earthquakes? A wild idea, but still rooted in science

Scientists reveal a surprising connection between cosmic radiation and seismic activity.

Cryofreezing DNA could be our last shot at saving species from extinction

Cryobanks could help curb species extinction.

A tribute to Train: How a dog became a conservation icon in Argentina

He's getting his own statue and has become a symbol of conservation.

Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than ever and may lose most of their ice

It's been an overlooked region of glacial melting due to lack of data.

The submersible lost touring Titanic wreck is a metal tomb. Why were people allowed to go inside?

It was not safe to use.

GPS-like tech based on cosmic ray particles can navigate underground and underwater

Japanese researchers propose an advanced navigation system that can pinpoint your location despite GPS-jamming obstacles.

Christian nationalism and biblical literalism are fueling conspiracy thinking

Fundamental religious thinking and conspiracy theories go hand in hand.

Say goodbye to radiators: paper-thin film turns any wall or furniture into a heater

It's a very efficient way of heating a space.

New Jell-O-like printable electrodes could one day replace metals as electric interfaces

The new material could make medical implants longer-lasting and safe.

The future of space on a plate: This chef explores the food that will take us to Mars and beyond

Food isn't just about sustenance. A gastronomy expert argues we better pay attention to the kind of food we feed our astronauts.

Archaeologists find perfectly preserved ancient octagonal 3,000-year-old sword -- it's almost shining

It still looks amazing!

We've pumped so much groundwater we've literally shifted the Earth's axis

Humans have changed the planet in some pretty shocking ways.

Early Andean societies turned violent because of climate change

Study points to potential competition for limited resources

Ancient Egyptians' worship of Bes might be linked to hallucinogenic use

Researchers find traces of a cocktail they used to drink

New material can soak up record amounts of moisture from the air

It’s made from hydrogel, a naturally absorbent material.

Heat vision: "Thermometer in the sky" satellite can revolutionize building efficiency from Space

The thermometer in the sky could help us make buildings more efficient -- saving money and fighting climate change.

Bones, the ‘Cave of the Monkeys’ and 86,000 years of history: new evidence pushes back the timing of human arrival in Southeast Asia

There's still much we don't know about the timeline of humans.

Capybaras: the world’s largest rodents

This rodent of unusual size is cute.

I suffer from the world’s most beautiful disease - and also the most expensive to treat

Spinal muscular atrophy, a disease the author of the article suffers, is one of the genetic diseases with the highest associated mortality. It is also the most expensive to cure.

Frozen moon Enceladus has key ingredient for life in its subsurface ocean

You wouldn't think a moon as frozen as Enceladus could have the ingredients for hosting life -- and yet.

The average dog knows 89 words and phrases. But some are super smart

Scientists used the same language assessment tools designed for human children.

Bumblebees' remarkable sense of smell guides them safely home

They have great vision, but their sense of smell steals the show.

Satellite captures how San Andreas plate is moving

The two tectonic plates in San Andreas are gliding past each other. Now, we can see them from high in the sky.

Finger-bending condition traced back to Neanderthal genetic heritage

Researchers have long known the disease was more common in Northern Europeans.

Some 3,000 years ago, ancient Egyptians were doing hydraulic engineering around the Nile

Ancient engineers had their work cut out for themselves.

Table salt from asteroid could be key to tracking origin of water on Earth

Asteroid sample challenges our assumptions about water in space.

After a pandemic break, US student loan payments are set to resume

The student forgiveness respite is closing down.

Weight-loss treatment for kids works best when it's family focused

We're still learning how to deal with obesity.

Bowhead whales' can repair their DNA -- and this possibly makes them cancer-resistant

They can live more than 200 years, and this might be why.

Sit down, coal. For the first time, renewables dominate coal in the US

Coal's drop this year has truly been remarkable

Underwater communication cables could double as seismic monitors -- which in turn could protect cables

It's an unexpected marriage of technologies.

Circumbinary solar systems -- Second-ever "Tatooine" system discovered

Astronomers have discovered only the second known circumbinary planet system, with the planet named BEBOP-1c.

When octopuses get cold, they rewire their brains and hijack their RNA

This is a seriously impressive biological ability.

Eating colorful fruits and veggies could help you see better -- at least if you're an athlete

Study looks into the benefits of certain plant compounds.

The hot, gross blob: Plastic and seaweed mix could spell trouble

Authorities are warning people to stay away from the blob.

This one-shot, non-surgical contraceptive could finally curb stray cat overpopulation

The therapy made cats sterile with no side effects for at least two years.

Extended zero-gravity stays could take a toll on brains of astronauts

The study's results could impact future crew travel and mission planning decisions.

Deaths from armed conflicts doubled in 2022. But the bloodiest war wasn't in Ukraine

A shocking report reveals a 97% surge in deaths due to organized violence, surpassing figures seen since the Rwandan genocide.

Convenience or culprit? Checkout aisles overflow with unhealthy snacks and drinks

Study calls for healthy checkout policies in both large and small stores.

How patient "M" saw the world backward and upside down

M was shot in the head. When he woke up the entire world appeared inverted to him.

This extinct human species buried their dead 100,000 years before us

They lived around the time the first humans started to appear in Africa.

Think morality is declining? So has everyone, ever

The crumbling of morality is a "psychological illusion", say researchers.

New dinosaur named after two-faced Roman god struggled to survive climate change

The new findings offer insights into dinosaur population shifts during climate change.

Crocodile in Costa Rica gives virgin birth. Could some dinosaurs do it too?

It’s the first known case of "virgin birth" in a crocodilian.

Deadly coral disease is spreading fast, and will likely wipe out 80% of global coral by 2100

Conserving coral reefs is crucial to maintaining the biodiversity of our oceans.

The oldest Greek archaeological site predates modern humans

The findings may explain why Greece has been a hotbed for human civilization.

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