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Healthy plants grown in lunar soil for the first time

Adding a pinch of three types of bacteria to lunar soil could significantly increase its fertility. Here is the proof.

Half of the caviar in Europe is illegal, and some isn’t even caviar

The existing regulations are simply not working.

Bat species caught on church camera performing unique mating ritual

Serotine bats have penises seven times longer and wider than their female counterparts' vaginas

How music can turn the mundane into memorable events

Scientists make remarkable discoveries while exploring how music and emotion shape lasting memories.

7 archaeological findings from 2023 that took us completely by surprise

From the world’s first lip kiss to an arrowhead made from a meteorite

That's nuts: 70% of the world's macadamias come from a single tree Australia

You might enjoy them as a crunchy snack or a rich ingredient in your desserts, but have you ever wondered where macadamia nuts come from?

The rise of the Splinternet: The many problems of a fragmenting world wide web

In the vast expanse of the internet, a seismic shift is unfolding. The internet is always changing, but this time might redefine how we perceive and use this global network. This phenomenon is called the “Splinternet.” The Splinternet is the idea that the World Wide Web, as we know it, is fracturing. Let’s take an […]

The last primate that lived in North America shouldn't have existed. Now scientists know what happened

The lemur-like Ekgmowechashala, a late-surviving primate migrant from Asia to North America, redefines our understanding of primate evolution and adaptability.

Mystery of missing exoplanets explained by shrinking atmospheres

In the wise words of George Constanza, it's shrinkage.

Was Victorian London ... not really that bad? Remains of 19th-century London house suggest so

Workhouse thought to have inspired the author may not have been as bad as he described

After decades, we finally have a new drug to fight super-gonorrhea

A desperately needed new antibiotic for gonorrhea infections could soon be on the way.

Scientists uncork the mystery of the dreaded 'red wine headaches'

We may finally know why drinking even a single glass of wine can sometimes cause a headache.

Portugal ran on 100% renewables for almost a week — and the records keep pilling up

The country is a leader in clean energy in Europe, with ambitious plans ahead

How an organism that eats viruses may reshape our view of the food web

Virovory, the consumption of viruses for nutrients, could significantly impact the global carbon cycle and food web structures.

The birth of the world’s first chimeric monkey

The monkey chimera is created from pluripotent stem cells and contains two distinct sets of DNA.

GTA fans, rejoice: When violent video games are released, the crime rate drops

Here's one for the parents out there.

Fishing chimpanzees in Tanzania enjoy termites as a seasonal treat

Just as with humans the fish (in this case termites) aren't always biting.

This ultrasound patch can measure if your bladder's full

New MIT-designed patch offers non-invasive, at-home organ imaging.

3D printing metals just got good enough to be used in jets

3D printing works best with plastic and porous steel—materials too weak for hard-core applications. A new study may change all that.

Around 1 in 5 children in the US are taking melatonin for sleeping -- and it's not even clear if it works

There's been a huge increase in the use of this hormone.

Scientists 3D print human skin with hair follicles

It could transform medical and cosmetic research.

This amazing robot will clean your room for you — and will remember what you want

It's all fun and games until the robots start cleaning our rooms.

Before humans, Europe was a very different continent

Researchers call to reassess what our idea of what European nature is

Global efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C are failing in every way

Report translates the Paris Agreement’s temperature limits to specific targets

Aurora-like radio emissions found above sunspot

Astronomers detect long-lasting radio auroras from a sunspot, enhancing understanding of solar and stellar magnetic activities.

AI portraits are already more convincing than real photos — but only for white people

We've reached a disturbing tipping point.

What Beethoven's DNA reveals about his death, health and family

Research explores Beethoven's heritage through his DNA.

Researchers have a crazy idea to make ships more sustainable: sails

In an age where sustainability has become a rallying cry across industries, researchers are revisiting an ancient maritime mainstay with a modern twist: sails. But these aren’t the billowing, canvas sails that graced the masts of old schooners and clippers. Instead, they are looking towards advanced, automated sail systems that could harness wind power to […]

Rare egg-laying mammal resurfaces in astonishing comeback

It was photographed for the first time in an Indonesian tropical forest

For the first time, AI produces better weather predictions -- and it's very fast

Machine learning algorithms digested decades of weather data -- and then made better forecasts than ever before.

We finally know how hummingbirds fly through gaps that are too small for their wings

Study brings new light to their amazing abilities.

Smartphones and smart speakers can tell when you've been drinking just by analyzing your voice

Devices identify voice alterations associated with alcohol intoxication.

Most ultra-processed food is bad. But there are some big exceptions

Study suggests considering all UPF products as bad for health is unwise.

Researchers uncover mysterious new moth species living in Europe

It was difficult to understand its features and many questions still remain open

Webb and Hubble team up to illuminate the Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster -- one of the most colorful corners of the universe

Teamwork really does make the dream work.

Lost letters to French sailors are finally opened after 265 years

The messages were seized by Britain’s Royal Navy during the Seven Years’ War

Tai Chi really boosts your memory — especially this type

Adults can reap the benefits of this ancient martial art.

Researchers discover new beetle species with bottle-opener shaped genitalia

They even named it after a beer company.

Volcanic eruption created a new island that's now visible from space

It formed off the coast of Japan at the end of October.

Iceland had over 2,800 earthquakes yesterday. A volcano could erupt at any moment

A town was evacuated and Iceland has entered a state of emergency.

This man received the world's first eye transplant — but we don't know yet if he'll be able to see

An unprecedented surgery raises many hopes and questions.

Scientists unveil the secrets of Iceland's spectacular lava fountains

A recent study has delved into these fiery outbursts, offering unprecedented insights into the inner workings of this Icelandic volcano.

Adolescent brains exposed to THC are at higher risk of psychiatric disorders

THC exposure during adolescence may cause microglial cell death and brain changes, increasing schizophrenia risks in genetically susceptible individuals.

Scientists propose using the Sun's gravity to beam energy between stars -- and maybe power interstellar civilization

The Sun could one day power more than just the Solar System.

Researchers find oxygen in Venus's hellish atmosphere

Earth's uglier twin may have oxygen, but will never be habitable.

CT scans show why fake AirPods are so bad

CT scans expose the secret world of electronic miniaturization and forgery.

This naturalist collected flowers 500 years ago. Now, researchers used the collection to show impact of climate change

Plants in Bologna have changed quite a bit since the 1500s

UK startup launches tampon that can test for STIs like gonorrhea

It can be a helpful tool for those anxious or embarrassed about getting a test at a clinic

From Titanic to AI-tanic: AI shatters speed barriers in iceberg surveillance

The new program can map an iceberg quicker than you can blink.

The Euclid mission will create a monumental map of the Universe across space and time — and it just sent us the first images

Eye candy is just the first step.

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