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Scientists determine the composition of the earliest Roman perfume. It smells like patchouli

They found a bottle that had been preserved for over 2,000 years.

Bees are crucial but don't forget about moths: the unsung heroes of urban pollination

New research suggests that protecting moths is just as vital as safeguarding bees.

This new robot chef can recreate recipes just from watching food videos

It’s a big step towards automation of cooking.

Renewable energy is on track to shatter even more records in 2023

China continues to be the leading market, but the EU is moving fast amid the energy crisis.

China is drilling a super deep 10-km hole into Earth’s crust for science

The country has been exploring the deep Earth for many years.

Frozen Saturn moon spurts out water plume 20 times bigger than itself

That's not a good way to stay hydrated.

The most important virus you've never heard about: the human metapneumovirus

The virus has been flying under everyone's radar, but the CDC reported a sharp uptick recently.

The proof is in the flour: ancient 3000-year-old bakery surprises researchers

Archaeologists were puzzled by the mysterious ruins. But then, they found a "smoking gun."

Our galaxy may be teeming with habitable planets

These planets would not look like ours, but they would be habitable.

The healthiest yogurt is almond yogurt -- better than dairy

It might be time to switch yogurts

Light pollution could make stars invisible in 20 years

Take a good look at the night sky. It may look very differently a few years from now.

This $1 smartphone clip promises to be a super-reliable blood pressure monitor 

A tiny 3D-printed smartphone attachment has the potential to make blood pressure checkups affordable and accessible to all.

Unlikely temblor shows Martian crust is thicker than Earth's

Marsquakes are helping us understand our solar neighbor.

Has ChatGPT rendered essays obsolete?

Essays have changed a lot over the centuries. They're about to change even more.

Ancient toilets provide clues to dysentery outbreaks in Old Testament Jerusalem

Dysentery goes way back to ancient cities, spread around due to trade and wars

Scientists learn how Botox enters brain cells. This could lead to life-saving treatments for botulism

There's more to Botox than just cosmetic enhancements.

How baby talk shapes the young developing brain

The amount of speech children hear in their early years may shape their brain structure.

Hubble finds ultra-rare black hole lurking in massive star cluster

An intermediate-sized black hole hidden in the core of a nearby globular star cluster may be the missing link astronomers have been waiting for.

This new robotic bee can fly in all directions just like a real bee

It’s the first one capable of doing this

Bizarre climate change theory spread by Joe Rogan goes viral in social media

Climate misinformation continues to be a big problem

Skyscrapers are taking New York down -- literally

As the city gradually sinks, it also becomes more vulnerable to flooding.

Chinese state hackers infiltrate US and Guam critical infrastructure, steal sensitive data

Chinese state hackers employed stealthy techniques and leveraged compromised devices for cyber espionage.

Heart on display: transplant patient finds her heart showcased in museum 16 years after being removed

A woman's incredible journey unfolds as she visits her own heart at a museum.

Scottish woman doesn't feel any pain and heals fast. These genetic mutations may explain why

The story of a real-life X-Woman.

Scientists discover bony armor in spiny mouse tails

This trait was thought to be limited in mammals only to armadillos.

This underground lab could hold the key to building habitable settlements on Mars

This university's experiment will take you into the depths.

Scientists find a way to tell the sex of chicken eggs early in incubation

It could prevent the culling of billions of male chicks.

Moss could help tackle the climate crisis and improve soils biodiversity

It was about time these small plants got some recognition.

Dinosaurs may have pioneered perspective-taking to 'get in your head'

Perspective-taking, a complex cognitive skill, might have originated in dinosaurs.

Hidden Biblical text found using UV light after 1,500 years

Bridging the past and the future, ultraviolet light exposes a long-lost Biblical translation.

Spectacular close-up images of the sun revealed by world's most powerful solar telescope

Delve into the captivating realm of our closest star, the sun.

Researchers are developing better and better water filtration techniques. We need them

Our water supply systems have never been under more stress.

It’s time to pay: Fossil fuel companies owe the world hundreds of billions a year in reparations

The bill is adding up day by day.

Our first kiss? It's probably 1,000 years older than we thought

Mesopotamian clay tablets depict the earliest evidence of kissing.

Unlocking melanin's structure paves the way for ultraprotective sunscreens

A breakthrough discovery in melanin's structure may pave the way for advanced sunscreens and alternative energy sources.

Scientists devise wearable ultrasound monitoring device for patients in motion

A groundbreaking innovation redefines ultrasound technology, creating a wearable device that monitors deep-tissue vital signs even for subjects in motion.

Can we detect dark photons using radio telescopes? Worth a shot, say astronomers

This may be the key to directly detecting dark matter we've all been waiting for.

The next El Niño could trigger $3 trillion economic losses by 2029

It's almost 100 times more costly than previously thought.

Worried about a doomsday asteroid? Slim chance of one in the next 1,000 years, scientists say

We might still want to keep our eyes on the smaller ones though.

Scientists extract human DNA from air and water, igniting privacy debate

It sounds like science fiction, but it’s actually happening

These engravings could be the oldest example of architectural plans

It could have broad implications for understanding the origins of modern civilization

These ancient, jelly-like creatures may have evolved a different type of nervous system

Neurons shouldn't fuse together -- or so we thought.

Animals' "sixth sense" is way more widespread than we thought

When's the last time you sensed the Earth's magnetic field?

Dog brains are getting strangely larger, and here's probably why

Scientists are stunned by this new discovery.

Archaeologists find 1,700-year-old Roman sandal in melting ice in Norway

It looks so out of place and we have so many questions.

Beware of earworms: Listening to catchy music before bedtime may keep you up at night

Listening music close to bedtime can cause restless sleep

UN unveils plan for the world to slash plastic pollution by 80% by 2040

While big changes are needed, they would bring trillions of dollars in benefits

From fragments to full picture: The Titanic's full digital resurrection

It took more than 700,000 pictures from all angles to reconstruct a full-size 3-D model of Titanic.

Soybean protein reduces the level of bad cholesterol -- just like statins

Soy protein may be better for you in more than one way.

How laser technology can reduce Denmark's energy consumption by 10%

The solutions could be useful everywhere.