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Earth-sized exoplanet has a magnetic personality

Could other Earth-like planets have northern lights too?

Deep dive discovery: researchers working in Japan's waters find the deepest fish ever recorded

It's a stunning find that shows just how much life can adapt to extremes.

Meet the four NASA astronauts destined to go back to the moon after more than 50 years

The Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in late 2024 and is a critical step towards NASA’s goals of establishing a permanent human presence on and near the Moon.

These lensless, glow in the dark glasses could stop myopia

A lot of people suffer from visual impairment due to not getting enough sunlight.

Earth could one day have rings like Saturn -- only they'd be made of space junk

Magnets can help un-clutter space, according to new research.

Giving pawse to wrongdoers: neighborhoods with more dogs experience less crime

Dogs, as well as dog-walking, make it hard for crime to happen.

How 3D printing is transforming architecture

Not since the adoption of the steel frame has there been a development with as much potential to transform the way buildings are conceived and constructed.

World's largest oceanic core complex named after Godzilla

The world’s largest oceanic core complex is named after the reptilian monster from Japanese science fiction. Parts of the seabed feature were recently christened with the beast’s anatomy.

Students will send the first American rover to the moon, ahead of NASA

CMU will beat NASA to the punch with launch of the first American lunar rover.

Scientists genetically modify bacteria that is immune to ALL viruses

Virus-resistant bacteria could drastically improve drug manufacturing in bio-factories.

These high-tech diapers double as urine tests

In the future, some diapers could act like a mini labs to immediately detect potential health problems.

This AI can 'zoom and enhance' astronomy images -- and the results are amazing

New AI is breaking through the atmospheric blur.

Being tough rather than nice in negotiation saves you more money

Warming up to a seller won't score you extra points. On the contrary.

Stressed plants are very noisy, but you never listen

Plants also talk, and they talk a lot under stress, but we are not sure who listens to the different sounds they emit.

Astronomers discover ultramassive black hole measuring 30 billion suns

It's the biggest black hole ever found thus far.

Scientists name new glow-in-the-dark sea worms after supernatural beings from Japanese folklore

The out-of-this-world sea worms have been recognized as new species.

What is the limit of human lifespan? Scientists only know there's still room to age

By 2070, some woman in Japan will likely turn 130. But not even that could be the absolute limit.

Stress-eating lizards? Noise pollution drives Colorado checkered whiptail to munchy habits

Lizards at a Colorado Army post exhibit stress response to extreme noise.

Scientists unlock the fruity aroma of fermented coffee

Fermented coffee has a unique fruity aroma that makes it totally different from other caffeined brews.

Do psychedelics actually make you more creative?

LSD and magic mushrooms have always been associated with creativity and artistic pursuits. Now, scientists is having a closer look.

Students make $10,000 satellite with a 3-D printed drag sail that won’t leave any space junk

The satellites demonstrate a super low-cost solution for preventing space debris.

Your brain has an internal compass. Now, scientists say they know how it works

Scientists unravel the secrets of the brain's internal compass and its implications for degenerative diseases.

That Pope in a white puffer jacket is fake: AI confusion is upon us

The age of post-truth is upon us.

Laughing gas could ironically be a solution against treatment-resistant depression

Who said life doesn't have a sense of humor?

Can this brain abnormality explain why some people are psychopaths?

A brain region that is associated with reward perception and impulsive behavior is 10% larger in psychopaths.

Researchers turn superglue into a strong, transparent plastic alternative

Researchers have developed a method for producing strong plastic materials by tweaking the chemical structure of superglue.

Renaissance tracksuits? Image-generating AI shows striking fashion sense

AI is reinventing fashion now.

SETI researchers believe Artificial Intelligence could help us find life on Mars -- and beyond

Our latest ally in the search for life in the solar system? Algorithms.

Companies tend to overwork and take advantage of loyal employees more than newcomers

If you think your company is rewarding your loyalty with more work... you're probably right.

Decoding the mystery of ‘Oumuamua

The answer was there all along.

Marry or not? Charles Darwin's list of pros and cons

When faced with an important decision in life, a nifty trick is to get organized.

"Nobel of Mathematics" awarded for equations predicting the behavior of the world around us

The renowned Abel Prize, sometimes referred to as the "Nobel" of mathematics, was awarded to Argentina-born Luis A. Caffarelli.

Adobe launches image-generating AI with subtle jab at competitors

A new AI, coming soon to a Photoshop near you.

Researchers submitted an academic paper written by ChatGPT to see if it gets accepted. It did

So uhm, this happened.

Watch this robot 3D print yummy cheesecakes

We're closer than ever to witnessing a 3D food printing revolution. These cheesecakes are a delicious proof of what's coming.

What is a raccoon dog? The animal that may have started the COVID pandemic

Genetic material from the fox-like canid was found alongside viral RNA in samples taken from Wuhan, China.

The worst frog disease in recorded history risks wiping them from the face of the Earth

A killer fungus has devastated frog populations across the world, but Africa was spared. Not anymore.

A Himalayan fungus has been used to treat cancer for centuries. Scientists now boost its potency 40-fold

Early results suggest the drug shows good anti-cancer activity in patients with advanced cancer.

First woman of color cured of HIV

Use of cells from a rare mutation not found in colored people, marks a huge milestone for HIV treatment.

Stochastic parrot? New study suggests ChatGPT plagiarizes beyond just "copy" and "paste"

If you're a student using ChatGPT, you may want to think again before using it.

Are there active volcanoes on Venus?

With a new look at old imagery, scientists may have found evidence of volcanic activity on Venus.

It's settled: Minimum wage hikes don't kill jobs

It may sound counterintuitive, but higher wages don't affect employment due to sector-wide market forces.

Researchers can now detect epilepsy without waiting for seizures

Epileptics face a risk of premature death up to three times that of the general population.

This dinosaur had the longest neck on record: more than 15 meters

Its neck was longer than a school bus.

Evolution not revolution: why GPT-4 is notable, but not groundbreaking

The latest release in the GPT series shows marked improvement over predecessors.

Notre-Dame cathedral used iron reinforcements in the 12th century

A devastating fire that engulfed the awe-inspiring landmark revealed staggering secrets about its Medieval construction.

The downed Reaper drone is just the latest in a string of reckless Russian intercepts

The Russian Air Force has a history of dangerous maneuvers and intercepts of NATO aircraft.

School kids show NASA how life-saving EpiPens become poison guns in space

NASA didn't know a space secret that these kids recently discovered during their experiment involving EpiPen.

This swimming pool in the UK is heated by a data center

Data centers account for 1% to 2% of global energy use.

Floating solar panels could provide the world with the extra electricity it needs

It has a lot of potential and brings benefits beyond just electricity.

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