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Bees can count, and they do so left to right -- just like most of us

These crafty little fellows are not bad at math.

That lovely Christmas snow? It probably has microplastics in it

Microplastics are not just transported by water. They can me moved by the air, ending in the snow.

The pagan origin and history of the Christmas tree

The history of a powerful Christmas symbol.

The UK is about to open its first coal mine in 30 years

We're in a full-fledged climate emergency and this is not helping the cause.

Your first memory is probably older than you think

We tend to remember ourselves as older than we were during our earliest memories.

These bumblebees like playing and it's the sweetest thing

Bumblebees seem to be rolling wooden balls just to have fun.

Wristbands show firefighters are exposed to a lot of cancer-causing chemicals -- even when they're not at a fire scene

Being a fireghter comes with a greater risk of cancer, regardless of whether they are called to put out a fire or not.

This laser link has achieved the fastest data transfer from space to date. It's 1,000 times faster than before

And you thought your home wi-fi might be fast.

This AI can tell if you'll have a heart attack in the next 10 years

All it needs is one chest X-ray -- and a lot of training.

Birds become more stressed and aggressive when exposed to traffic noise

It’s not just people who get road rage -- birds have it too, except it's not their fault.

Climate activists who damaged artwork in the UK have to pay fine

This happens amid a boom of climate protests in museums

Crabs have evolved five separate times – here's why this is no accident of nature

In different parts of the world evolution often comes up with the same or similar solutions to life’s problems.

The crust of Mars may be more complicated and "evolved" than we thought

Mars' geology isn't quite as funky as Earth's -- but it's not all that plain either.

Urbanization of hillsides makes landslides more likely -- and tropical areas are most at risk

People often ignore the hazard until it's too late.

Woman’s hidden name and doodles found in medieval manuscript

An 8th-century book reveals humanoid figures scrawled in the margins.

Legendary Parthenon Marbles could be returned by British Museum after more than 200 years

It’s one of the longest running disputes in the global museum sector. Could this be a start for museum decolonization?

Fatherhood changes men’s brains, according to before-and-after MRI scans

Neuroscientists know that pregnant mothers’ brains change in ways that appear to help with caring for a baby. Now researchers have identified changes in new fathers’ brains, too.

How mindfulness training can help vulnerable children sleep better

Children who learned how to cope with their stress by being more present slept much more and better.

X-rays unfold 'locked' 300-year-old secret letters without opening them

People doubled letters as envelopes to ensure the security of a document, but today we can access them without anyone knowing any better.

Mars may actually have an active mantle plume deep beneath its surface

Mars is turning out to be a more interesting place than we thought.

Yellowstone has more magma than we thought -- but doesn't necessarily mean trouble

It doesn't make it any more likely to erupt, researchers assure us.

France bans some short-haul flights that can be a train journey instead

It’s just for three routes, but it’s a start.

James Webb Telescope spots a rare sight on an extraterrestrial body: clouds

For centuries astronomers have been curious about this moon of Saturn, and thanks to new telescopes like James Webb, we're starting to uncover some of the mysteries of this moon.

Neanderthals were the first to artificially transform the world, turning a forest into grassland nearly 125,000 years ago

Neanderthals may have opened up forests using fire and cutting tools much earlier than modern humans have.

Some traffic safety messages may actually backfire causing more road accidents

Morbid roadside warning sides may distract drivers through fear of death, ironically causing more harm than good.

Gold treasures from the ancient, legendary cities of Troy, Poliochni, and Ur come from the same source

New laser method uncovers insights about prehistoric trade routes.

What's the origin of music? Research points to empathy

It's all about expressing emotions.

Ancient, prehistoric owl-like plaques may actually be children’s toys

A glimpse into childhood behaviors in Copper Age societies.

Brain implants could allow soldiers to fire weapons with their thoughts and turn off fear -- but what about the ethics of all this?

From warfare to entertainment and VR, brain-computer interface development has extended beyond prosthetics for patients with disabilities. Missing is full ethical consideration of the consequences.

Power lines over Lake Pontchartrain elegantly demonstrate the curvature of Earth

Set, Game, and Match, flat-earthers!

The EU is cracking down on plastic waste, starting with packaging

It will take some time to be approved, but it could make a difference

People are increasingly living longer. But does that mean they should work longer in life too?

People could work 20 years more than they do today before they retire. Here's how that could pan out.

This fossil just overturned a key assumption that scientists had about origin of modern birds

"We've been completely backwards in our assumptions of how the modern bird skull evolved for well over a century," researchers said.

Researchers develop printable, wearable insect repellant

The new system can be 3D printed and worn as a ring or bracelet.

Air pollution causes almost half of all stillbirths -- over 1 million a year

India, China, Nigeria and Pakistan, among the most affected

Industrial dishwashers may harm your gut's protective inner lining

Rinse agents used in the final cycles of household dishwashers may disrupt gastrointestinal epithelial cells.

Whether it's text writing or generating images, artificial intelligence is getting a lot better -- and fast

It's got some serious skills, but are we prepared to deal with the implications?

Microfibers, the new floating home of bacteria in the Mediterranean Sea

This can help to assess and prevent health risks, the researchers said

The pandemic wrecked the social lives of school kids in the world's poor countries

The pandemic has messed up many things including the academic and social growth of school children.

New mapping tools can improve epilepsy treatment

The new model is a game changer for seizure detection.

Bats and death metal singers have more in common than we imagined

Death metal fans might just have a new mascot.

San Francisco police will be allowed to use killer robots (when all else fails)

This marks a major shift in policing tactics.

Oldest dog bone ever found redraws timeline of canine domestication

A 17,000-year-old canine humerus is cementing the notion that man's best friend originates in Western Europe.

Men can reduce bowel cancer risk by eating a plant-based diet

Add this to the list of reasons to eat more plants.

Researchers find two never-before-seen minerals in a massive meteorite that crashed in Africa

This could hold clues about the early days of our solar system.

Who needs a doctor? Smart bandage monitors wounds in real-time

The device monitors wounds and promotes healing all at the same time.

How much water do we need to drink a day? It's a big 'it depends'

Physical activity level and athletic status explained the largest proportion of the differences in water turnover.

Hip-hop hit song named after suicide hotline linked to fewer suicides in the US

The suicide prevention anthem may have saved hundreds of lives.

World's largest active volcano erupts for first time in 40 years

Measured from it's base, Mauna Loa is taller than Mount Everest.

This AI invented 31 million materials that don't yet exist

It is now possible to expand the research of new materials by orders of magnitude.

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