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Saudi Arabia plans to build a massive skyscraper that stretches for 75 miles and can host 5 million people

It's expected to cost up to a trillion dollars and house about five million people when fully completed.

You may not believe it, but this robotic hand can imagine its next move  

Robots are starting to think about themselves.

Monkeypox is a global health emergency Are we about to have a new pandemic soon?

It's not the same as COVID-19, but our window of containment on monkeypox is closing rapidly.

How much money do you need for an ideal life? Research finds people can be surprisingly modest

New research shows that humans don’t necessarily have unlimited wants, and that an ‘ideal life’ costs less than you might think.

When is it too hot to work? Climate heating prompts debate about working heat cap

Unions are calling for a maximum working temperature cap as heatwaves continue.

Some conservation good news? Yes for tigers, no for sturgeons

It’s the Year of the Tiger, and a new assessment brings hope to the endangered animal

This AI saved hundreds of lives from sepsis in just five hospitals. Across the US, thousands more could be spared

A machine learning-based early detection system can flag life-threatening sepsis 20% faster than before.

Dutch biotech startup grills its first 'lab-grown' sausages

"This isn’t just like meat, it is meat – 100% delicious meat, identical on every level, but without any of the drawbacks," said one of the startup's founders.

Droughts in the 6th century paved the way for Islam to become dominant in the Arabian area

Environmental problems fueled the chaos that destroyed a kingdom -- and cleared a path for a new religion.

Why does Jupiter lack a true ring structure?

The answer to Jupiter's ring problem lies in its moons.

Private flights from the rich and famous are screwing the planet

A private jet emits as much carbon dioxide in one hour as the average person emits in one year.

Fossil Friday: this ancient fish moved to land, didn't like it, and moved back into the sea

While its relatives were colonizing dry land, Qikiqtania wakei stuck to the waters.

Is monkeypox a pandemic? Not yet, but it's worth watching

Monkeypox hasn't gone away in the past weeks -- it's grown.

Scientists find DNA from 1,200 different insect species in tea. Here's why that's actually a good sign

Scientists are now using eDNA to uncover hidden things about distant ecosystems simply by studying tea from the local grocery store.

Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain

It's a shocking new study that contradicts decades of medical theories.

James Webb spots the oldest, farthest galaxy humanity has ever seen

The telescope is already making incredible discoveries just one week after its debut image.

Ant colonies resemble neural networks when making decisions

Both outside information and the colony's own properties matter in this process.

NASA posts pic of rainbow-colored Pluto just in time for Pride Month

Pluto gets splashed in a dash of colors to highlight its varied geography.

Is it time to go electric? Some EVs pay for themselves in a couple of years

With rising fuel prices, electric cars are only getting more and more attractive.

Undersea fiber optic cables can be used to eavesdrop on whales and see what they're doing

Researchers are increasingly looking at using fiber optic cables for additional things.

Australia's environment is in crisis -- and it's just the beginning

A large survey of the country’s ecological systems found widespread and abrupt changes.

The story of how plastic was invented, and how it's turned into a big problem

Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.

This device can help diagnose diseases from your tears

A truly tear-shedding study.

Unstable climate led to the abandonment of Mayapan and a partial collapse of the Mayan Empire

Climate can make or break empires.

A novel synthetic antibiotic shows promise in destroying even drug-resistant bacteria

New, efficient antibiotics are sorely needed in the modern world.

The long-term effects of space flight on astronauts could be more concerning than thought

Space can play havoc on the human body, but researchers are figuring out ways to tackle its ill effects.

Warm-blooded mammalian creatures first appeared 233 million years ago, and the key is in their ears

Scientists inch closer to solving one of the greatest mysteries in paleontology.

Smart elevators are becoming all the rage, showcasing how deeply technology runs in our societies

As technology becomes more robust, more affordable, and more indispensable to our lives, cities are slowly but surely becoming smarter. But this transition won’t be made in a single step and overnight — but rather through the constant movement of the components of cities towards integrated technology. A new report showcases this process in a […]

Researchers from Japan want to make artificial gravity on Mars with "Glass" structures

The 'Glass' building can speed up the process of developing human settlements on other planets by producing Earth-like gravity.

Zombie fungus draws in flies to mate with the dead

The deadly fungus concocts a poisonous love potion, taking full advantage of all living creatures' urge to reproduce.

Researchers in California have built a robot that learned how to walk by itself

A small step for man, a great step for our future robot overlords.

Scientists want to trap hydrogen in powder form, a solid-state storage that could prove groundbreaking

The technique could also cut energy expenditure during petroleum refining by up to 90%.

Chinese Communist Party wants to use an AI algorithm to "read minds" and test the loyalty of its members

The Chinese government is leaving no stone unturned to have complete control on everything and everyone.

Secrets of the sea: Warship and cemetery discovered in lost ancient city in Egypt

The city of Heracleion holds many mysteries that researchers are starting to answer

All-time high temperature record broken during unprecedented UK heatwave

If you're wondering, yes -- it's climate change.

Staff well-being plans are more important than ever in the age of remote work. Here's how to make one

Prevention is better than the cure, and companies that foster their employees' wellbeing stand to benefit in the longterm.

Is this tree in Chile the oldest one in the world? This scientist thinks so

But the nearly 5,500-year-old tree is in trouble due to tourists climbing over its roots.

Bears avoid muscle atrophy during "hibernation" -- and it’s mainly due to their superblood

Our muscles can tell if we spend days without doing much. But that's not the case with bears.

Elephants have complex social support networks for orphans in their group

Friends can always make a big difference.

Insults are processed by the brain like 'a mini slap to the face'

Some words can hurt, and this new study may explain why.

Dormant black hole discovered outside Milky Way by 'black hole police'

The discovery gives astronomers a unique look at the processes that happen when black holes are born.

Why we say 'ums' and 'uhs': your brain is actually working harder

Filler sounds may actually have an important purpose.

More than half of today's threatened species need targeted interventions to stave off extinction

Wide-net environmental solutions wouldn't be enough for 57% of threatened species.

Dubai unveils the world's largest indoor farm that will produce 2 million pounds of leafy greens yearly

Growing food in the desert has never been more efficient.

Human-on-a-chip system replicates rare neuromuscular disorders, finds new treatment without animal testing

The FDA approved the first clinical trial using efficacy data collected from a microphysiological system. Here's why that's a pretty big deal.

Frog-eating bats can remember ringtones after years in the wild

They could recognize ringtones indicating a food reward up to four years later

California is losing its trees -- perhaps permanently -- as climate change is shifting its ecosystems

Trees are burning and grasslands are taking their place.

Human bones were fair game for Stone-Age pendants, ancient graves show

These pendants don't seem to have been considered 'special' in any way, though.

Titan penis flower blooms in one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world

It's a sight to behold that happens once a decade or so.

Researchers develop human-portable lasers to better study the health of glaciers

Anything involving lasers is undeniably cool.

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