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Cutting-edge sonar technology helps to discover the wreck of a ship that tried to warn the Titanic of icebergs

The SS Mesaba met its end during World War I at the tip of a German torpedo.

Why the White House wants nutrition labels on the front of packaging -- and why this matters

The Biden administration is keen to pay more attention to the health impacts of food.

Environmental racism and its surprising connection to military bases

Minority neighborhoods often suffer greater environmental problems. In the US, particularly, military bases sometimes play a role in this.

Bionic pancreas automatically delivers insulin to type 1 diabetes patients

The device controls blood sugar better than insulin shots while dramatically improving the patient's quality of life.

Promising malaria vaccine candidate proves its worth in a Phase II trial with over 80% efficacy

We are well on our way towards ending malaria.

Algae-based microrobots can heal life-threatening bacterial pneumonia -- in mice

Medicine is getting more and more sci-fi.

Jaws, the Prequel: Spiny 439-million-year-old shark found in China is world's oldest undisputed jawed fish

The fossils reveal a critical period in the evolution of all vertebrates, including humans.

Radioactive Chernobyl black frogs show evolution in action

Research on Chernobyl frogs has shown that the ionising radiation caused by the accident triggered a process of natural selection among these animals.

Researchers develop scaffold implant that mimics the spinal cord

It might provide relief to millions of people suffering from spinal cord injuries.

Japan's tallest residential building is a "vertical garden city"

Tokyo's new pair of green skyscrapers shows how to live in harmony with nature.

Scientists reconstruct the genome of the common ancestors of all mammals

Researchers reconstructed the genome of a mammalian ancestor using the genomes of 32 living mammals.

New house 3D printing concept blends concrete and wood for cheap, sustainable buildings

Would you print a house?

3D-printed cornea innovation can become a beacon of hope for millions with eye problems

A cornea from one donor can now illuminate the life of three patients.

What are tactical nuclear weapons? Here's what they mean for the war in Ukraine

Tactical nuclear weapons were designed to be used on the battlefield rather than for strategic defense, but that doesn’t mean there’s a plausible case for using them.

Did Russia actually sabotage its own Nordstream gas pipelines?

Destroying critical European energy infrastructure may mark a new dangerous escalation by Vladimir Putin.

CERN experiment finds new 'pentaquark' particle

'Normal' particles like protons and electrons are made of three quarks. These newly found decaying particles are made of five quarks.

Crimes against humanity: UN report on China activity in Xinjiang leaves little room for interpretation

We're witnessing these crimes before our very eyes -- and you're probably buying stuff from companies that benefit from this.

Hurricane hunters are flying through Ian’s powerful winds. Here’s what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

The meteorologist leading NOAA’s 2022 hurricane field program describes flying through eyewalls and the technology in these airborne labs for tracking rapid intensification in real time.

How massive stars commit Grand Theft Planet

New simulations show that planets around young, massive stars may have been captured or stolen rather than homegrown.

DART slams into asteroid in NASA's first planetary defense mission. Here's what we learned so far

It finally happened: NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid to practice for a time when we need to save Earth from cosmic destruction.

Ground penetrating radar offers unique view of Mars' subsurface

It's the first time we've seen the Martian subsurface in such detail.

This battery-free wireless underwater camera could help reveal the oceans' hidden secrets

The camera device uses sound waves to power itself and transmit data.

India develops its own HPV vaccine -- it's effective and much cheaper than current alternatives

Countless families of modest means around the world can stand to benefit from this development.

Copper industry 3,000 years ago irreparably damaged natural ecosystems in the Timna Valley, Israel

The damage caused by firewood harvesters hasn't healed even today.

Ant medicine: Ants diagnose and treat injured, something once thought to be uniquely human

The injured ant communicates the problem, and then the "doctors" come in. Some of these techniques have only been seen in humans before.

The magic of mushrooms might be just what some people need to give up alcohol abuse, a new study finds

Don't expect to see psychoactive mushrooms in any pharmacy soon, though.

This passive AC can provide up to 9°C of cooling without electricity -- just add water

Using energy from the sun, this three-layer device evaporates water to cool buildings or food containers.

Tidying up: New plastic material is biodegradable both in the ocean and on dry land

This brings us one step closer to an Earth without plastic pollution.

Bodybuilders with a history of steroid abuse are more likely to exhibit psychopathic traits and anger issues

Could men who take steroids slowly morph into psychopaths or are men with psychopatic tendencies drawn to such drugs in the first place?

Dogs can get dementia too. Here's what you can do to lower their risk

You may dismiss many behaviour changes as just a normal part of ageing. But it may be doggy dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction.

What is 'Toxic masculinity' and is the term actually useful or harmful?

Toxic masculinity” has been used to explain everything from the election of Donald Trump to why Ross from Friends is awful. But what does it actually mean?

UK lifts fracking ban despite limited understanding of earthquake risks

The government said it has to increase energy supply amid Russia's invasion to Ukraine

Gas bubble found going 30% speed of light around Milky Way's supermassive black hole

A hot bubble was found orbiting the Milky Way's black hole.

We've found the oldest drug wrappers ever: 3,500-year-old opium jugs from graves in Israel

Humans and opium have a long history together.

A burial cave untouched for 3,300 years was discovered by accident on Israel's coast

This is a "once-in-a-lifetime" event.

Obesity drug halves risk of type 2 diabetes in clinical trial

This could revolutionize how we treat weight issues in patients who cannot exercise due to health concerns.

This is the real reason why you should use airplane mode during your flight

Is it true our phones are dangerous for aircraft navigation? An expert explains.

There's an age limit to egg freezing. This study found no successful pregnancy using eggs frozen past age 40

This conception method is slowly becoming mainstream but women should be advised they ought to freeze their eggs sooner rather than later.

Unborn babies can taste and smell in their mothers' wombs

Unborn babies can taste and smell in their mothers' wombs Scientists believe the mothers' diet could influence the baby's dietary preferences later in life.

James Webb captures crystal clear view of Neptune's iconic rings

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been having a field day with the solar system recently. After imaging Jupiter, showcasing its auroras and hazes, and Mars’ crater-riddled surface, NASA has now directed the powerful space telescope towards Neptune, the farthest-reaching planet of the solar system. Webb didn’t disappoint one bit, delivering the clearest view […]

Fake green: The fossil fuel industry is spinning a complex web of lies and misinformation on social media

Unsurprisingly, these companies are exploiting people’s concern about the environment to spread disinformation.

When bees ingest pesticides, this also affects the fruits we eat

Yet another reason why we should be extremely careful with the pesticides we use.

US set to ban potent class of greenhouse gases

Over 130 countries already did the same thing, but the US was lagging.

Wannabe academics conclude nothing comes closer to predicting a country's GDP than national IQ. But is this science or just racism? Yeah...

When something as vile as racism is masquerading as science, we need to have a talk.

Wolves can show as much attachment to humans as dogs do, hinting at how they became domesticated

Wolves were readily suited for domestication by early humans, the research shows.

Most coastal cities are sinking faster than the sea level is rising and large parts may be submerged by 2030

This is much earlier than we assumed coastal cities would be having issues.

The number of girls starting puberty early doubled during the pandemic. This surprising study says screen time may be to blame

Blue light may trigger hormonal changes that could lead to the early onset of puberty.

Climate change could threaten up to three-quarters of urban trees worldwide

The list includes oaks, elms, maples, pines, chestnuts, among many others.

EU wastes much more food than all the food it imports, even amid soaring food prices

Campaigners ask to halve food waste by 2030 to tackle the climate crisis and improve food security.

Grimy windows aren't just ugly -- they're also bad for your health

Windows plus dirt plus cooking emissions can make for a bad cocktail.

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