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Could these fish skins prevent wrinkles?

Scientists found that Pacific whiting skin reactivates collagen pathways in human skin cells, hinting towards anti-wrinkling effects.

UN Sustainable Development Goals aren't really driving real policy change

These UN goals were supposed to drive policymakers towards sustainable change. But it's not really working.

Copper nanomesh "second skin" could be the future protection against all pathogens

This really is functional fashion!

A blue pigment loved by artists could suck up precious metals from your discarded cell phone

Prussian blue changed art in the 18th century. Three hundred years later, the pigment could help solve our electronic and nuclear waste problem.

Archaeologists solve 100-year-old mystery of Anonymous God of Palmyra

'Thou who shall not be named' turns out to be multiple deities.

Drinking caffeine before shopping increases impulse buying

Don't drink coffee before going to the mall. You've been warned.

What happens to mosquitoes in the winter?

Mosquitoes are commonplace in summer but where do they go once the weather cools? They don’t completely disappear but find fascinating ways to survive the winter.

Alzheimer's disease causes brain cells to overheat and 'fry like eggs'

Researchers have shown that an essential protein involved in Alzheimer’s causes cells to overheat, which may explain how the disease appears.

We're closer to understanding how autistic brains process faces differently, thanks to artificial intelligence

We can't dissect a living brain to understand how it works -- but we can do it with a computer.

Heat and humidity combo kill thousands of cows in Kansas

Climate change is taking a bigger and bigger toll on both humans and animals.

Colorful urban environments, even in virtual reality, can help city-dwellers' wellbeing

Researchers used virtual reality to test the impact of changes made to urban settings.

Underground experiment points to sterile neutrino, a new type of fundamental particle linked to dark matter

A new experiment confirms a long-standing anomaly that may point to a fourth flavor of neutrino.

An incredibly detailed map of Psyche shows the asteroid has a very eventful history

Metals, rock, and craters are sprinkled all throughout its surface.

Melting glaciers are forcing Nepal to shift the Everest base camp

The base camp used by thousands of people every year, lies on a melting glacier and is no longer considered a safe location.

Virginia is about to 3D-print an entire neighborhood of homes -- and it's cheaper than you think

This unique construction project may fulfill the affordable housing dream of many people living in underserved rural areas.

A population of polar bears in Greenland is adapting to a life without sea ice

They survive by hunting from freshwater ice that pours into the ocean from Greenland’s glaciers -- an unusual strategy for polar bears.

Fossil Friday: a new species of extinct "bear dog" identified from lower jaw found in France

This was not an animal you'd have liked to meet!

We've managed to litter Mars, as well, NASA's Perseverance Rover shows

Wherever humans go, trash follows.

The James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to do science – and it’s seeing the universe more clearly than even its own engineers hoped for

1. What’s happened since the telescope launched? After the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on Dec. 25, 2021, the team began the long process of moving the telescope into its final orbital position, unfolding the telescope and – as everything cooled – calibrating the cameras and sensors onboard. The launch went as […]

"Blue blobs" point to new type of star system

These isolated collections of blue stars are puzzling astronomers.

English kings didn't eat that much meat -- only when peasants hosted feasts for them

The common assumption that kings had often meaty lavish feasts may need to be changed.

Epilepsy drug prices in the US surged 277% since 2010

Managing epilepsy in the United States can break the bank.

Around 1 in 7 people around the world have or have had Lyme disease and the number is growing

People in rural areas are most at risk.

This cute frog is bad at frogging. Researchers now know why

The frog is probably just too small to do things like other frogs. But it found a way to survive.

Who gets fired from social media posts? These researchers scoured hundreds of cases to find out

What you post on social media can, and often will, be used against you.

Palm-inspired wind turbines are lightweight and not afraid of hurricane-level winds

In a world where climate change is feeding freak weather, such turbines are more than welcome.

This lizard can change its sex from female to male before birth

It's the first time this has been observed in a non-egg-laying lizard.

Huge burst of methane from Russian coal mine detected by satellite

Russia really needs to start playings its part on climate change.

Let them do the dishes -- household chores can make kids smarter

Regular home duties like cooking were linked to greater planning and self-regulation.

Large water cutbacks ordered along the Colorado River as the US' largest reservoirs are on the brink of drying out

Critical drinking water supplies are on the verge of running out in the western USA.

Astronomers just spotted the fastest supernova we've seen so far

This nova was so unusually fast, it was like someone flicked a flashlight on and off.

The British Bulldog is simply too unhealthy now. Don't get one until things change

The breed has become more popular in recent years, but its numerous health problems make keeping one unethical and irresponsible.

Don't avoid the sun -- Vitamin D deficiency can lead to dementia

The link between the two had been previously suggested but this is the first solid evidence.

Catnip has an extra effect you probably didn't know about -- and it has to do with cats

Catnip can protect cats against pests, but all the mammals typically care about is having fun with the plant.

Moth wings pave the way toward a less-noisy future by inspiring ultra-thin sound absorbers

Sometimes, copying nature can help us find amazing design ideas.

Deadly oil accident in 2010 didn’t affect BP’s stock market returns

Finances of BP didn't take a big hit despite a massive oil accident

France bets big on urban vegetation to put massive heatwaves in the shade

The government cautions its citizens to show “vigilance” in the coming days.

Scientists find novel antibiotics in ocean plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is a huge problem, but it could unexpectedly help solve another major challenge: antibiotic-resistanc superbugs.

Record-setting heatwave scorches central US as over 100 million Americans receive warning

Welcome to the new normal.

Bizarre archaeological find in the UK features thousands of frog bones

There are many theories behind the finding, from a bizarre tragedy to the frogs being attracted to the area

Scientists develop a nanosensor that can detect harmful pesticides on fruits within five minutes

We are one step closer to having a pesticide free diet.

Yesterday, the US experienced several natural disasters. All of them are linked to climate change

The climate emergency is here.

Almost two billion stars: Largest, most detailed star catalog to date revealed

The European Space Agency released its treasure trove of stars.

Buckle up and ready your binoculars for a strawberry supermoon this Tuesday

Sadly, the name has nothing to do with the Moon's color, nor its flavor.

Most Americans overestimate how healthy their diets are; the most accurate are those with poor-quality diets

Such findings can help improve research into diet quality in the future, and give us all some food for thought.

Finding the source of pneumonia infection becomes easy with this new nanosensor technology

Patients with viral pneumonia are often given treatment for bacterial pneumonia, and this is not good.

Cannabis products can really provide relief against chronic pain. But not always, and there are plenty of side effects

While they can help in some cases, you should never ignore the side effects -- and never take anything without consulting a doctor.

Climate change could be triggering a shortage of spicy sauces

There's a serious shortage affecting one of the world's most popular hot sauces.

Norway is building the world’s largest wind farm – to power oil and gas fields

Talk about irony.

Chinese scientists release the most detailed geological map of the Moon to date

The very detailed map has been released and is free to use.

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