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Cheap, simple new technique developed to destroy ultra-resistant 'forever chemical' pollution

Such compounds have found their way into the bloodstreams of estimated 97% of Americans.

Climate change is threatening ketchup, salsa, and California

The biggest tomato-producing state in the US is losing its tomato yield to climate change.

Scientists discover how body posture can halve the time it takes a pill to work

This is the best way to take a pill, according to science.

Europa's icy shell could be made from upside-down snow

Europa is one of the most fascinating worlds in our solar system.

Strange creature with mouth but no anus isn’t earliest human ancestor -- and we're a little bit relieved

It lived around 500 million years ago and was thought to be a common ancestor of deuterostomes

Has the pandemic made us a bit more sustainable?

Surveys in Australia and Austria showed a higher commitment with sustainable practices.

Medieval monks had a lot of intestinal parasites -- much more than the average person

The life of a medieval friar was tough.

A robot surgeon called MIRA can perform surgeries in outer space

It could also allow doctors to perform surgeries remotely in rural and underprivileged areas.

This grape seed compound could tackle aging by aiming at zombie cells

So far, the method has only been tested on mice, but it seems promising and researchers also want to try it out on humans.

Scientists wanted to learn why mosquitoes love the smell of humans so much. What they found could turn out to be more important

Mosquitoes revealed something unexpected about the neurons that encode scent.

Two researchers shot tardigrades from a gun, and it's actually for science

Tardigrades are super tough, but they can't withstand *everything*.

Chewing surprisingly burns a lot of calories and likely shaped our ancestors' faces

Even so, our mouths are much efficient at chewing than earlier ancestors, helping us absorb more calories.

Turning back time. Scientists reverse aging in human cells by 30 years

It could be a game changer in regenerative medicine.

Ants can be better than pesticides at protecting crops from pests

Want to reduce pests in your field? You'd probably do well to get some ants.

Meanwhile, cats in a German town have had their own lockdown period

Owners risked fines between $500 and $50,000.

Touchy-feely AI can help detect breast cancer with 96% accuracy in early tests, a stunning result

The key to fighting cancer is to detect it early. Now, artificial intelligence technology aims to help us do just that.

The surfaces of some asteroids are littered with rock 'popcorn', surprising research reveals

It doesn't sound very tasty, however.

Even astronauts can see it: the current drought in Europe as seen from satellite data

This drought is unprecedented in living memory, and is probably the worst such event in the last 500 years.

NASA moved the largest vehicle in the world on the launch pad

It’s due to launch in less than two weeks, marking a key moment for NASA

China cuts power to factories and homes as heatwave-induced shortage continues

Factories have been shut down and people were asked to reduce power consumption

'Fake meat' is friendlier for the environment than animal meat, but is it healthier?

Most of us can agree new meat alternatives taste great, but are they a healthier alternative to meat?

After the woolly mammoth, scientists now want to de-extinct the iconic Tasmanian Tiger

Is this a cash-burning shot in the dark or a credible conservation project? When straddling the boundary of science this distinction is not always clear.

Pampered monkeys in Bali are masturbating using stone sex toys

Researchers say the monkeys have too much free time on their hands. So they got busy.

Tired of boring blue rooftops? Scientists make colorful solar panels with minimal loss in efficiency

The solar panels are coated with a spray that gives them structural colors similar to butterfly wings.

Prehistoric people in the UK used rare crystals to mark burial sites

They were transported long distances and were considered highly valuable

This is why the risk of flooding increases after a drought

The climate crisis increases the likelihood of extreme weather, with dry soils unable to cope

It's better to exercise a bit every day than a lot once a week. Here's why frequency beats intensity when training

Even exercising for a minute can significantly increase muscle size and strength -- as long as you do it almost every day

Pig's for dinner: invasive feral hogs helped save Australia's apex predator from extinction

Silver linings sometimes are bacon-flavored.

Greenland fish survive sub-zero temperatures by being "chock-full" of antifreeze

The Arctic creatures have some stunning adaptations.

Most gifted dogs share this trait. Does yours?

Most dogs are playful, but some are more playful than others.

Scientists recreate the song of a cricket-like insect that hasn't been seen in 150 years

It's supposed to sound like its ancestors from the Jurassic.

The drought in Europe is unveiling cautionary 'Hunger Stones' -- "when you see me, weep"

Europe's rivers are running dry as one of the worst droughts in centuries hits the continent.

Climate heating is here. How do we deal with heatwaves?

Extreme heat above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) is a common occurrence in many parts of the world in the summer, but with climate change taking a toll, temperatures are surging way past that. Summers are getting hotter and hotter, and heatwaves are becoming the norm. Extreme heat events, especially (but not only) when […]

Japanese airline adds insects to their flight meals -- and they're here to stay

Insects are starting to make their way to our meals, and some are using them to lower their carbon footprint.

Tons of fish mysteriously died in a European river -- and we don’t know why yet

It's one of the worst environmental disasters in Europe in decades.

Paleontologists find unexpected armored dinosaur in Argentina

The plant-eating dinosaur was cute as a button!

Scientists discover new species of deep-sea water isopod -- and it’s creepier than you think

The giant crustacean was originally mistaken for a different species

The effect turning our cities into heat islands

The images are pretty, but the effects can be very ugly.

Do you know what's in your weed? Researchers propose "nutritional facts panel" for marijuana products

Do you really think Lemon Haze in Colorado is the same as Lemon Haze in Washington? Think again.

Testosterone can make males "cuddly" just as well as aggressive -- it all depends on context

These are surprising findings for a hormone so often linked to aggressive and competitive behavior.

Fossil Friday: the world's first known predator discovered in Leicestershire, UK

It might not look like much today, but in its time, this animal was the height of dangerous!

A less complex voice box could be what gives us our human speech

Evolution of the human larynx contributed to the stable voices we now use to communicate.

New satellite data shows landfills are actually methane 'super emitters'

Four major cities are releasing more methane emissions than previously thought.

Sensory stickers bring us closer to fully-wearable, fully-convenient ultrasound investigations

Such stickers will allow for round-the-clock monitoring of internal tissues anywhere, anytime.

Sea sponges 'sneeze' out their undigested food in this weird but fascinating video

Mesmerizing, if a bit gross.

The soft secret that enabled sauropod dinosaurs to support their massive bodies on land

It's been an enduring mystery, but now we have the most likely answer

How scientists plan on turning Martian and Lunar soil into space concrete

There's no cement on Mars or the Moon, which means we'll have to make it ourselves. Here's an idea how.

New synthetic molecule could finally bring immunotherapy for cancer into pill form

Besides being more convenient, the new therapy could be priced at a fraction of the current cost.

Astronomers detect far-away baby exoplanet surrounded by moon-forming disk

It's almost unbelievable we can see stuff like this hundreds of light-years away.

Here is why you feel tired after thinking hard

The brain has its own defensive mechanisms to prevent burnout -- and glutamate accumulation in the prefrontal cortex seems like one.

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