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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.

Scientists just broke the efficiency record for tandem solar cells: 30%

This could pave the way for even cheaper renewable energy in the future.

A modern nuclear war would be "globally catastrophic" and cause its own little ice age

It's a type of war we should do our utmost best to avoid.

Rats watching their friends learn how to navigate a setting, helping us better understand our own "internal GPS"

The experiment helps us make sense of “cognitive maps”.

Scientists pinpoint the precise Martian crater that ejected world's oldest meteorite

There are more than 90 million craters on Mars, but out of all of them researchers were able to tell where this meteorite originated from.

Isolation changes bumblebees, but not in the way you would expect

Bumblebees that were initially isolated were still social when returning to the colony.

Mysterious phenomenon of “milky seas” captured on camera for the first time

Even the ship's toilet was glowing.

James Webb vs Hubble: a mindblowing side-by-side comparison

James Webb's lens can peer in much greater detail and further back in time than any other telescope in the world.

The James Webb Space Telescope images are truly amazing -- but astronomers are excited about something else

The highly anticipated flurry of images is everything we hoped for -- and more. But it's the spectra that have astronomers excited.

We are overlooking nature’s true value in most decision making

A focus on short-term economic value has led to biodiversity and climate crisis. The stakes are getting higher

Climate change is making plants more stressed. But this hormone could help them out

Study looks at salicylic acid, a hormone that protect plants from environmental hazards

The James Webb Space Telescope goes live with a stunning first picture, peering 13 billion years into the past

This is a momentous occasion.

Is it brain size, or brain-to-body size that makes animals intelligent? Birds suggest it's both, actually

Despite their 'bird-brains', some birds are among the most intelligent animals on the planet.

Tackling the grey squirrel invasion? How about using contraception

It’s a non-lethal method that would control the invasive gray squirrel numbers and help the native red squirrels recover.

Fin whales, once endangered, are making a remarkable comeback

Groups of fin whales were seen feeding -- a sign of hope for world's second-largest animal

Spanish archeologists may have found the oldest human fossil in Europe last Friday

Not bad for a Fossil Friday!

Humans are no longer the only mammal on Earth to farm -- pocket gophers do so too

Although their approach is slightly different from our own, the authors argue that what we are seeing is indeed farming behavior.

Citizen scientist almost doubles known brown dwarf binaries close to the Sun

It's not just the pros that can make massive contributions to astronomy. And you could too.

Noise pollution from deep-sea mining could radiate across the ocean

Marine mammals are sensitive to noise and could be largely affected

ISS uses instrument to capture heat extremes from European cities

It could help to mitigate future heatwaves by planning water resources

Fossil Friday: the brains of a tiny, 500-million-years old predator is teaching us about insect and spider evolution

It's an incredible find.

Microplastic particles found in supermarket meat, milk, and in the bodies of farm animals in Holland

The findings showcase just how pervasive microplastic pollution has become on Earth.

Scientists want to use the sun's space-time warping to eavesdrop on potential extraterrestrial radio signals

Stars could be used like telephone towers to relay messages across interstellar space.

Surprised scientists find common toads chilling high up in trees

They live terrestrial lives and are only found in the water during breeding season. So why are they up in the trees?

Cockroaches are evolving to like sex more than sugar, and this could be bad for us

We knew they are very adaptable, but this takes things to another level.

New carnivorous dinosaur unearthed in Patagonia is a striking T-rex look-alike -- but unrelated to it

Short arms seem to have been in fashion with huge, carnivorous dinosaurs.

Myrkl: new anti-hangover pill said to break down up to 70% of alcohol in an hour – what you need to know

A new anti-hangover supplement has just gone on sale in the UK. It is marketed by Swedish firm Myrkl as “the pre-drinking pill that works”. The pill is said to break down up to 70% of alcohol after 60 minutes. This means that if someone drinks 50ml of 40% spirits, which contains 20ml of pure […]

How hot is too hot for the human body? It's probably less than you think

The human body isn't a big fan of heat.

There's such a thing as Vitamin D overdose -- and this patient learned it the hard way

Doctors are concerned by the rise of hypervitaminosis D as more and more people take way too many vitamin D suppplements.

Three jars have been lying on the seabed for centuries; now they are teaching us about roman wines

Now that is an old vintage!

In most countries, the vast majority believes climate should be a "high" or "very high" priority

Many feel it's a problem, but few would join an organized group to convince leaders to reduce climate change.

An avocado a day can keep the unhealthy cholesterol away

Overall diets of participants in the study improved thanks to the larger intake of avocados

A helping fin: dolphin poop is helping reefs in the Maldives grow strong and resilient

Against the backdrop of massive coral die-offs all around the world, these findings are quite welcome.

UK’s public health service will use drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs

It's just a trial so far, but it could be expanded if deemed successful.

Spain and Portugal are the driest they've been in over a thousand years, due to climate change

This is one development that we'd best not ignore.

Cannabidiol found effective as post-surgery pain management without side effects

A non-addictive painkiller with no side effects could change millions of lives for the better.

This researcher says there’s a massive ozone hole over the tropics – but not everyone is convinced

Study argues it's seven times larger than hole over Antarctica, but many have doubts over its accuracy

Colony of primeval wild pigeons found hiding in plain sight in British Islands

These are the pigeons all other pigeons hail from.

India bans some single-use plastic products to tackle pollution -- but leaves many on the table

There’s still a long way to go, but it’s a first step in the nation of almost 1.4 billion people

Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave. Here’s what to expect from BA.4 and BA.5

This article focuses on Australia, but the new strains are important for the entire world.

The Halo safety system in Formula 1 was hated by fans and drivers. It's now saving lives

What's the deal with this system in Formula 1?

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