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Geese may be the first domesticated birds. It first started 7,000 years ago

First there were geese, then came fried chicken.

Can the Ukraine war finally convince Europe to fully embrace renewables?

The war has disrupted the bloc's reliance on Russian natural gas and countries are looking for alternatives.

Scientists discover how genes from our parents may shape our behavior

Genes from the mother may strongly influence decisions made by sons, while dad's genes introduced biases over daughters.

A new Omicron subvariant, 30% more contagious, is starting to sweep the world

Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over.

Russian forces seize control of Europe’s largest nuclear plant

It has six reactors, each generating 950MW, and a total output of 5,700MW

Individual actions can reduce up to 25% of global carbon emissions. Here's how

From eating green to traveling fresh, here are some of the things you can do right now.

The moon has a new crater -- this time, created by a rogue rocket

Astronomers have tracked the rocket for many years, but its origin is still contested

Pig grunts can help us understand their inner emotions

Thousands of recordings parsed by a special algorithm can help us understand pigs' emotions.

Amazon rainforest approaching tipping point of turning into savannah

Over 75% of the Amazon is losing resilience, bringing it closer to a very dangerous threshold.

Ukraine's invasion could trigger an agricultural crisis. What can be done?

A war somewhere else can impact food supply everywhere.

Cold oceans may have helped Megalodon reach gargantuan proportions

Megalodon sharks closer to the equator may have been twice as small as those much higher up in latitude.

Is it "Chicken Kyiv"? Some retailers are changing the name, but not everyone is convinced

"Kiev" is the old Russian name.

Russian authorities go full-censorship, block Facebook, Twitter, and last free media inside the country

The crackdown on free media intensifies in Russia.

Iconic Tyrannosaurus may actually be three distinct species of dinosaur

Besides a lizard king, there may have been an emperor and queen too.

U.S. Army tests its first high-energy laser weapon

The high-power laser weapon is meant to be deployed against drones, as well as rockets, artillery, and mortars.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home

The Kremlin has exerted tight control over news and social media in an effort to control the information Russians receive about the Ukraine war.

Apple carts Crimea as part of Ukraine, halts sale of products and services to Russia

Tech giants continue their crackdown against Russia.

Heat shields, Starburst, and Microswimmers: NASA announces funding for sci-fi projects

These grants fund research into the bleeding edge of space technology.

Can crypto help Russia evade sanctions?

Actually, no.

These hard-bodied robots can reproduce, learn and evolve autonomously

Virtual code has become virtual DNA.

Pandemic restrictions could be linked to 750,000 fewer dengue cases

The insight could help us better manage the disease.

Asian markets are driving sharks to extinction -- but European fishermen are selling them fins

The gruesome practice of shark finning is not addressed enough.

People with ADHD are more likely to be hoarders

People with ADHD were 10 times more likely to exhibit clinically significant hoarding behaviors compared to the general population.

Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia's hackers are embroiled in a war of their own

Anonymous and other hacker groups have also joined the fight to support Ukraine.

Rumble in the concrete jungle: what history teaches us about urban defense

We've learned a lot about how to defend a city from past wars.

The age of the dinosaurs ended in the spring

The Mesozoic came to an abrupt end when a meteor strike ended most of life on Earth. Now, we know it happened in the spring.

Insects could replace both beef and toxic synthetic fertilizers

Roach burgers might be a thing sooner than you think.

Sun's coronal loops could be optical illusions

Coronal loops may not be what they seem.

The world’s largest economies promised a pandemic green recovery. They did not deliver

G20 countries kept business as usual during the pandemic, study shows -- green efforts were underwhelming.

Special malware hit Ukraine just before the Russian invasion. Microsoft identified and mitigated it in 3 hours

War is no longer offline-only

Researchers are already gathering evidence on possible Russian war crimes

The international intelligence community is already gathering evidence and a case is being made.

Stonehenge may be a giant solar calendar whose roots may extend all the way to ancient Egypt

Although the megalithic monument had long been thought to be a calendar, new discoveries may now explain how it exactly worked.

These nanobots powered by magnets can successfully remove water pollutants

They could guide the design of sustainable tech for the removal of pollutants

How one lab greatly reduced its environmental footprint

A lab in Ireland was able to cut emissions and plastic use while saving money.

Europe's much anticipated Mars rover won't launch in 2022 because of war in Ukraine

Russia was a major partner of the ExoMars mission. But due to the war, the European Space Agency will now have to move forward alone.

A lot of plant genes actually come from bacteria. And this may explain the success of early land plants

Even the genes that make us shed tears when cutting onions are bacterial in origin.

Can courses be held inside Minecraft? Two researchers say "yes, and well"

Sometimes, improbable-sounding approaches do bear fruit.

Network scientist publishes incredible visualization of character relationships in The Witcher

It's so pretty!

Russian electrical vehicle chargers get hacked: "Putin is a dickhead"

EV drivers in Russia were in for a surprise when they tried to charge their cars.

Saint Javelin: how do Ukraine's anti-tank weapons work?

Wars have always been a scientific wrestling match just as much as a brutal confrontation in the field. Soldiers rely on science to give them an edge over their opponents and nowadays, firefights are settled by work done in labs, design bureaus, forges, or universities long before the first shot is fired. In days long […]

The FDA finally approved a condom for anal sex. Here's why it's a good thing

You can still use other approved condoms to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases.

A new climate change report just came out. Here's what it says

A landmark IPCC report gives a stark warning of the consequences of global warming. Things are not going in the right direction.

New map of the universe reveals 4.4 million radio sources in the northern sky

Nearly 4.4 million radio source were detected by the pan-European telescope LOFAR in almost 144 days.

The smallest refrigerator in the world will keep your nanosoda cool

The cooler is 10,000 times smaller than the previously smallest thermoelectric fridge.

What is SWIFT and why banning Russia from it is a big deal

This will hurt Russia deeply.

Gut bacteriophages associated with improved cognitive function and memory in both animals and humans

These viruses can alter our gut microbiome to improve brain function.

Could a Cure For Allergies Be Right Around the Corner? Research Suggests So

Spring is coming -- and with it, allergies.

World's largest plane ever built destroyed by Russian attack in Ukraine

The emblematic aircraft was literally one of a kind.

Elon Musk: Starlink terminal is now active in Ukraine

Satellite internet access could thwart Russian attempts to cut Ukraine from the global internet.

AI is playing an increasingly important role in diagnostic services in healthcare

New research is showcasing how facial features can be used to improve our diagnosis of rare genetic diseases.

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