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Thousands of planes will fly empty in Europe just to keep their airport slots

It's a terrible waste of resources.

World's tiniest antenna is made from DNA

Although it's thousands of times thinner than a strand of human hair, the DNA antenna can both receive and transmit radio waves.

The Mediterranean Sea is filled with plastics that come from elsewhere

Plastics are all over, especially in protected areas.

Where are memories stored in the brain? They may be hidding in the connections between your brain cells

Understanding where and how memories are formed could lead to more ways to treat conditions like PTSD and addiction.

Astronomers witness giant star explode into a supernova for the first time

We're learning new things about the most powerful explosions in the universe.

In a world-first, dying man receives heart transplant from a pig

It's a watershed moment in medicine.

Earth's oldest rock was actually found on the moon and brought home by Apollo 14

The rock was jettisoned to the moon when early Earth was pounded by daily meteorite impacts.

Children's books may solidify gender stereotypes early on

A new study may help explain how some gender stereotypes become entrenched from early childhood.

No, Ancient Greeks probably didn't kill their 'weak' babies

It's a tale as old as history -- but it could be a misleading tale.

James Webb Telescope finishes unfolding its mirror in space

There's a way to go but things are progressing smoothly.

The unseen pandemic: Air pollution contributed to 1.8 million excess deaths in 2019

We have to talk more about air pollution.

Scientists want to send worms and tardigrades into interstellar space

These brave tiny creatures could pave the way for humans traveling to distant worlds outside of our solar system.

Scientists identify zoo animals using solely DNA sucked from the air -- and this could forever change how we monitor biodiversity

Environmental DNA analysis has now been shown to be effective for air samples as well.

This robotic thermal bore can cut through undrillable rock without making direct contact

Tunnelling is anything but boring with this robot.

Fossil Friday: largest triceratops skeleton ever found sold at auction in Paris

The auction, although a commercial success, raises questions about whether fossils should be up for sale.

Scientists may have solved the mystery of long COVID

Long COVID is very much real and not some figment of our imagination. Its cause is rooted in persisting microclots, new research suggests.

Thousands of tons of bread are wasted every year -- in Sweden alone

If there's this much waste in Sweden, a country of 10 million, what does this mean for the entire planet?

In France, car ads will have cigarette-like disclaimers to discourage driving

It’s part of an effort to bring down pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, making cities more friendly to people instead of cars.

New COVID variant identified in France -- but experts say we shouldn't fear it

The new variant has 46 mutations making it more vaccine-resistant and infectious.

First new plant species of the year is named after Leonardo DiCaprio

The actor is an environmental campaigner against the climate and biodiversity crisis

Supernovae could have helped create life on Earth

Could these giant explosions be the reason we exist?

After the US, the European Union has now surpassed 1 million new coronavirus cases daily

The Omicron strain is spreading like wildfire around the world.

Ultracold atoms spun on a string form quantum tornadoes

Physicists call it 'quantum weather'.

Research shows how happy couples argue -- and why this matters a lot

Focus on what can be solved.

California bans wasting water as severe drought continues

December was remarkably wet, but the drought is not done yet.

A drone carrying a defibrillator saved the life of a heart-attack patient

Every minute matters, and a drone can really speed things up.

Fields in North America will see their first robot tractors by the end of the year

So far, they will be limited to plowing -- but not for long!

China has created the world’s first AI prosecutor

There are genuine fears the Chinese state will weaponize the system.

Giving a dam about the environment: Beavers play key role in long-term ecosystem conservation

The more we look at beavers, the more we see how important they are.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope fully deploys its massive sunshield

It's a major milestone, but it's still not ready for action just yet.

A novel blood test can detect the presence of cancer, and whether it's metastasized

Although it can't tell us what type of cancer a patient is suffering from, it can tell us that it's there.

White-tailed deer in Northwestern Ohio test positive for coronavirus infections

There is some concern that deer could become a 'reservoir species' for the coronavirus.

Researchers have just discovered a new muscle layer in humans

Scientists have discovered a new layer of a crucial muscle in the jaw.

Felines' love for catnip could be a chemical defense against mosquitoes

Spray yourself with catnip to drown in cats and repel mosquitoes. Win-win!

The asteroid Apophis will pass close to Earth in 2029. Here's why this is a good thing

Earth’s gravity and Sun’s radiation can change its surface.

A new way to address climate change: cut down on conferences and international events

Not all conferences should be stopped. But cutting down on needless travel is something we should all consider.

Measles become renewed threat as 22 million children miss their vaccines in the pandemic

It's easy to erase the progress made in our fight against measles.

Discovery of a new target promises a long-lasting, universal flu vaccine

The annual flu shot might become a thing of the past.

Flame Nebula lights Orion on fire in new fantastic images

It's like a wildfire in space.

New metal organic framework can produce valuable chemicals out of factory smoke

Protecting the environment is easiest when it makes economic sense.

Stealth bomber caught mid-flight by Google Maps photo

Not so stealthy after all, eh?

Newly discovered "insulin-like" molecule could change how we treat diabetes

Both insulin and the newly discovered FGF1 regulate blood sugar levels, but they each do so using independent pathways.

Astronomers detect magnetic star flashing in an instant with the energy produced by the sun in 100,000 years

Astronomers have called it a "cosmic monster".

Extinct species of fish reintroduced into its native habitat in Mexico

Locals and international organizations worked together to make it happen.

Danish Prime Minister says country aims to remove fossil fuels from domestic flights by 2030

A good place to start.

NASA delays tensioning of James Webb telescope sunshield

We're getting there, it's just taking a bit more time.

Scientists image atoms with record resolution close to absolute physical limits

The resolution is so fine-tuned, the only blurred thing in the image is the thermal jiggling of the atoms themselves.

The face of a man whose head was mounted on a stake 8,000 years ago

A forensic artist used archaeology, genetics, and history to reconstruct Ludvig’s appearance.

Women can tell which men are only interested in one night stands just by looking at their faces, study finds

Facial cues could inform heterosexual women, but not men, if a potential mate is more interested in casual sex than a commited relationship.

Pristine 2,300-year-old Scythian woman's boot found in frozen Altai mountains

They don't make them like they used to.

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