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Ancient tools reveal that Neanderthal groups went extinct in waves, replacing one another

These ancient hominids had a complex and complicated pattern of extinction.

Pluto has tall icy volcanoes unlike anything else in the solar system -- and they may still be active

Ice and fire on the surface of Pluto.

These are the 25 happiest US city parks, as ranked by data science

Feeling sad? Go find a park. Seriously, parks help, the bigger the better.

Intelligence and life expectancy go hand-in-hand for parrots

These birds live exceptionally long lives for their size. Smarts may be their secret.

New math can predict financial bubbles before they pop

By treating the stock market like a network, researchers have devised new tools that could forecast future financial crises and market slowdowns.

Scientists find a way to genetically modify cats that don't cause allergies

No cat would get hurt in the process, the researchers claim.

Smelling the past: researchers reconstruct how ancient societies would have smelled like

Many kingdoms have raised and fallen but a part of their scent remains -- and scientists are looking for ways to experience it..

AI has now reportedly mastered the game of bridge -- and unlike chess AIs, it can also explain itself

After chess, Go, and Starcraft, another classic game meets its match. But the AI hasn't mastered bridge bidding yet.

New molecule promises nasal spray that can protect against and fight off the coronavirus

The results so far are promising, but only based on mouse studies.

Creative brains employ unique patterns of connectivity, favoring long-distance connections

Some brains are just built different.

Bitcoin has a greenhouse gas problem. A coding tweak could fix most of it

Bitcoin already produces as much CO2 as some countries, and the problem keeps growing.

British botanist is first westerner to see Rafflesia banaoana, one of the rarest and largest 'monster flowers' in the world

Only a lucky few have ever been able to see this amazing plant up close.

Ukrainian drone operators are using Musk's Starlink system to coordinate strikes against invading forces

What seemed like a PR stunt is now making a real difference in helping Ukraine defend its territory.

Our globalized diets are hurting biodiversity and our health

We desperately need to be more aware of what we eat -- both for ourselves and the planet.

Super invasive ants meet their demise at the hand of kryptonite fungus

What's best against a parasite? A hyperparasite.

Amazing Pictish carved stone discovered in Scotland move archeologists to tears

"It's the find of a lifetime, genuinely," said one of the researchers responsible for the discovery.

Non-hormonal male birth control pill prototype is 99% effective in mice

If everything goes well, it could be commercially available in the next 5 years.

Many birds are laying their eggs earlier than 100 years ago, by almost a full month

Changes in climate are to blame.

Scientists find the speed limit of computer chips: one million gigahertz

There's still a lot of room to improve data transmission speeds.

Why do some people love ASMR so much?

It’s intriguing how some people experience ASMR while others don’t - our latest research suggests that many ASMR responders are highly sensitive “orchids”.

US announces more gas shipments to EU to wean it off Russian energy

The US and EU announced a new partnership to ship more gas in light of Russian aggression.

The fourth "mass bleaching" event is ongoing in the Great Barrier Reef, says Australian Government

The reef is under immense heat stress due to climate change.

What are dark empaths: the people with high empathy but dark traits

They're less aggressive but more likely to be master manipulators that could turn your life into a mess.

Fossil Friday: explosive fruit found beneath ancient Indian lava flows

The specimen gives us insight into a critical time in the Earth's history.

Ice shelf ten times as big as Paris completely collapses in Antarctica

Climate change does it again.

Astronomers reveal Milky Way's birthday, showing our galaxy is much older than thought

The Milky Way isn't exactly a young buck.

Radar satellites could show areas where sinkholes are forming, predicting the collapse before it happens

The eye in the sky could help us figure out what's happening on the ground.

This dinosaur is bigger than T-rex but had penguin-like bones for hunting underwater

The largest carnivorous dinosaurs that ever lived actually loved to hunt underwater.

Coral bleaching is draining reef fishes of their bright colors

Sometimes, natural selection makes us duller.

Everyone could receive an early flooding warning within five years

The UN will work to get early warning systems in place all around the world

Repetition can make even the most outlandish claims seem true

Don't be fooled. Hearing the same lie 1,000 times doesn't make it less false.

Yellowstone "plumbing" mapped through electromagnetic variations

Yellowstone is one of the most striking geological features on the planet. Now, researchers got a better view of its inner workings.

Petunia flowers guide researchers towards better, tastier cherry flavors

Sometimes, tasty treats lie where you least expect them.

Exoplanet count eclipses 5,000th discovery

The 5,000th exoplanet could just be the beginning.

New ultrasound treatment breaks up kidney stones without stress

It's a major step up compared to traditional therapy that involves anesthesia and sometimes surgery.

Say goodbye to cotton or leather. Your next handbag could be made out of mushroom

Researchers have found a way to use the power of fungi to turn food waste into sustainable clothing substitutes.tw

Brain implant restores communication in completely locked-in patient who can't even move his eyes

The courageous man can now communicate with the outside world -- something that was impossible without the implant.

Abel Prize awarded to pioneering mathematician who built bridges between seemingly different fields of math

The Abel Prize is perhaps the most prestigious award in mathematics.

Highschoolers develop a cheap, eco-friendly filter to remove lead from tap water

Such a device may help millions avoid exposure to harmful, heavy metals.

Antivaxx and pro-Kremlin propaganda seem increasingly linked

A lot of antivaxx groups are suddenly pro-Putin.

How the cosmic web makes and breaks the formation of new stars

A recent study shows that dense regions help stars lose gas quickly, inhibiting star formation.

Scientists untangle mystery of naked giant chalk sculpture in England -- with the help of some snails

The phallic figurine was thought to depict Heracles or an actual giant slain by local villagers. Now, scientists have learned some unexpected things.

Researchers map how to best use green roofs to make city heat more tolerable

Learning how to best use these will be very important in the hotter climate of the future.

Mandatory water conservation measures loom over South California as the state enters its third year of drought

Officials are calling for people to reduce 15 to 20% of their water use.

This new vegetable-based goo can remove microplastics from water

Plastic pollution is a massive problem, so we have to come up with new and creative ways forward.

Scientists blow bubbles into pizza to make it yeast-free

Technology, meet pizza.

Orangutan hipsters use slang to stand out from the pack

Social forces are encouraging orangutans to develop novel vocalizations.

NASA is opening up a sample taken from the Moon 50 years ago

The agency set aside samples in 1972 gathered on the last human mission to the Moon.

The little bottles that could: what are Molotov cocktails, how did they get their name, and what can they do?

These brews are best served hot -- flaming hot.

New eco-friendly coating could make wood and clothes resistant to fire

The coating could be applied to a number of different materials, including 3D-printed parts and textiles.

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