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Cheap AI sensors could help us curve pesticide use

We may be headed towards another agricultural revolution.

Common diseases predicted in IVF embryos with unprecedented accuracy

The test can provide genetic risk scores for embryos produced via in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Report: Half a billion people in Africa don't have safe access to water

We take it for granted, but for hundreds of millions of people, water is a scarce treasure.

Freakish heatwave is causing record temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctica

The dramatic heatwave is believed to be a random weather event -- but climate change is making heat waves more common.

Clever elks move to private lands when hunting season starts. But there are some unexpected problems

The elks couldn't save themselves in the end, as Utah handed out hunting permints for private lands.

Open-source intelligence: how digital sleuths are making their mark on the Ukraine war

For months now, a large and very active community of digital sleuths has been closely tracking the escalating crisis in Ukraine. These people have been using open-source intelligence to investigate and document the build-up to – and now execution of – Vladimir Putin’s war of choice. But what exactly is open-source intelligence? And how is […]

Do you use blue light blocking glasses? You might want to consider it

All the blue light devices we are using are disrupting our sleep.

Kitchen sponges hold way more bacteria than you think

Yes, it’s probably time to change your sponge

Electricity bills are skyrocketing around the world -- why?

Due to multiple global factors, energy prices are skyrocketing in many parts of the world, including Europe and the US. Bills are set to rise for all users — domestic, commercial, industrial, and government. Slashes in the supply of oil and natural gas as a result of the Ukraine conflict are a leading cause of […]

Europe calls off Mars mission with Russia due to Ukraine invasion

The next window of opportunity for the rover will be in two years, with or without Russia

Ukraine is using AI facial recognition to identify victims and vet people at checkpoints

High-tech facial recognition AI is now joining the battlefield in Ukraine.

Fossil Friday: one of the oldest softshell turtle fossils shows these animals likely emerged in Asia

The fossil was discovered in 1975 in North Dakota alongside a Triceratops.

There's a tool that can diagnose autism as early as 12 months of age

It works, and it's already deployed in several countries.

Can solar rays push the James Webb Telescope Around?

Solar sailing is a thing.

No more switching clocks. US Senate passes bill to make daylight-saving time permanent

If approved by the House, it will take full effect in November 2023.

How the subconscious and emotions drive consumer spending

Humans make decisions based on emotions, not logic.

The poorest of the world also suffer a lot of kitchen pollution -- especially women

The new study also suggests how progress could be done: by introducing sustainable means of cooking and changing habits.

Elite sleep genes allow lucky few to get full night's sleep in just 4 hours

These genes could be targeted by drugs that improve the quality of sleep for all.

Experimental archeology shows how hafted tools allowed humans to get a grasp on civilization

This simple advancement still echoes through the ages.

The devastation of Mariupol in Ukraine is visible on satellite data

It's a gut wrenching humanitarian crisis that can get even worse.

Sharks really do sleep -- and they do so with their eyes wide open

At least some species of sharks sleep, and that could eventually provide valuable insights into the function of sleep overall.

A simple change in manufacturing could usher in longer-lasting thin solar panels

One process designed to improve the efficiency of these panels actually ends up degrading them over time.

The Arctic seafloor is collapsing into sinkholes; thawing permafrost seems to be the cause

For once, human activity seems not to be the main cause -- but we need more data to make sure.

Raising taxes on tobacco reduced infant deaths

Over 230,000 deaths would have been avoided in 2018 with higher taxes on tobacco.

These Asian states were doing great against COVID-19. Then, Omicron came

Zero-covid strategies worked until Omicron came. Now, everything's crumbling.

What do grasshoppers eat? Turns out, it's much more than just grass

New research shows surprising similarities between grasshoppers and mammal teeth.

Voles cut down grass to have a better view of predators

The tiny critters are ecosystem engineers, and it's helping them evade predators.

Scientists inch closer to artificial rhino eggs to save species from extinction

Starting from meager skin cells, scientists want to generate artificial northern white rhino eggs to replenish the population.

Weapons of mass destruction: what are the chances Russia will use a nuclear or chemical attack on Ukraine?

The odds are very low, but not zero.

U.S. astronaut sets new record for continuous stay in space after 341 days on ISS

There is a new record setter in town.

Thousands of eagles and other raptors killed by lead poisoning from hunters' gun ammo in Europe

Many birds of prey are killed after they consume the meat of other animals shot by hunters with lead bullets.

Your favorite fruits may have come from radioactive plants. Meet the wonderous ‘gamma gardens’

The number of mutant plant varieties on the market is unknown.

Octopuses have learned how to use litter from the bottom of the sea

... and there's a lot of litter to use.

Re-wetting the land can restore tropical peatlands without affecting farmers

Helping nature comes at no economic cost.

Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine

Things have changed quite a lot.

How Ukrainians are desperately fighting to protect their cultural heritage amid an invasion

Ukraine's museums, artists and art lovers are fighting hard to protect their country's past, present, and future.

China’s COVID-19 crisis takes a turn for the worst: millions are under strict lockdown

The country faces the highest official number of cases since Wuhan in 2020.

A second booster shot against the coronavirus is being discussed again due to the new BA.2 subvariant

Nothing has been decided yet, but healthcare officials are taking this into consideration.

Scientists want to make sex traps for Asian giant hornets -- the insects that want to wipe out honeybees

These ghastly insects are sometimes called "murder hornets" because they've killed dozens of people. Now entomologists want to weaponize sex against them.

Scientists find oldest saber-toothed predator near San Diego

It's one of the earliest example of a mammalian hyper-carnivore, which could teach us a lot about ancient elusive saber-toothed predators.

Billions of genetically modified mosquitoes will be released in the US. Here’s why

The insects, all male, will be released into the wild to mate with females. But not everyone's convinced it's a good idea.

Sending unsolicited nudes will become a crime in the UK

Sliding into DMs with some unsolicited saucy bits? Well, not in the UK.

The powerhouse of the cell is also a powerhouse in vision

Structures providing energy to cells have a crucial role in vision.

How open-source intelligence (OSINT) is exposing the Ukraine war in real-time

This is the first war that is almost like a live-broadcast -- and the OSINT community is helping us make sense of it all.

You should close the blinds when you sleep. Here's why

Light is not your friend during the night. We'd be wise to shut it out.

Invasive insects will kill 1.4 million urban trees in the US by 2050

Hotspots for insects identified in the study include New York, Chicago and Milwaukee

Scientists have detected a "Deltacron" variant. Should you be worried?

It's the worst of both worlds.

A 10-minute visit from therapy dogs can ease the pain of emergency patients

Emergency Department (ED) visits are frightening experiences because you never know what could happen next — and such stressing situations, being greeted by a four-legged loving fluffball could make it all much more bearable. In every given year, around one in five Americans end up in the ED at least once. Most cases involve individuals […]

Cleaning products may expose people to the same pollution levels as car exhaust

Cleaning your home may carry more health risks than running your car indoors.

The other tragedy in Ukraine: animals in zoos and shelters are getting killed. So are their keepers

It's just one of many gut wrenching stories from Ukraine. Links on how to help are at the bottom of the page

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