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How a unique facial muscle makes those 'puppy dog eyes' irresistible to humans

Over the course of generations, humans have selected dogs that were better at communicating their feelings.

Young adults are grieving the developmental milestones they've missed under the pandemic

The lack of "normal" interaction with friends and family and missing out on opportunities were among the largest issues.

The global response to the pandemic has been "a collective failure", according to independent health watchdog

We're yet to learn our lessons from the pandemic, and we haven't really started working together.

Pandemic stimulus designed to help restaurants led to more COVID-19 cases

Turns out, incentivizing people to eat out wasn't the way to go.

Not getting enough sleep? It’s probably affecting your walk as well

It's always a good idea to catch up on your sleep.

Blue Origin announces plans for "mixed use" space station

Just months after completing its first human space flight, Blue Origin has announced plans to build and operate a new space station to be operational by the late 2020s. The timeline is ambitious since the company has yet to put a manned flight in orbit, but Blue Origin swears by its plan. Coined “Orbital Reef,” […]

Rare 500-year-old manuscript mentioning legendary artifact analyzed by researchers

The prayer roll is one of only a few dozen of its kind still in existence, and it sheds new light on Christian practices at the time.

The secret Soviet program to introduce bacteriophage treatments

For decades, most of the world ignored bacteriophage treatments. But the Soviets didn't.

Airborne survey reveals how Mesoamerican cultures built their cities

The architecture of over 400 sites, built over a period of 2,000 years, has been revealed.

Critically endangered primate sings with rhythm, much like humans

These lemurs' songs have the same rhythm as the intro to We Will Rock You.

Sharpest picture of bacteria could give antibiotics new teeth

The high-resolution image shows chinks in the bacteria’s armor that could ultimately be used to destroy them.

India has administered 1 billion vaccine doses to its citizens, moving closer to 100% goal

While the country may not reach full vaccination by the end of the year, it's definitely making progress.

Spanish researchers developed an "artificial retina" that beams sight directly into the brain of blind patients

It's by no means perfect just yet, but the results are very encouraging.

Fossil fuel giant Total knew about climate change since 1971

Just like ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell -- Total also knew. They just chose to ignore it.

Hormonal Birth Control: It’s Not Just for Pregnancy Prevention Anymore

Hormonal contraceptives can alleviate acne and even reduce the risk of cancer, among other things.

Elephants are evolving to lose their tusks due to poaching pressure

Females are passing on a mutated gene.

Your brain may have a 'fingerprint' too

It's another biomarker that makes each individual unique.

Not this time: climate change, not humans, wiped out wooly mammoths

The environment changed faster than the mammoths could adapt at the end of the last Ice Age.

What does Mars sound like? Thanks to NASA, now we know

Two microphones are helping us explore the Red Planet acoustically.

Evidence suggests COVID-19 is a seasonal infection -- and we need to focus on "air hygiene"

We may be stuck with yearly COVID-19 waves from now on. But understanding patterns can help us be better prepared for it.

A major drought in the central Brasil is causing a socio-economic crisis

The La Plata Basin is facing an extreme drought since 2019.

US government: Climate change is a risk to national security

Climate change is not just about the environment -- it's about the economy and security.

Pfizer's vaccine boosters are very efficient (95.6%) against COVID-19

We still don't know how long the immunity lasts, but this is excellent news.

Gun violence in the U.S. increased by 30% during the pandemic, despite lockdowns

Fear and stress caused Americans to buy more guns than ever -- and we all know where that gets us.

Just like hurricanes: city of Seville to start naming and ranking heatwaves

An idea that could make a difference.

Covid-19 reinfection is remains likely in unvaccinated people

If you needed another reason to get a vaccine, here it is.

All hopes to save the northern white rhinos now rest on a single female

One of the two remaining females has been retired from the assisted breeding programme.

Amazing 100-million-year-old crab found perfectly preserved in amber

The pristine fossil fills huge gaps in the fossil record, explaining how early crabs left the ocean for land.

Scientists transplanted working pig kidney into a human

It's one of the biggest medical breakthroughs we've seen.

After two hours, sunscreen with zinc can lose effectiveness and become toxic

We should all be extra careful with what type of sunscreen you use.

Scientists make eco-knives from hardened wood that slice through steak

The wooden cutlery could prove a sustainable alternative to steel and ceramic knives.

Horse domestication traced to 4,200 years ago in the Western Eurasian steppe

These early tamed horses became so successful they replaced all other populations throughout Eurasia in just a few hundred years.

Off-cuts of wood show Vikings were settled in America one thousand years ago

Merry millenniversary!

Airborne microplastics have a growing influence on the climate, but we need more data

It's big enough to know something is happening. But we're still unsure exactly what.

Revisiting sunlight exposure guidelines: balancing Vitamin D with skin cancer risks

Too little sunlight will make you Vitamin D deficient. Too much and you risk sunburns and skin cancer.

Dog-sized scorpion was king of the sea 440 million years ago

It had barbed limbs, a poisonous tail, and measured about a meter in length.

Future generations will experience more from extreme weather events

In a study, scientists show a significant increase in experiencing climate disasters among younger generations.

We may be inching closer to a vaccine against all coronaviruses

It could help us prevent future pandemics -- and fight some that are already problematic.

The UK says it wants to have a net-zero economy by 2050

Easier said than done

This device just cleaned up 9,000 kilograms of trash out of the ocean

An unusual trial is showing how we can cleanup the plastic from our oceans.

Neanderthals likely spoke and understood language like humans

Neanderthals had much better oral communication abilities than their ancestors, resembling those of humans.

Pain impairs our ability to feel pleasure -- and now we know why and how

Sensations of pain shut down the neurons that allow us to feel pleasure.

New four-legged robots designed to work together to accomplish difficult tasks

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Are digital wallets set to replace credit cards?

Barter, coin, fiat money, credit cards and now the digital wallet -- the latest obvious step in the evolution of payments.

Water is sublimating on the surface of Europa -- at ungodly low temperatures

Outside of Earth, Europa is one of the places most likely to host life in our solar system.

Our brains don't pick the shortest route between two points -- they pick 'the pointiest' one

"That's close enough" -- our brains.

Scientists explore our hate/love relationship with billionaires. A paradox of inequality

Our perceptions of billionaires can vary greatly, when viewed as a group or as individuals.

Diver finds 900-year-old Crusader sword in Israel

That moment when you're out casually diving and you find a Crusader knight's lost longsword.

Eight months later: researchers quantify the long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines

Understanding how our immune responses vary over time is paramount to ending this pandemic.

At least we have the memes: internet humor helps people cope with COVID-19 anxiety

Pandemic memes not only ease stress but also help people process negative news without feeling overwhelmed by them.

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