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Could machine learning help us develop next-generation materials? These researchers believe so

Algorithms could help usher in a new material revolution.

What are gender pronouns and why is it important to use the right ones?

You may have seen gender pronouns popping up on social media or email signatures. Here's why this is important.

Venus is a no-lifer -- and probably always was

Ancient aliens may have not found Venus that appealing.

Scientists detect leprosy in wild chimps for the first time

The origin is yet unknown.

Roman concrete from noblewoman's tomb still stands strong 2,000 years later. Here's why

Thousands of years worth of chemical interaction between a particular type of volcanic ash and water have made the Roman concrete stronger, not weaker, over time.

Oxytocin is not a viable treatment for children and teenagers with autism, after all

One of the largest studies on this topic finds that the hormone simply doesn't improve social skills.

Do the northern lights make sounds? Scientist finds key answers

You can enjoy auroras with both your eyes and ears.

There are more studies than ever, but innovation is lagging. The paradox of contemporary science

Oh, oh. Science overload!

Fossil(ish) Friday: Minnesotans want the Giant Beaver to be their new state fossil

The people have spoken!

One in five bird species in Europe is threatened by extinction

Habitat loss and intensive farming are some of the main drivers

A milk peptide could lead us to new, non-addictive sleep medication

It's like a glass of warm milk before bed, but better!

Scientists devise self-navigating cane for visually impaired

It uses the same tech as self-driving cars.

Voice mimicking AI dupes Alexa and other voice recognition devices

These algorithms open up a new avenue of scamming and hacking.

American diets consisting of even more ultra-processed foods than thought

Let’s face it, Americans have never been famous for their healthy diets and slender physiques. Now a new study out of New York University published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that the diet of the average United States citizen is including more ultra-processed foods than ever. Ultra-processed foods are defined as […]

World’s electronic waste for 2021 could outweigh China’s Great Wall

If you were to gather all the electronic waste we generate in a single year, you could form a tall mountain visible from space.

Blood-mimicking eco-insecticide baits and kills malaria-carrying mosquitoes

The newly developed cocktail is harmless to humans. It could be sprayed across regions where malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases are prevalent.

Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand

Covering roofs with solar panels could significantly contribute to decarbonising global energy systems.

NASA finds evidence of man-made global warming going down to the early 1900s

Greenhouse gas emissions produced by human activity were influencing the global climate since the early 20th century, a study reports. The study, carried out by NASA researchers, provides one of the earliest evidence of global man-made climate change. Tree ring records can be used to reconstruct temperature and precipitation seasonal variations. Researchers can also use […]

Poop found in ancient Austrian mine shows humans consumed beer and blue cheese 2,700 years ago

Thanks to some Austrian salt mines, scientists have been able to learn more about Iron Age diets. Some of those findings have revealed that the ancient Europeans had diets that resembled a few things you might find at your Super Bowl party. The study published in the journal Current Biology discovered ancient fecal samples in […]

Who's there? Gorillas are able to distinguish between human voices

They can tell who was good or bad to them in the past.

Ice Age humans have been using tobacco since at least 12,300 years ago

No lighters back then but hunter-gathers still found a way to enjoy tobacco.

Climate change has already affected most of humanity. Here's the proof

And it could get worse.

Would we still see ourselves as ‘human’ if other hominin species hadn’t gone extinct?

What looks like a bright, sharp dividing line between humans and other animals is really an artefact of extinction.

People who've tried psychedelics have lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Some people who try psychedelics may make important lifestyle changes for the better.

Underwater power cables are 'mesmerizing' crabs around Scotland

The electromagnetic fields are causing the crabs to 'freeze' in place.

Breakthrough immunotherapy can kill tumors in some terminally ill cancer patients

The clinical benefits are astonishing in some cases.

Strange radio waves picked up from center of Milky Way baffle astronomers

The signals don't match any known source. It could be an entirely new cosmic object.

The infamous Pompeii Vesuvius eruption may have been a bit later than we thought

It was one of the most violent eruptions in human history.

Scientists find potential downside to cesarian

We're still only starting to discover the effects of gut bacteria on human health.

Astronomers find hidden planets in distant radio signals

The magnetic connection of the stars and unseen orbiting planets tipped off the astronomers.

California will soon ban new gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers

It’s part of a wider effort to reduce the state’s emissions.

The surprising similarity between Bitcoin and ancient stone money from a Pacific island

Bitcoin is often called digital gold, but perhaps digital stone money may be more apt.

This hydrogel tablet can purify a liter of water in just one hour

It could save and improve lives.

Eating less animal products linked to better heart health

The evidence supporting plant-based diets grows stronger and stronger.

This small, cheap, and extremely accurate gyroscope could revolutionize navigating

This device could help keep cars on track even without using a GPS.

Scientists are now a step closer to altering traumatic memories

A particular brain protein indicates whether or not a traumatic memory can be changed or forgotten.

Google's MuZero chess AI reached superhuman performance without even knowing the rules

This gives it a surprisingly human-like intuition.

Jeff Bezos bought Twitch for $1 billion. Now, hackers leaked it for free

The entirety of Twitch has now been leaked for free.

Standing on one leg is a sign of good health – and practising is good for you too

Practising standing on one leg has also sorts of benefits, research shows.

Chang’e-5 samples reveal Moon rocks dating back less than 2 billion years – the youngest we’ve seen

A key goal of the Chang'e-5 mission was to find evidence of some of the youngest volcanic eruptions on the Moon.

Machine learning reveals archaeology from up to 5,000 years ago

New technologies are helping us discover old structures.

Rare tardigrade fossil discovered in 16-million-year-old amber

They seem like squishy bears but are actually very tough

In historic first, WHO greenlights world’s first malaria vaccine

Its efficacy is around 30%, but even so, it could save many lives.

The first malaria vaccine is finally here: WHO endorsement received

"This is a historic moment," said WHO chief.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to molecule-making duo

Their research helped develop new drugs and made chemistry greener.

Major oil leak threatens wildlife across California

It already covers 13 square miles and could expand further .

Physicists snap first image of 'ice' purely made of electrons

It's not everyday you see a breakthrough in physics.

Do women feel cold more than men in order to create space between the sexes?

Female bats and birds tend to prefer warmer geographical areas, away from males. Something similar may occur in humans.

Wait, this isn't sushi! It's a blood-sucking sea parasite

Don't sprinkle soy sauce and wasabi on it.

Eating a hot dog could shave 36 minutes off your lifespan

There's some good news: eating a serving of peanuts adds 25 healthy minutes of life.

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