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Turns out, online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy

Therapy doesn't necessarily require being in the same room.

Spooky "transient" object detected in our galactic neighborhood

We weren't even sure something like this was possible

LED-equipped fishing nets help protect wildlife from unintentional captures

The fish we want to capture aren't turned away by the lights.

Snowfall in the Alps is full of plastics particles

This study says plastic pollution in the air is way worse than we imagined.

Eating meat may have not been decisive trigger in human evolution

While the researchers can't completely discard the theory, it needs more evidence to hold up.

More pressure mounts for US student loan cancellation, while economists advise refinancing

Student loans are big business. Some 43 million Americans currently have student loans, totaling a whopping $1.57 trillion in student loans. Despite President Biden canceling some $2 billion in student loans already, progressives in the Democratic party are increasingly frustrated. This is just a drop in the bucket, they argue, and far more action is […]

Some Martian rocks have a distinct purple coating, and we're not really sure what it is

Red Planet? More like Purple Planet.

Major aquarium vendor to stop selling fish bowls -- they drive fish mad

A leading French aquarium vendor will no longer produce and sell fish bowls due to concerns about animal welfare.

Otters in the UK are heavily exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals'

The findings point to "significant and concerning" pollution of the country's waters.

Liquid water on Mars? Actually, probably not

What researchers thought was water may turn out to be rocks, a new study concludes.

New, fast and high-accuracy test developed for COVID-19 infections

It's as accurate as our current PCR tests or more, but way faster and cheaper.

Stunning satellite observations show Tonga eruption effects in unprecedented detail

Not only ashes, but pressure waves affected the atmosphere as well.

Chimpanzees pass down what they've learned, much like humans

Researchers took a crack at understanding chimpanzee culture -- and ended up with some interesting results.

Scientists identify the specific gene that protects against severe COVID-19

The protective gene was passed onto us by an ancient human species.

Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you?

Our spines don't seem to enjoy this position very much at all.

Archaeologists discover forgotten structures in Peru’s Machu Picchu

Researchers used drones and lasers to take a closer look at the structure.

A brilliant 100-year-old Nikola Tesla invention is just beginning to make sense

The patent never received too much attention, but scientists think it could have modern uses.

Cannabis can make your brain 'slow' even after the high wears off

Cannabis hangovers are a thing.

Startup turns non-recyclable plastic into building blocks

It's challenging the notion of what non-recyclable plastic even means in the first place -- and we like it a lot!

Hackers are increasingly targeting hospitals -- IVs and other devices are at risk

A lot of hospitals still use default passwords and settings.

Corals in the Mediterranean are becoming 'functionally extinct' due to climate change

All around the world, corals are struggling.

Fashion braces are the new trend, but what's their impact on oral health?

Fashion braces -- oral brackets with no therapeutic value -- are trending on social media. But are they worth it?

New AI improves orbit entry for Mars satellites

A new algorithm could change the Mars orbiter game.

Scientists grow human hair on mice to treat baldness

Scientists have reprogrammed human cells to turn into hair follicles, but there is still much work ahead.

Anti-frostbite cream successfully tested on mice

It's still a long way from a pharmacy near you, but the results are promising.

Researchers successfully use viruses to clear years-old, antibiotic-resistant infection

Although it worked, there's still much work to do before it becomes practical.

China builds the world’s first artificial moon

Scientists will use the new moon to aid in future interstellar colonization.

Nuclear reactors need not be dangerous -- just look at molten salt reactors

Molten salt reactors are not your mother's nuclear reactors.

Nocebo effect could cause most COVID-19 vaccine symptoms

Reactions from headaches to fatigue were attributed to the negative version of the placebo effect.

'Kick and kill' approach cures HIV in 40% of mice

This is one of the most exciting results we've had for HIV so far.

WHO chief warns that the pandemic is 'far from over'

Things are not looking up, not really.

This is the most detailed 3D map of the universe

It will help scientists better understand dark energy and the unnerving expansion of the universe.

Extinct megafauna were "engineers" that shaped Central and South American ecosystems

Big animals are important, and they've been important for a long time.

Ozone pollution is causing billions worth of damage to East Asian crops

It's a big problem for one of the agricultural hotspots of the planet.

Eye-tracking can be used to monitor ICU patients and allow them to communicate with doctors

Losing the ability to speak can be hugely traumatic.

Scientists propose cocaine e-cigarettes to curb drug abuse

Meet the crack vape pen.

Solar engineering? Absolutely not, say experts

This should absolutely be off limits.

World's earliest flower fossils might untangle Darwin's 'abominable mystery'

The extremely rare discovery could lead to a rethinking of angiosperm evolution.

Electric knee implants could help millions of arthritis patients

The implants need no external power source to produce electricity.

Masks made of ostrich cells make COVID-19 glow in the dark

Researchers found a way to make the invisible visible.

This guy keeps track of scary AI usages

Some on this list are downright scary.

The lowland tapir faces extinction risk in South America

Population isolation, hunting and highways are the main drivers.

Making diets more sustainable could be easier than we think

All it takes is one small change.

Powerful volcanic eruption and tsunami hits Tonga

There are no reports of injuries or deaths so far, despite severe damage to infrastructure.

Stone toilet in Israel shows that the rich and powerful in antiquity were suffering from parasites

Remember kids: always cook your meat!

Astronauts test handheld 3D printer that makes bandages from their own skin cells

The Bioprint FirstAid Handheld Bioprinter uses viable cells and biological molecules to print tissue structures.

How giant pandas stay chubby solely on a bamboo diet: fattening gut bacteria

Bamboo is far from the most filling food source out there, but healthy bacteria in the panda's gut help them fatten up and prepare for harsh times.

One-third of Americans are “alarmed” about climate change, and over half are at least “concerned”

Public awareness is the first cornerstone of societal action.

Device harvests power from your sweaty fingers even while you sleep

Your fingers can now power small electronics and sensors.

Brain scans could help police detect cannabis impairment in drivers

Distinguishing between THC impairment and simple exposure is an urgent need in light of the recent wave of cannabis legalization.

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