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Most powerful laser in U.S. to start operations in 2022

The project will put America back on the laser map.

A climate Nobel: Trio who studied complex climate systems wins Nobel Physics prize

Their work helped explain and predict complex forces of nature

Scientists solve 'untreatable' depression with personalized brain implant, in world first

The experimental neural implant acts like a 'brain pacemaker' to treat depression on a case by case basis.

Duo of scientists wins Nobel Prize for hot sensory findings

Their work helps us an important process in the human body, and could lead to the development of better painkiller.

Moth with the longest tongue of any insect is now a new species

A remarkable insect with a remarkable history.

William Shatner is headed to space

Good news for the captain.

Largest comet ever discovered is heading towards the Sun. Nothing to worry about, though

The mammoth comet's approach will provide astronomers a unique opportunity to study the conditions of the early solar system.

More food is wasted on farms than in restaurants and homes combined

The food that restaurants and consumers waste is also important -- but more loss happens before the food is ever sold.

A daring first: Ocean drone captures video from inside a hurricane

This drone boldly went straight to the eye of the storm.

Archaeologists uncover hidden citadel in ancient Maya city

The Mayans and Teotihuacan may have been closer than we thought.

Fossil Friday: two new spinosaurids have been discovered in the UK

These are only the second and third species of spinosaurids discovered in the UK.

Climate change is making the Earth dimmer, which, in turn, warms up the climate

Our planet is reflecting less sunlight into outer space.

What happens when you take 550 doses of LSD? Well...

There's a recent resurgence of interest for psychedelic drugs, and extreme cases can be very valuable for researchers.

Australia returns control of the world's oldest tropical forest to indigenous First Nations

This was done in the spirit of reconciliation and to promote the conservation of this unique ecosystem.

Mathematicians know how to solve traffic jams -- we just need policymakers to listen

Most traffic jams are unnecessary and can be avoided, a duo of mathematicians claim.

Pfizer begins human trials of an mRNA-based flu vaccine

It's a similar technology to the one behind the compoany's Covid-19 shot.

Ivory-billed woodpecker and other 22 species to be declared extinct in the US

It's the largest group to be considered extinct since the Endangered Species Act was introduced.

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria could make farming possible even in Martian soils

To boldly sow where no man has sown before.

The Science of a Deliciously ‘Meaty,’ 3D Printed Meat-Free Future

“Alternative meat” – made by and for meat-lovers – is “a whole new animal”

Norway bans the sale of non-electric cars by 2025 -- but trends suggest EVs will hit 100% way before that

Non-electric cars are increasingly becoming a rarity in Norway.

Endangered kea parrots can use touchscreen computers -- but they don't know what's real and what's virtual

Who's a clever boy?

Most of UK's fruits and vegetables contain a mixture of pesticides -- but is this a concern?

Watch out for the "dirty dozen".

Youtube to ban all antivax misinformation

Social media giants are finally taking important steps against misinformation.

Machine learning could help predict the next pandemic-inducing virus

One pinch of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

How contagious is Delta? How long are you infectious? Is it more deadly? A quick guide to the latest science

Everything you need to know about the dreaded Delta variant.

Astronaut captures stunning photos of an aurora above Earth

It's the best thing you'll see today.

Plastic and climate crisis are linked -- we shouldn't address one and ignore the other

It’s all part of the same problem, really.

Researchers want to rename destructive moths because of their offensive name

The move is part of a larger effort to cleanse biology of derogatory names -- and no one wants to be associated with a destructive pest.

Researchers finally explain the 'Zen Stone' phenomenon, and how it could affect space explorers

You never know where some niche knowledge can be applied.

Carbon dioxide could be used make fuel -- on Earth and beyond it

This could be a game changer for space travel.

Long-term, they're cheaper: Electric cars can cost 40% less to maintain over their lifetime

If you needed another reason to consider an electric car -- here it is.

Electric cars could make or break the American auto industry's job market. Nearly 75,000 jobs could be lost by 2030 without government investment

The ball is in the US government's court.

Samsung wants to “copy/paste” your brain into a 3D chip

It sounds intriguing, but it's easier said than done.

Influenza vaccine could also help against severe Covid-19 -- but we're not entirely sure why

It's not a huge boost, but it's a significant one.

White matter density in our brains at birth may influence how easily we learn to understand and use language

Nature, as well as nurture, play a part in our ability to learn language.

Funeral truck vaccination ad goes viral, causes uptick in local vaccination rate

A funeral home ad has an unlikely positive effect.

Researchers in Turkey uncover what may be the world's first mosaic

It started a trend all throughout the Mediterranean world.

Cosmic impact could be inspiration behind biblical story of Sodom

Archeologists found traces of a similar event to the one described in the bible.

Political orientation predicts science denial – here’s what that means for getting Americans vaccinated against COVID-19

Politics is playing a big role in the pandemic.

Vaccine-coated, 3D-printed patches may soon replace a syringe near you

No jab, and more efficiency.

Earrings aren't just fashionable. They're also a form of communication.

There's much more to jewelry than meets the eye.

Wind energy can be the puzzle piece that tackles global warming

It won't be enough on its own, though.

WHO tightens air quality guidelines. If we want to save lives, we need to reduce pollution

We just can't allow this to keep happening.

As autumn approaches here’s why we see more spiders in our houses and why wasps are desperate for sugar

Spider’s webs have been used as an indicator of winter weather through the ages, but this is not backed up by research.

How your sewage reflects how wealthy you are

Wastewater from wealthier households showed higher levels of vitamins, citrus, and fiber while poorer communites had higher levels of prescription drugs.

23,000 year-old 'ghost tracks' show humans arrived in the Americas much earlier than thought

A discovery that may rewrite the textbooks.

Migraines affect both actual and perceived sleeping patterns and quality

Although anyone who suffers from migraines knows this to be true, it's important for doctors to know exactly what the effects are.

Inflatable prosthetic hand is controlled by thought alone

It's just a fraction of what similar commercial neuroprosthetics go for.

New Environmental Protection Agency regulations take aim at phasing out hydrofluorocarbons

These common refrigerants, ironically, heat the climate up quite a lot.

Mice can develop neural signs of depression when forced to watch other mice experiencing stress

Such research can make us better understand how depression arises in the brain.

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