Dwarf planet on the edge of the solar system is soft and squishy, “like a slushie”
Eris has plenty of mysteries left for us to discover.
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This year is shaping up to be the hottest one on record and we’re blowing by climate targets
Some places may be experiencing a cold spell now, but the year as a whole was very hot.
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New theory seeks to unite gravity and quantum mechanics
Scientists propose controversial theory that reconciles Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics, challenging long-held assumptions.
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Oldest mosquito fossil shows males were once bloodsuckers too
Oldest fossil mosquito found in Lebanese amber suggests ancient males also fed on blood, revising our knowledge of mosquito evolution.
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Scientists sequence genomes of over 100 magic mushroom strains to make ‘designer shrooms’
The insights open the way for tailored mental health treatments and advanced cultivation techniques.
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Scientists create healing microbots made of human skin cells
Scientists have developed free-swimming biological robots using human tracheal cells. These tiny machines can heal your body from the inside.
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Farmers should grow flowers alongside other crops. Here’s why
Scientists are using this technique in India to boost the production of moringa, a superfood that can end hunger globally.
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The world’s largest waterfall is actually underwater
Researchers are still figuring out the secrets of the submarine waterfall.
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The cocktail party effect — our stunning ability to filter out words and sounds
It's a noisy world yet we somehow cope in the cocktail party of life.
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Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? The history of a popular and ancient tradition
We love carving pumpkins... but why do we do it?
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12 Facts About the Moon — Decoding the Mysteries of our Lunar Companion
These moon facts will make you see our mesmerizing satellite in a different way.
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The hidden language of computers: how a RISC(y) bet reshaped modern technology
How two computer scientists defied mainstream thinking by simplifying the way computers 'talk' to each other.
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The world’s largest instrument is a 3.5-acre organ made of stone
The Great Stalacpipe Organ transforms stalactites into a vast, natural musical instrument.
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Cigarette butts cost the world $26 billion per year in environmental damage
Researchers call to ban the sale of plastic cigarette filters
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Africa has a terrible air pollution problem. We can’t sweep it under the rug
African cities have one of the worst air quality in the world.
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Dolphins can feel electricity. Here’s how they do it
The cute dimples on a dolphin's mouth are not just for show. They help them detect electric fields released by...
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No brain, no problem. Brittle stars can still learn through experience
Brittle star behaviour is more complex than we thought.
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Could rice husk and newspapers create a new sustainable insulation material?
It could help bring down the environmental impact of the construction sector
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CO2 is getting better at trapping heat the more it builds up in the atmosphere
New research shows that carbon dioxide becomes a stronger greenhouse gas as its levels rise, highlighting the critical need for...
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What your taste in music says about your sense of morality
The music we love may mirror our moral values.
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Microsleeping penguins nap thousands of times a day
It's one of the most extreme examples of how sleep benefits can accumulate incrementally.
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Swiping right but no matches? Why online dating algorithms are about popularity and not compatibility
Online dating is increasingly pay to play.
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Polluted air from rush-hour traffic increases blood pressure — even 24 hours later
We're still only beginning to understand the health risks of air pollution
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