Cannabis was used for religious rites in Israel, archeologists find
It’s not only about discovering temples and ancient civilizations. Archeologists can sometimes discoverunexpected surprises, such as the use of cannabis...
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Riot or resistance? How media frames unrest in Minneapolis will shape public’s view of protest
The role of the media is crucial in the ongoing protests.
The Milky Way’s halo might be thousands of times hotter than the sun’s surface
The halo surrounding the Milky Way may be much hotter than originally thought.
GMO eggplants yield 20% more produce and revenue in Bangladesh
Farmers see higher yields thanks to genetically engineered eggplants.
Yes, there is institutional racism in the US — and there’s a ton of science that proves it
Ask every black man and woman in the USA and they're likely to tell you the same thing.
New sodium-ion battery performs on par with some lithium-ion batteries
The salty future of energy storage might be upon us.
Climate change is making marine species migrate towards the poles faster than those on land
Marine species move to the poles six times faster than those on land.
Do dogs really respond to human cries for help?
"Don't worry, hooman. Fluffy come rescue."
Mobile data shows which European countries took lockdown seriously
Anonymized data can show us who stayed more at home -- and this can be useful to devise long-term strategies.
Conservation efforts save endangered Hainan gibbon from the brink of extinction
The primate is making a comeback, with now over 30 gibbons living in the island of Hainan.
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The Citizen’s Guide to Climate Success — a Must-Read for the Current Times
Many people are concerned about our climate and would like to do something. But in between a complex economy, mammoth...
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Outbreaks like the coronavirus will become more common. Here’s how we must prepare
We know that outbreaks like coronavirus will become more common in the future and tackling them is the Apollo programme...
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