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Replacing one in five steaks with mycoprotein can halve deforestation by 2050

It's a very slight change for a huge payoff. It's also quite tasty!

Chewing and tasting as you go is the skill robots need to be better cooks -- and this bot learned to do it

We're one step closer to having auto-chefs worth their salt!

New insight into coral-algae symbiosis aims to help reefs recover from mass bleaching

The results help us better understand why and how algae and corals co-exist.

The good touch: researchers uncover the biological pathways that transmit pleasant touch

It is a dedicated pathway that transmits this sensation specifically.

Honeybees are now the only known species to tell odd and even numbers apart besides humans

The ability is much more surprising given the tiny brains of these insects.

Regular blood donations can help remove toxic 'forever chemicals' from our bodies

Whether this is a viable long-term solution remains to be seen.

Pupil dilation can be used to diagnose aphantasia, the lack of visual imagination

This is one of the first reliable pieces of evidence that people with aphantasia are trying to create mental images, but can't.

The Biden administration will invest $6bn in keeping nuclear reactors operational

The goal is to help us wean off of fossil fuels.

Excessive weight can almost double the risk of developing endometrial cancer -- and we're pinpointing why

A healthy, balanced diet and active lifestyle can help drastically reduce the risk of a womb cancer diagnosis.

For a whole day in March, wind was the second-largest source of electricity in the US

Such a milestone showcases how far wind energy has come from its humble beginnings.

The state of Georgia confirms three cases of avian flu among its bald eagles

While not of high risk to humans, the virus has been making a worrying spread throughout the United States.

The current rate of climate change will see Germany's groundwater levels fall "significantly" by 2100

The findings underscore yet again the importance of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.

Chile is on the brink of rationing water in its capital Santiago after more than one decade of drought

The city's governor believes this is one of the very real effects of climate change.

The Moon's dark spots were caused by a huge asteroid impact billions of years ago -- on the other side

The shock and heat pushed certain minerals all the way through the Moon.

All blue eyes descend from a single common ancestor who lived 10,000 years ago

One big happy family!

The International Space Station docks its first all-private ship and crew

The four crewmembers will be carrying out science experiments on their 8-day space stay.

How dogs use "puppy eyes" to manipulate you -- and it works

This is manipulation I can get behind.

Why did T-rex have short arms? A new hypothesis says "so other T-rex's don't bite them off"

A short hand is better than a bitten one.

Fossil Friday: day-hunting owl fossils perfectly preserved in Tibet

The fossil was preserved in stunningly good condition.

The FBI issues warning of new ransomware targeting Windows XP

The venerable operating system has a new foe.

Subsidizing fruit and vegetables can help fight the obesity epidemic

Such subsidies would yield massive gains in public health and save money on healthcare.

Ancient tools reveal that Neanderthal groups went extinct in waves, replacing one another

These ancient hominids had a complex and complicated pattern of extinction.

Intelligence and life expectancy go hand-in-hand for parrots

These birds live exceptionally long lives for their size. Smarts may be their secret.

New molecule promises nasal spray that can protect against and fight off the coronavirus

The results so far are promising, but only based on mouse studies.

Creative brains employ unique patterns of connectivity, favoring long-distance connections

Some brains are just built different.

Non-hormonal male birth control pill prototype is 99% effective in mice

If everything goes well, it could be commercially available in the next 5 years.

Many birds are laying their eggs earlier than 100 years ago, by almost a full month

Changes in climate are to blame.

The fourth "mass bleaching" event is ongoing in the Great Barrier Reef, says Australian Government

The reef is under immense heat stress due to climate change.

Fossil Friday: explosive fruit found beneath ancient Indian lava flows

The specimen gives us insight into a critical time in the Earth's history.

Coral bleaching is draining reef fishes of their bright colors

Sometimes, natural selection makes us duller.

Petunia flowers guide researchers towards better, tastier cherry flavors

Sometimes, tasty treats lie where you least expect them.

Highschoolers develop a cheap, eco-friendly filter to remove lead from tap water

Such a device may help millions avoid exposure to harmful, heavy metals.

Researchers map how to best use green roofs to make city heat more tolerable

Learning how to best use these will be very important in the hotter climate of the future.

Mandatory water conservation measures loom over South California as the state enters its third year of drought

Officials are calling for people to reduce 15 to 20% of their water use.

The little bottles that could: what are Molotov cocktails, how did they get their name, and what can they do?

These brews are best served hot -- flaming hot.

A process that converts pollution into valuable materials is one step closer to being feasible

With this, we're well on the way to turning smokestacks into stacks of cash.

Belgium postpones plans to phase out nuclear power by 10 years on account of high energy uncertainty

The war in Ukraine is keeping nuclear power running in Belgium.

Electricity bills are skyrocketing around the world -- why?

Due to multiple global factors, energy prices are skyrocketing in many parts of the world, including Europe and the US. Bills are set to rise for all users — domestic, commercial, industrial, and government. Slashes in the supply of oil and natural gas as a result of the Ukraine conflict are a leading cause of […]

Fossil Friday: one of the oldest softshell turtle fossils shows these animals likely emerged in Asia

The fossil was discovered in 1975 in North Dakota alongside a Triceratops.

Experimental archeology shows how hafted tools allowed humans to get a grasp on civilization

This simple advancement still echoes through the ages.

A simple change in manufacturing could usher in longer-lasting thin solar panels

One process designed to improve the efficiency of these panels actually ends up degrading them over time.

The Arctic seafloor is collapsing into sinkholes; thawing permafrost seems to be the cause

For once, human activity seems not to be the main cause -- but we need more data to make sure.

A second booster shot against the coronavirus is being discussed again due to the new BA.2 subvariant

Nothing has been decided yet, but healthcare officials are taking this into consideration.

Fossil Friday: ancient cephalopod is the first of its kind to sport 10 arms

This specimen pushes the history of squids, cuttlefish, and octopi back by over 80 million years.

Proposed NASA funding bill finally gives it the cash it needs for a new lunar lander and Mars mission

Funding -- there's nothing quite like it to help you go to space again.

Thailand's massive floating solar farm lays the foundation for its emission-free future

The project can supply round-the-clock solar and hydro power.

A coat against our troubles: new compound can transform air filters into pathogen-killing machines

It is effective against the coronavirus and a wide range of other disease-causing organisms.

Rat infestation in Washington DC has produced two cases of rare virus infection

Risks of a new epidemic are virtually non-existent, but the public should still take steps to protect themselves.

A better potato: researchers sequence the tuber's entire genome for the first time ever

Potato varieties are notoriously hard to breed -- this research aims to fix that.

Ukraine's invasion could trigger an agricultural crisis. What can be done?

A war somewhere else can impact food supply everywhere.

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