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Octopus sleep is very similar to that of humans and they may even dream

Study looks at electrical signals octopuses produce in their brain while asleep and awake.

Philosopher outsmarts brain scientist in decades-long consciousness bet

The mystery of consciousness still remains elusive.

AI turns old maps of demolished neighborhoods into 3D digital models

"Ghost neighborhoods" destroyed by highways are given a new lease on life.

This new vaccine can protect farmed crocodiles from West Nile virus

It could be applicable in several crocodile’s species

Birds with a buzz? Hummingbirds drink alcoholic nectar 'cocktails'

Hummingbirds love nectar -- and it's not just for the sugar rush.

This surprising parasite can make ants live at least three times longer

Infected ants don’t work, are cared for and live much longer than usual.

NASA can now recycle almost all astronaut pee and sweat on the International Space Station

It’s a big deal for future space missions

Scientists make stronger rubber that could cut down on microplastic pollution

Car tires release a lot of microplastics, which then end up in ecosystems

Air conditioning Catch22: global heating is driving air conditioning use, which is driving more heating

The problem is especially prevalent in India and Europe.

Scientists train AI to unlock data from millions of plant specimens

The algorithm analyzed the relationship between leaf size and climate

A tribute to Train: How a dog became a conservation icon in Argentina

He's getting his own statue and has become a symbol of conservation.

Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than ever and may lose most of their ice

It's been an overlooked region of glacial melting due to lack of data.

Say goodbye to radiators: paper-thin film turns any wall or furniture into a heater

It's a very efficient way of heating a space.

New Jell-O-like printable electrodes could one day replace metals as electric interfaces

The new material could make medical implants longer-lasting and safe.

Archaeologists find perfectly preserved ancient octagonal 3,000-year-old sword -- it's almost shining

It still looks amazing!

Early Andean societies turned violent because of climate change

Study points to potential competition for limited resources

Ancient Egyptians' worship of Bes might be linked to hallucinogenic use

Researchers find traces of a cocktail they used to drink

New material can soak up record amounts of moisture from the air

It’s made from hydrogel, a naturally absorbent material.

Bumblebees' remarkable sense of smell guides them safely home

They have great vision, but their sense of smell steals the show.

Finger-bending condition traced back to Neanderthal genetic heritage

Researchers have long known the disease was more common in Northern Europeans.

Bowhead whales' can repair their DNA -- and this possibly makes them cancer-resistant

They can live more than 200 years, and this might be why.

Sit down, coal. For the first time, renewables dominate coal in the US

Coal's drop this year has truly been remarkable

Eating colorful fruits and veggies could help you see better -- at least if you're an athlete

Study looks into the benefits of certain plant compounds.

The hot, gross blob: Plastic and seaweed mix could spell trouble

Authorities are warning people to stay away from the blob.

Regular socialization could make dogs live longer and happier

Study sheds light on key social determinants that influence dogs' health.

Taurine supplement slows ageing in animals. Could it work on humans?

Scientists call for major clinical trial

Convenience or culprit? Checkout aisles overflow with unhealthy snacks and drinks

Study calls for healthy checkout policies in both large and small stores.

This extinct human species buried their dead 100,000 years before us

They lived around the time the first humans started to appear in Africa.

Crocodile in Costa Rica gives virgin birth. Could some dinosaurs do it too?

It’s the first known case of "virgin birth" in a crocodilian.

Deadly coral disease is spreading fast, and will likely wipe out 80% of global coral by 2100

Conserving coral reefs is crucial to maintaining the biodiversity of our oceans.

The oldest Greek archaeological site predates modern humans

The findings may explain why Greece has been a hotbed for human civilization.

The Arctic could be ice-free by the 2030s, scientists sound the alarm

This could accelerate global warming even further.

This single group of fungi may help store more than a third of fossil fuel emissions

Mycorrhizal fungi has lived below ground and attached to the roots of plants for 400 million years

Your cutting board might be contaminating your food with microplastics

Microplastics are truly everywhere.

British sharp sense of humor goes back to the Middle Ages

A 15th-century document traces the roots of the famous British humor.

Scientists determine the composition of the earliest Roman perfume. It smells like patchouli

They found a bottle that had been preserved for over 2,000 years.

This new robot chef can recreate recipes just from watching food videos

It’s a big step towards automation of cooking.

Renewable energy is on track to shatter even more records in 2023

China continues to be the leading market, but the EU is moving fast amid the energy crisis.

China is drilling a super deep 10-km hole into Earth’s crust for science

The country has been exploring the deep Earth for many years.

A new space race? China wants astronauts on the moon by 2030

The country has big plans for space exploration.

The healthiest yogurt is almond yogurt -- better than dairy

It might be time to switch yogurts

DeSantis' climate program is an anti-science disaster

He rejects science and even says the weather is politicized.

Ancient toilets provide clues to dysentery outbreaks in Old Testament Jerusalem

Dysentery goes way back to ancient cities, spread around due to trade and wars

This new robotic bee can fly in all directions just like a real bee

It’s the first one capable of doing this

Bizarre climate change theory spread by Joe Rogan goes viral in social media

Climate misinformation continues to be a big problem

Seagulls decide which food is worth stealing by watching humans

They are much more smart than we though

Skyscrapers are taking New York down -- literally

As the city gradually sinks, it also becomes more vulnerable to flooding.

Scientists find a way to tell the sex of chicken eggs early in incubation

It could prevent the culling of billions of male chicks.

Moss could help tackle the climate crisis and improve soils biodiversity

It was about time these small plants got some recognition.

It’s time to pay: Fossil fuel companies owe the world hundreds of billions a year in reparations

The bill is adding up day by day.

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