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Most of the food British teens eat is ultra processed

Consumption of ultra-processed foods was highest in young teenagers and teens from deprived areas.

Is this quirky little rock the oldest known animal carving?

It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but experts say it could be a 130,000-year-old sculpture.

Expiring medicine could be yet another problem for long-term space missions

Any long-term mission will require a supply of medicine — but after expiration, medicine can become ineffective or even harmful.

Raccoons are creative problem solvers and show remarkable urban street smarts

Cute, adaptable, and innovative: raccoons have it all figured out.

The Paris Olympics is the most vegetarian-friendly: 60% of options are meat-free

Paris is emphasizing sustainability and fighting the myth that you need meat for athletic performance.

Turning off a single protein extends mice's lifespan by 25%

If something similar could be done in humans, it would be massive.

Scientists figure out the elephant word for "let's go"

Elephant communication is so much more elaborate than we thought.

Trees in the Amazon are "running" uphill to escape from climate change

Trees are searching for colder temperatures, with far-reaching consequences for the entire ecosystem.

Octopus and squid pigment could make sunscreen for you and the environment

It's a win-win situation good for your skin and for corals.

These drawings were made by Onfim, a 7-year-old boy in the 13th century

The artifacts tell us a lot about life in medieval times in the area.

These small animals steal genes from bacteria to protect themselves against infection

They build their own antibiotics taking parts from bacteria.

So you think wind turbines are ugly?

Ah, yes, wind turbines are such a blight on the landscape. These oil fields look much prettier.

NASA stunned as Curiosity Rover finds sulfur crystals on Mars — "It shouldn't be there"

Curiosity delivers once again.

This cat is a highly-cited researcher — and it's a problem

The cat itself isn't doing anything wrong, obviously. But the fact that the system can be gamed so easily is concerning.

Taylor Swift's concerts are so popular in Europe they're triggering short-term inflation

Although it's likely a temporary effect, it goes to show just how much of an impact Swifties can have.

AI could make robot warehouses a reality

Special algorithms were able to find solutions to an immensely complex logistics problem.

Low-cost, smartphone-based spectrometer could tell you whether something is good to eat or not

Imagine knowing which berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify. Now, imagine all this, plus the identification and detection of drugs, chemicals, and biological molecules invisible to the human eye — all through a smartphone-based instrument, Phone-based […]

A disturbingly large area of our planet is covered by greenhouses

Researchers used satellites to see how many greenhouses we have in the world.

Supernatural Japanese concepts: from telepathy and fate to memories of past lives

How many of these do you know?

Titan's seas look more and more like Earth's — except they're made of methane

The more we look at them, the more intriguing they are.

ESA's Icy moons mission is about to take an unprecedented shortcut to Jupiter

The Earth is about to be used as a sling.

Tampons may contain arsenic, lead, and other contaminants. Why didn't we look earlier?

Researchers urge producers to check their products more carefully.

The moon has a generous underground cave system that we could (maybe) use for bases

Subsurface lava tunnels are important for our exploration of the moon. Scientists just found a very promising one.

Stunning geological folds at Mount Head in Canada

Geological folds, exemplified by the striking features of Mount Head, offer a window into the dynamic processes that shape our planet.

Beautiful bismuth crystals: why this mineral can look so surreal

Despite its beauty, bismuth is rarely the main attraction. Most commonly, it's a by-product. d

Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 7 people. We may have a new way to deal with it

The method was so far successful in mice. Hopefully, it can be transferred to humans too.

Real-life 'Dune' suit could help astronauts conserve water

If this works, no more space diapers from now on!

The driest hot desert on Earth is in a bloom frenzy. Here's why

The Atacama Desert is usually famous for its scorching temperatures and dryness. Now, it's brimming with flowers.

Meet the world's smallest snowman -- Nanotechnology's microscopic miracle

The snowman was created more than a decade ago.

Watch a sinkhole dramatically opening inside a soccer field in Illinois

Thankfully, no one was around and there were no injuries.

FLiRT and FLuQE, the new COVID variants making the rounds

The tug of war between SARS-CoV-2 and our immune systems continues.

Researchers inject rhino horns with small radioactive doses — to save them

The idea is meant to stop poachers, but not in the way you're probably thinking.

Some people aren't buying Teslas because of Elon Musk's behavior

Some people call them antics, some people call it racism.

Could autism be linked to gut microbes— and can we use poop for diagnosis?

The link between autism and gut organisms seems to be stronger than we thought.

Yes, Hurricane Beryl is also linked with climate change

It's exactly the kind of events experts forecast would happen.

Polar rain auroras: scientists explain this spectacular solar event

An aurora illuminated the entire polar cap during a solar wind lull.

Record heat in California: we're seeing climate change unfold before our eyes

Temperature records are being broken one after another in California.

Great tits have a surprisingly good memory -- and are much smarter than we thought

Blue tits were found to be equally capable of remembering and adapting.

What are thundereggs? The rare, chalcedony-filled rocks

It's one of the most spectacular types of rock out there.

Some mice may owe monogamy to a specialized cell -- and this could be significant for humans

The hormone that may be behind this is also found in humans, but it's not clear what it does.

Researchers find traces of 12,000-year-old Aboriginal ritual carried out for millennia

The same ritual was also described until the 19th century.

Finally, green concrete? New mixture sequesters CO2 while producing strong, durable concrete

New method captures CO2 while enhancing concrete strength.

Trilobite treasures: exquisite fossils are remarkably well preserved

A team of researchers used CT scans and computer models to image trilobites in unprecedented detail.

Japan's Olympic athletes will wear outfits designed to block infrared — and the reason is disturbing

Voyeurism is the last thing we want at the Olympics, and Japan's team is taking it very seriously.

The magnificent beauty of Mount Fuji as seen from space

Space photos of Mount Fuji Mount Fuji stands standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). It’s is Japan’s highest and most iconic peak, as well as a vital part of both natural and spiritual heritage. Its snow-capped summit can be seen from great distances, offering a breathtaking view that has inspired countless works of art and […]

This ancient community in Switzerland might have been egalitarian

Perhaps we may learn a thing or two from these people.

Revolutionary acoustic technology can move and rotate objects using sound waves

The manipulation of objects using light and sound waves has just taken a significant leap forward.

Muzzle flash photography shows the striking power of a modern tank

There's some interesting physics behind it.

These incredible butterflies migrate over the Atlantic

These delicate yet resilient insects have been found to traverse an astonishing distance of over 4,200 kilometers from West Africa to the coast of South America.

Jupiter's great red spot might not be the one discovered in the 17th century

Apparently, the Great Red Spot we're seeing now is "very likely" not the same one Cassini saw.

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