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AI is starting to make coffee — and it's really good at it

It's only natural that something like this would happen in Finland.

This butterfly developed from two different species

Your biology book lied to you. Hybrids can create new species.

Sailors rescued from remote island after writing big "HELP" on the beach

It's not just for movies. Writing 'HELP' can really help.

This legendary aboriginal land not only existed — it's an archaeological time capsule

The island was once connected to the Australian mainland.

NYC's latest problem: rat urine and leptospirosis

Local infections had been hovering at around 5 cases per year. Now, there's over 20.

This volcano in Antarctica is spewing out $6,000 worth of gold dust per day — but good luck getting it

Even if you could get there, you're not getting that gold.

The crazy mathematical concept that underlies all your online security: zero knowledge proofs

What if I told you you can prove a statement without revealing anything about that statement itself?

How AI is coming for Wall Street and slashing jobs for analysts

Is the financial job market on the brink of a dystopia?

Humans hid in this lava tube in Saudi Arabia for thousands of years

The site has been known for decades but this is the first proper investigation, and it yielded some notable finds.

Woof Woof, Superbug? Our Pets Could Be Fueling Drug Resistance

It's not just humans and farm animals. Pets have a role to play as well.

The surprising reason why you should be more grateful, according to science

Getting rid of boredom may add new meaning to your life.

Crab spiders cooperate to camouflage themselves as a flower

A male and a female crab spider worked together to mimic a flower.

Four decades of canned fish are helping researchers write salmon history

It's literally history in a can.

Historic court ruling says insufficient climate action violates people's rights

The ruling is binding and unprecedented, and may trickle down to other countries as well.

The oceans are getting so hot it's harming octopus vision

The oceans are becoming one big soup.

Eye implants may soon be used to treat diabetes

Researchers want to use the eye as a base to treat diabetes.

Researchers find the "recipe" for growing new limbs

Regrowing limbs starts with protein — and now, researchers know which protein are necessary.

This poison shooting robot could be the future of agriculture

It identifies weeds and then precisely hits them with poison.

Finally, some good news from the Amazon: Brazil and Colombia reduce deforestation

This goes to show that if politicians really want to, they can protect the rainforests.

Your watch is terrible at counting calories. Thermal cameras may help

The calorie burn estimates on your smartwatch have near 40% error. Thermal cameras may be the solution.

The ancient city of Pompeii will be powered by undercover solar panels that look like terracotta tiles

They look just like the real thing.

Researchers grow futuristic bacteria-based leather that dyes itself

It's plastic-free and vegan — and more sustainable than current alternatives.

Stellar Data Recovery: It's so good I almost committed a privacy breach

Here's why you should never sell your old laptop with your hard drive in it.

Everyone in Japan could be named "Sato" in 500 years, professor warns

Japan has always had its demographic quirks, but this one is something else.

How multispectral cameras can give us sweeter oranges for less money

There's a lot more technology coming to your OJ.

Song lyrics are becoming simpler and more repetitive

Music as a whole is getting sadder and simpler.

Horse archaeology shows London's elite scouted horses from the entire continent

A new site in medieval England shows how different these special breeds were compared to “regular” horses.

Rose essential oil may have a new use as an organic pesticide

Essential oils are used in cosmetics and detergents. They may soon make their way to agriculture.

Geodes: Nature's Hidden Treasures

Have you ever seen a geode?

Scandinavia was born from Greenland — 250 million years earlier than we thought

This helps researchers piece together what was happening in the early days of the planet’s history.

Nonsilicate minerals -- the underdogs of geology

Silicate minerals dominate the Earth's crust -- but nonsilicate minerals play a key role as well.

Poverty is on the decrease worldwide. Is it because of capitalism?

Capitalism has definitely helped, but the relationship between poverty and free markets is far more complex.

This “onion” galaxy in the Hydra constellation tells tales of an ancient collision

The galaxy has several “layers” that astronomers have imaged using a phenomenon called gravitation lensing.

Empathy is a trait that can be learned and "transmitted"

Watching others show empathy can grow on you.

The power of 'healing' crystals: what they can and can't do

Crystals are lifeless masses that don't have any 'energetic' properties. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't own some if you like them.

The properties of minerals: From hardness to luster

Each mineral has its own unique set of properties.

This ancient sea monster is the oldest mega-predatory pliosaur

“Lorrainosaurus was one of the first truly huge pliosaurs."

Bronze Age stilt village had "cozy" houses with insulation, honey venison, and even a recycling bin

"Britain's Pompeii" is revealing suprisingly sophisticated lifestyles.

Alarm is ringing: Do mobile phones really affect sperm quality?

A concerning new study suggests men should pay more attention to how they use their phones.

Google's new flood AI can predict risk even where no data flows

AI can help us take a more proactive stance in disaster preparedness.

Oldest Neolithic boats in the Mediterranean were remarkably advanced

Some 7,700 years ago, these people were using canoes to sail the Mediterranean.

Mathematician who made order from randomness awarded "Nobel of mathematics"

Talagrand's work has been impactful in a number of fields, from physics to AI.

Scientists uncover the internal magnetic compass of ants

The humble ant has a surprising superpower that uses magnetism.

Google's AI is now suggesting new football tactics

Football (or soccer) is about to get a lot more tactical.

Wildlife in lockdown: How nature really reacted during the COVID-19 "Great Pause"

Nature reacted in some predictable ways — but also some counterintuitive ways.

"NIMBY"? Wind turbines don't really affect property values in the US

A popular argument against wind power flies out the window.

Silicate minerals: the building blocks of the Earth

Silicates are by far the most common type of mineral on Earth.

The seven types of crystals -- the stunning geometry that comes from an atomic lattice

Some people say crystals have healing powers, but that's not the type of crystals we're looking at here.

How do minerals form? Everything you need to know

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks and the storytellers of Earth's history. They're the Legos of our planet.

If water worlds exist, what do they really look like?

Hycean planets, or water worlds, are one of the most intriguing types of planets — if they turn out to be real.

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