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The resolution is so fine-tuned, the only blurred thing in the image is the thermal jiggling of the atoms themselves.

The fish absorb up to 99.95% of the light that hits them.

The cute water bears could give scientists hints as to whether or not life can survive interplanetary travel on meteorites.

The monkeys have settled in a thick mangrove forest near an urban airport.

You've guessed it: climate change strikes again.

China is the only country after the U.S. to successfully land a rover on Mars.

The patent never received too much attention, but scientists think it could have modern uses.

It's so big it can hardly fly.

The existence of these extremely rare crystals was thought to be impossible until a few decades ago.

Deaths due to the pressures of working 55 hours per week or more are on the rise, says WHO.

Solid state batteries could finally make electric vehicles truly competitive with conventional cars.

There are about six times more birds than humans on planet Earth.

"It is not an exaggeration to say that long COVID-19 is America's next big health crisis," said concerned scientists.

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The bubbles simultaneously act as a scuba tank and gills to extend time under water.