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What would happen to humans exposed to the vacuum of space without a spacesuit?

You won't explode or boil to death -- not before other more immediate threats kill you.

What is inflation: the purchasing power cookie monster

You might have heard that inflation is related to the price of goods and services, but why does it occur and how does it affect our everyday life?

Hummingbird eyes can detect UV, allowing them to see the world in colors that humans can't even imagine

A fourth color cone type in the hummingbird's eyes allows the birds to see in extra colors tinted in ultraviolet.

Microbiologists are worried by rising bacterial co-infections in COVID-19 patients, as well as the dangers of microbial resistance

Many patients are at risk of dying from bacterial infections acquired in the hospital rather than of the virus itself.

Artificial synapses work together with biological brain cells

The hybrid system forms connections that mimic how learning occurs in the brain.

This ancient crocodile may have run on two legs like an ostrich

Now, that's something you don't see every day.

Scientists force mice into hibernation-like state, open doors for suspended animation in humans

The research suggests that someday it may be possible to induce a suspended animation state in humans.

Scientists discover new phase of liquid crystals, opening the door for novel advanced materials

Newly identified liquid crystals can align their molecules in the same direction when an electric field is applied.

Ancient 13,000-year-old bird figurine is the oldest Chinese 3D work of art

The tiny bone sculpture is the earliest 3D work of art in East Asia.

Two-step gradual release of restrictions is the most optimal strategy for lifting COVID-19 lockdown, scientists say

The risk of a second wave is huge, which is why policy makers need to act with great caution going forward.

Can AI replace newsroom journalists?

AIs that write news are great with numbers, but fail terribly with people. There might hope for us jurnalists after all.

Eye scanner can determine real biological age in humans

Life ticks at a different rate for every individual, and a new device can now measure biological age with ease.

Biomarkers in the blood of COVID-19 patients could predict who is at risk of worse outcomes

Levels of certain proteins in the blood can be used to diagnose COVID-19 disease progression.

COVID-19 will likely become a seasonal disease with peaks in winter

Humidity seems to play an important role in COVID-19 transmission.

What is temperature and what does it truly measure?

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

Can people see the world objectively? A long-standing philosophical question answered by a science experiment

A new study suggests that it's not really possible to separate the world from how it truly is and how it appears.

One-third of Americans applied bleach to food and bare skin, or intentionally ingested or inhaled it during the pandemic

Yet more than 50% said they are very confident they know how to clean and disinfect their homes safely.

Meteorites impacting ancient Earth could have formed the basic ingredients for life

A novel simulation mimicked the conditions of early Earth, finding that meteorites could have seeded the essential building blocks for life.

Astronomers may have found a twin solar system thousands of light-years away

Observations suggest that the exoplanet and its parent star are strikingly similar to Earth and the Sun.

Scientists make synthetic red blood cells that mimic natural properties, and some extra features

The artificial blood cells can carry different payloads such as cancer therapies.

Mars may have had planetary rings billions of years ago -- and might get a new one

A tiny Martian moon suggests Mars may have had planetary rings.

Three times more Americans are now experiencing psychological distress due to the pandemic

Looming fears over contracting disease and economic uncertainty is causing major psychological suffering among American adults.

Scientists engineer squid-like transparent human cells

Sorry -- no invisible humans any time soon, but the applications can be intriguing.

Can exposure to the common cold offer immunity to COVID-19?

There a four coronaviruses known to cause common colds, but can they offer any immunity against SARS-CoV-2?

How close are we to reaching herd immunity for the coronavirus?

Just 3% of the world's population has antibodies for COVID-19 -- woefully short of at least 60% required for herd immunity.

How to stop police violence with evidence-based policy

Sweeping the dirt under the rug won't cut it anymore. Here's what research says about what works and what doesn't to curtail police violence.

New sodium-ion battery performs on par with some lithium-ion batteries

The salty future of energy storage might be upon us.

Do dogs really respond to human cries for help?

"Don't worry, hooman. Fluffy come rescue."

SpaceX makes history, launches its first crew mission to the ISS

It's the first maned launched from US soil since the space shuttle was retired nine years ago.

Coronavirus main risk factor and symptoms ranked by new massive study

Researchers assessed the factors that were most associated with COVID-19 mortality in more than 20,000 hospitalized patients.

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD is more complex than the stereotype of loud, insubordinate, and restless children.

How long are coronavirus patients contagious for?

Studies suggest that the coronavirus stops being infectious around 11 days after the onset of symptoms, even though PCR tests might still return a positive result.

Scientists uncover how cells respond to fasting and promote weight loss

The findings could boost interventions meant to maintain a normal body weight and promote healthy well-being.

Human activity might undo more than 50 billion years of evolution

At least 50 billion years worth of unique evolutionary history is at risk, a new study found.

Orbital 'littering' fee might solve our space junk problem

Space junk is a classic example of the Tragedy of the Commons -- now it's time to take responsability and pay up.

Despite reopening, Americans don't really want to go to restaurants or the gym

A recent poll suggests that many Americans wouldn't want to return to restaurants and gyms even though they might be allowed to.

Why do men have beards? An inquiry from an evolutionary biology perspective

There is limited evidence that beards make men more attractive. Instead, it's likelier that beards signal dominance to other men.

Munch's 'Scream' is fading due to low-quality paint and the breath of art lovers

Humidity from the breath of museum goers have gradually degraded the colors of the famous painting.

Only competition with humans can explain the sudden extinction of Neanderthals, computer model shows

The plot thickens.

Astronomers witness a baby planet being born

The observations further our understanding of how extrasolar planets come into existence.

Motorcycles don't make cities cleaner, they just delay the inevitable

To make cities clearner, urban planers need to make walking and cycling more accessible. Two-wheelers just offer a delay in terms of increases in fuel use and emissions.

'Terminator' rubber tires made from industrial waste can repair themselves on the go

The new rubber material is a 'latent adhesive' that doesn't become sticky unless you add a catalyst.

Native Americans are struggling in the fight against COVID-19

Navajo Nation was already dealing with an under-funded healthcare system even before the pandemic.

Coronavirus saliva droplets can travel up to 6 meters even in very low wind

The often cited "2 meter" (6 feet) physical distancing recommendation may be insufficient in some scenarios.

Researchers are working on an antiviral mask that kills the coronavirus on contact

After some contradictory information about the role of masks in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the consensus is now that face protection can stop coronavirus aerosols from infected people. Researchers at the University of Kentucky want to take things a step further by developing masks that not only block the virus from entering the body — […]

Some lava-like features on Mars are actually ancient mud flows

Frozen Martian mud has been mistaken for lava flows.

Birds in higher latitudes are more adapted to long-distance flight

Researchers analyzed the wing shapes of more than 10,000 species of birds.

Visual cortex implant allows the blind to 'see' letters and other shapes

The scientists exploited a phenomenon commonly known as "seeing stars".

Language skill may matter more for learning how to code than math

Girls tend to have better language abilities on average than boys, yet they might feel intimidated by stereotypes surrounding computer science.

Scientists have new evidence that Earth's inner core may be rotating

It's the strongest evidence yet that Earth's inner core is rotating.

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