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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.

People living in Antarctica are developing a new accent

Study shows subtle changes in speech accents among Antarctica's few temporary inhabitants.

Photo project reveals deep bond between the homeless and their pets

A bold photo project highlights the vital role of pets in improving the mental and physical health of people experiencing homelessness.

Pythagoras was wrong. We don't only like Western musical harmonies — there's more to explore

There's a world of music we haven't explored yet.

Liquid metal 3D printing can create new furniture pieces in seconds

Would you buy objects printed with this technique?

British military successfully tests laser weapon that zaps drones mid-air

Laser weapons are no longer limited to movies and cartoons.

Want women to succeed as entrepreneurs? Offer more women mentors

Entrepreneurship comes with its own set of challenges

If a nuclear war happened, seaweed could save the last survivors

Seaweed is rich in nutrients and if everything turns south -- it's something we should consider.

AI ironically completes Keith Haring’s 'Unfinished Painting' — and people hate it

Keith Haring must be turning in his grave.

The pristine Blue river in Greenland actually highlights intensifying climate heating

In the remote, icy expanse of northern Greenland, the onset of spring transforms the landscape into a surreal scene. Meltwater channels, born from rising temperatures, carve through the ice, creating striking, pure blue streams and lakes. These natural phenomena are both mesmerizing and alarming, highlighting the impacts of climate change. Expeditions, like Greenpeace’s in 2009, […]

Picture(s) of the day: Frozen soap bubbles

As it turns out, the humble soap bubble is a brilliant example of physics in action -- particularly when it's frozen.

A mother used her EV to power her son's dialysis machine amid storms and a blackout

Electric vehicles with bidirectional charging can be life-saving, especially in times of power cuts and natural disasters.

Meet Dragon Firefighter: A robot that uses water to fly

The robot spews water from its body, resembling how dragons are depicted spouting fire from their mouths in movies and books.

Meet Dunkleosteus, the prehistoric predator that ruled the seas 358 million years ago

Dunkleosteus looked like a brute, and it probably was one. It thrived during the Devonian Period (also known as the “Age of Fishes”), millions of years before the first dinosaur. This fearsome fish weighing over a ton was among the largest and most formidable animals of its time, earning its place as one of Earth’s […]

Astronauts lost the first tomato grown in space. Now, they found it (after 8 months)

The return of the prodigal tomato.

Over 100 museums have turned their collections into coloring books — and they're free to use

Are you into coloring? I've got some good news for yhou.

Lost letters to French sailors are finally opened after 265 years

The messages were seized by Britain’s Royal Navy during the Seven Years’ War

The Euclid mission will create a monumental map of the Universe across space and time — and it just sent us the first images

Eye candy is just the first step.

A door at a Swedish library was accidentally left open — 446 people came in, borrowed 245 books. Every single one was returned

They say a reader does not steal and a thief does not read. In the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, that's definitely true.

Beyond vampires and ghouls: 8 lesser-known ghastly monsters that are perfect for Halloween

This Halloween, why stick to the familiar? These haunting entities from around the world offer fresh fodder for your nightmares.

Art's oldest secret? How a 1455 painting unveiled a Stone Age mystery

Is this an artifact, a weapon, or just some random stuff that Jean Fouquet added to his work to grab your attention?

Unveiling Mona Lisa's secrets: X-rays reveal Leonardo's unique paint recipe

Modern science takes a close look at Leonardo's distinct painting technique in "Mona Lisa".

Birth rates have dropped around the world in the past two centuries. This started in France — and researchers now know why

It's one of the "big questions in history" — and it may have a lot to do with religion.

The world’s first true female car crash dummy is here — and it's a big deal

Car crash tests check a vehicle's safety only for men. Here is how a dummy representing the ladies can make the tests better.

The Economics of Thirst: Unveiling Jordan's Water Black Market

Can economic models help countries make better water-related decision?

The stunning archaeology uncovered by a railway project in Britain

From carved figurines to coins, skeletons, and even entire settlements, the railway has opened up a new golden age of archaeology.

The story of Janus, the two-headed tortoise who can't fit inside his own shell

Surviving with two heads and two hearts is not child's play.

Extreme weather events make forced child marriages more likely

The numbers may grow as climate change increases extreme weather events.

Zombie-ant fungi and dinosaur embryos: spectacular winning photos from nature competition

The competition celebrates the beauty of nature, but also it's fragility.

Do you believe your job is pointless? You're definitely not alone

Do some jobs contribute nothing to society? Many people seem to think so.

From pixels to profits: what video games teach us about economics

Video games can teach us a lot about economic decision-making in real life.

I watched Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in Ukraine: his Greek tragedy is our reality

Nolan's new movie resonates with many.

How the Soviets stole nuclear secrets and targeted Oppenheimer, the ‘father of the atomic bomb’

The new movie gets a lot of things right, and many of its issues are prevalent to this day.

Immigration doesn’t drive up crime rates and this study proves it

It’s the most extensive evidence to date that breaks this myth about immigrants.

The beautiful octopus chromolithography of Jean Baptiste Vérany

It was groundbreaking work.

Robot conductor makes stellar debut in South Korea

Orchestras are not just for humans anymore.

Two-faced thermal cloak protects cars from heat and cold. No electricity required

This cloak is not invisible but it will keep your car cool in summers and warm in winters, doesn't that sound like magic.

Decision biases don't explain why the poor are poor and the rich are rich

The study debunks the idea that economic success is solely due to better decision-making

Over 100 years ago, this telephone tower in Stockholm connected 5,000 telephone lines

Rare historical photos of a mind-bending telephone line hub.

This creepy AI-generated beer commercial is a cautionary psychedelic nightmare

Did someone spike the beer with LSD?

This award-winning photography was made by AI. Its creator says we need to talk about it

The photo was meant to stir up a debate -- and that it did.

Human smugglers are now using TikTok to advertise their services

TikTok said it removed 82% of these videos on its own -- but what about the rest?

Giving pawse to wrongdoers: neighborhoods with more dogs experience less crime

Dogs, as well as dog-walking, make it hard for crime to happen.

How 3D printing is transforming architecture

Not since the adoption of the steel frame has there been a development with as much potential to transform the way buildings are conceived and constructed.

Viking, Samurai, or medieval knight? AI reimagines Spider-Man in stunning images

Which one is your favorite?

Students make $10,000 satellite with a 3-D printed drag sail that won’t leave any space junk

The satellites demonstrate a super low-cost solution for preventing space debris.

Renaissance tracksuits? Image-generating AI shows striking fashion sense

AI is reinventing fashion now.

Watch this robot 3D print yummy cheesecakes

We're closer than ever to witnessing a 3D food printing revolution. These cheesecakes are a delicious proof of what's coming.

It's settled: Minimum wage hikes don't kill jobs

It may sound counterintuitive, but higher wages don't affect employment due to sector-wide market forces.

Bake Roman bread with this 2,000-year-old ancient recipe

In AD 79, a baker prepared a loaf in the Roman city of Pompeii.