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Fossil Friday: this ancient fish moved to land, didn't like it, and moved back into the sea

While its relatives were colonizing dry land, Qikiqtania wakei stuck to the waters.

These photos of adorable Baikal seals above and beneath the water will cleanse the depressing news cycle

It's a beautiful world that's normally hidden from our eyes.

The UK has some of the least energy-efficient housing in Europe – here’s how to fix this

Poorly constructed housing can seriously affect people’s health and wellbeing. And with the UK having some of the oldest buildings in Europe, that’s a lot of housing not fit for purpose. Almost 2.5 million families in the UK live in poor housing conditions and suffer from fuel poverty. This means they are unable to maintain […]

Researchers from Japan want to make artificial gravity on Mars with "Glass" structures

The 'Glass' building can speed up the process of developing human settlements on other planets by producing Earth-like gravity.

NASA reveals the winners of its 2022 Photographer of the Year competition

It's the fourth year the space agency carries out its annual contest, celebrating photographers who work at the agency

James Webb vs Hubble: a mindblowing side-by-side comparison

James Webb's lens can peer in much greater detail and further back in time than any other telescope in the world.

Fossil Friday: the brains of a tiny, 500-million-years old predator is teaching us about insect and spider evolution

It's an incredible find.

Can this futuristic, driverless tram revitalize abandoned railways?

Would you travel in one of these?

This DALL-E mini AI can create original digital paintings of anything -- so why is it obsessed with women in saris?

Try DALL E mini and you'll be obsessed too.

What we can learn from Klingon and other invented languages

NuqneH! Saluton! A linguistic anthropologist (and creator of the Kryptonian language, among others) studies the people who invent new tongues.

What the science says about abortion rights

Safe and accessible reproductive health is backed by science and doctors. Reducing women's rights doesn't help.

Photographer recreates 100-year-old photo from the Arctic showing the alarming scale of glacier retreat

The differences are mind-boggling.

Colorful urban environments, even in virtual reality, can help city-dwellers' wellbeing

Researchers used virtual reality to test the impact of changes made to urban settings.

Most of the world's refugees are in low and middle-income countries. Should rich countries do more?

The world is yet again experiencing a major refugee crisis, and the world's richest aren't pulling their weight.

What is Afrofuturism? An English professor explains

A cultural movement you should know about.

Fossil Friday: a new species of extinct "bear dog" identified from lower jaw found in France

This was not an animal you'd have liked to meet!

Fossil Friday: fossils of the largest predatory dinosaur ever found in Europe, unearthed on the Isle of Wight

Precious little material has been found of this dino, but what we have points to a huge beast.

Welfare can help cut down crime, yet another study shows

Well-planned programs can discourage crime.

An AI-based voice program did the dialog delivery for Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick

AI is emerging as a useful technology for voice dubbing in films, and looks like even Tom Cruise loves it.

How the foreign stock markets track the dollar and what this means for investors in emerging markets

Finance researchers introduce the "dollar beta" to identify better stock returns in emerging markets.

Manhattanhenge is tonight. Here's what you need to know

Manhattan's rectangular grid creates a beautiful spectacle four times a year.

Fossil Friday: largest ichthyosaur tooth found in the heights of the Swiss Alps

It's safe to say that mountaintops are not the usual place where you'd find marine fossils.

All around the world, women are underrepresented in economics -- especially in the US

Researchers scoured data to see whether women were well represented in economics. They're not.

Pathogens influence building architecture -- the coronavirus will be no exception

From something simple as ensuring air circulation to futuristic designs, building can be our ally in the fight against diseases.

Polar bears move into an abandoned weather station in the Arctic, allowing an eerily beautiful photoshoot

Probably the most interesting polar bear photos you've ever seen.

This fossil may belong to a dinosaur that died on the day of the asteroid impact

It could give us further insights into the asteroid impact that sparked a mass extinction.

Fossil Friday: day-hunting owl fossils perfectly preserved in Tibet

The fossil was preserved in stunningly good condition.

Amateur astronomer takes over 2 million photos to showcase Moon's dance

When art and astronomy meet, the results are always stellar.

Fossil Friday: explosive fruit found beneath ancient Indian lava flows

The specimen gives us insight into a critical time in the Earth's history.

Fossil Friday: one of the oldest softshell turtle fossils shows these animals likely emerged in Asia

The fossil was discovered in 1975 in North Dakota alongside a Triceratops.

How Ukrainians are desperately fighting to protect their cultural heritage amid an invasion

Ukraine's museums, artists and art lovers are fighting hard to protect their country's past, present, and future.

Fossil Friday: ancient cephalopod is the first of its kind to sport 10 arms

This specimen pushes the history of squids, cuttlefish, and octopi back by over 80 million years.

What big companies have withdrawn from Russia?

A strikingly large number of big companies are leaving Russia. Here's who is doing it and why it matters.

Russian electrical vehicle chargers get hacked: "Putin is a dickhead"

EV drivers in Russia were in for a surprise when they tried to charge their cars.

Want to live like a Roman? This historical rowing cruise on the Danube has you covered

A unique adventure wants to recreate the Roman-time experience.

Would you quit social media for $2,700? Consider joining this experiment

Do it... for science!

How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideals Scale: 'The Voltage Effect'

When trying to scale an idea all the way from your head to the world marketplace, you better pay attention to the voltage meter.

Pap tests could one day tell women if they have breast or ovarian cancer

Two studies found genetic-based changes in the cervix that can detect other cancers.

A lot of "sea serpent sightings" could actually be whale boners

Talk about a plot twist.

Black people in the US are more exposed to pollution, regardless of income

Despite progress, important disparities still remain.

Spotify’s response to Rogan-gate falls short of its ethical and editorial obligations

Audio streaming giant Spotify is getting a crash course in the tension between free speech and the need to protect the public from harmful misinformation. The Swedish-founded platform, which has 400 million active users, has faced a hail of criticism over misinformation broadcast on its most popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan, a former […]

Hubble spots three galaxies dancing in epic photo

Hubble may have spotted a very rare phenomenon.

Mortar-filled tennis balls could make structures more resistant to earthquakes

It's a cheap technique that could go a long way.

More pressure mounts for US student loan cancellation, while economists advise refinancing

Student loans are big business. Some 43 million Americans currently have student loans, totaling a whopping $1.57 trillion in student loans. Despite President Biden canceling some $2 billion in student loans already, progressives in the Democratic party are increasingly frustrated. This is just a drop in the bucket, they argue, and far more action is […]

Stunning satellite observations show Tonga eruption effects in unprecedented detail

Not only ashes, but pressure waves affected the atmosphere as well.

An atlas for endangered alphabets could save them from disappearing

You've heard of endangered species, but have you heard of endangered alphabets?

Fossil Friday: largest triceratops skeleton ever found sold at auction in Paris

The auction, although a commercial success, raises questions about whether fossils should be up for sale.

Stealth bomber caught mid-flight by Google Maps photo

Not so stealthy after all, eh?

Pristine 2,300-year-old Scythian woman's boot found in frozen Altai mountains

They don't make them like they used to.

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