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The story of how plastic was invented, and how it's turned into a big problem

Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.

The European Union wants to regulate the "Wild West" of crypto trading

The move would target money laundering schemes and protect unaware traders.

Chinese Communist Party wants to use an AI algorithm to "read minds" and test the loyalty of its members

The Chinese government is leaving no stone unturned to have complete control on everything and everyone.

Secrets of the sea: Warship and cemetery discovered in lost ancient city in Egypt

The city of Heracleion holds many mysteries that researchers are starting to answer

Researchers develop human-portable lasers to better study the health of glaciers

Anything involving lasers is undeniably cool.

Zero-emissions electric boat-plane could transform sea travel

It's a plane. No, it's a boat. No, it's kind of ... both?

How freezing your poop in stool cryobanks could save you from many deadly and painful diseases

Preserved stool samples could be used to treat diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and bowel disorders.

Google says it will delete abortion clinic visits from users' history -- and it's really sad they have to do this

It's a twisted world when companies move in to protect people's rights from the state, but here we are.

A Nordic diet can make your kids health-conscious right from the beginning

Give your baby this diet if you want him or her to develop healthy eating habits.

These self-healing robot fish can gobble up the microplastics from our seas

Maybe not man but robots can save the world from plastic.

Catnip has an extra effect you probably didn't know about -- and it has to do with cats

Catnip can protect cats against pests, but all the mammals typically care about is having fun with the plant.

Moth wings pave the way toward a less-noisy future by inspiring ultra-thin sound absorbers

Sometimes, copying nature can help us find amazing design ideas.

Scientists develop a nanosensor that can detect harmful pesticides on fruits within five minutes

We are one step closer to having a pesticide free diet.

Cannabis products can really provide relief against chronic pain. But not always, and there are plenty of side effects

While they can help in some cases, you should never ignore the side effects -- and never take anything without consulting a doctor.

Wreck of famous ship of the 17th century discovered off the UK coast

The Gloucester sank in 1682 and it took many years of work to find it.

Researchers develop 'living skin' and graft it onto a robotic finger

Researchers have successfully grown self-healing ‘human-like’ skin on a robotic finger.

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.

New study uncovers obscure and surprising effects of some painkillers on the human body

This could change the way common drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin are prescribed to patients.

So what happens when a robot files for a patent?

Existing laws only allow for humans as creators -- but some are fighting to change this.

Pioneers of self-assembling 2D layers receive Kavli Prize for nanoscience

It's a technology that's already affecting our lives.

The massive, ancient Megalodon shark may have been outcompeted by great whites

Sometimes, being bigger is not better.

Moving uphill to survive climate change is not the best option for hummingbirds

Climate change is forcing humming birds to go to higher altitudes but their bodies don't like it.

These tiny soft robots can monitor complex environments ranging from deserts to the hot lunar surface

They can get the job done just by using heat and light.

AI traffic light system could reduce traffic jams and save cities a lot of money

It seems to work in the virtual world. Can it also work in the real world?

Dolphins wait in queue for rubbing their skin against corals

These lovable and intelligent animals keep on surprising us with their complex behavior.

With new CRISPR method, gene editing in insects becomes piece of cake

Now a single approach could be used to edit genes in 1.5 million insect species.

Heartbeat – the new biometric method of identifying people

Heartbeats could be the next stage of the biometric battle.

Scientists want to make space bricks out of human urine on Mars

Everything we need to build stuff would already be available on Mars.

Algae-powered energy cell can keep a microprocessor running around the clock anywhere with sunlight

This device offers an alternative to batteries or solar panels to power small devices.

Maybe not as good as you think: organic vegetables could be harboring disease-causing bacteria

We're still understanding how different types of agriculture affect the food we eat.

Sweet seagrass is saving oceans and reversing climate change -- but we're killing these gentle habitats

The seagrass rhizosphere is filled with insane amounts of sugar.

Mechanical Turk - the fake chess-playing machine that lacked intelligence but still fooled humans for decades

An 18th century machine called the Mechanical Turk wore a turban and a robe and beat humans in chess for more than 60 years.

Greek god Zeus was also worshipped in Egypt -- this finding proves it

Ruins of the pillars of an ancient Zeus temple are found in Egypt, and guess what they are made of pink granite.

Scientists use tiny molecular robots to transport cargo for the first time

Japanese scientists created a robot army that contains DNA. These fascinating molecular robots soon might get brains too.

Cannabis poisoning cases among pets are on the rise in the US and Canada

If you use cannabis based products, be responsible and make sure they are out of your pet's reach.

Slippery coating prevents frost buildup and gives ice the slip

Every year, companies and municipalities around the globe spend billions on de-icing solutions. These techniques are either short-lived or expensive — so we’ve developed a better and safer one. When winter comes, temperatures plummet across the northern hemisphere. But that doesn’t discourage millions of travelers from boarding a plane to travel the world and celebrate […]

New NASA alloy is 1000 times more durable than what's currently used in spacecraft

A solution that promises better and safer journey for flying into space.

Archaeologists use a radars technique to detect buried boat graves of the Viking era

Some of the high-class Viking people were buried with their ships and boats.

Scientists discover more than 5,500 new virus species in the oceans

Thousands of viruses completely unknown to science.

Researchers create hi-tech, quantum-dot LED light using discarded rice husks

About 100 million tons of rice husk are produced every year. Why not use it to create new things?

This simple five-minute breathing routine improves fitness and exercise tolerance in middle-aged people

If you want to stay active as you age, breathing exercises could be key.

Sweet remedy: Extract from wild blueberries can help heal wounds and repair muscles

An extract from these wild berries can heal our wounds and save a lot of money in the process.

Pushing Moore's law to its absolute limit: Researchers build graphene transistor the size of an atom

We're reaching the limit of what should be possible in transistor miniaturization.

Music boosts mental health the same way meditation and exercise do

Music is great for improving your quality of life, suggests a review that combines 26 studies on music.

Tumble dryers pollute our environment with dangerous microfibers, but there is a solution

Every time you machine dry your clothes, you are actually risking our planet's health.

Korean researchers develop new ultrasonic wireless charging technique that could power medical implants

Implants like pacemakers or drug delivery systems could be charged with a new wireless charging technology.

Police training emphasizing fairness can reduce crime and foster more positive interactions

A new study shows that intensive police training can yield positive rewards in society.

Scientists use old tires to make more durable concrete

Used tires are not biodegradable nor are they easily recyclable. But scientists may have found a useful second life for them.

Smelling the past: researchers reconstruct how ancient societies would have smelled like

Many kingdoms have raised and fallen but a part of their scent remains -- and scientists are looking for ways to experience it..

AI has now reportedly mastered the game of bridge -- and unlike chess AIs, it can also explain itself

After chess, Go, and Starcraft, another classic game meets its match. But the AI hasn't mastered bridge bidding yet.

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