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Researchers build ChatGPT-powered robot arm that costs $120

ChatGPT is leaking into the physical world.

More than 10 million fish devoured in just a few hours. It's the world's largest predation event

Sonic imaging revealed millions of fish killed in epic feeding frenzy.

The Mysterious 'King Arthur’s Hall' is 4,000 years older than believed

The site may have been a prehistoric gathering site rather than a medieval pen.

New Liquid Metal Tech Outperforms Existing Solutions by 72%

This new material promises to cut data center cooling costs and emissions.

Do We Distrust People Because They're Poor? This Study Suggests So

It's a prevalent stereotype all over the world.

Neuroscientist teaches rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life

Equipped with a rodent version of a Cybertruck, these driving rats reveal that positive experiences may sculpt the brain just as powerfully as stressful ones.

Microplastics May Now Be Messing with Our Weather and Climate. Here’s What That Means

Researchers reveal microplastics can influence cloud formation, potentially affecting weather and climate systems

Massive exploding methane craters are tearing Siberia apart and scientists finally know why

Scientists uncover the mechanics behind Siberia's explosive craters as warming drives methane release.

Traditional clothing worn by millions of women in India may be increasing the risk of cancer

A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.

Elephants Use Water Hoses with Impressive Skill —and Even Sabotage Each Other

Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using it.

Cannabis may help you sleep better. But there's a catch

For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.

The incredible fishes that wander oceans with a transparent head

They're some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean.

We're cooked on climate: 2024 virtually certain to be the hottest year on record

With all the stuff happening in the world right now, it’s easy to get distracted or simply forget that climate change is a thing. But just because we forget doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Researchers at the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) have found that the year so far has been so hot […]

Baseball's "rubbing mud" actually works — and science shows how

“It spreads like a skin cream and grips like sandpaper,” says

What a Trump Second Term Could Mean for America’s Science

As Trump re-enters office, health experts and scientists warn of new risks.

Cat "Making Biscuits" on Ancient Jug Leaves 1,200-Year-Old Paw Print

Cats — putting their paws where they're not supposed to since ancient times.

Growing crops in the dark with "electro-agriculture" can revolutionize food production and free up over 90 percent of farmlands

In the future, photosynthesis could be replaced with electro-agriculture, a process that is four times more efficient and may do wonders for food security.

How Internet Slang Has Become Part of Everyday Language

From "LOL" to "FOMO," online lingo is shaping how we communicate.

Back in the gym after a long break? Don't worry about losing your gains. You have muscle memory

Even after a 10-week break, muscle strength rebounds surprisingly fast.

NASA beamed back a laser message from half a billion kilometers away 100 times faster than using radio waves

NASA’s new laser technology brings deep space communication closer to broadband speeds.

New Satellite Index Tracks Coastal Plastic Pollution with Pinpoint Precision

New satellite tool pinpoints plastic pollution on beaches.

The world's first wooden satellite was launched into space

The satellite is made from magnolia wood, which was historically used for samurai sheaths.

New Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Grips Slippery Objects With Ease Even Underwater

Whether you want to hold onto rough or soft jelly-like surfaces, this adhesive has got your back.

Did Michelangelo Secretly Paint a Woman with Breast Cancer in the Sistine Chapel?

A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.

These 5,000-year-old seals might have paved the way for the invention of writing (and the birth of history)

Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.

Cutting Beef Production by Just 13% Could Absorb Billions of Tons of CO2

A relatively small shift from grazing land to forest could make a huge difference in our climate fight.

Did China just copy SpaceX's Starship?

China's redesigned Long March 9 rocket signals a shift toward reusable, Starship-like spacecraft.

Could Spraying Diamonds into the Sky Be the Key to Cooling the Planet?

Nothing is more precious than our planet, and we must cool it fast. Scientists say this can be done by decorating the sky with diamonds.

How do astronauts vote in the US election from space?

Everyone can express their vote, even if they're not on the planet.

Scientists bioengineer mussel-inspired bacteria that sticks to and break down plastic waste

The modified bacteria clings 400 times better to plastic than normal bacteria.

Neanderthals and early humans started burying their dead at the same time — and it may be more about competition than honoring the dead

Researchers propose a stunning new theory for why Neanderthals and humans started to bury their dead at the same time.

How Missed Warnings and Incompetence Brought Down Arecibo’s Iconic Telescope

The fall of the radio telescope was the result of many overlooked warning signs.

Bison in Canada uncover 1,000-year-old sacred petroglyphs carved by Indigenous people

The accidental discovery occurred just months after the bison were reintroduced in the area.

MIT Scientists Use Quantum Physics to Protect Sensitive Data in AI Models

Researchers use quantum mechanics to protect data in deep-learning computations.

For the first time in recorded history (130 years) Mount Fuji is snowless in November

Mount Fuji is just one of the many important landmarks affected by climate change.

Fast fashion company replaces models with AI and brags about it

The clothes they are "wearing" are real. But everything else is very, very fake.

Humans should be better at voting than monkeys. But are we, really?

When you step into the voting booth, you might think you're making a rational choice. But what if I told you that part of your brain is just doing monkey things?

Counseling intervention may help prevent heart attacks, say researchers

New study shows counseling intervention can reduce cardiovascular events in PAD patients.

AI Finds Trump’s “Simple and Divisive” Language Is Unique Among Past U.S. Presidents

When Donald Trump steps up to a microphone, his words often make waves. Whether delivering a State of the Union address or sparring in a debate, his style is unmistakably his own. But what exactly sets him apart? A new study published in PNAS Nexus delves into this question, harnessing the power of machine learning […]

Uranus' moon Miranda may also have an ocean of hidden water

Miranda, Uranus’s smallest moon, may be hiding an exciting secret.

Meet the “Flying Spaghetti Monster” Living 10,000 Feet Beneath the Ocean’s Surface

Underwater robots find over 20 new species in the "twilight zone" of the Pacific Ocean.

Scientists Reconstruct The Face of a 400-year-old Polish 'Vampire'

In northern Poland, DNA and artistry revive a young woman's face, centuries after her death.

Voyager 1 forced to turn to vintage transmitter to call home from 15 billion miles away

Back-up plans can be timeless.

The First 1,000 Days: Limiting Sugar Before Age Two Reduces Lifelong Diabetes and Hypertension Risk

Looking at sugar rationing during WWII has revealed some real benefits to that low sugar diet in infants.

Candy scientist reveals the surprisingly complex science behind the Snickers bar

The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.

Nearly all fish in the US are still contaminated by mercury. Here's what you need to know

Researchers have been sounding the alarm for years, but the US still has a big mercury pollution problem.

The Surprising Sleep of Sperm Whales: Vertical Naps in the Ocean Deep

If you think it's tough to sleep on land, try sleeping in the sea.

Scientists Reveal Our Galaxy’s Black Hole May Be More Twisted Than It Looks At First Glance

Japanese scientists argue that the Milky Way's black hole is shaped like an elongated oval rather than like a "doughnut."

Millions of Americans are falling for AI-generated content on Facebook

With the 2024 U.S. election on the horizon, AI-generated content is flooding social media, blurring the lines between authentic and synthetic content.

After the pandemic, Americans are experiencing one major lifestyle shift

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its effects linger in ways that reshape daily life.

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