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From Fake Blood to an Inside Job: How Wild Rumors Spread After the Trump Assassination

Did you experience the rush of people expressing conspiracy theories and rumors on social media in the immediate aftermath of the shooting?

Scientists Learn How a 500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shaped Like a Taco Ate

An ancient shrimplike creature is helping scientists understand how mandibles became so common among animals.

Trees in the Amazon are "running" uphill to escape from climate change

Trees are searching for colder temperatures, with far-reaching consequences for the entire ecosystem.

Octopus and squid pigment could make sunscreen for you and the environment

It's a win-win situation good for your skin and for corals.

Scientists Uncover Genetic Mutation Causing Blindness in Dogs — And Find Way To Eradicate It

A DNA test could eliminate progressive retinal atrophy in dogs altogether.

SpaceX will develop a space capsule to destroy the International Space Station

The ISS will be old enough to retire by the end of this decade. Here's what will happen once it's out of service.

Most Drugs Meant for Astronauts Expire Before Trip to Mars Ends, Scientists Say

Could pharmaceutical shelf lives be a setback for a trip to the Red Planet?

The Central U.S. is Up For a Major Earthquake -- And No One's Really Ready

Scientists don’t know why — or when — the next big one will strike.

Can Men Really Smell When Women Are Fertile? Science Says Myth Busted

Researchers find no compelling evidence that men can detect women's fertility through scent alone.

Scientists Recreate Neanderthal Cooking Methods and the Results Are Eye-Opening

New study reveals how neanderthals' cooking habits could explain missing archaeological evidence.

"New Car Smell" Is A Hidden Health Hazard And Hot Summer Days Make it Worse

Many VOCs released by materials in brand-new cars are silent but potentially dangerous.

These small animals steal genes from bacteria to protect themselves against infection

They build their own antibiotics taking parts from bacteria.

Scientists Discover Natural Sugar That Reverses Hair Loss Without Side Effects

It may be just as good as minoxidil minus the nasty side effects.

Scientists discover mysterious "dark oxygen" on ocean floor which could rewrite origin of life

Scientists discover oxygen production in the deep sea, challenging everything we know about ocean life.

China Builds World’s Largest All-Electric Container Ships

Some might call the impact just a drop in the ocean but you have to start somewhere.

Training to failure is good for building muscle but not for strength

You can grow more muscle training close to failure, but strength gains follow a different pattern.

Sneak Peek at Tempest: The Sixth Generation Fighter Jet

UK, Italy, and Japan unveil a new fighter jet concept expected to be operational by 2035 although funding concerns could derail this deadline.

NASA stunned as Curiosity Rover finds sulfur crystals on Mars — "It shouldn't be there"

Curiosity delivers once again.

This cat is a highly-cited researcher — and it's a problem

The cat itself isn't doing anything wrong, obviously. But the fact that the system can be gamed so easily is concerning.

Taylor Swift's concerts are so popular in Europe they're triggering short-term inflation

Although it's likely a temporary effect, it goes to show just how much of an impact Swifties can have.

This air taxi flew 523 miles on liquid hydrogen with no emissions

With water as its only byproduct, this hydrogen-powered air taxi may change domestic air-travel.

White Roofs vs. Green Roofs: Which Keeps Your City Cooler?

Here is why cool roofs are better than green roofs when it comes to reducing outdoor temperature.

11 Extraordinary Sharks That Live in Deep Sea Waters

Forget open water sharks. Some of the most interesting sharks on Earth live near the ocean's floor.

Pompeii’s Double Tragedy: Earthquakes Struck Alongside Volcanic Inferno

Skeletons of people trapped and killed in buildings by earthquakes during the Vesuvius eruption could reveal a better picture of this ancient destruction.

Our brain doesn't perceive time as a clock. Instead, time flows with experiences, study finds

Researchers uncover the brain's unique way of tracking time through experiences.

The Existential Impact of Doomscrolling: What You Need to Know

Researchers reveal the existential dangers of doomscrolling.

AI could make robot warehouses a reality

Special algorithms were able to find solutions to an immensely complex logistics problem.

New tech that converts urine to water could finally ditch astronaut diapers

New system promises to make spacewalks more comfortable.

This scientist took a large dose of psilocybin to see how psychedelics work on the brain

It was all for... science!

High-tech scans unveil the intricacies of 2,000-year-old Roman medical tools

CT scans reveal intricate design of Roman medical instruments used 2,000 years ago.

Low-cost, smartphone-based spectrometer could tell you whether something is good to eat or not

Imagine knowing which berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify. Now, imagine all this, plus the identification and detection of drugs, chemicals, and biological molecules invisible to the human eye — all through a smartphone-based instrument, Phone-based […]

Food in space tastes really bad. Scientists use virtual reality simulation to find out why

VR is more than just video games.

Codex Silenda: The Wooden Book You Have to Solve to Read

Codex Silenda has only five pages but it will take you longer to read them than any other book.

A disturbingly large area of our planet is covered by greenhouses

Researchers used satellites to see how many greenhouses we have in the world.

Italy's Ecomafia: A Major Challenge of Environmental Justice

Considered as one of the sources of income for organised crime, along with drugs, weapons and human trafficking, transnational environmental crimes are rarely brought to justice. Within the European Union, the case of Italy highlights the challenge to prosecute environmental criminals. Could transitional justice could step in and offer solutions ?

Titan's seas look more and more like Earth's — except they're made of methane

The more we look at them, the more intriguing they are.

Siblings of Autistic Children Have a 1 in 5 Chance of Being Autistic Themselves

New study finds 20% chance of autism in siblings of autistic children, confirming earlier research.

Scientists are surprised by the real reason people blush

Researchers explore the connection between self-awareness and blushing.

Scientists make electronics out of wood and paper to tackle e-waste

Greener sensors, circuit boards and other electronic devices are being developed by EU researchers to reduce unsustainably high levels of e-waste.

Earth Had Fresh Water 500 Million Years Earlier Than Thought. What This Means for Origin of Life

Australian crystals hint at fresh water, as well as land rising above Earth’s Hadean ocean.

NASA wants to send a swarm of bumblebee-like flying robots to explore Mars

Scientists are buzzing with excitement over this concept.

ESA's Icy moons mission is about to take an unprecedented shortcut to Jupiter

The Earth is about to be used as a sling.

Tampons may contain arsenic, lead, and other contaminants. Why didn't we look earlier?

Researchers urge producers to check their products more carefully.

The moon has a generous underground cave system that we could (maybe) use for bases

Subsurface lava tunnels are important for our exploration of the moon. Scientists just found a very promising one.

People tend to largely date and marry in their own "league", as far as beauty is concerned

New research shows that people accurately judge their own attractiveness and often partner with those who match their self-view.

Surprising Study Reveals Life on Earth Began Just 400 Million Years After Formation

Research suggests that the universal ancestor of all life on Earth was similar to prokaryotes and had an immune system.

Ancient 1,300-year-old Chinese Tomb Reveals Vibrant Tang Dynasty Everyday Life

Intriguingly, one of the figures shown in the burial murals looks like a "Westerner".

Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 7 people. We may have a new way to deal with it

The method was so far successful in mice. Hopefully, it can be transferred to humans too.

Real-life 'Dune' suit could help astronauts conserve water

If this works, no more space diapers from now on!

The driest hot desert on Earth is in a bloom frenzy. Here's why

The Atacama Desert is usually famous for its scorching temperatures and dryness. Now, it's brimming with flowers.

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