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Eunice Foote: the first person to measure the impact of carbon dioxide on climate

Eunice Foote was the first to discover that carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere.

New test maps acidity in the mouth to spot cavities before they form

The test could become a standard procedure when patients visit their dentists for a routine cleaning.

Is information the fifth state of matter? Physicist says there's one way to find out

If true, this could have major implications for physics.

A coat against our troubles: new compound can transform air filters into pathogen-killing machines

It is effective against the coronavirus and a wide range of other disease-causing organisms.

EU wants to reduce Russian energy dependency. Here’s how they plan to do it

The European Commission hopes to cut gas imports from Russia by about two-thirds this year.

UK government allows emergency use of bee-harming pesticide

The neonicotinoid, called thiamethoxam, was banned in 2018 in the European Union. Now, with Brexit, it could come back in the UK.

Rat infestation in Washington DC has produced two cases of rare virus infection

Risks of a new epidemic are virtually non-existent, but the public should still take steps to protect themselves.

Ship of legendary explorer Shackleton found in Antarctica 107 years after it sank

It's the "finest wooden shipwreck I've ever seen," one marine archaeologist commented.

A better potato: researchers sequence the tuber's entire genome for the first time ever

Potato varieties are notoriously hard to breed -- this research aims to fix that.

Russians flock to VPNs to escape internet censorship

As Russian authorities try to control what information comes through, Russian internet users are trying to evade censorship.

COVID-19 seems to affect the brain -- even in mild cases

Scientists found differences in brain scans before and after infection.

Geese may be the first domesticated birds. It first started 7,000 years ago

First there were geese, then came fried chicken.

Can the Ukraine war finally convince Europe to fully embrace renewables?

The war has disrupted the bloc's reliance on Russian natural gas and countries are looking for alternatives.

Scientists discover how genes from our parents may shape our behavior

Genes from the mother may strongly influence decisions made by sons, while dad's genes introduced biases over daughters.

A new Omicron subvariant, 30% more contagious, is starting to sweep the world

Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over.

Russian forces seize control of Europe’s largest nuclear plant

It has six reactors, each generating 950MW, and a total output of 5,700MW

Individual actions can reduce up to 25% of global carbon emissions. Here's how

From eating green to traveling fresh, here are some of the things you can do right now.

The moon has a new crater -- this time, created by a rogue rocket

Astronomers have tracked the rocket for many years, but its origin is still contested

Pig grunts can help us understand their inner emotions

Thousands of recordings parsed by a special algorithm can help us understand pigs' emotions.

Amazon rainforest approaching tipping point of turning into savannah

Over 75% of the Amazon is losing resilience, bringing it closer to a very dangerous threshold.

Ukraine's invasion could trigger an agricultural crisis. What can be done?

A war somewhere else can impact food supply everywhere.

Cold oceans may have helped Megalodon reach gargantuan proportions

Megalodon sharks closer to the equator may have been twice as small as those much higher up in latitude.

Is it "Chicken Kyiv"? Some retailers are changing the name, but not everyone is convinced

"Kiev" is the old Russian name.

Russian authorities go full-censorship, block Facebook, Twitter, and last free media inside the country

The crackdown on free media intensifies in Russia.

Iconic Tyrannosaurus may actually be three distinct species of dinosaur

Besides a lizard king, there may have been an emperor and queen too.

U.S. Army tests its first high-energy laser weapon

The high-power laser weapon is meant to be deployed against drones, as well as rockets, artillery, and mortars.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home

The Kremlin has exerted tight control over news and social media in an effort to control the information Russians receive about the Ukraine war.

Apple carts Crimea as part of Ukraine, halts sale of products and services to Russia

Tech giants continue their crackdown against Russia.

Heat shields, Starburst, and Microswimmers: NASA announces funding for sci-fi projects

These grants fund research into the bleeding edge of space technology.

Can crypto help Russia evade sanctions?

Actually, no.

These hard-bodied robots can reproduce, learn and evolve autonomously

Virtual code has become virtual DNA.

Pandemic restrictions could be linked to 750,000 fewer dengue cases

The insight could help us better manage the disease.

Asian markets are driving sharks to extinction -- but European fishermen are selling them fins

The gruesome practice of shark finning is not addressed enough.

People with ADHD are more likely to be hoarders

People with ADHD were 10 times more likely to exhibit clinically significant hoarding behaviors compared to the general population.

Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia's hackers are embroiled in a war of their own

Anonymous and other hacker groups have also joined the fight to support Ukraine.

Rumble in the concrete jungle: what history teaches us about urban defense

We've learned a lot about how to defend a city from past wars.

The age of the dinosaurs ended in the spring

The Mesozoic came to an abrupt end when a meteor strike ended most of life on Earth. Now, we know it happened in the spring.

Insects could replace both beef and toxic synthetic fertilizers

Roach burgers might be a thing sooner than you think.

Sun's coronal loops could be optical illusions

Coronal loops may not be what they seem.

The world’s largest economies promised a pandemic green recovery. They did not deliver

G20 countries kept business as usual during the pandemic, study shows -- green efforts were underwhelming.

Special malware hit Ukraine just before the Russian invasion. Microsoft identified and mitigated it in 3 hours

War is no longer offline-only

Researchers are already gathering evidence on possible Russian war crimes

The international intelligence community is already gathering evidence and a case is being made.

Stonehenge may be a giant solar calendar whose roots may extend all the way to ancient Egypt

Although the megalithic monument had long been thought to be a calendar, new discoveries may now explain how it exactly worked.

These nanobots powered by magnets can successfully remove water pollutants

They could guide the design of sustainable tech for the removal of pollutants

How one lab greatly reduced its environmental footprint

A lab in Ireland was able to cut emissions and plastic use while saving money.

Europe's much anticipated Mars rover won't launch in 2022 because of war in Ukraine

Russia was a major partner of the ExoMars mission. But due to the war, the European Space Agency will now have to move forward alone.

A lot of plant genes actually come from bacteria. And this may explain the success of early land plants

Even the genes that make us shed tears when cutting onions are bacterial in origin.

Can courses be held inside Minecraft? Two researchers say "yes, and well"

Sometimes, improbable-sounding approaches do bear fruit.

Network scientist publishes incredible visualization of character relationships in The Witcher

It's so pretty!

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.