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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".

People are falling in love with AI-powered romantic chatbots. What this says about the future of relationships

AI-powered chatbots with romantic and sexual roleplay features are growing in popularity.

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.

Meet the world's smallest snowman -- Nanotechnology's microscopic miracle

The snowman was created more than a decade ago.

'Night Owls' Outsmart 'Early Birds', Study Shows

Preference for evening activity is linked to higher cognitive performance, researchers find.

Two lion brothers make record-breaking swim across predator-infested waters

Jacob and Tibu bravely crossed waters filled with crocs and hippos in order to secure a mate.

Bill Gates-backed startup makes 'butter' out of water and carbon dioxide

To make this alternative butter, you don't need land, livestock, or crops.

Watch a sinkhole dramatically opening inside a soccer field in Illinois

Thankfully, no one was around and there were no injuries.

Tiny fern has the world's largest genome. It contains 50 times more genetic information than humans

The New Caledonian fern's genome is 50 times larger than the human genome.

FLiRT and FLuQE, the new COVID variants making the rounds

The tug of war between SARS-CoV-2 and our immune systems continues.

Who is César Lattes? Google celebrates Brazilian physicist with doodle

The Braziliant researcher would have celebrated his 100th birthday today.

Japanese Scientists Pull Tiniest Cart and Ferris Wheel With Microscopic Workhorses

Researchers at the University of Tokyo harness algae cells to drive micromachines.

China is building twice more wind and solar than the rest of the world combined

China's push puts the global goal to triple renewable capacity by the end of 2030 "well within reach".

This invisible mask removes 99.8% of germs from the air

Respiratory diseases are on the rise among industrial workers, and regular masks just don't cut it.

Researchers inject rhino horns with small radioactive doses — to save them

The idea is meant to stop poachers, but not in the way you're probably thinking.

Man sneezes so hard his guts come out. Baffled doctors manage to save him

A man's violent sneeze caused his intestines to protrude through a surgical site, leading to an emergency operation.

Some people aren't buying Teslas because of Elon Musk's behavior

Some people call them antics, some people call it racism.

Florida tree cactus is the first extinction victim of rising seas in the United States

The Key Largo tree cactus succumbs to climate change. More are surely to come, scientists warn.

Women are more likely to make derogatory comments about rivals with larger breasts

New research explores the role of breast size in female intrasexual competition.

How The Perverse Incentives of Academic Publishing Are Hurting Science

Scientists who spend time peer-reviewing manuscripts don’t get rewarded for their efforts. It’s time to change that.

Time ticks slightly faster on the Moon by 57 microseconds. Here's why this is a big deal

The success of the upcoming manned Artemis missions to the Moon hinge on perfect syncronization between time-keeping instruments.

Could autism be linked to gut microbes— and can we use poop for diagnosis?

The link between autism and gut organisms seems to be stronger than we thought.

Yes, Hurricane Beryl is also linked with climate change

It's exactly the kind of events experts forecast would happen.

Oddball icy exoplanet could be the best place to look for alien life

The data suggests the exoplanet's mass might be made of 10% to 20% liquid water.

Discovering new anti-aging secrets from the world's longest-living vertebrate

Greenland sharks could hold the secret to better cardiovascular health.

Scientists turn white fat cells into calorie-burning fats that could transform weight loss

A key protein is responsible for converting cells that normally store fat into calorie-burning cells. This could be a new mechanism for weight-loss drugs.

Polar rain auroras: scientists explain this spectacular solar event

An aurora illuminated the entire polar cap during a solar wind lull.

This map shows what your city's climate will be like in 2080

New York City's climate will feel like today's northern Mississippi.

How Prague Zoo saved Earth’s last wild horses from extinction

For the first time in 200 years, Kazakhstan witnesses the return of Przewalski's horse.

Scientists create infinitely complex mazes inspired by chess to tackle global challenges

Researchers leverage the Knight's moves from chess to create intricate mazes with potential industrial applications.

Record heat in California: we're seeing climate change unfold before our eyes

Temperature records are being broken one after another in California.

Great tits have a surprisingly good memory -- and are much smarter than we thought

Blue tits were found to be equally capable of remembering and adapting.

This is what the first dinosaur eggs probably looked like

New study shows early dinosaurs like laid leathery eggs, reshaping our understanding of prehistoric life and reproduction.

How the humble eyed needle allowed humans to invent fashion more than 40,000 years ago

A technological shift from bone awls to threaded needles may have paved the way for fashion (and also the first underwear).

Penis cancer rates are increasing: Here's what you need to know

Men are often embarrassed or in denial about penis cancer and so only seek treatment at a late stage.

How was popcorn discovered? Archaeologist traces its history back to the Americas thousands of years ago

How was popcorn discovered? An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago.

Melodies in chart-topping music have become blatantly less complex

Researchers find modern chart-topping music has simpler melodies compared to past hits.

Why are some cats aggressive scratchers? Blame your ragged couch on stress

Cats always seem to have an itch. But when they go overboard, it's time to pay attention to your surroundings.

Why the Dutch are the tallest people on Earth

he average Dutch man is 9% taller today than 200 years ago, but today’s Dutch children are shorter than their parents.

LEGO space bricks made out of meteorites could pave the way for moon bases

ESA partnered with LEGO to make 3D-printed 'space bricks' that inspire next-gen space engineers.

Hippos can run so fast that they're airborne for fractions of a second

You wouldn't believe it looking at their stubby frame.

The Sonoran Desert Toad's Psychedelic Secrets Could Be The Mental Health Breakthrough We've Been Waiting For

The compound stands out for its quick and potent psychedelic effects. Can lab formulations help improve mental health?

Astronomers decypher 2,000-year-old ancient Greek computer with the help of gravitational waves science

The oldest computer in the world is revealing its secrets.

Florida Carpenter Ants Perform Life-Saving Amputations on Injured Nest Mates

The only medical system that rivals this behavior would be the human one, scientists say.

Some mice may owe monogamy to a specialized cell -- and this could be significant for humans

The hormone that may be behind this is also found in humans, but it's not clear what it does.

Researchers find traces of 12,000-year-old Aboriginal ritual carried out for millennia

The same ritual was also described until the 19th century.

Big Banks Break Their Climate Promises by Propping Up Big Meat

Massive industrial livestock financing sabotages major U.S. banks’ climate goals.

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