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New ultra-thin night vision filters could one day turn regular glasses into night-vision devices.
A gene can help explain why people who easily trust others have better health.
It was part of a forest that was cleared 150 years ago to make way for farmland. It now stands solitary in the middle of a field.
These 23 words link modern and extinct languages. You would have been understood if you used them 15,000 years ago.
Researchers find giant viruses that may regulate algae growth, potentially reducing ice melt.
Phone cameras are an example of what’s called computational photography. Digital tools built into these cameras can enhance your images in real time.
For patients with Auto-Brewery Syndrome, a simple lunch can result in unintended intoxication
New study reveals the driving evolutionary forces behind giraffes' necks
Archaeologists have finally proven that Romans used black henbane. But how did they use it?
Breast cancer screenings are taking a toll on radiologists. Here is how AI can reduce their workload and help patients.
Your favorite treat is about to become better for you and the planet.
Researchers identify over 800,000 antimicrobial peptides using AI.
We're entering unprecedented territory more and more.
Women exhibit heightened cognitive ability while menstruating, despite feeling worse.
Who knew a Martian meteorite could be so pretty?
Their ancestors adapted to warming seas, but can the current population do the same?
New study reveals how an antibiotic can trap pathogenic bacteria like velcro.
Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.
This is a very exciting result in our fight against cancer.
The lens leverages quantum mechanics to achieve precise focusing.
Recent discoveries push back the arrival of domesticated cats in Europe by thousands of years.
An archaeologist explains his motivations and strategies for appearing on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast with a purveyor of misinformation about the ancient past.
The future of warfare is here and it's absolutely dystopian.
With these headphones, all it takes is a brief glance at the desired speaker to isolate their voice.
Roman society was very violent — and the children drew what they saw.
New evidence is prompting researchers to rethink Homo sapiens’ origin story—and what it means to be human.
This finding offers fresh insights into the formation and evolution of asteroids and other celestial bodies.
Did you know tattooed people have a 21 percent higher chance of developing lymphoma?
Sexual parasitism is wild. Here is how it works for anglerfish.
People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.
Researchers have used a brain implant and AI to decode and communicate the thoughts of a bilingual person who cannot speak, translating brain activity into Spanish and English in real-time.
Research reveals crows' counting abilities match those of young children.
Could this be a gateway to subterranean shelters for future explorers?
The thumbs we normally have are pretty useful. But what if we had another?
Electric cars may be twice as likely to hit pedestrians because they're harder to hear. But it may not just be the cars themselves.
Early humans mastered fire-making, transitioning from using natural fires to intentionally creating and controlling flames.
Treating cancer was beyond the capabilities of physicians from antiquity, but they still tried their best.
Researchers have found the "missing link" required for the technology.
This common idea is actually a load of fizz.
Gliese 12 b has been described as "the nearest, transiting, temperate, Earth-size world located to date".
This opens the door for targeted treatments, including the kind involving zapping the brain.
Even women who have been infertile for years have become pregnant after taking these drugs.
Recycling used cement could dramatically lower the industry's emissions.
A horrendous figure that shows we're facing an exploitation pandemic.
Mirroring the Holy Roman Empire, the EU unites Europe's diverse nations into a powerful, peaceful alliance while maintaining each country's distinct identity.
The proposed hybrid energy system could make Antarctica largely diesel-free while saving money in the long-run.
Cuddling with cows provides a unique and powerful boost to emotional well-being. It's a fresh take on animal-assisted therapy.
Just think of it as a waterfall into oblivion.
New research suggests some stars collapse directly into black holes without an explosion, solving the mystery of disappearing stars.
The technique is thought to have contributed to myths about sea monsters.
