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Venezuela has become the first country to lose all its glaciers

No more "eternal snows" in Venezuela.

Florida's cultured meat ban is dumb. But it can have big consequences

The "global elite" wants everyone to "eat bugs". Or something. Anyway, ban it.

Talking whales? AI reveals a complex language hidden in sperm whale clicks

AI reveals that sperm whale clicks form a complex language, not all that different from human speech

London just built a massive sewage tunnel to clean up its poop problem

The tunnel is large enough to fit three buses side by side.

Researchers spot five new hydrothermal vents that can help us study alien life

Hydrothermal vents are some of the most interesting geological phenomena on the planet.

A strikingly high percentage of mental health problems comes from childhood maltreatment

We knew childhood abuse was a big problem, but the scale of it is striking.

Meet the 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman whose friendly face is sparking a scientific debate

Scientists can’t yet tell how soft tissue overlayed bones, so this reconstruction is inevitably based on artistic licence.

An STD from a fungus turns cicadas into horny zombies 

Being a cicada is never easy. They wait for years to come out of soil — and some are greeted by deadly fungus that turns them into sex-crazed zombies.

Scientists propose warp drive model that doesn't break laws of physics

Warp drives could be possible through new space-time manipulation techniques.

How the first pandemic in history shook the Roman Empire

In his book 'Pox Romana,' Colin Elliott delves into the devastating effects of the Antonine Plague, a pandemic that might have hastened the decline of one of history's greatest empires.

Periodic San Andreas fault earthquake may still be imminent despite period of calm

Although the San Andreas fault hasn't been behaving as usual, it's best not to get complacent.

What happened to all of Venus's water? New study is close to solving mystery

Previous theories don't hold water for some.

Physicists might have just discovered 'glueballs': the particles made entirely of force

Recent experiments might have finally confirmed the existence of glueballs, particles made entirely of gluons.

Hair-thin silk fabric cancels out noise and creates quiet spaces anywhere

MIT researchers have created a silk fabric that can significantly reduce noise using piezoelectric fibers to counteract or block unwanted sounds.

Who is Melinoë (the main character in Hades II) in Greek mythology?

Melinoë is usually regarded as a goddess or nymph that brings nightmares and madness to souls. But her story is complex.

This new vaccine could protect us from all coronaviruses — even those that don't exist yet

Researchers are looking at proactive ways through which we can defend ourselves from viruses.

Cute squirrels gave medieval Britons leprosy. Or was it the other way around?

Genetic analysis clearly shows leprosy went from one species to the other. But the route is unclear.

Study reveals the cognitive superpowers of reading fiction: more than just words

New research shows that reading fiction boosts empathy, verbal skills, and cognitive ability.

NASA wants to build futuristic levitating rail on the moon (and much more)

This is just one of the "sci-fi" projects NASA is working on now.

Navy SEAL donates his brain to science to make a point about veterans' traumatic brain injuries

Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin, tormented by the invisible scars of war, instructed his parents to donate his brain to science, uncovering profound trauma and sparking crucial conversations about military health protocols.

Chernobyl mutant wolves may have evolved resistance to cancer

In the radioactive exclusion zone of Chernobyl the immune systems of wild wolves have undergone striking adaptation.

How to make U.S. STEM degrees more affordable: lessons from abroad

Research highlights financial barriers and potential solutions for STEM students.

Call of the conch: Indigenous Americans use sound to organize communities

The soundscape is so impressive that researchers wonder if the communities were built to match the acoustics.

Weakening magnetic field 590 million years ago could have sparked life's big leap

How a weak geomagnetic field might have surprisingly spurred complex life on Earth.

Sodium-ion hybrid batteries could recharge EVs in seconds

By combining traditional battery and supercapacitor tech, researchers have developed a super 'Frankenstein' battery that combines the best of both worlds.

Nobody knows what's at the bottom of Taam Ja', the world's deepest blue hole

When discovered, TJBH was believed to be only 30 meters deep. However, in reality, it is deeper than the deepest blue holes on Earth.

Drone with solar cells flies on sunshine

Meet Solar Hopper, an autonomous drone that uses 24 perovskite solar cells to recharge. It also looks mighty cool!

Raku's remedy: An orangutan crafted medicine to heal itself -- and it worked

Humans are not the only creatures who make medicine to treat themselves.

Why (some) cicadas only come out once every 17 years

Cicadas have a very unusual lifestyle but it's an efficient strategy.

Researchers are turbo-charging rice to end malnutrition. But there's a catch

Rice is a staple crop for billions of people on Earth. Soon, it may get even better.

Blood sampling device inspired by leeches could make needles obsolete

Innovative blood sampling device mimics leech mechanics for painless, efficient diagnostics.

The UK is trialing a custom-made vaccine against skin cancer

It's the same mRNA technology that was used in coronavirus vaccines.

Human pilots face an AI-controlled jet for the first time in a real-world dogfight

The outcome of the dogfight is classified. But everybody now knows that AI is capable of flying fighter jets.

Scientists breed mouse-rat hybrid brains with neurons from both species

The new research could go on to help those with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.

Urine-powered nanorobots zap bladder tumors and shrink them by 90%

We need all the help we can get in the fight against bladder cancer.

One in eight adults actually love a sour taste, study says

Some people have a special place in their hearts for sour foods, but until now their taste has been ignored — not anymore.

Very rare marsupial mole sighted in Australia. It's so tiny it fits between your fingers

Tiny and living in the desert, this mole is one of the most elusive mammals of Australia.

These scientists want to make white bread as healthy as wholegrain. Here's how

Researchers in the UK are enhancing white bread to be as healthy as wholemeal while maintaining its appeal.

Want to avoid tick bites? Just smell like an ant

We don't pay a lot of attention, but there's a war being fought -- and we may be the lucky benefactors.

Over 90% of polar birds have microplastics inside them

We knew microplastic pollution was a problem, but it's a bigger problem than we thought.

Why can't pandas get it on? The answer may lie in their intestines

New study links panda reproductive issues to specific gut microbes.

Scientists find a way to convert blood types and make them mutually compatible for transfusion

New enzyme technology could transform some blood types into universal donor blood, addressing global blood shortages.

Researchers hijacked bacteria to produce sustainable, meat-like protein

These cyanobacteria can produce protein fibres, taking us a step closer to ideal texture from sustainable lab-grown meat.

Archaeologists uncover luxurious 2,200-year-old tomb of ancient Chinese ruler

The lavish tomb may contain secrets about the last years of the once mighty Chu state.

Routine, repetitive jobs may put you at higher risk of dementia

We're getting better and better at understanding dementia.

T. rex wasn't that smart after all. Its intelligence was more on par with a large crocodile

Previous estimates of T-rex's brain power were vastly overestimated.

Why seeing a female doctor could help you live longer

New study finds women seeing female physicians could receive better care.

This pianist soothes elephants by playing them classical music

Paul Barton used to walk two miles to a village that had a piano. Now, he plays classical music to elephants in Thailand.

Could a simple eye test detect dementia 12 years earlier?

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. Apparently, they're also the window to the brain.

Europe is sitting on a mountain of metal waste. But the EU has a plan to exploit it

Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.

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