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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.

One Question About Climate, and Barely an Answer at Biden-Trump Debate

In this election cycle, stakes are high for the environment and the scientific community. You wouldn’t know that from the first presidential debate.

Archaeologists unearth 500-year-old skeletons of Inca toddlers with smallpox

These children are South America's earliest known victims of a deadly bone infection caused by the smallpox virus.

SuperAnimal: An AI model that anyone can use to understand animal behavior

Animals can't talk or express their feelings but an AI can help us understand their behavior.

Ghosting isn't as cold-hearted as it seems, say psychologists — but people still hate it

Ghosting may be more complex than it appears.

How dinosaurs' extinction paved the way for grapes and wine

Researchers have discovered that the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago allowed for the proliferation and diversification of grapevines, paving the way for the modern grapes used in today's winemaking.

This tiny desert moss could be key to terraforming Mars

Syntrichia caninervis has a real gift for bouncing back to life.

China opens mega cross-sea passage with bridges, artificial islands, and underground tunnel

The crossing will connect China's most densly populated bay areas, home to over 86 million people.

Classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven was full of heavy metal

Scientists reveal lead toxicity was a key factor in Beethoven's health issues.

Trilobite treasures: exquisite fossils are remarkably well preserved

A team of researchers used CT scans and computer models to image trilobites in unprecedented detail.

Scientists find a faster way to express pi by accident

It's a major breakthrough in both math and physics.

A Nostalgic Trip Through 7 Iconic Windows Games That Defined an Era

From Minesweeper to Halo, these games shaped PC gaming history.

Meet the Inflatable Bike Helmet That Fits in Your Bag

Who's been waiting for a foldable helmet?

This startup is using dead leaves to make paper without cutting trees

The paper products emit nearly 80% less CO2 and use 15 less water than traditional paper.

Food Companies Intentionally Make Their Products Addictive -- And It's Making Us Sick

Foods with unnaturally high levels of sugar and salt keep Americans snacking their way to obesity.

Japan's Olympic athletes will wear outfits designed to block infrared — and the reason is disturbing

Voyeurism is the last thing we want at the Olympics, and Japan's team is taking it very seriously.

Fish and chips on Mars: our research shows how colonists could produce their own food

Future astronauts could actually make food on Mars. Here's how.

The fascinating sex lives of insects

Some of this is outright wild.

Why More Girls Are Experiencing Early Periods and Irregular Cycles Than Ever in the U.S.

Early and irregular periods shouldn't be ignored. They could be a warning signs of something bad in the future.

Ancient Egyptian scribes had deformed joints due to their 'office' jobs

The posture of scribes caused ergonomic hazards, new study finds.

This ancient community in Switzerland might have been egalitarian

Perhaps we may learn a thing or two from these people.

Revolutionary acoustic technology can move and rotate objects using sound waves

The manipulation of objects using light and sound waves has just taken a significant leap forward.

Discovery of six-year-old Neanderthal child with Down syndrome rewrites history of human compassion

It's the oldest known case of Down syndrome.

From Stone Tools To Smartphones: The Genesis Of Cumulative Culture In Human History

It's a key finding for the birth of human civilization.

Major Breakthrough in Perovskite Solar Cells Paves the Way for More Affordable Solar Power

This is big news for the future of solar energy.

These incredible butterflies migrate over the Atlantic

These delicate yet resilient insects have been found to traverse an astonishing distance of over 4,200 kilometers from West Africa to the coast of South America.

Honking lemurs that always stay on beat hint at origin of music

These primates can sing on the beat. Even their calls are rhythmic, hinting at a potential origin story for music in humans.

Jupiter's great red spot might not be the one discovered in the 17th century

Apparently, the Great Red Spot we're seeing now is "very likely" not the same one Cassini saw.

Remote work is going through a shakedown. But is it wise for companies to force employees back to the office?

Companies are now mandating office returns, despite evidence that hybrid schedules maintain productivity and enhance employee satisfaction.

Stars at Milky Way's heart might be 'immortal', drawing energy from dark matter

Stars near the Milky Way's core may employ an exotic reaction involving dark matter to extended their lifetimes virtually indefinitely.

The psychology behind our true crime obsession

True crime captivates us with its blend of curiosity, adrenaline, and justice, though it can also lead to anxiety and distorted perceptions.

ChatGPT discriminates against CVs that imply a disability

We're blindly using AI in more and more fields — but we don't really understand the consequences.

We may soon have a working HIV vaccine

This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.

Sniffing women's tears significantly reduces male aggression

Tears may contain odorless social chemical signals that reduce testosterone and aggression in males.

Are Pets Really Good for Your Health? This Psychologist Isn't Convinced

Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?

Psychedelics May Alleviate Death Anxiety by Shifting Beliefs

New study suggests psychedelics might reduce fear of death through altering metaphysical beliefs.

Neanderthal interbreeding might have made humans more prone to autism

Neanderthal genes from ancient interbreeding may increase our susceptibility to autism.

Anime waifus are helping to build a nuclear fusion reactor

The same company is working on some very different projects.

There are probably microplastics in your penis

No escape from microplastics.

Honeybees can smell lung cancer on your breath

Bees are so good they can not only detect lung cancer but also distinguish between different types.

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