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Is medical MDMA about to become legal? FDA’s upcoming decision could change psychedelic medicine

To move the drugs forward, manufacturers may need to follow the agency’s advice for elevating the quality of evidence.

Mental effort is universally disliked according to major study

People generally find mental exertion highly unpleasant — so props to those who still do it anyway.

Solid knitting: a different spin on 3D printing that can make furniture out of yarn

Meet solid knitting, 3D printing's close cousin that makes sophisticated solid objects out of yarn that are both sustainable and reconfigurable.

Researchers sent human muscle cells to space. They came back older

We need to figure out how to keep astronauts' muscles in tip top shape for longer missions.

Most of the food British teens eat is ultra processed

Consumption of ultra-processed foods was highest in young teenagers and teens from deprived areas.

The Paris Olympics Torch Burns Green -- Why "83 bottles of wine per person" is not that much

Experts calclate the Olympics' impact at 31 beef burgers or 83 bottles of wine per person.

Ancient Scythians made leather out of the skin of their enemies, validating Herodotus' incredible accounts

Scientific evidence confirms the Scythians made artifacts from enemy skin, proving Herodotus' ancient tales true.

Inside the Plan to Freeze and Store Cells From Endangered Species on the Moon As a Lifeboat Against Extinction

Could the Moon be the secret to protecting endangered animals?

Millions of Americans Are Trying Ozempic-like Copies Amid Shortages. Are These Weight Loss Drugs Safe?

Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class of weight loss drugs. […]

Has NASA found evidence of ancient life on Mars? Astrobiologist examines this latest exciting discovery

The find has excited scientists, but other explanations are possible.

Scientists brew Biblical beer using 5,000-year-old yeast salvaged from Israel

Reviving ancient flavors, scientists brew beer using yeast from 3,000-year-old pottery.

This fungus that turns caterpillars into zombies is more expensive than gold. And it might go extinct because of it

Yartsa gunbu, or the 'Viagra of the Himalayas', is more expensive than gold. However, it is facing extinction due to overharvesting.

Is this quirky little rock the oldest known animal carving?

It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but experts say it could be a 130,000-year-old sculpture.

Scientists uncover the physics behind paper cuts. Here are the types of paper most likely to cut you

New research reveals why certain paper is more likely to cause cuts.

Engineers create truly green hydrogen gas using only seawater, soda cans, and caffeine

Most hydrogen is not green, but this one is. Plus, it can be produced on a moving vessel.

European female frogs fake their own death to avoid mating with aggressive males

These amphibian ladies will resort to extreme tactics if that means avoiding pestering males.

Expiring medicine could be yet another problem for long-term space missions

Any long-term mission will require a supply of medicine — but after expiration, medicine can become ineffective or even harmful.

Scientists turn wood into a super-black material that absorbs nearly all light. And it was all by accident

The researchers have developed prototype watches and jewelry using the new super-black wood.

Leading botanists vote to rename hundreds of plant species with racist names

Many have welcomed the decision but radical change is always challenging.

An amazingly well-preserved 3,500-year-old clay tablet from Turkey is a humble shopping list

Archaeologists don't know who wrote it but the rare find is a reminder that writing has always been a tool of convenience.

What's the deal with the purple track at the Paris Olympics? It has a secret ingredient

The colour choice is largely aesthetic but the material used is unique.

Scientists inch closer to forging element 120: the heaviest ever

Massive breakthrough in chemistry may lead to creating the coveted element 120.

Researchers Shatter Fiber-Optic Data Transfer Speed Record At 402 Tbps

It's over six million times faster than the typical UK home brodband.

A simple trick could cut down global food waste by half: Just look at the “cold chains”

Optimizing the global refrigerated supply chain can help us save a lot of food, feed millions of hungry people, and protect our climate.

These circuit boards turn into jelly so that you can recycle them again and again

Printed circuit boards made of a new type of plastic called vitrimer may solve our toxic e-waste problem to a great extent.

Unexpected elements discovered in alchemy lab of one of the fathers of modern astronomy

Scientists still aren't sure what to make of the substances found in the remnants of Tycho Brahe's demolished alchemy lab.

Raccoons are creative problem solvers and show remarkable urban street smarts

Cute, adaptable, and innovative: raccoons have it all figured out.

The Paris Olympics is the most vegetarian-friendly: 60% of options are meat-free

Paris is emphasizing sustainability and fighting the myth that you need meat for athletic performance.

DeepMind AI Matches Top Students in Solving Math Olympiad Problems

DeepMind's AI achieves medal-level performance in the International Mathematical Olympiad

I'm sorry you have to hear this: some leeches jump. They coil their bodies like cobras

Videos show that leeches can jump in pursuit of blood, ending an age-long debate among biologists.

Hospitals are also big carbon emitters. Here's how we can make them more sustainable

We’re living through a climate crisis, but this climate crisis is also turning into a health crisis. Given this link, hospitals are increasingly trying to become more sustainable themselves. The drive to integrate sustainable strategies into hospital management is all the more important because it’s not just about reducing environmental footprints but also about enhancing […]

Does Semaglutide Help With Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Health?

The global obesity epidemic has become a major health crisis, affecting both public health and individual well-being. Since 1975, worldwide obesity has almost tripled, and as of 2022, one in eight individuals is obese — and the problem keeps growing. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted that in the US […]

Arabica coffee production could decrease by 80% by 2050. Can Robusta save our morning coffee?

Study finds Robusta coffee to be a resilient alternative to the climate-threatened Arabica beans.

Mysterious antimatter detected on ISS could be generated by cosmic "fireballs"

Antimatter detected on ISS could hint at unknown physics, new research finds.

Scientists figure out the elephant word for "let's go"

Elephant communication is so much more elaborate than we thought.

Do you flush your toilet with the lid up or down? This study will make you think twice

Flushing sprays countless particles invisible to the naked eye into the air around the toilet. Some of these tiny droplets may be contaminated with pathogens.

This camera transforms you into a stick figure to keep your identity a secret

Now you don't have to risk your privacy while using smart devices.

From Fake Blood to an Inside Job: How Wild Rumors Spread After the Trump Assassination

Did you experience the rush of people expressing conspiracy theories and rumors on social media in the immediate aftermath of the shooting?

Fearsome Komodo Dragons Have Teeth Literally Coated in Iron

Researchers find a unique iron layer keeping Komodo dragons' teeth razor sharp.

Not the Onion: Scientists find Brazilian sharks on cocaine

Researchers have found cocaine in some Pacific sharpnose sharks.

Scientists Learn How a 500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shaped Like a Taco Ate

An ancient shrimplike creature is helping scientists understand how mandibles became so common among animals.

Trees in the Amazon are "running" uphill to escape from climate change

Trees are searching for colder temperatures, with far-reaching consequences for the entire ecosystem.

Octopus and squid pigment could make sunscreen for you and the environment

It's a win-win situation good for your skin and for corals.

Scientists Uncover Genetic Mutation Causing Blindness in Dogs — And Find Way To Eradicate It

A DNA test could eliminate progressive retinal atrophy in dogs altogether.

SpaceX will develop a space capsule to destroy the International Space Station

The ISS will be old enough to retire by the end of this decade. Here's what will happen once it's out of service.

Most Drugs Meant for Astronauts Expire Before Trip to Mars Ends, Scientists Say

Could pharmaceutical shelf lives be a setback for a trip to the Red Planet?

The Central U.S. is Up For a Major Earthquake -- And No One's Really Ready

Scientists don’t know why — or when — the next big one will strike.

Can Men Really Smell When Women Are Fertile? Science Says Myth Busted

Researchers find no compelling evidence that men can detect women's fertility through scent alone.

Scientists Recreate Neanderthal Cooking Methods and the Results Are Eye-Opening

New study reveals how neanderthals' cooking habits could explain missing archaeological evidence.

"New Car Smell" Is A Hidden Health Hazard And Hot Summer Days Make it Worse

Many VOCs released by materials in brand-new cars are silent but potentially dangerous.

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