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To snooze or not to snooze? The unexpected benefits of lingering in bed a little longer

Making the most of those extra morning moments might be beneficial, new research suggests.

What caused Mars' most powerful quake? Geologists surprised by what was at fault

This marsquake opens up a can of tectonic worms.

Long-lost ingredients in ancient Egyptian mummification found in 2,500-year-old pottery

Residues from 2,500-year-old ceramic vessels still contain the ingredients used by craftsmen to embalm the dead.

James Webb shows mysterious "sub-Neptune" is probably a water world

This world is the most likely known candidate for being an ocean planet.

Paving the way to the moon: How lasers could build roads on lunar soil

We're inching closer to Moon bases.

Beyond the Storm: Hurricane Ian Boosted Threat of Flesh Eating Bacteria

From Florida to New York, these "flesh-eating" infections are on the rise.

This Finnish child influencer is teaching kids about energy. But there's a catch

Meet Ellen, the influencer who isn't actually real.

Gems in the Sky: James Webb Telescope Discovers Quartz in an Exoplanet's Atmosphere

It's the first time something like this has been discovered.

A new drug shows promise against obesity: 21.1% mean weight loss

A new contender enters the weight loss arena.

Slime after slime: why those biofilms you slip on in rivers are vitally important

Paul McInerney, CSIRO You might have noticed it after sliding on a rock in a Melbourne creek. Or it could have been wading through a Northern Territory waterhole. It’s slime, and our rivers are full of it. That’s a good thing. Wherever there are hard surfaces like snags and rocks in our rivers, you’ll find […]

The Fuzzy Frenzy of Fat Bear Week — and the Furry Winner

She is the fiercest and fattest bear of the Katmai National Park, and she crushed her opponent by over 80,000 votes.

The Mayans mastered water management. What can we learn from them?

Study looks at water reservoirs that were in use for over 1,000 years

Martian caves could be key to colonizing the Red Planet

Mars is bombarded by a ton of radiation. But cave entrances block most of these dangerous rays.

Milanese friar wrote about North America 150 years before Columbus

It's the first written evidence that proves someone outside northern Europe had heard of the new continent before Columbus's 1492 voyage.

The Amazon is not pristine. It probably holds over 10,000 undiscovered earthworks

Study suggests thousands of archaeological sites remain undiscovered

Deepfake videos are already taking over the internet

Deepfake scams are on a rise, and AI scammers are trying their best to blur the delicate boundary between reality and fabricated reality.

MDMA and talk therapy shows tremendous promise against PTSD

The illegal drug is stepping more and more into the medical spotlight.

AI deciphers unopened ancient Roman scroll charred by volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago

The past meets the future as AI deciphers ancient texts destroyed by volcano eruption.

Honeybees may inherit altruism from their mothers

Researchers look at the behavior in worker honey bees and finds some surprises

NASA shares glimpse of recovered bits of asteroid Bennu -- and it’s packed with carbon and water

The materials are currently being examined at a special lab in Texas

Flipping the script: Why coin tosses are never truly 50/50

New study exposes the slight biases in our trusty coin toss.

This researcher doesn't want to travel by plane to reduce his emissions. His university sacked him

He wants to take a ferry instead to avoid the high emissions from flying.

Is climate change coming for our beer next?

Our hops are not safe.

Beautiful image of a horseshoe crab wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The competition showcases some of the most extraordinary images of wildlife

Unveiling Mona Lisa's secrets: X-rays reveal Leonardo's unique paint recipe

Modern science takes a close look at Leonardo's distinct painting technique in "Mona Lisa".

Ancient Viking runestones suggest Bluetooth's mom was a big deal

3D scans reveal Thyra, Harald Bluetooth's mother, as the most commemorated figure on Viking runestones, underscoring women's influence in that era.

Birth rates have dropped around the world in the past two centuries. This started in France — and researchers now know why

It's one of the "big questions in history" — and it may have a lot to do with religion.

A sixth sense of taste? Scientists find new flavor in salty licorice

Recent research from the University of Southern California suggests there might be a new flavor distinct from the traditionally recognized tastes.

In one Japanese city, kids can now send robots to school instead of going themselves

Can this actually make a difference, though?

So apparently, Paris is infested by bedbugs. Or is it?

Paris is probably not the place to be right now.

This new desalination device makes water cheaper than your tap

Desalination systems often incur losses because of salt-clogging. Here is a device that can make desalination more efficient than ever.

These battery-less robots are transformer origami

Minute robots can change shape mid-flight without using any batteries.

Mystery solved? Ancient 'ghost footprints' confirmed as the earliest human presence in Americas

New findings in New Mexico offer the oldest direct evidence of humans in the Americas.

Bumblebees developed a fascinating defense mechanism against Asian hornets

They might not be fast or agile flyers but they have their own unique skills

Your teflon pan is leaking thousands of plastic particles from each crack

We really should pay more attention to our cookware.

Invisible danger: Indoor wood burning raises lung cancer risk for women

Using wood for heating and cooking is more common than we think

AI took a creativity test. It scored better than 99% of humans

AI scored in the top 1% of creative thinkers and this is definitely the weirdest timeline.

A simple approach could be much more effective at identifying bowel cancer

This could not only identify more cases but also reduce the load on strained medical systems.

Some 15,000 years ago in Europe, cannibalism was pretty common

Ritualic cannibalism was surprisingly common in Europe.

Satellite data shows New York City is sinking -- and it's not just because of the skyscrapers

No, it’s not because of the recent flooding.

The world’s first true female car crash dummy is here — and it's a big deal

Car crash tests check a vehicle's safety only for men. Here is how a dummy representing the ladies can make the tests better.

Watch an AI create unique robots in a matter of seconds

The evolved robot has three legs and rear fins.

What Age of Empires teaches us about ant warfare strategies

What happens when scientists use Age of Empires and live ants to test theories about combat and environment?

Why it's so easy to fall asleep on the sofa and then feel wide awake on the bed

It's so tempting to take a nap on the sofa. But that may not be the best idea.

Cannabis doesn't make you more creative — it makes you think you're more creative

If you're smoking to get the creative juices flowing well... that ain't gonna do it.

FCC issues first-ever space littering fine. What this means for the future of satellites

The U.S. fines a TV company for mishandling a satellite, setting a precedent for space debris penalties.

AI translates 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablets into English

A new technology meets old languages.

Fluorescent mammals are much more common than we used to think -- even cats do it

Researchers look at specimens in a museum in Australia to see which ones fluoresced

First baby beaver born in London in 400 years

Centuries ago, London (and the rest of England) was teeming with wildlife. But most of it (including beavers) were hunted down or pushed aside by urbanization. But in recent years, London has been pushing rewilding efforts — and, as part of the efforts, a few beavers were released around the city. Now, scientists note the […]

The Economics of Thirst: Unveiling Jordan's Water Black Market

Can economic models help countries make better water-related decision?

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