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UN unveils plan for the world to slash plastic pollution by 80% by 2040

While big changes are needed, they would bring trillions of dollars in benefits

From fragments to full picture: The Titanic's full digital resurrection

It took more than 700,000 pictures from all angles to reconstruct a full-size 3-D model of Titanic.

Soybean protein reduces the level of bad cholesterol -- just like statins

Soy protein may be better for you in more than one way.

How laser technology can reduce Denmark's energy consumption by 10%

The solutions could be useful everywhere.

Sharks are older than Saturn's rings

Saturn's rings are much younger than we thought.

The biggest threat to birds isn't windmills -- it's agriculture

Farming has grown to be a major threat for all wildlife on Earth.

Researchers discover second patient who is genetically resistant to Alzheimer's

This could dramatically change our understanding of the disease.

Scientists use "genetic scissors" to find the first cure for the most common type of mushroom poisoning

The death cap mushroom has finally met its match: a dye used in medical imaging.

Green areas don't always get people to spend less time on their smartphones

Forests can make a difference, urban areas not so much.

A big reason why more Americans aren't buying EVs? Dealers aren't selling them

Two thirds of American car dealers aren't selling EVs. A third wouldn't sell them even if they could.

This funky spider mimics ants to stay safe from predators

These spiders have learned to walk like ants and look like flowers, but can these tricks help them escape their predators?

Your smartwatch may soon alert you if you have an irregular heart rhythm

Smartwatches are turning more and more into medical devices.

A deer tooth pendant carries the DNA of a woman from Eurasia

How did human DNA end up in a deer tooth pendant?

The surprising way hammerhead sharks adapt to extreme environments: they hold their breath

It's an extraordinary and very surprising behavior.

Reducing drinking water contamination will also generate billions in health benefits

Millions in the US still rely on water from utilities with health violations.

New demon shark species with spooky white eyes discovered off Australian coast

The unexpected discovery started in the halls of a dusty museum.

$50 solar-powered balloon records mysterious sounds in the stratosphere

Researchers are baffled by strange sounds of unknown origin in the stratosphere.

Astronomers stumble upon largest explosion in the universe thus far

A supermassive black hole could be blamed for the massive bang.

Scientists unveil the first human 'pangenome': a new frontier in genomics

The human "pangenome" is a full genetic sequence that incorporates genomes from not just one individual, but 47.

Scientists discover solar cell material that could revolutionize medical imaging

We could one day have non-invasive diagnosis thanks to this

UK installs AI-powered cameras on highways to catch and fine littering offenders

The trial ran was launched after complaints from environmental campaigners.

Ancient tooth unlocks secrets of Neanderthal hunter-gatherer lifestyle

They used a technique which laser samples enamel and makes isotope measurements

Mind-boggling methane leaks in Turkmenistan surpass entire carbon emissions of UK

The most infuriating thing about this is that methane leaks aren't all that hard to fix.

Whiff of the future: Face mask lets users smell in virtual reality

Virtual reality just got more immersive with this face mask that lets you smell things in real time.

This snake-like robot will help us explore the depths of icy worlds like Europa

JPL has developed a versatile, autonomous robot for planetary exploration.

These cute, talking robot heads like gossip and could help us understand hearing better

Would you like to host a bunch of talking robot heads at your home. If yes, you must be willing to listen to them because they talk a lot.

Farewell to coal? Experts forecast big drop in new coal-fired power plants

It just doesn't make sense to keep on investing in coal.

Earth’s earliest animals couldn't move but were still picky about where they lived

It's the first example of a habitat-selective creature from the Ediacaran Period.

Ibogaine, a psychedelic used in shamanistic rituals gives rise to new drugs that treat depression and addiction

Two novel drugs that work like ibogaine promise to treat depression and addiction, two overlooked evils that can ruin humanity.

Could rapeseed become edible soon? Scientists remove proteins that make it bitter

Rapeseed cake is only suitable for farm animals, but new research may finally open up its huge protein potential to humans.

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults - a deadly virus on the rise

Along with COVID and the flu, RSV was part of a "tridemic" last winter.

Hate your nose? Neanderthals may be to blame

It’s the second discovery of DNA from ancient human ancestors

Bizarre holes at the bottom of the Atlantic that look 'almost human-made' leave scientists struggling for answers

The mysterious tracks are likely of biological origin, made perhaps by a large aquatic animal that has yet to be discovered.

Best way to catcall a cat: use both voice and gestures

Scientists learn how to be more social with unfamiliar cats.

Four of Uranus' moons may have oceans inside them

The new study could inform how a future mission might investigate Uranus' moons.

James Webb finds staggering debris belt around nearby star

The newly discovered inner gap sheds light on planetary formation in Fomalhaut's system.

New York becomes first US state to ban natural gas in new buildings

It could save a big amount of polluting emissions

Researchers create centipede robots that can save people from earthquake rubble

The more legs a robot has, the better. At least sometimes.

Researchers create the first wooden transistor

Technology is merging two seemingly incompatible worlds: plants and electronics.

Animal and plant trafficking is thriving on the dark web -- particularly for medicinal purposes

But the "light" web is even more problematic.

Scientists find distinct forms of surface water in world’s salt flats

This could help us to better protect the salt flat ecosystems.

Rapid rise in fungal attacks poses severe threat to global food supply

Researchers call for coordinated effort with funders, governments and farmers

The first crewed mission to Mars should be female-only -- for practical reasons

A female crew would require 26% fewer calories, 29% less oxygen, and 18% less water.

Archaeologists find the secret ingredient of Maya lime plasters

It's more than a history mystery. This might pave the way to creating new construction materials.

Using your phone's GPS all the time can impair your spatial memory

Our overreliance on GPS impairs our spatial memory.

New weather satellite offers mind-blowing views of our planet

The level of detail is just impressive.

City allotments (community gardens) are just as productive as farms

A citizen science project was able to harvest 1 kg of insect-pollinated fruit from a one-meter urban garden.

Scientists reintroduce 5,000 Polynesian snails: biggest ‘extinct in the wild’ release ever

It's never easy to reintroduce a species to the wild. But it seems to be working.

Astronomers discover intriguing exoplanet with possible water vapor atmosphere

The James Webb comes through again.

This creepy AI-generated beer commercial is a cautionary psychedelic nightmare

Did someone spike the beer with LSD?

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