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China plans to house astronauts in volcanic caves on the Moon after 2035

Space cavemen seem to be in the works.

Are you actually getting a deal on that 'discounted' item? In 23% of cases, you're actually paying more

The team cautions people to protect themselves from fake discounts.

Onshore algae farms could feed much of the world while reducing the environmental impact

It's a promising new type of farming -- but there are many hurdles in the way.

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives last year in the US alone

The fight against the pandemic isn't over -- but without vaccines, we'd be in a much worse place.

Light and salt crystals could help usher in the next generation of data storage

This 3D optical data storage could allow up to petabyte level of data storage.

Sunlight could turn CO2 into useful, everyday products

A computational model found that UV light can kickstart the reduction of CO2, which can then be converted into useful products like drugs, polymers, and even furniture.

How the humble Sphagnum moss can become our protector against floods

Bio-engineering at its finest.

UK offers new offshore oil and gas licenses despite climate crisis

The move goes against climate commitments and wouldn't lower energy bills

Orcas are caught on camera hunting and killing great white sharks

Killer whales live up to their name -- even great white sharks can't be safe from them.

Stunning 3D view of Cat's Eye Nebula reveals double star system at its heart

A recent high school graduate is responsible for the development of the new 3D model.

Solar is now the cheapest energy in history

And it still has room to get even cheaper.

How dormant bacteria come back to life even after millions of years of 'slumber'

New research found spores can count environmental signals without expending metabolic energy, constantly monitoring for the right time to awaken.

There's a way for Europe to completely wean off Russian gas fast. But it involves turning on coal plants

The EU had been steadily making progress in moving away from coal, but now it seems forced to choose the lesser of two evils.

Go give your dog a pat -- your brain will thank you for it

So, shall we adopt a dog?

Transplanting poop is the new frontier for fighting life-threatening intestinal infections

What was once regarded as a fringe treatment is now proving to be a crucial tool.

Science may finally explain why some of the best ideas come while taking a shower

Mindless tasks and creative thoughts go hand in hand together -- as long as it's at least mildly engaging.

Scientists scramble to find reason for spate of whale deaths in Argentina

At least 15 whales have been found dead in recent days, and micro algae could be to blame

Greenwashing much? Coca-Cola will be the main sponsor of upcoming climate summit

The multinational is a leading plastic polluter, despite recent efforts to tackle the problem

Moon could have formed in mere hours, NASA says

New study finds our Moon could have developed insanely fast.

King Charles, a lifelong environmentalist, told not to attend COP27 climate summit by British Prime Minister

The King has dropped plans to attend the event in person.

New project wants to blend offshore wind energy with seaweed farms

Renewable energy meets bioeconomy.

Chladni figures: the mysterious patterns in ‘The Rings of Power’ title sequence have some serious science behind them

Science meets fantasy.

DeepMind trained gamified AI to find the fastest algorithm for crucial math in computer science. Not long after, the AI beat a 50-year-old record

Researchers converted the problem of finding efficient algorithms into a single-player game.

Ancient pre-Viking arrow among trove of artifacts left behind by melting ice in Norway

The arrow, which shows impressive craftsmanship, dates from the 6th century BC, two hundred years before the Vikings emerged.

Antarctic stations are plagued by sexual harassment – it’s time for things to change

In October 2017, Antarctic science had its own #MeToo moment. Science magazine published a piece on allegations of abuse of female geoscientists in Antarctica – the most remote environment in the world. US geologist Jane Willenbring detailed appalling sexual harassment during periods of Antarctic fieldwork in the 1990s by her Boston University PhD supervisor David […]

The glory: the science behind a rare optical phenomenon

It's time for some glorious science.

How circular use of yard waste can save trees and bring down emissions

Eco-friendly uses for urban tree waste could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in US cities.

Nobel Prize awarded to quantum physicists that studied "spooky action"

Their work expanded our understanding of the universe and paved the way for more secure computers and communications.

European Union votes for a single, common charger for mobile devices

USB type-C will gradually become the standard port for devices in the bloc.

Climate change could turn once picturesque blue lakes into murky green or brown

Rising temperatures are inviting algae blooms that threaten to color once crystal-clear lakes green or brown.

World's whitest paint is now thin enough to coat and cool down cars, trains and planes

The 'whitest white' can reflect up to 98% of incoming light, including ultraviolet frequencies.

Archaeologists find remarkable 2,000-year-old statue of Hercules in Greece

The work of art is beautifully preserved and shows great craftsmanship.

The world's landmass will unite to form a new supercontinent. Meet Amasia

Pangea's successor will take shape some 200 million years in the future.

Europe is going through the “worst ever” bird flu epidemic

Poultry producers are reporting outbreaks all across the continent.

Human-induced climate change made Hurricane Ian worse and it's a taste of what's to come

Hurricanes like Ian will only get worse and worse with climate change.

Water droplets are not wet everywhere, and this may explain how life first formed on Earth

A new study explores how the most basic ingredients of life could form in water when they shouldn't have.

Swedish scientist who sequenced the genome of Neanderthals wins Nobel Prize in Medicine

It's hard to keep track of Svante Pääbo's many groundbreaking contributions to science.

This facial reconstruction shows what a Paleolithic teenage girl looked like more than 30,000 years ago

Scientists originally thought she was male, but a fresh look has revealed some surprises.

Bitcoin's beefy environmental costs are worse than those of gold or red meat production

It can be hard to notice the real-world impact of digital assets – but they can be immense.

Cutting-edge sonar technology helps to discover the wreck of a ship that tried to warn the Titanic of icebergs

The SS Mesaba met its end during World War I at the tip of a German torpedo.

Why the White House wants nutrition labels on the front of packaging -- and why this matters

The Biden administration is keen to pay more attention to the health impacts of food.

Environmental racism and its surprising connection to military bases

Minority neighborhoods often suffer greater environmental problems. In the US, particularly, military bases sometimes play a role in this.

Bionic pancreas automatically delivers insulin to type 1 diabetes patients

The device controls blood sugar better than insulin shots while dramatically improving the patient's quality of life.

Promising malaria vaccine candidate proves its worth in a Phase II trial with over 80% efficacy

We are well on our way towards ending malaria.

Algae-based microrobots can heal life-threatening bacterial pneumonia -- in mice

Medicine is getting more and more sci-fi.

Jaws, the Prequel: Spiny 439-million-year-old shark found in China is world's oldest undisputed jawed fish

The fossils reveal a critical period in the evolution of all vertebrates, including humans.

Radioactive Chernobyl black frogs show evolution in action

Research on Chernobyl frogs has shown that the ionising radiation caused by the accident triggered a process of natural selection among these animals.

Researchers develop scaffold implant that mimics the spinal cord

It might provide relief to millions of people suffering from spinal cord injuries.

Japan's tallest residential building is a "vertical garden city"

Tokyo's new pair of green skyscrapers shows how to live in harmony with nature.

Scientists reconstruct the genome of the common ancestors of all mammals

Researchers reconstructed the genome of a mammalian ancestor using the genomes of 32 living mammals.

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