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Most human pathogenic diseases will be worse because of climate change

Climate change is aggravating illnesses and hindering our ability to fight them. Here's why.

This self-healing coating repairs car scratches with just 30 minutes in the sun

The coating repairs itself when a special dye is activated by energy from the sun.

Scientists use isotopes to trace the origin of lithium batteries to prevent unethical exploitation

It could help to ensure more sustainable practices when extracting this increasingly valuable material.

Cutting calories and eating at the right time of the day may be the secret to a long life

Eating less and timed with the most active phase of the day extended the life span of mice by a whooping 35%.

Physicists map gigantic supercharged lightning jets with 100 times more charge than regular lightning bolts

These are some of the most mysterious weather phenomena on Earth.

Scientists combine human muscle genes into yeast cells for the first time

This offers a helpful method of studying how things like cancer develop in the human body

A win for the planet: US Senate approves largest US climate investment in history

The government would spend billions in new climate policies to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.

Men are much more likely than women to get cancer -- and it may all be due to inherent biological sex differences

It's not exactly clear why many more men than women get cancer, but it's a reality that men should be aware of and prepare accordingly.

Honeybee venom kills aggressive and resistant breast cancer cells

A compound found in bee venom destroyed 100% of the hardest-to-kill breast cancer cells in under 60 minutes.

Almost all of Florida's turtles are now born female. Global heating is to blame

Sand temperature determines if a new sea turtle hatchling is a male or female

Is climate change causing more volcanic eruptions? Iceland provides some hints

Volcanoes themselves can also impact the climate, due to a “cooling effect” that comes after eruptions.

Over half of “data deficient” wildlife species are now threatened by extinction

Researchers used an algorithm to find out the conservation status of species with limited data.

Thousands of workers may have been exposed to toxic chemicals while fixing America's crumbling underground infrastructure

Industry insists that cured-in-place plastic pipe liners are safe, but some scientists say the installation process is under-regulated and hazardous.

Weddell seals sacrifice iron from their own bodies to make their pups better divers

Baby Weddell seals inherit diving skills from their mothers.

Engineers use 19th-century photography technique to create stretchy, color-changing films

There's more to it than just some flashy fashion item.

Concerning 'Mind After Midnight' theory shows why you shouldn't stay up at night

Not so great news for you night owls.

Scientists may have just found the world's best semiconductor

Move over, silicon.

Natural antioxidants can keep our skin safe from aging and sunlight when mixed into sunscreen

They work to protect our cells from damage caused by iron imbalances.

What you need to know about the monkeypox vaccines: A virologist answers your most common questions

There are two approved monkeypox vaccines in the US. Both use a related poxvirus called vaccinia to produce an immune response that protects against smallpox and monkeypox.

James Webb's latest gem is this stunning picture of Cartwheel galaxy

The galaxy's odd shape is owed to an ancient collission between two galaxies.

Polio in New York: virus shows in wastewater sampling. Many New Yorkers are still unvaccinated

Polio is becoming a real problem in the US.

The Tonga volcano sent enough water to the atmosphere to temporarily warm the planet

The researchers said they’ve never seen anything like this.

"Immoral" fossil fuel companies are taking advantage of the war in Ukraine to make record profits

Oil and gas prices are surging, many consumers and even entire countries are pushed to the brink -- while fossil fuel companies thrive.

Novel wearable device can read your mood and stress levels just by touching your skin

While it's not yet ready to be worn and used, the team is closing in on that goal.

These are the few videos we've ever seen of giant squids hunting in the depths of the ocean

A completely new research device had to be developed to capture these enigmatic beasts in action.

War is stopping Ukraine from paying its debts – here’s how international powers can continue to support its recovery

The long-term economic outlook for Ukraine as it manages the effects of the Russian invasion

Scientists restore organ function in pigs even hours after death

The technology could dramatically improve the lifespan of precious organs meant for transplantation.

AI solves, explains, and proposes new university-level math problems

University students at MIT couldn't tell if the math problems they were shown were proposed by a human or a machine.

Volcano erupts in Iceland -- but poses no threat to aviation yet

Iceland has even put a livestream of the volcano, while warning people to stay away from the lava and toxic fumes.

Digital devices could actually help improve our memory rather than impair it

Although they do help, it's important to try and memorize the most important bits of information ourselves.

Bricks made from waste oil stick to each other without mortar and could soon build a house near you

It's a much better use for industrial-grade oil waste than dumping it in a river.

The secret to stronger cement has been hiding inside waste shrimp shells all along, says a new paper

An unexpected material can help greatly improve the properties of modern cement.

New biofilm can produce continuous electricity from your sweat

Wearable electronics could soon be powered by dead microbes, based on this new study

US cities could have Middle Eastern temperatures by 2100 if we don't reduce our emissions

There's still chance to avoid this, but we have to act now.

This free AI tool restores old and deteriorated photos in an instant

Time to dust off those old family photos in the attic.

Dwarf planet Ceres powers its geological activity using radioactive materials below its crust

To be fair, that's how regular-sized planets do it, too!

US and Japan join forces to start factory for tiny 2-nanometer chips

The new chips would offer a much higher performance while using less power. It could also help ease the chip shortage.

Lack of Russian gas could actually accelerate Europe’s energy transition

It could be a way of turning a problem into an advantage.

How friendships between rich and poor kids could lift people out of poverty

Climbing the social ladder is increasingly difficult in the United States -- one of the reasons why may be because rich kids aren't interacting with poor kids anymore.

Earth just had its shortest day ever -- and an irregular wobble at the poles may be to blame

Days were actually supposed to get longer, not shorter. What gives?

This is the world's longest flexible fiber battery. You can weave and wash it in fabrics

The new battery fiber allows designs and applications that have not been possible before.

After 50 years, scientists finally reveal the secrets of Europe’s last panda species

The teeth of the last European panda species tells a lot about their lifestyle and their relation with the modern giant panda.

US wants fishing ships to slow down to protect an endangered whale

Vessels were found to largely disregard current speed limits, endangering whales

This is how climate change has impacted the world’s economy so far this year

Spoiler alert: it's not good.

There's 60% less forest on Earth for every human compared to over half a century ago

The drop is owed to rising human populations and shrinking forest surface.

A tiny or moderate amount of stress could actually help improve mental health and improve resilience

Just as long as you don't overdo it, stress can actually help.

Rescued turtle in Australia pooped only plastic for 6 days

Thankfully, the hatchling green sea turtle survived and is now well.

Why ancient Romans used sketchy, lopsided dice to gamble and play board games

The Romans gambled their bread money using asymmetrical and 'unfair' dice. A new study suggests they might have cared more about gods than math.

Not even Halloween cards are safe. AI could change how we send cards

All Hallow’s Eve is not that far away, and that can only mean one thing: trick-or-treating season! But for those of us that are past the age of anyone would hand us any candy, holiday cards are (pardon the pun) probably on the cards. While the traditional approach to sending a card would be to […]

The bees of the seas: how some crustaceans "pollinate" seaweed

So the next time you and your kids decide to have the talk, it could be the birds and the bees and…the crustaceans?

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