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The faces of the past -- blending science and art to reconstruct faces with Oscar Nillson

The faces of the past look simply stunning.

Hear the growling noises made by black holes as they devour nearby stars

With a bit of science wizardry, scientists have made black holes audible.

US plastic recycling falls to abysmal levels

Plastics use is increasing while recycling is falling way short in the US.

Bat makes record-breaking 1,500-mile journey from Russia to French Alps

It's the longest journey a bat has ever been recorded flying.

Scientists find drug that reverses incurable finger-bending disease

A clinical trial found Dupuytren disease can be reversed if treatment is administered early enough.

Replacing one in five steaks with mycoprotein can halve deforestation by 2050

It's a very slight change for a huge payoff. It's also quite tasty!

Maybe not as good as you think: organic vegetables could be harboring disease-causing bacteria

We're still understanding how different types of agriculture affect the food we eat.

Green roofs benefits heavily outweigh the costs for urban residents

Study also finds Portland's residents are willing to pay for the benefits of green roofs.

Astronomers discover rare "black widow" binary

Black widow binaries are exceptionally rare. To make things more interesting, this could be a triple black widow.

Hunger-blocking new obesity drug achieves 24 kg of average weight loss

The drug suppresses appetite, leading to lower calorie intake and weight loss.

Roman "storage" vessels turn out to be portable toilets

Not exactly the goods you were expecting.

Moon's soil could produce oxygen and fuel

A Chinese finding could give potential moon dwellers room to breathe.

Sweet seagrass is saving oceans and reversing climate change -- but we're killing these gentle habitats

The seagrass rhizosphere is filled with insane amounts of sugar.

Chewing and tasting as you go is the skill robots need to be better cooks -- and this bot learned to do it

We're one step closer to having auto-chefs worth their salt!

Eating more plant-based foods may be linked to better heart health

The evidence supporting plant-based diets grows stronger.

Antibiotic-destroying genes are widespread in bacteria found in soil and humans

It's a public health crisis waiting to happen.

3D scans reveal largest cave art in North America

The glyphs include humanoid figures, abstract shapes, and an 11-foot-long serpent

Arthropod exoskeletons structures could help us design better buildings

We could learn a thing or two from natural designs.

Step aside sommeliers, this AI is writing reviews

New algorithm writes reviews that sound like they were done by human critics

Portable briefcase-sized device could make saltwater drinkable

The unit was tested at the beach and it worked on its first run.

New insight into coral-algae symbiosis aims to help reefs recover from mass bleaching

The results help us better understand why and how algae and corals co-exist.

After 10,000 years, spruce has finally reconquered Sweden

It's been long journey, but spruce finally made it back to Sweden.

Denmark wants to build two energy islands to supply more renewable energy to Europe

They would serve as a hub for offshore wind farms along the coast.

The Incas drugged young children with coca leaves and ayahuasca before sacrificing them to calm them down

Mummies found atop a sacred mountain have provided the first archaeological evidence of ayahuasca among the Inca.

Almost half of the world is now "degraded"

We're leaving no stone unturned.

Why most people don't stand up to workplace bullies -- how to take real action

The majority of people who witness workplace bullying do nothing about it.

The good touch: researchers uncover the biological pathways that transmit pleasant touch

It is a dedicated pathway that transmits this sensation specifically.

Honeybees are now the only known species to tell odd and even numbers apart besides humans

The ability is much more surprising given the tiny brains of these insects.

A hormone makes these plants thrive in the face of stress

It could help to engineer crops that can better cope with extreme weather.

What Does the Large Hadron Collider Upgrade Mean for Physics?

The Large Hadron Collider made history in 2012 by discovering the Higgs boson, now as it restarts, the search begins for new physics.

All around the world, women are underrepresented in economics -- especially in the US

Researchers scoured data to see whether women were well represented in economics. They're not.

If your dog is well-behaved, lazy, or active, that's just their personality -- it's not because of its breed

Study found that dog stereotypes are probably wrong

Beaming Earth’s location with the hope of reaching aliens is a controversial idea – two teams of scientists are doing it anyway

This year, two groups of astronomers plan to send messages containing information about humans and the location of Earth toward parts of space they think may be home to intelligent life.

Researchers develop new method that produces more “fruity” and “flowery” chocolate

We can’t wait to taste it

Greek god Zeus was also worshipped in Egypt -- this finding proves it

Ruins of the pillars of an ancient Zeus temple are found in Egypt, and guess what they are made of pink granite.

China confirms first human case of H3N8 bird flu strain

Oh no, not this again.

Dietary fiber is good for you, but not all fiber is created equal

A new study explores the effect that different types of fiber have on the human body.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter snaps haunting photo of Perseverance rover's landing gear

From its birds' eye view, Ingenuity is offering precious information.

Solar panels are enough to power settlements on Mars

Turns out, nuclear power isn't actually the best option for supplying a settlement on Mars with energy.

Fast-acting enzyme can break down plastic in as little as 24 hours

The researchers said the new enzyme has the potential to “supercharge” recycling on a large scale.

New batteries could charge electric vehicles to 60% in 6 minutes

A major tweak to ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries could bring charging time closer to those at the gas station.

Over 1 in 5 reptiles on the planet are endangered -- especially those in forests

It's the most comprehensive survey of reptiles to date, and it shows we need urgent action.

Life before Stonehenge: hunter-gatherers enjoyed the open woodland for thousands of years

Much effort has been put into understanding what life was like around Stonehenge. But what about life before Stonehenge?

Men and women feel pain differently -- and this study may finally explain why

For the first time, scientists have found sex-based differences in how the human spinal cord handles pain signals.

Rainbow collars with bells save birds and mammals from getting killed by house cats

Turns out, dressing your cat like a cute jester saves wildlife.

Ancient fragmented pottery may actually be Medieval hand grenade

These super weapons may have seen action during the Crusades.

If we want to build a settlement on Mars, solar power is our best bet

Study compared solar with nuclear, which had previously been suggested as the best option

Futuristic foods like Lab-grown meat and insects could slash our food-related emissions by 80%

Things like cultured meat or milk, insects, and microbial protein could make our food much more sustainable.

Climate change hits India as millions suffer from extreme heatwave

The country has seen its hottest March in 122 years, and this is expected to continue

Pathogens can hitch a ride on plastic -- from our bins straight to the ocean

We're still just learning the impact of plastics on the environment.

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