Our oral microbiome could hold the key to preventing obesity
A distinct set of microbes has been identified in people with obesity, which might help spot and treat the condition early – but whether it...
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Ancient giant kangaroos could have hopped despite their huge size
Long thought to have walked bipedally, like us, Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos have features that indicate they could also have bounced
A spot in the base of the brain has a love of language
Brain scans show a spot in the cerebellum attuned specifically to words, expanding on studies that point to the region's importance for language.
Neuroscience
Why AI’s greatest challenge is leadership, not innovation
Identifying future trends and technologies continues to be a “million-dollar question,” said Raffaella Cornaggia, most recently CEO of Kering Beauté at Fortune CEO Forum. Every...
Technology
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This robot hand can detach from its arm and crawl around
Engineers in Switzerland recently created a detachable, spider-like robot hand capable of grabbing multiple objects and using its fingers to crawl. The unsettling device, reminiscent...
Technology
Robotics
Grinning Wolf Tells Little Red Riding Hood That Her Safety Is His Top Priority
A new AI startup formed from the cast-offs of some of the industry’s biggest, most ethically dubious players says it’s definitely pursuing building the tech...
Software
Technology
Why Strategy bought another $2 billion in Bitcoin despite a slumping crypto market
Bitcoin is dipping, but that only seems to make Strategy buy more of it. The largest digital asset treasury purchased more than $2 billion worth...
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The genetic advantage that helps some people stay sharp for life
A new study reveals that super agers over 80 have a distinct genetic edge. They are much less likely to carry the gene most associated...
Genetics
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A blood test could reveal Crohn’s disease years before symptoms
A new blood test may reveal Crohn’s disease years before symptoms begin. The test detects an unusual immune response to gut bacteria in people who...
Medicine & Health
Newspaper Makes Brain-Melting Error in AI-Generated Graphic
The advent of generative AI has turned much of the internet into an unrecognizable flood plain of mind-numbing slop. In the latest sign of the...
Artificial Intelligence
Biology
Snow isn’t actually white
When someone says “as white as snow,” it’s easy to envision what they’re talking about. We often think of snow as a dazzling white, the...
Climate & Environment
Chemistry
‘Manosphere’ influencers pushing testosterone tests are convincing healthy young men there is something wrong with them, study finds
Researcher points to ‘medicalisation of masculinity’ after investigating how men’s health is being monetised online“If you’re not waking up in the morning with a boner,...
Medicine & Health
Biology
How to Compute With Electron Waves
Much has been made of the excessive power demands of AI, but solutions are sparse. This has led engineers to consider completely new paradigms in...
Engineering
Physics
Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it
Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure positive feelings — and it’s a challenge.
Raspberry Pi OS adds easier USB gadget mode support
Raspberry Pi OS Trixie now supports USB gadget mode out of the box, allowing users to connect to their Raspberry Pi boards over IP through...
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China Briefing 22 January 2026: 2026 priorities; EV agreement; How China uses gas
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe...
Energy
Climate & Environment
Why some people get bad colds and others don’t
Scientists found that nasal cells act as a first line of defense against the common cold, working together to block rhinovirus soon after infection. A...
Chemistry
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Steak ‘n Shake Announces Pitiful “Bitcoin Bonus” for Workers
Still think burger flipping is a low-wage job? Think again. The Indianapolis-based fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake recently announced a new “Bitcoin bonus” for...
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Energy
A common vitamin could influence bathroom frequency
Scientists studying genetic data from over a quarter million people have uncovered new clues about what controls how fast the gut moves. They identified multiple...
Genetics
Biology
Does limiting social media help teens? We'll finally get some evidence
A trial will finally reveal whether limiting the time teens spend on social media really does affect their mental health
Sega Toys Homestar Classic star projector review
Though it has fewer bells and whistles than its Sega Toys siblings, the Homestar Classic is still one of the best star projectors on the...
Economics
6 tips to kickstart your exercise routine and actually stick to it, according to science
Struggling with your New Year’s fitness resolutions? Do not give up just yet. Here are 6 expert tips on how to successfully form and maintain...
Simulation Found Civil War Could Be Triggered by Exactly What ICE Is Doing Right Now
What’s the most surefire way to achieve Civil War 2.0 in the United States? According to one wild simulation, it’s exactly what’s happening right now...
Engineering
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Press release - European Parliament condemns Iran’s brutal repression of protesters
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs express their outrage at the repression and mass murders being perpetrated by the Iranian regime against protesters in...
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