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Dinosaur feathers were crawling with lice, amber fossils show
It's the oldest evidence of insects feeding on feathers.
Physicists produce quantum states in ordinary electronics
The findings may prove to be revolutionary.
Famous Harvard scientist creates dating app that matches for genetic compatibility
Swipe right on eugenics.
The human eye can tell day from night with three types of cells
The insight could be use to design indoor lights that synchronize with day-night cycles better or even improve mood.
Killer whale grandmothers boost survival of young, may explain menopause
Although they are not able to conceive anymore, orca grandmothers boost the survival of their grand-offspring. Could this explain menopause?
Battery prices fell nearly 50% in the last 3 years — and there’s no sign of stopping
Economies of scale and improved manufacturing methods are driving high energy storage prices down -- and fast!
Tattoos in ancient Egypt may have been common
Tattoos were found on the skin of seven mummified Egyptian women. Previously, only six other such mummies had been found.
Single-celled organism can ‘change its mind’ despite lacking a nervous system
It took more than 100 years to confirm that single-celled organisms are capable of hierarchical decision making.
Brits learn how much healthcare costs in the US — their reaction is priceless
Are Americans equally shocked by universal healthcare and decently priced services?
Birth control pills may shrink a part of the brain, lowering sex drive
Many heterosexual couples that use oral contraceptives report having less sex than those who use condoms or other forms of...
Quantum tweak extends range of gravitational waves detection
A much needed upgrade to the LIGO detector enables scientists to cast a wider net to catch gravitational waves.
Decades-old climate models accurately predicted global heating — but no one listened
Climate models from as early as the 1970s were already reliable enough to offer reliable projections of temperature increases as...
Astronomers find the most massive black hole in the local universe
A dim patch in an otherwise bright galaxy is the epicenter of a supermassive black hole whose mass is 40...
Sick reefs that sound healthy attract back marine wildlife
Scientists installed underwater speakers in dead or dying coral which played sounds typical of healthy reefs. Wildlife soon flocked back.
Coldest chemical reaction reveals intermediate molecules in slow motion
Scientists have used a complex setup that allowed them to image intermediate chemical compounds that typically last only a thousandth...
Neuromorphic chip mimics biological neurons to prevent heart failure
Bionic chips could one day offer a novel therapy for sleep apnoea and heart failure.
Eye-tracking technology reveals what makes female breasts attractive
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which is why researchers turned to eye-tracking technology to perfect their work...
What pick-up line should a woman use on men? Your best bet is being direct
Being direct in your intentions as a woman seems to be the most effective tactic to pique a man's interest....
