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Experts no longer think life began on Earth. Here's what convinced them
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (1039+ words) The latest discovery of nucleotides on an asteroid is making scientists rethink the story of how life got going If you've been following space science for the past few years, the headline might feel familiar: scientists have found the molecular…...
Experts are at war over two black holes that shouldn't exist
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1832+ words) They shouldn't exist, but these black holes could change everything we know about how these giants are born In the time it takes you to read this article, somewhere in the Universe, two black holes will have crashed together. In…...
Here's how much the richest 10% owe the planet for the environmental damage they've caused
1+ day, 27+ min ago (341+ words) A new study has put a staggering price tag on their pollution The wealthiest 10 per cent of people are disproportionately responsible for environmental damage that's costing the Earth trillions." That's according to a new study, published in the Communications Sustainability…...
Why billionaires could reverse ageing for everyone " but keep refusing to
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1547+ words) The ultra-rich keep spending millions to live forever " so why are the real breakthroughs going unfunded? Want to live forever? Here's a two-stage plan: first, make billions in Silicon Valley; second, spend those billions on bizarre longevity treatments and wait…...
Are these keto dieters heading towards a cholesterol nightmare?
3+ day, 57+ min ago (1700+ words) Some followers of a ketogenic diet say their sky-high cholesterol isn't a problem, but cardiologists disagree For the millions embracing the keto diet, fat isn't the enemy " it's the main course. This low-carb, high-fat diet was originally developed in the…...
This may be the weirdest reproductive trick in the entire animal kingdom
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (527+ words) I'll save this sperm for later, thanks Female little brown bats mate in the autumn, but don't fertilise their eggs or become pregnant until spring. This means there is a six-month gap where the sperm is stored inside the female's…...
Orangutans seek out the precise plants that fight infection and heal wounds, jaw-dropping study finds
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (311+ words) After 20 years of orangutan observations, scientists have discovered that orangutans seek out plants with healing properties We might see orangutans chomping down on a leaf and think they've just picked the plant that's closest to them. In fact, new research…...
54 per cent of cultures don't kiss romantically. Here's what they do instead
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (547+ words) Kissing holds a special place in many of our hearts and memories but why do we kiss? Image credit: Ann-Sophie De Steur Kissing is one of the most intimate human behaviours, yet its origins remain surprisingly mysterious. When we talk…...
The absolute best (and worst) temperatures for washing your clothes
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (346+ words) Hot or cold? That is the question Although it was once true that washing laundry at high temperatures was more effective, that's no longer the case. Advances in washing machines and detergent technology mean that most clothes can now be…...
Wild chimps have been filmed playing drums " and scientists are stunned
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (352+ words) Chimpanzees say to expect their debut album 'soon' Move over, Ringo Starr. Wild chimpanzees in Africa have been observed beating out rhythms on trees using their hands and feet. They drum on the large roots (buttresses) that spread out from…...