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Peanut butter is a liquid – the physics of this and other unexpected fluids
The knife easily leaves swirls in the spread. rimglow/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ted Heindel, Iowa State University…
Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe – and adds mystery about who those humans were
Close examination of digital and 3D-printed models suggested the fossil needs to be reclassified. Brian A. Keeling Brian…
We built a human-skin printer from Lego and we want every lab to use our blueprint
Lego bricks have standardised parts and can be found across the world. Cardiff University, Author provided Sion Coulman,…
How we discovered the true origins of a pint of lager – new research
Researchers have uncovered the likely genesis of the yeast used to make lager. DavidedeAngelini / Shutterstock John Morrissey,…
Dandelions are a lifeline for bees on the brink – we should learn to love them
Elvira Tursynbayeva/Shutterstock Philip Donkersley, Lancaster University Dandelions, love them or hate them, are blooming in abundance all over…
Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
The gut microbiome may play a role in regulating the body’s appetite, cognition and immune responses. nopparit/iStock via…
El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
Marine heat waves can reach the ocean floor as well as surface waters. Sebastian Pena Lambarri via Unsplash,…
New nanoparticle source generates high-frequency light
Shutterstock Anastasiia Zalogina, Australian National University and Sergey Kruk, Australian National University High-frequency light is useful. The higher…
Jupiter’s moons hide giant subsurface oceans – two upcoming missions are sending spacecraft to see if these moons could support life
The surface of Europa – one of Jupiter’s moons – is a thick layer of solid ice. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI…
What causes motion sickness? Here’s how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain
When your inner ears and your eyes perceive conflicting motion, you might be in trouble. ozgurcankaya/E+ via Getty…