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Researchers say cow's behavior challenging long-held assumptions

Dating back to the dawn of civilization, humans have been one of the only creatures on Earth that use multi-purpose tools. Now, there's a new animal in the club. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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Cocoa and meat made in bioreactors

Meat, fish, cocoa and coffee are in big demand but not in unlimited supply. Rising prices are a good reason to search for alternatives.

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Shoveling snow can be more dangerous than you think

Shoveling snow may seem like a harmless winter chore, but the wrong conditions can turn it into a serious health hazard. Heavy, wet “heart attack snow,” combined with cold temperatures and overexertion, can push your heart and body into ...

The Weather Channel

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Why winter static shocks happen and how do you stop it?

Ever wonder why you get shocked so much when you touch anything in the winter? Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down why.

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Antarctic warming speeds up penguin breeding, study finds

A new study published on January 20 in the Journal of Animal Ecology found three Antarctic penguin species starting their breeding season markedly earlier than a decade ago, in what researchers say is a record shift likely linked to rapi...

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How lake-effect snow forms

AccuWeather Meteorologist Geoff Cornish explains the current conditions of ice cover and lake-effect snow across the Great Lakes region as well as explain the conditions that causes the frequent snow.

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Freezing the past to protect the future

Glaciers across the world contain historical information, from temperatures and atmospheric composition to pollution across millennia. But as global temperatures rise, these frozen secrets are in danger of disappearing.

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Study shows Tylenol isn't linked to autism

A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.

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Truth behind “red sky at night, sailor’s delight”

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning,” but did you know it’s based on real weather wisdom backed by science?

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NASA prepares first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years

NASA's first moonshot with astronauts in more than a half-century is set to take place as soon as early February. The moon rocket moves to the pad this weekend at Florida's Kennedy Space Center, with a fueling test to be conducted by ear...

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Final preparations for Artemis II launch underway

NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon roc...

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In Senegal, observing chimpanzees saves some from working in mines

In Senegal's Kedougou region, a group of locals have had their lives changed - thanks to a community of chimpanzees. From working in precarious conditions in the many gold mines of the region, the men have become researchers and observer...

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Understanding wind chill: Why wind makes cold feel ‘colder’

Ever wondered why windy and cold conditions can feel much colder than the actual temperature? The answer lies in the effects wind has on our body’s natural processes. Here’s the science.

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One woman’s mission to rethink recycling in Nigeria’s cities

Inventor Rita Idehai has built machines that pay money for plastic bottles. They’re a huge hit. Local women then turn the waste into sellable goods.

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Scientists named 190 new plants and fungi species in 2025

Scientists warn that human activities are “eroding nature to the point of extinction” after releasing a list of new species named in 2025.

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Why is some snow wet and heavy and some dry and fluffy?

Snow ratios are an important factor when forecasting accumulations for winter storms. Will you get the wet heavy snow that is hard to shovel and takes down trees or will you get dry, fluffy snow that skiers love? Here is the breakdown.

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Pucker up: The history and evolutionary mystery of kissing

If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think.

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Ice Core Time Machine: What researchers could learn 613 meters down

The Müller Ice Cap ice core, the deepest in the Americas at 613 metres, is being processed in a University of Alberta lab. From it, scientists hope to trace 10,000 years of climate data in the form of trace elements, greenhouse gases, an...

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AI playing a role in digital solutions to sustain crops

Dalhousie researchers are looking to new innovation to sustain crops on small and medium-size farms. The Atlantic Institute for Digital Agriculture is incorporating the use of artificial intelligence to help.

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Research Zeppelin hunts air pollution above Zugspitze peak

An international team is measuring aerosols with an airship on Germany’s highest peak. The goals are to understand the role of particulate matter in global warming and combat air pollution.

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Earth's magnetic weak spot is growing

A growing “dent” in Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic has expanded dramatically in the last decade, raising concerns about satellite safety and space radiation. A leading magnetic field expert explains what’s really happenin...

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Lasers turn back time on Rome’s Column of Marcus Aurelius

A historic Roman victory column is being restored using up-to-date techniques. The Column of Emperor Marcus Aurelius is getting Italy's most extensive laser cleaning yet, as part of an EU-funded heritage plan.

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Canadian scientists hope to return to Antarctica to build on findings

Research samples gathered by an all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica are making waves at the ArcticNet scientific conference as Canadian scientists hope to expand our scientific footprint there and return for another expedition to build...

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Why a 'slushy' moon might be the best place to find aliens

Scientists have long believed Saturn’s moon Titan hid a massive underground ocean, but new research suggests something even stranger: a deep, icy slush filled with pockets of warm liquid water that could support life. By reanalyzing data...

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Austria's glaciers: Hope on thin ice?

Glaciologist Tobias Sauter has been monitoring climate change for decades — from Patagonia to the Himalayas. DW met the dedicated scientist immersed in mountain research.

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Researchers find evidence of youngest-ever children tattooed

Researchers at the Arizona State University and the University of Missouri believe they have found evidence of the youngest-ever children to have been tattooed.

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Cement cars form new coral reef park in Miami

A project that blends art, marine conservation and tourism is underway in Miami Beach, Florida. Reefline is an underwater sculpture park and hybrid coral reef.

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Orcas and dolphins teaming up to hunt salmon

New research published in Scientific Reports says orcas and dolphins have been caught on video collaborating to hunt for salmon. Researchers say dolphins dive deep for salmon and orcas eavesdrop on their echolocation to hunt. The dolphin...

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Data centers in space: Solution or disaster?

Tech giants are exploring data centers in space to reduce energy consumption and emissions. But there are big challenges — from feasibility to space debris. Here's what you need to know!

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Scientists challenge myth that 'Black people do not float'

Scientists in the UK have poured cold water on a long-standing myth that people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage cannot float because of “heavy bones.”

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