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Zero-waste chocolate: Swiss scientists invent new method to use the whole fruit
Swiss scientists invent a new chocolate that incorporates the whole cacao fruit — and guess what? It tastes good. But how good?
White House ‘pressured’ Facebook to delete Covid-19 content, Zuckerberg claims
The company deleted posts criticizing Covid vaccines and suggesting the virus was developed in a Chinese laboratory.
Ancient wonders: Discovering the world’s most incredible canyons
From the iconic Grand Canyon to Iceland’s moss-covered Fjadrargljufur, we explored ten unmissable canyons worldwide.
Pavel Durov: Elon Musk, Snowden slam arrest of Telegram CEO in France
Reports from French media indicate that his detention is linked to alleged violations connected to the social media platform.
Roman wells with preserved wooden elements found, reveal construction secrets
The site has a large, gated, enclosure with evidence of metalworking, carpentry, and woodworking.
‘Worst nightmare’ marine creature with toxic spines spotted on US beaches
Their sting delivers neurotoxins, inflicting significant pain on their prey, earning them the name “fireworm.”
Strange table used at beach bar ends up being 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus
A tourist found a precious Roman artifact while vacationing in Bulgaria.
Earthquake alert: Is Silicon Valley ready for the next 1906?
With major quakes occurring every 100-150 years along the San Andreas Fault and the last in 1906, experts warn the next ‘Big One’ is overdue.
2,000-year-old Roman sites uncovered, ‘hidden empire’ to unlock secrets
57 Roman sites offer a glimpse into a previously unknown part of the Roman Empire.
Junk science and injustice: How flawed forensics trap the innocent
Merging robust scientific practices with compassionate legal approaches is vital to prevent wrongful convictions and ensure a truly just system.
Neolithic engineers used scientific principles to build massive stone megalith
The massive stone megalith Menga showcases its prehistoric builders’ extraordinary ingenuity and engineering skills, the study says.
Could Shroud of Turin be Jesus’ burial cloth? New study challenges forgery claims
Recent X-ray analysis suggests the Shroud of Turin may be a 2,000-year-old relic, potentially from the era of Jesus Christ.
2,492-carat: World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana mine
An extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond has been unearthed from Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana, southern Africa.
500,000 trees chopped for Elon Musk’s Tesla gigafactory in Berlin, show images
Activists warn Tesla’s expansion could further threaten one of Germany’s driest regions and protected water areas.
Cocaine found in mummified brains suggests Europeans used it in early 1600s
The brain tissues taken from the remains of the two individuals had active components of the coca plant.
Joe Biden signs classified nuclear plan to counter China’s might, says report
U.S. policymakers are increasingly concerned about China’s rapid nuclear expansion and its implications for global security.
Switzerland seeks ideas to safely retrieve WWI-era bombs dumped in lakes
Swiss officials are seeking new methods for environmentally friendly, safe retrieval of over 100-year-old munitions from Swiss lakes.
Walk a mile in robot’s shoes: Tesla paying $48/hr to train Optimus humanoid
Experts suggest that Tesla is likely aiming to amass extensive data through this effort.
Rare 16th-century compass linked to legendary astronomer Copernicus unearthed
This 16th-century artifact was recovered from a underground tunnels beneath the historic canonical gardens of Frombork.
‘Spectacular silver’: 7 rare Viking armlets unearthed by a Danish student
An archeology student unearths Viking silver jewelry from Aarhus thereby bringing up a moment in time defined by global interconnectivity.