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Congolese monkey with mask-like face and strong BO is new to science

A black colobus monkey from a remote part of the Congo Basin rainforest, known locally as likweli, is thought to be severely threatened by poaching

Best treatment for multiple sclerosis may be antivirals

Low levels of replicating Epstein-Barr viruses might be the main driver of the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis. This may mean that targeting them would be …

How do fish recognise others of their own species?

Some expert weigh in on this issue, which turns out to be much more complicated than it looks

How many known elements could we delete without ill effect? Part 2

This week’s new questions

Why don’t dogs look up when a low-flying plane or helicopter passes overhead? I’ve never seen one do this. And what changes will occur on …

Can you guess the origin of 7 tiny species on a fictional …

Feedback has been spending far too much time reading the latest output of entirely made-up research studies from the Journal of Imaginary Research

Tom Gauld on immersive bat research

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon

TwistedDoodles on science podcast demographics

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

It is vital we understand heat and humidity’s differing effects on us

The impact of high humidity on top of high temperatures is often underappreciated, but most of us aren't prepared for such extreme conditions, which will …

Can consciousness be quantum? We may now have an answer

A mathematical analysis suggests that the notion of agency, which is a prerequisite for consciousness, cannot be purely quantum in nature

Nicotine pouches may cause receding gums

Nicotine pouches aren't typically associated with the same health harms as similar products that also contain tobacco, but they have now been linked to receding …

We’re finally learning what happens to gifted children in adulthood

A spate of new studies is revealing the lifelong impact of being marked as exceptional during childhood – and the results suggest we may need …

Queen’s powerful smell suppresses rivals in naked mole rat colonies

In naked mole rat colonies, only the queen can breed – and now we have found out how she maintains control

The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's

Researchers have discovered that a microscopic skeleton inside neurons does much more than hold cells together. It acts as a gatekeeper that controls what brain …

This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer

An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic …

NASA captured the Black Sea turning brilliant turquoise from space

NASA's PACE satellite captured the Black Sea glowing turquoise during its annual phytoplankton bloom. The vivid color comes from massive numbers of coccolithophores, microscopic organisms …

Archaeologists found Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy

A 1,600-year-old mummy discovered in Egypt has revealed something archaeologists had never seen before: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad used during embalming. The papyrus was …

Are humans really the ultimate super-predator?

Humans are often described as the planet's ultimate "super-predator," but wild animals do not fear every human the same way. After analyzing three decades of …

NASA selects 41 space technologies for future Moon and Mars exploration

NASA has chosen 41 commercial technology projects that could solve critical challenges for future missions to the Moon and Mars. From powering lunar outposts to …

Astronomers just found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth

Four nearby white dwarf stars have been discovered hiding in plain sight beside brighter red dwarf companions. Hubble's ultraviolet observations finally revealed the long-hidden stellar …

Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger

Going to the cinema, visiting museums, or attending concerts may do more than entertain. Researchers found that older adults who regularly participated in cultural activities …

Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus

A deadly fungus has wiped out amphibian populations around the globe, yet some mysteriously recover. Researchers discovered that survivors develop powerful immune defenses while they …

Why have humans collected crystals for 780,000 years? Chimpanzees may hold the …

Chimpanzees showed a remarkable attraction to crystals, choosing them over ordinary stones and studying them with intense curiosity. The results suggest that the same unusual …

Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure

A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to …